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Page 1: ...Inspiration strikes Inspiration strikes VS 570F for Fujifilm WIRELESS TTL FLASH User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...2 Copyright 2016 Gradus Group Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders ...

Page 3: ...mera flash and an optical wireless master or slave Among the benefits you ll enjoy Compatible with Fujifilm Canon and Nikon metering systems Optical wireless TTL control Automatic and manual zoom from 24mm to 105mm Tilt and swivel head 90 up 120 right and 180 left 1 8 inch backlit LCD Seven manual flash levels full to 1 64 power Rear curtain sync Built in reflector and diffuser panels Automatic po...

Page 4: ...16 Using the Automatic TTL Flash Mode 17 Using Flash Exposure Compensation 18 Using the Manual Flash Mode 18 19 Controlling Flash Coverage Zoom 20 22 Bouncing Your Flash 23 24 Using Rear or Second Curtain Synchronization 25 Using the VS 570F as a Wireless TTL Slave 26 27 Using Your VS 570F as a Wireless Manual Flash 28 29 Positioning Remote Flash Units 30 31 ...

Page 5: ...Contents 5 Upgrading the Firmware on the VS 570F 31 Troubleshooting 32 33 FCC Notices 33 Specifications 34 Guide Number Chart 35 One Year Limited Warranty 36 ...

Page 6: ...6 Overview 45 60 75 1 2 4 17 19 18 8 16 12 3 5 20 6 7 9 11 15 14 10 13 VS 570F ...

Page 7: ...ounting foot 7 Mounting foot lock 8 Mode button 9 Up button 10 Down button 11 Zoom position button 12 Ready light Test button 13 Power switch 14 Automatic exposure confirmation light 15 Flash head position indicator 16 LCD 17 External power socket 18 PC sync socket 19 Firmware upgrade socket 20 Wireless ready indicator light ...

Page 8: ...8 Overview TTL S M GROUP B GROUP A GROUP C EV EV 31 28 27 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 ...

Page 9: ...9 Overview 21 Slave mode 22 TTL mode 23 Wireless TTL mode 24 Manual mode 25 Manual flash output 26 Groups 27 Zoom mode 28 Zoom position 29 Flash compensation value 30 Camera aperture f stop 31 Stand Tripod mount ...

Page 10: ...nside that can produce a hazardous electric shock Keep this product and its batteries out of reach of children Use only the power sources specified in this manual Always switch the flash off before changing the batteries Always install AA batteries of the same type brand and age Do not combine different types or brands or old and new batteries This could cause batteries to leak overheat or explode...

Page 11: ...g Take the product to an authorized service center for repair Do not drop or otherwise cause a strong physical impact to the VS 570F as this could cause a malfunction that may cause it to explode or ignite Remove all batteries from the VS 570F before long term storage in order to prevent the product from igniting or leaking corrosive liquids Do not store or use this product at temperatures above 1...

Page 12: ...ure the VS 570F is turned off and follow these steps 1 Press on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to remove it 2 Insert batteries in the orientations indicated by the illustration inside the compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding it into place in the opposite direction of the arrow on the cover Important Replace all four b...

Page 13: ...sure the VS 570F is turned off and follow these steps 1 Turn the mounting foot lock counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s hot shoe 3 Turn the mounting foot lock clockwise until snug Do not overtighten LOCK 45 60 75 LOCK 45 60 75 2 1 ...

Page 14: ...wise to loosen it 2 Slide the mounting foot out of your camera s hot shoe Mounting the VS 570F on the included stand You can mount the VS 570F on the included stand in the same way you would mount it on your camera This allows you to set the flash up on a flat surface or to attach it to a tripod head light stand or clamp that has a compatible 1 4 20 screw mount ...

Page 15: ...t Test button Automatic power saving function After 3 minutes of inactivity the flash will automatically enter power saving mode to conserve battery life The LCD will display a single OFF indicator and the Ready light will turn off To reactivate the VS 570F simply press any button on the control panel or tap your camera s shutter release button During long periods of inactivity it is recommended t...

Page 16: ...rder for it to operate PC Sync You can synchronize your VS 570F with a camera by running a PC cord between your camera and the VS 570F s PC sync socket This lets you position the flash away from the camera thus giving you more lighting options Note The PC sync socket on the VS 570F is only for synchronous signal input and not output To access the extended interface follow these steps 1 Pull back t...

Page 17: ... is shown on the LCD 2 Make sure your camera is set on a programmed or automatic mode or on a priority mode such as aperture priority 3 Press the shutter release button on your camera halfway to ensure that the camera is communicating with the flash The camera s aperture setting will be displayed on the flash LCD and a flash icon will appear in the camera s viewfinder 4 Press your camera s shutter...

Page 18: ... on the flash to increase or decrease flash exposure by 1 2 stop up to 3 stops total The LCD will display EV or EV next to the exposure value to indicate whether it is increased or decreased Using the Manual Flash Mode You can also set the VS 570F s flash output level manually for greater creative control over your images Seven manual settings are available 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 and 1 64 The 1...

