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Macro Flash (VM-1010)

Guide Number:

 10 (ISO 100 m) / 14 (ISO 200 m)

LED Light:

 0.5 W, 5500 K ±200 K, RA 90

Groups:

 3

Channels:

 4

S1/S2 Distance:

  Indoor: 65.6 ft. (20 m) 

Outdoor: 32.8 ft. (10 m)

Wireless Frequency:

 2.4 GHz

Wireless Distance:

 328 ft. (100 m)

Cover Angle:

 -45° to 60°

Recycle Time:

 4 sec. at 1/1 output

Battery Type:

 AAA

Operating Temperature:

  10°F to 122°F 

(-10°C to 50°C)

Storage Temperature:

 -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)

Dimensions (H × W × D):

  2.8 × 3 × 2.4 in. 

(7.1 × 7.8 × 6 cm)

Weight:

 3.7 oz. (105 g)

Содержание VM-1000

Страница 1: ...TTL MACRO RING FLASH SET VM 1000 TTL Macro Ring Flash Set for Nikon User Manual ...

Страница 2: ... used to illuminate close up subjects with multi flash setups and flexible wireless communication Enjoy automatic i TTL settings with the ability to use up to three groups and sixteen channels without interference Change auto flash compensation values or set flash power manually With the included Macro Flash Ring you can use up to four VM 1010 flash units You ll be able to experiment with light an...

Страница 3: ...ents 4 Precautions 4 Firmware Upgrade 7 FCC Compliance 7 Overview 8 Battery Installation 14 Transceiver and Flash Setup 16 VM 1010 Flash Settings and Controls 22 VM 1020 Transceiver Settings and Controls 24 Specifications 32 Troubleshooting 34 ...

Страница 4: ... avoid overheating and damaging your flash unit please wait for at least ten minutes after twenty five continuous flashes at full power Do not disassemble or attempt to repair this product yourself There are high voltage components inside that can produce a hazardous electric shock Contents VM 1010 i TTL Macro Flash 2 VM 1020 i TTL Transceiver Flash mounting ring Transceiver mini stand Macro Flash...

Страница 5: ...r explode Do not clean this product with agents containing corrosive or flammable substances such as paint thinner benzene or nail polish remover Do not use or store this product in flammable conditions such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals This can damage the flash start a fire or cause an electric shock This product is not water resistant Keep it away from rain snow...

Страница 6: ...g corrosive liquids Do not store or use this product at temperatures above 149 F 65 C Keep the metal contacts in the battery compartment clean and free of corrosion and dirt Do not touch them with your fingers Corrosive elements on the contacts can damage this product and prevent it from functioning properly Contacts may be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab Dispose of used batteries ...

Страница 7: ... ports to a computer and follow the instructions for downloading and installing the latest firmware version 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 ...

Страница 8: ...S1 S2 LED indicators 5 Channel LED indicators 6 Group button 7 LED focus assist light flash test button 8 Set button 9 Power button 10 Channel button 11 LED status indicator 12 Battery cover 13 Mounting foot lock 14 Mounting foot 15 Flash sensor 16 LED assist lamps 17 Diffuser notches 18 USB interface 19 Slide release ...

Страница 9: ...Overview 9 S1 1 64 A GROUP ID 0000 CHANNEL B C 1 2 3 4 1 32 1 16 1 8 1 4 1 2 1 1 S2 19 13 14 3 16 15 12 11 17 18 6 10 7 8 9 2 1 5 4 ...

Страница 10: ...tment dial 5 Info button 6 Mode button 7 Set button 8 Group button 9 LCD 10 1 4 20 socket 11 Hot shoe 12 Link indicator LED 13 Battery compartment button 14 Battery compartment door 15 LED focus assist 16 Mounting foot 17 Collar lock release button 18 Foot collar lock 19 USB port 20 2 5 mm shutter release sync port ...

Страница 11: ...Overview 11 12 14 15 13 11 10 1 2 4 5 3 6 9 19 16 18 17 20 7 8 ...

