Please read these operating instructions thoroughly to ensure proper use of the RAY FLASH ROTATOR.
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This box contains:
Rotating Unit (in Nikon or Canon version) • All Body bracket • Small & Middle body bracket • Middle (Battery grip) bracket
• Big body bracket • Body mounting screw • Bracket mounting screw • Ring mounting screw • Instruction booklet
1 Cautions before use
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Make sure the camera and flash are powered off before installing the RAY FLASH ROTATOR.
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The main component cannot be subjected to strong vibrations as this may damage the unit.
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When connecting the remote cable do not pull on it as this may damage the internal connections.
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Do not store the unit in areas of high temperature, such as a closed car under direct sunlight.
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Keep the unit dry. Don’t immerse it in water, do not use in the rain and do not handle it with wet hands.
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Do not use it near flammable gases as this may cause an explosion or fire.
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Do not grip the complete camera/flash/rotator assembly by the Rotator, as this may damage the unit.
2 Unit description
The RAY FLASH ROTATOR is available in two different versions, NIKON and CANON. Both versions are equipped with
the necessary flash hot shoe mount and camera connections to maintain full automatic functions between camera
and flash.
3 Mounting instructions
Before using the RAY FLASH ROTATOR assembly you must determine which one of the three provided mounting
brackets is right for your camera. Listed below are the three groups for each camera make. For camera models not
found on this list, use the bracket for a model of similar height.
CANON
Small & Middle body bracket: EOS400D , EOS450D , EOS500D
Middle (Battery grip) bracket :EOS30D , EOS40D , EOS50D
Big body bracket: EOS1D , EOS1Ds MARK II , EOS1Ds MARK III
NIKON
Small & Middle body bracket: D5000 , D40 , D50 , D60
Middle (Battery grip) bracket: D90, D100 , D200 , D300 , D700
Big body bracket: D3 , D3x
4 RAY FLASH ROTATOR assembly for all small & middle camera bodies.
For this version you need the following ROTATOR RAY FLASH components:
Rotating Unit (in Nikon or Canon version)
All Body bracket
Small & Middle body bracket
Body mounting screw
Bracket mounting screw
Ring mounting screw
Step 1
– Attach the All body bracket to the Small and & Middle body backet using the bracket mounting screw.
Step 2
– Attach the Rotating unit to the Small & Middle body bracket using the ring screw. Use a coin to tighten.
Step 3
– Mount camera using the body screw.
For camera and flashgun cable connection see chapter 7
5 RAY FLASH ROTATOR assembly for middle or small camera bodies with accessory battery grip.
For this version you need the following ROTATOR RAY FLASH components:
Rotating Unit (in Nikon or Canon version)
All Body bracket
Middle (Battery grip) bracket
Body mounting screw
Bracket mounting screw
Ring mounting screw
Step 1
– Attach the All body bracket to the Middle (Battery grip) bracket using the mounting screw.
Step 2
– Attach the Rotating Unit to the Middle (Battery grip) bracket using the ring screw. Use a coin to tighten.
Step 3
– Mount camera using the body screw.
For camera and flashgun cable connection see chapter 7
6 RAY FLASH ROTATOR assembly for all big body cameras.
For this version you need the following ROTATOR RAY FLASH components:
Rotating Unit (in Nikon or Canon version)
All Body bracket
Big body bracket
Body mounting screw
Bracket mounting screw
Ring mounting screw
Step 1
– Attach the All body bracket to the Big body bracket using the mounting screw.
Step 2
– Attach the Rotating unit to the Big body bracket using the ring screw. Use a coin to tighten.
Step 3
– Mount camera using the body screw.
For camera and flashgun cable connection see chapter 7
7 RAY FLASH ROTATOR connection
- Make sure the power is off on both the camera and flash unit.
- Attach the flash unit to the rotator shoe mount and tighten.
- Connect the cable to the hot shoe of the camera and tighten.
- Turn the flash and then the camera to the on position.
8 How to use the RAY FLASH ROTATOR
Once everything is connected you can turn the flash to any desired
position by simply loosening the locking wheel as shown. When
in the desired position simply turn the wheel to lock the flash in
place. Fire away!
In practical photographic terms action
photographers working in news, sports, weddings
or general photography will find the RAY FLASH
ROTATOR a great tool to work with.
With the RAY FLASH ROTATOR light is always on your side
RAY FLASH ROTATOR
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