Page 19: ...er speed available will be your camera s flash sync speed 3 Take a test shot and check the exposure on your camera s LCD 4 Adjust your camera s exposure settings and the light output level of the flash as needed 5 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the picture Note For best results a handheld light meter is recommended when using the manual flash mode To avoid overheating and damag...

Page 20: ...arrower The available zoom positions are 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm and 105mm Automatic zoom control When you turn the VS 570F on the zoom mode indicator on the LCD will show an A to indicate that it is in automatic mode and at the default 35mm position When you press the shutter release button on your camera halfway to initiate communication between the camera and the flash the flash zoom will...

Page 21: ...oom control To manually select a setting that corresponds to the focal length of your lens press the Zoom button to make the M indicator for manual mode appear Then continue to press the button to cycle through the available focal length settings Note Manual zoom can also be used to achieve special effects such as using the 105mm setting with a wide angle lens to produce a vignette Using the flash...

Page 22: ...lector panels out of their slot in the flash head 2 Push the reflector back in and let the diffuser lay flat against the flash lens The diffuser also softens the light providing an alternative when no surface is available for bouncing the flash see Bouncing Your Flash on page 23 1 2 ...

Page 23: ...he light will bounce off of the larger surface before striking your subject to provide softer more natural illumination The VS 570F flash head can be tilted up at 45 60 75 and 90 angles to the lens It can also be swiveled horizontally 180 to the left and 120 to the right When bouncing your flash you may need to adjust your exposure settings since the level of light falling on your subject will be ...

Page 24: ...ve effects Creating catchlights Catchlights are the reflections that appear in people s eyes in photographs Without catchlights eyes can have a dull lifeless look To create catchlights in your subjects eyes when bouncing your flash follow these steps 1 Position the flash head at the 90 angle pointing straight up to bounce your flash off the ceiling or an overhead reflector 2 Pull the built in refl...

Page 25: ... the beginning of the period when the shutter opens or it can fire near the end of that period The former is called front curtain or first curtain flash sync and the latter is called rear curtain or second curtain sync Front curtain sync causes motion blur and light trails to appear in front of moving subjects while rear curtain sync makes them appear behind moving subjects That means rear curtain...

Page 26: ...er flash or controller on your camera is turned on and set to automatic TTL mode 2 Select the appropriate group and channel on the master unit Consult the master s manual for more information on this topic 3 Press the VS 570F s Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the flash modes until the Wireless TTL mode icon appears on the LCD Use the up or down navigation buttons to select Nikon or Canon T...

Page 27: ... slave flash set it to the same group and channel as the master B When using multiple slave flashes select the same group and channel for all units in the same light position For example if your setup includes three slave flashes you can set two as a main light on channel 1 group A and set the third as a fill light on channel 1 group B 5 If desired adjust the flash coverage angle by pressing the Z...

Page 28: ...nually To set a VS 570F flash unit to function as a slave with the output level selected manually follow these steps 1 In Manual mode use the up and down buttons to select the power output 1 through 1 64 2 Press the Mode button once to enter Slave mode The slave mode S icon will appear on the LCD display 3 Set the slave mode as desired See Setting the slave mode on page 29 4 If desired adjust the ...

Page 29: ... steps 1 Make sure the flash is in slave mode 2 Press the Up and Down buttons to cycle through the slave mode options on the LCD A In mode 0 the flash will fire on the first or only burst of light Use this mode when the master flash is set to manual B In modes 1 and 2 the slave will ignore either one or two pre flashes respectively Use these modes when the master flash is set to TTL or automatic m...

Page 30: ...atios to achieve specific looks will give you a professional level of creative control When positioning wireless slaves to light a subject keep in mind the following The effective communication range between master and remote flash units is approximately 33 feet 10 meters in the front position and approximately 16 to 23 feet 5 to 7 meters at both sides These ranges may vary depending on the ambien...

Page 31: ...light which will lower their sensitivity To avoid creating interference between flash units using more than three in a single group is not recommended Upgrading the Firmware on the VS 570F In order to ensure compatibility with future cameras the VS 570F s firmware may be updated This can be done to ensure proper communication with new cameras or to add new features Visit www boltflashes com firmwa...

Page 32: ... Make sure that the master flash is within the transmission range and the wireless sensor on the slave is pointing toward the master flash Remove any obstructions in the line of sight between the two Page 30 The ambient light may be too high Page 31 The flash is set up as a manual optical slave but the light is not noticeable in the picture Make sure that the flash is set to the appropriate slave ...

Page 33: ...inuous use vibrations inside the unit may cause this sound It will dissipate as the unit cools FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

Page 34: ...me 0 5 9 seconds AA Ni MH Manual mode power output 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 Wireless transmission method Optical pulse Wireless transmission range Up to 33 feet 10 meters Slave timing modes Instant sync skip one pre flash skip two pre flashes Power source 4 AA lithium Ni MH or alkaline batteries optional external power source Tilt positions 0º 45º 60º 75º 90º Swivel range Right 0º 120º Left ...

Page 35: ...Guide Number Chart 35 Guide Number Chart Zoom Position GN Meters GN Feet 24mm 34 112 28mm 36 118 35mm 38 125 50mm 43 141 70mm 45 148 85mm 47 154 105mm 50 164 at ISO 100 ...

Page 36: ...or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have additiona...

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