User Manual - B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography
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1. User s Manual 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 2 Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Bolt VS 5100P Wireless TTL Flash This advanced digital flash unit puts creative control in your hands with a broad range of automatic and manual features It can be used as both an on camera flash and a wireless slave flash Among the benefits you ll enjoy e Full compatibility with Olympus and Panasonic s TTL metering systems e Wireless TTL control with multiple flash units and groups e Automatic and manual zoom from 24mm to 105mm e Tilt and swivel head 90 up 120 right and 180 left e 1 8 inch backlit LCD e Six manual flash levels full to 1 32 power e Autofocus assist for low light photography e High speed sync e Rear curtain sync e Built in reflector and diffuser panels e Automatic power saving function e Upgradeable firmware Introduction 3 Contents OR EE EEEE EEE AAA AAA A EEEE EE EEEE CEEE EE TEENE EENE EEEE EEEE EEE TERNES EERE Warning is elef Mounting Me FAS dns ESS ES Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test Using the Automatic TTL Flash Mode Using High Speed Gun Using Red Eye Reductions e E 20 Using Flash Exposure Compensation 21 Using the Manual Flash Mode 22 23 Controlling Flash Goverage ZOOM ccss2. Red Eye Reduction The VS 5100P supports red eye reduction mode which is set automatically by your camera Consult your camera s manual for more information about this feature 20 Using Red Eye Reduction Using Flash Exposure Compensation In automatic TTL mode you can use flash exposure compensation to adjust the VS 5100P 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 The flash exposure compensation range and controls vary between different camera models Consult your camera s manual for more information about this feature Using Flash Exposure Compensation 21 Using the Manual Flash Mode You can also set the VS 5100P s flash output level manually for greater creative control over your images Six manual settings are available 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 and 1 32 The 1 1 setting is the full power flash and each successive setting halves the light output To use the manual mode turn the flash and camera on and follow these steps 1 Press the Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the flash modes until M and the flash output level indicator show on the LCD Continue to press the Mode button to select the desired flash output level 2 Set the exposure settings you want to u
3. mode Manual mode power output 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 Wireless transmission method Optical pulse Wireless transmission range Up to 33 feet 10 meters Wireless channels 4 Controllable wireless slave groups 3 Slave timing modes Instant sync skip one pre flash skip two pre flashes SO S1 S2 Power source 4 AA lithium Ni MH or alkaline batteries 40 Specifications Tilt positions 0 45 60 75 90 Swivel range Right 0 120 Left 0 180 Dimensions Approx 2 5 x 3 9 x 4 7 inches 65 x 100 x 120 mm Weight Approx 9 2 ounces 260 grams without batteries Guide Number Chart at ISO 100 Guide Number Chart 41 FCC notices for customers in the U S A Tested to comply with FCC Standards for home or office use FCC Statement 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 and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions m
4. on and set to automatic TTL mode 2 Select the appropriate group and channel on the master unit Consult the master s manual to find out how to set it 3 Make sure that the slave mode switch on the VS 5100P is set to the Off position 4 Press the Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the mode options on the LCD After the manual modes the following slave TTL STTL modes will be displayed 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B 3C 4A 4B 4C 32 Using Your VS 5100P as a Wireless TTL Slave The numbers represent the channel while the letters represent the group A When using a single flash set it to the same group and channel as the master B When using multiple flash units select the same group and channel for all units being used in a particular light position For example if you are using three VS 5100P units you might want to set two as a main light on 1A and set the third as a fill light on 1B 5 If desired adjust the flash coverage angle by pressing the Zoom button repeatedly 6 Make sure that the red light on the front of the flash is flashing This indicates that the unit is ready to fire in wireless TTL slave mode Using Your VS 5100P as a Wireless Manual Flash For even greater creative control you can set the output levels of your remote flash units manually Using the optical slave feature the VS 5100P can be set to fire whenever it detects a signal from the master flash This works optically when the VS 5100P
5. on the VS 5100P The flash is turned on but won t Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and in the proper fire orientation Page 12 The flash is set up as a wireless Make sure that the master flash is within the transmission range and TTL slave but won t fire the wireless sensor on the slave is pointing toward the master flash Remove any obstructions in the line of sight between the two Page 37 e The ambient light may be too high Page 37 The flash is set up as a manual Make sure that the flash is set to the appropriate slave mode Page 34 optical slave but the light is not noticeable in the picture The edges of images look dark Make sure that the flash zoom setting corresponds to the focal length of your lens Page 24 There s a whining sound coming This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction When the flash from the flash becomes warm from continuous use vibrations inside the unit may cause this sound It will dissipate as the unit cools Troubleshooting 39 Specifications Type On camera and wireless TTL automatic and manual flash Compatible cameras Olympus and Panasonic DSLR and Micro Four Thirds cameras with TTL flash system support Guide number at 50mm focal length ISO 100 141 feet 43 meters Flash coverage 24mm 105mm 18mm with diffuser panel Flash duration 1 1 000 1 20 000 second High speed synchronization Yes Flash recycle time 0 5 9 seconds in automatic
6. 5100P simply press any button on the control panel or tap your camera s shutter release button During long periods of inactivity it is recommended that you use the power switch to turn the flash off completely LCD illumination When a button is pressed the LCD will be illuminated for about 5 seconds Important Make sure that the slave mode switch is set to Off when the flash is mounted on your camera Only switch it to the S position when using the flash off camera as a wireless slave Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test 17 Using the Automatic TTL Flash Mode When the VS 5100P is mounted on a compatible camera it can set the appropriate flash level automatically in conjunction with the camera s through the lens TTL metering system To use the automatic mode mount the flash on the camera and follow these steps 1 When you turn the flash on it will be in automatic mode This will be confirmed by the TTL mode indicator on the LCD If the flash has been set to another mode press the Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the flash modes until TTL is shown on the LCD 2 Make sure your camera is set on a programmed or automatic mode or on a priority mode such as aperture priority 3 Press the shutter release button on your camera halfway to ensure that the camera is communicating with the flash The camera s ISO and aperture settings will be displayed on the flash LCD and a flash icon will appear in the cam