Страница 12: ...erview Flash Mounting Ring 1 Ring release button 2 2 Flash holder ring Flash Stand 7 Cold shoe 8 1 4 20 socket 9 Foot mount Diffuser 3 Notch windows Shoe Adapter 4 Foot mount 5 Locking wheel 6 Mounting foot ...

Страница 13: ...Overview 13 1 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 9 ...

Страница 14: ... Battery Installation VM 1010 1 Push and slide out the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the batteries with the correct polarity orientation 3 Slide the battery door closed until it s secure 1 2 ...

Страница 15: ...e batteries on top of the release pull with the correct polarity as shown inside the compartment 3 Close the compartment door until secure Note When the batteries are low on power the battery icon will blink If the batteries are out of power the screen displays NO POWER and the unit will turn off 1 2 ...

Страница 16: ...the left to unlock 2 Insert the mounting foot into your camera s hot shoe 3 Slide the collar to the right until it clicks and is locked Mounting the Transceiver to a Stand Mini Stand 1 Make sure the transceiver s collar lock is in the unlocked position 2 Slide the transceiver into the mini stand s cold shoe and slide the collar to the right until it locks 3 2 ...

Страница 17: ...g the 1 4 20 mount 2 Attach the transceiver to the mini stand s cold shoe and slide the collar lock to the right until secure Alternatively you can screw the transceiver s 1 4 20 socket to a wide variety of grips and mounting hardware Mounting a Flash to the Transceiver A flash can mount to the transceiver and operate remotely with i TTL functionality as if mounted directly to your camera ...

Страница 18: ...ng Ring 1 Choose the lens adapter 52 55 58 62 67 72 or 77 mm that fits your lens and screw it onto the lens s filter threads 2 Squeeze the ring release buttons seat the flash mounting ring over the lens adapter and release Wiggle the mounting ring a little to make sure it s secure 1 2 ...

Страница 19: ...ash holder and slide the foot lock down to secure Use the slide release buttons to adjust the flash s postion around the ring Mounting the Flash to the Flash Stand 1 Hook the flash s mounting foot into the stand and seat the foot into the flash stand 2 Slide the lock down to secure 3 ...

Страница 20: ...nting foot into the shoe adapter s foot mount 2 Slide the lock down to secure 3 Slide the shoe adapter s foot into the cold shoe of the flash stand 4 Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure Adjusting the Flash Angle You can adjust the flash head to angles of 45 to 60 2 ...

Страница 21: ...ws Soft Diffuser You can attach the soft diffuser over the diffuser or directly to the flash head Make sure the soft diffuser is in the correct orientation Using the Gels A collection of nine color gels are included with each flash so you can change the flash color temperature 1 Insert a gel inside the diffuser 2 Attach the diffuser to the front of the flash ...

Страница 22: ...wer button to turn the flash on LED indicators will light up for TTL Macro mode Group A and Channel 1 To cycle through groups A B and C press Group To cycle through channels 1 2 3 and 4 press Channel Note When using the flashes with the transceiver you must make sure to set them all to the same channel and group ...

Страница 23: ...eflash and fires on the second flash You will set the flash power manually when using these modes 1 Press the Set button to switch to the S1 or S2 mode 2 Press or buttons to increase or decrease the flash output power LED Focus Assist Flash Test Press the LED Focus Assist Flash Test button to fire off a test flash Press and hold the LED Focus Assist Flash Test button to enable and disable the LED ...

Страница 24: ...ll setting and parameter changes Group Mode Groupmodeallowsyoutouseautomatici TTLsettings or have manual control over groups A B C Set flash power focal distance or overall group compensation There are three flash modes per group TTL M or Off TTL uses automatic settings from the camera with user control over flash compensation Manual allows you to set the flash power of the group Off will disable ...

