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High Power:

 up to 180W/S, GN 60 (m ISO 100, with standard reflector).

Approx. 28 mm flash coverage when operating with the standard reflector.

Bare bulb:

 providing even  illumination

, essential when using a softbox

Precise Output:

 

adjustment

 from full power to 1/128

th

 in 1/3 stop increments

Portability:

 compact size and lightweight body & accessories

Stable Colo

u

r Temp:

 5600±200k over the entire power range

Advanced Functions.:

 incl. Multi flash, Focus-assist beam on/off & Hi-Speed 

sync triggering

Wireless Commander:

 controlling flash functions and triggering

High power capacity

:

 drawing from external power pack 

(A

tomPower

: 11.1V/4500mAh)

Wide-Range 

of dedicated 

Accessories:

 incl. softbox, reflector, fold-up 

umbrella, and beauty dish, etc

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01

   

Foreword

01

   

For Your Safety

03

   

Names of Parts

03

   

 

Body

03

   

 

Control Panel

04

   

 

Included Accessories

04

   

 

Separately Sold Accessories

04

   

Installing Reflector (Other Accessories)

05

   

Attaching Flash Tube

05

   

Connecting to a Power Pack

06

   

Connecting the Flash to a Camera

06

   

Using the Flash

06

   

 

Power Management

06

   

 

Flash Output

07

   

 

M Mode

07

   

 

S1 Mode

07

   

 

S2 Mode

07

   

 

RPT Mode

08

   

     

Hi-Speed Sync Triggering

09

   

 

MF-Assist Beam

09

   

 

Buzz Function

09

   

 

Wireless Control Function

09

   

 

Sync Triggering

09

   

 

PC Sync Triggering

10

   

Protection Function

10

   

Technical Data

11

   

Maintenance

Always keep this product 

away 

from rain or dampness to avoid fire or electric shock.

This product contains high-voltage electronic parts. Touching the high-voltage 

circuit inside it may result in electric shock. Do not disassemble. Should repairs 

become necessary, this product must be sent to 

the Lencarta repair centre

Stop using this product if 

beomes damaged

Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of babies) within short 

distances.  When taking pictures 

of

 babies, keep the flash unit at least 1 

metre

 

(3.3 feet) away from them. Using bounce flash to reduce light intensity is also 

recommended.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals and 

other similar materials. In certain circumstances, these materials may be 

sensitive to the strong light emitting from this flash unit and fire or 

electromagnetic interference may result. 
Do not leave or store the flash unit if the ambient temperature reads over 50

(e.g. in 

a vehicle

). Otherwise the electronic parts may be damaged.

Before using this product

Please read this user manual carefully in order to ensure your safety and the proper 

operation of this product. Keep for future reference.

The ATOM 180 is a powerful and portable lighting 

system

 designed for 

professional photographers and photography enthusiasts. It is compatible with  

cameras from Canon, Nikon, Pentax,  Olymp

u

s etc. The ATOM 180 offers:

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for Atom 180

Page 1: ...Atom 180 portable flashgun The Atom 180 forms part of the Atom portable flash system and is used in conjunction with the AtomPower portable battery pack range of dedicated light shapers ...

Page 2: ...Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Atom 180 portable flash These instructions relate ONLY to the Atom180 please refer to the separate instructions for other products in the Atom range ...

Page 3: ...chnical Data 11 Maintenance Always keep this product away from rain or dampness to avoid fire or electric shock This product contains high voltage electronic parts Touching the high voltage circuit inside it may result in electric shock Do not disassemble Should repairs become necessary this product must be sent to the Lencarta repair centre Stop using this product if beomes damaged Do not fire th...

Page 4: ...19 ON OFF Power Switch 20 Test Button Flash Ready Indicator 21 Select Dial Body Control Panel The flash unit t draws its power from Lencarta AtomPower portable battery pack sold separately Included Accessories Accessories available separately The product can be used in combination with the following accessories Remote Control radio trigger dedicated Umbrella Light Stand Beauty Dish Snoot Softbox e...

Page 5: ...h to a Camera 1 Loosen the screw on the mounting foot 2 Slip the mounting foot of the flash unit into the camera hotshoe 3 Secure the flash unit by locking up the screw do not overtighten it Using the Flash 1 Power Management ON OFF Power Switch 19 controls the on and off of the flash unit Turn off the power pack if the flash unit will not be used for an extended period 1 1 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 7 1 2 1 2...

Page 6: ... Rotate Select Dial 21 to set a desired number Calculating the Shutter Speed During stroboscopic flash the shutter remains open until the firing stops Use the following formula to calculate the shutter speed required to capture the full sequence of flashes Number of flashes Firing frequency Shutter speed For example if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz the shutter speed ...

Page 7: ...third party radio receiver can be plugged into it to trigger the flash only 12 PC Sync cord Triggering Insert one end of a PC sync cable into the PC Sync Socket 9 of the flash unit Overheat Protection Function Over Temperature Protection To avoid overheating and damaging the flash head do not fire more than 75 continuous flashes in fast succession at full power After 75 continuous flashes allow a ...

Page 8: ...ginal accessories The flash tube is user replaceable Replacement tubes can be obtained from the manufacturer This product except consumables e g flash tube is supported with a 3 year warranty Unauthorised service will void the warranty If the product has failed or become wet do not use it until ithas been inspected or repaired by our repair department Disconnect the power when cleaning the unit or...

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