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VS-260S

TTL AUTOFOCUS FLASH

User’s Manual

Inspiration strikes.

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Страница 1: ...VS 260S TTL AUTOFOCUS FLASH User s Manual Inspiration strikes Inspiration strikes ...

Страница 2: ...Introduction Copyright 2012 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 ...

Страница 3: ...ompact design with versatile features to give you both automatic ease of use and creative lighting control Among the benefits you ll enjoy Full compatibility with Sony s TTL metering system Adjustable five position flash head Autofocus assist for low light photography Rear curtain sync Automatic power saving function ...

Страница 4: ...4 Contents ...

Страница 5: ...h 12 13 Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test 14 Taking Photos 15 Using Red Eye Reduction 16 Using Flash Exposure Compensation 16 17 Using the Autofocus Assist Light 17 Bouncing Your Flash 18 19 Using Rear or Second Curtain Synchronization 20 Troubleshooting 21 Specifications 22 Warranty 23 ...

Страница 6: ...6 Overview VS 260S LOCK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK PUSH 2 1 6 5 8 7 4 ...

Страница 7: ...erview 7 Overview 1 Flash head 2 Battery compartment cover 3 Autofocus assist light 4 Mounting foot 5 Mounting foot lock 6 Test button Ready light 7 Power switch 8 Automatic exposure confirmation light 3 ...

Страница 8: ...ur flash unit please wait for at least 10 minutes after 20 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 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 ...

Страница 9: ...ould the VS 260S get damaged do not touch any exposed interior metal parts If touched they may generate an electric shock or cause a malfunction Promptly remove the batteries and take the product to an authorized service center for repair If you detect excessive heat smoke or a burning smell coming from the flash immediately stop operation and remove the batteries to prevent the product from ignit...

Страница 10: ...ontacts may be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab Dispose of used batteries properly Never heat them or throw them into a fire as this could cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode Installing Batteries The VS 260S can be powered by two AA batteries of several types Lithium 1 5V Nickel metal hydride Ni MH 1 2V Alkaline 1 5V Note For the fastest recycle times and longest battery...

Страница 11: ...in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert batteries in the orientations indicated 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 LOCK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK PUSH VS 260S OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK PUSH VS 260S OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK PUSH VS 260S 1 2 3 ...

Страница 12: ...d and new batteries together Mounting the Flash To mount the VS 260S on your camera follow these steps 1 Make sure that the flash is turned off 2 Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s hot shoe 3 The lock will automatically engage and hold the flash in place VS 260S LOCK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK PUSH ...

Страница 13: ...h from your camera follow these steps 1 Make sure that the flash is turned off 2 Push the lock release button in while simultaneously sliding the mounting foot out of your camera s hot shoe VS 260S LOCK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK PUSH SH SH USH ...

Страница 14: ...finder when you press the shutter release button halfway To fire a test flash press the Ready light Test button Automatic power saving function After 3 minutes of inactivity the flash will automatically enter power saving mode to conserve battery life The Ready light will turn off To reactivate the VS 260S simply press the Ready light Test button or your camera s shutter release button During long...

Страница 15: ...r camera will allow you to use when taking flash photos consult your camera manual To take photographs with the flash turn the flash and camera on and follow these steps 1 Press the shutter release button on your camera halfway to ensure that the camera is communicating with the flash A flash icon will appear in the camera s viewfinder 2 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the pictu...

Страница 16: ...is feature Using Flash Exposure Compensation You can use flash exposure compensation to adjust the VS 260S s flash output incrementally just as you would adjust exposure with the exposure compensation function on your camera To apply flash exposure compensation press the flash exposure compensation button on your camera and adjust the flash exposure level up or down with your camera s controls ...

Страница 17: ...tion about this feature Using the Autofocus Assist Light Camera autofocus systems can have difficulty locking on a subject in dim light When the ambient light level is low the VS 260S will emit a red autofocus assist beam when you press your camera s shutter release button halfway to autofocus The camera will then be able to autofocus by locking on the projected light ...

Страница 18: ...rsh unnatural and unattractive shadows To avoid this the flash can be tilted up allowing you to aim it at a large white or neutral colored surface such as a ceiling a wall or a reflector The light will bounce off of the larger surface before striking your subject providing softer more natural illumination ...

Страница 19: ...l be reduced The farther away the bounce surface and your subject are the more illumination will be reduced Tip Bouncing your flash off of colored surfaces can create a color cast in your images Bouncing off of a white or neutral colored surface will not alter the color of the light while bouncing off of a gold toned surface can give portraits a warmer look Other colors while usually not desirable...

Страница 20: ... 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...

Страница 21: ... orientation The edges of images look dark Your lens angle of view is wider than the flash angle of coverage Use a lens with a longer focal length There s a whining sound coming from the flash This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction When the flash becomes warm from continuous use vibrations inside the unit may cause this sound It will dissipate as the unit cools Customer Service For cus...

Страница 22: ...meters Flash coverage Equivalent to a 35mm lens on a 35mm format camera Flash duration 1 2 000 1 40 000 second Flash recycle time 0 3 10 seconds Power source 2 AA lithium Ni MH or alkaline batteries Number of flashes with fresh batteries Approx 100 Bounce positions 0º 45º 60º 75º 90º Dimensions W x H x D 65 x 98 x 54 mm 2 6 x 3 9 x 2 inches Weight without batteries Approx 4 6 ounces 127 grams ...

Страница 23: ...y Bolt or not in accordance with the product instructions or to damage or failure which results from misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance Bolt shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or lost profits arising out of the sale and use of its products regardless of whether Bolt knew or should have known of the possibility of such dam...

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