Страница 25: ...Press the Set button once to select the group flash mode Use the adjustment dial to select TTL M or Off 4 Press the Set button again to change the flash compensation or power Use the adjustment dial to adjust negative or positive compensation or power values 5 Press the Set button again to adjust the zoom focus parameter Use the adjustment dial to set zoom focus to Auto or manually adjust between ...

Страница 26: ...onfirm Keep in mind the macro flashes operate on channels 1 to 4 and the transceiver must be set to one of the corresponding channels Use the transceiver s 16 wireless channels to shoot with multiple wireless speedlight setups Setting the Wireless ID The wireless ID must be set to 0000 to use with the VM 1010 Macro Flashes GROUP 0 1 A B C M TTL TTL 0 3 0 3 MASTER CH01 9999 Auto Auto Auto 1 128 Glo...

Страница 27: ...tional digit of the ID and use the adjustment dial to change the value 3 Press the Set button to confirm Global EV Compensation The global EV compensation allows you to apply the same exposure value adjustment to all groups independent of the flash power set for each one Press the Info button until global EV is blinking and use the adjustment dial to change the value Press the Set button to confir...

Страница 28: ...ess the Mode button to switch to I TTL mode 2 Press the Group button to highlight and enter group selection and use the adjustment dial to select groups A B or C 3 When A B is selected press the Set button once to select the group flash ratios Use the adjustment dial to select a ratio from 8 1 to 1 8 4 Press the Set button again to adjust the zoom focus parameter Use the adjustment dial to set the...

Страница 29: ...less channel and ID number as well as the overall group compensation see Setting the Wireless Channel Setting the Wireless ID and Global EV Compensation above Slave Mode In this mode the transceiver acts a slave and it receives flash information from the master unit Use this mode when you need to wirelessly trigger a speedlight or camera GROUP A CH02 SLAVE 9999 Flash Group Channel Slave Mode Wirel...

Страница 30: ...Info button to change the wireless channel and ID see Setting the Wireless Channel and Setting the Wireless ID above LED Focus Assist Press the LED Focus Assist button to turn on the transceiver s LED focus assist light Use the adjustment dial to change the power level Press and hold the button to turn on the LED Focus Assist Light for the VM 1010 flashes 10 LED Focus Assist Power Level ...

Страница 31: ...ur setup This ensures everything is linked correctly Triggering a Studio Light You can wirelessly trigger a studio light using the VM 1020 s 2 5 mm sync port and the master slave setup between multiple transceivers Sleep Mode When the VM 1020 is idle for ninety seconds the unit will enter sleep mode Press any button to wake the VM 1020 ...

Страница 32: ...ght Output 5500 K 200 K Ra 90 LED Focus Assist Output 1 2 to 2 W Manual Output 1 128 to 1 1 in 1 3 increments TTL Output 3 in 1 3 increments Antenna Built in PCB Output Ports 2 5 mm Input Ports USB Input Voltage n a Operating Temperature 5 F to 149 F 15 C to 65 C Storage Temperature 22 F to 185 F 30 C to 85 C Dimensions H W D 2 1 2 5 3 3 in 5 4 6 3 8 4 cm Weight 3 8 oz 107 g ...

Страница 33: ... Distance Indoor 65 6 ft 20 m Outdoor 32 8 ft 10 m Wireless Frequency 2 4 GHz Wireless Distance 328 ft 100 m Cover Angle 45 to 60 Recycle Time 4 sec at 1 1 output Battery Type AAA Operating Temperature 10 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Dimensions H W D 2 8 3 2 4 in 7 1 7 8 6 cm Weight 3 7 oz 105 g ...

Страница 34: ...annel ID numbers are set appropriately The default value for normal operation is 0000 Make sure all devices are powered on Check the contact between the flash s mounting foot and each hot shoe Also check the hot shoe connection between the camera and the transceiver Make sure all mounting feet have been fully inserted into the corresponding hot shoes Make sure each VM 1020 is operating in the corr...

Страница 35: ...ver damage 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 hav...

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