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Using the Flash

1.Power Management

Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the lash unit on or off. Turn 
off if it will not be used for an extended period of time. This lash 
unit has Sleep Function and will enter into sleep status when there 
is no operation for a long time. For Sleep Function setting, see the 
following instruction.

2.Flash Output

●  Flash output can be varied from 1/128th power to 1/1 full power 

 

    in 1/3 stop increments. To obtain a correct lash exposure, use 

 

    a hand-held lash meter to determine the required lash output.
●  Adjust the power output by rotating Select Dial . The following 

 

    table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in terms off/

 

    stop when you increase or decrease the lash output:

3. ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage

The lash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from 
20 mm to 200 mm. Press <

> button and rotate Select Dial <

> to change the lash coverage.     

  

4. M Mode: Manual Mode

Press MODE Selection Button <

> to enter M mode. In this 

mode, you can set the lash unit onto your camera hot shoe or 
your trigger hot shoe for iring. Before shooting, adjust the lash 
power output. When the camera’s shutter is pressed, the lash 
will ire synchronously. Slave triggering mode is not available in M 
mode.

5. Multi Mode: Stroboscopic Flash

Press Mode Selection Button <

> to enter Multi mode 

(Stroboscopic lash). With stroboscopic lash, a rapid series of 
lashes is ired. It can be used to capture multiple images of a 
moving subject in a single photograph. You can set the iring 
frequency (number of lashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the 
number of lashes, and the lash output. For setting procedures, 
see the following:

Press the Mode Selection Button 
<

> so that “Multi” is displayed.

Figures displayed when reducing lash output level

Figures displayed when increasing lash output level

  

When setting the lash coverage, make sure it covers the lens 

 

       focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.

  

When “OF” is shown on the LCD display, it means no lash 

 

       output and lash iring is turned off. 

1/1

1/1-0.3

1/1-0.7

1/2

1/2-0.3

1/2-0.7

1/4

...

OF

1/2+0.7 1/2+0.3

1/4+0.7 1/4+0.3

...

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Summary of Contents for V850II

Page 1: ...etc Fit all DSLR camera brands e g Canon Nikon Sony etc This V850II camera lash features GN60 m ISO 100 200mm Adjust from 1 1 to 1 128 in 1 3rd stops Built in 2 4G wireless transmission to support tr...

Page 2: ...ire the lash directly into the eyes especially those of babies within short distances Otherwise visual impairment may occur When taking pictures for babies keep the lash unit at least 1 meter 3 3 feet...

Page 3: ...ement Flash Output ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage M Mode Manual Mode Multi Mode Stroboscopic Flash S1 Mode S2 Mode Hi Speed Sync Triggering Custom Function Focus Assist Beam Buzz Function Wireless Fl...

Page 4: ...eypress 13 Zoom Function Custom Button Long Keypress 14 Group Channel Setting Long Keypress 15 Select Dial 06 Wireless Control Port 07 Sync Cord Jack 08 Hotshoe 09 Lock Ring 10 Battery Compartment 11...

Page 5: ...s What s in the Box of V850II Kit 1 Flash Unit 2 Li ion Battery Pack 3 Battery Charger 4 Battery Charger Cable 5 Mini Stand 6 Protection Case 7 Instruction Manual What s in the Box of V850II only lash...

Page 6: ...rge times are 500 2 It is reliably safe The inner circuit is against overcharge overdischarge overcurrent and short circuit 3 Take only 2 5 hours to fully charge the battery by using the standard batt...

Page 7: ...e the remaining battery level Battery Level Indication Meaning 3 grids Full 2 grids Middle 1 grid Low Blank grid Lower battery please recharge it Blinking The battery level is going to be used out imm...

Page 8: ...to enter M mode In this mode you can set the lash unit onto your camera hot shoe or your trigger hot shoe for iring Before shooting adjust the lash power output When the camera s shutter is pressed th...

Page 9: ...subject against a dark background Using a tripod and a remote switch is recommended A lash output of 1 1 or 1 2 cannot be set for stroboscopic lash Stroboscopic lash can be used with buLb Maximum Str...

Page 10: ...ple lighting effects It is applicable when using a TTL master lash In S2 mode the lash unit will ignore a single prelash from the master lash and will only ire in response to the second actual lash fr...

Page 11: ...or the lash Press button to return No Flash Time Meaning 10 seconds 10 seconds after the last ire focus assist lamp will automatically get out 20 seconds 20 seconds after the last ire focus assist lam...

Page 12: ...nit is built in with a Wireless Control Port 6 so that you can wirelessly adjust the power level of the lash and control the on or off of your lash focus assist beam and buzzer as well as trigger the...

Page 13: ...g OF Sleep Function is turned off The lash unit will not automatically enter sleep mode 3 Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is set to 3 minutes 10 Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is set to 10...

Page 14: ...econds 30 30 seconds 1 Press button to enter Custom Functions 2 Press button to enter FC states 3 Turn the Select Dial to adjust 4 Press button to return bp Buzz Setting ON On OF Off 1 Press button to...

Page 15: ...allow a rest time of about 10 minutes and the lash unit will then return to normal When the over temperature protection is started is shown on the LCD display Number of lashes that will activate over...

Page 16: ...minutes E3 The voltage on two outlets of the lash tube is too high Please send this product to a maintenance center Bounce Flash By pointing the lash head toward a wall or ceiling the lash will bounce...

Page 17: ...h Using the Wide Panel Pull out the built in wide panel to enlarge the lash lighting range so as to get more softened and natural lighting effect Pull out the wide panel and place it over the lash hea...

Page 18: ...ery 420g Weight with Battery 530g Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected Avoid sudden impacts and the lamp should be dedusted regularly It is normal for the lash tube t...

Page 19: ...o the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Ra...

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