7. Bouncing Your Flash 27 When bouncing your flash you may need to adjust your exposure settings since the level of light falling on your subject will 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 can be used for creative effects Creating catchlights Catchlights are the reflections that appear in people s eyes in photographs Without catchlights eyes can have a dull lifeless look To create catchlights in your subjects eyes when bouncing your flash follow these steps 1 Position the flash head at the 90 degree angle pointing straight up to bounce your flash off the ceiling or an overhead reflector 28 Bouncing Your Flash 2 Pull the built in reflector and diffuser panels all the way out of their slot in the flash head Push the diffuser back in while leaving the reflector extended Using Rear or Second Curtain Synchronization When you photograph a moving subject with a slow 1 30 second or longer shutter speed and a flash the flash will freeze the moving subject and the long exposure will cause motion blur and light trails to appear in the image especially in l
8. ady indicator light OK V 08 1 15 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 M 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 40 60 ft ml DD CH 8 Overview 19 Automatic exposure confirmation 20 Mode High speed sync status 21 Manual flash output level Slave group and channel Slave mode 22 Recommended maximum flash to subject distance in meters and feet 23 Zoom mode 24 Zoom position 25 Power saving Camera or film ISO ASA setting 26 Camera aperture f stop 27 Stand Tripod mount Warnings Before using your VS 5100P please read the following safety notices carefully and thoroughly to ensure safe use and to help prevent damage to your flash or injury to yourself or others e Do not fire the flash at close range directly into the eyes of people or animals This can cause damage to the retina and may even lead to blindness e To avoid overheating and damaging your flash unit please wait for at least 10 minutes after 20 continuous flashes at full power e Do not disassemble or attempt to repair this product yourself There are high voltage components inside that can produce a hazardous electric shock e Keep this product and its batteries out of reach of children e Use only the power sources specified in this manual e Always switch the flash off before changing the batteries e Always install AA batteries of the same type brand and age Do not combine different types or brands or old and new batteries This could cause batteries to leak ove
9. anty coverage during the Warranty Period contact your place of purchase Seller to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and return to Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN BOLT 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 have additional rights which vary from state to state Customer Service For customer service please go to www boltflashes com Limited Warranty 43 Bolt www boltflashes com Copyright 2012 Gradus Group
10. ar with in order to learn how to work with multiple wireless flash units Master This can be the camera s built in flash a flash unit mounted on the camera or a dedicated wireless controller The master controls how the slave flashes operate in wireless TTL mode Only one master flash is allowed in a multiple flash photography setting Note that not all cameras and flashes offer master capability Slave or remote flash Flash units that are not directly connected to the camera and are controlled via the master flash or a controller are called slave or remote units There is no limitation on the number of remote flash units that can be used at once Using Your VS 5100P as a Wireless TTL Slave 31 Groups With the VS 5100P s wireless system you can assign remote flash units to any one of three groups A B or C and set the mode and power ratio for each group Channels Master and slave flash units exchange data through channels On the VS 5100P four channels 1 2 3 4 are available You can select the channel you prefer for communication between the master and remote flash units You can use this option to prevent your remote units from being triggered by the master unit of another photographer working with the same type of system nearby Setting the remote TTL flash units To set a VS 5100P flash unit to function as an automatic TTL slave follow these steps 1 Make sure the master flash or controller on your camera is
11. ay cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct to the interference by one or more of the following measures re orient or re locate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and receiver connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected or consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ICES notices for customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 42 FCC Notices Limited Warranty Bolt provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date or thirty 30 days after replacement whichever occurs later Our responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement at its option of any product which fails during normal consumer use To obtain warr
12. ct at temperatures above 40 C 104 F e 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 the VS 5100P and prevent it from functioning properly Contacts may be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab e Dispose of used batteries properly Never heat them or throw them into a fire as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Installing Batteries The VS 5100P can be powered by four AA batteries of several types e Lithium 1 5V e Nickel metal hydride Ni MH 1 2V e Alkaline 1 5V Note For the fastest recycle times and longest battery life lithium or Ni MH batteries are recommended 12 Installing Batteries To install batteries make sure the VS 5100P is turned off and follow these steps 1 Press on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to remove it 2 Insert batteries in the orientations indicated by the illustrations 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 Installing Batteries 13 Important Replace all four batteries at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or use old and new batteries together Mounting the Flash To mount the flash on your camera make sure the VS 5100P is t
13. era s viewfinder 4 Make sure that your subject is not farther away than the suggested maximum flash to subject distance indicated on the flash LCD 18 Using the Automatic TTL Flash Mode 5 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the picture The OK indicator will flash on the VS 5100P s LCD and the OK light below it will glow green momentarily to indicate that the proper exposure was attained Note The ISO and aperture indicators on the VS 5100P provide readouts up to ISO 800 and f 11 in full stop increments The indicator will display the ISO number and f stop closest to your current camera settings Using High Speed Sync You can use shutter speeds higher than your camera s top flash sync speed with the VS 5100P by activating high speed sync in automatic TTL mode High speed sync lets you use shutter speeds as fast as 1 8000 second This is especially useful when using large apertures in bright situations or when freezing motion Using High Speed Sync 19 To activate high speed sync mode on the VS 5100P press the Mode and Zoom buttons ul LU simultaneously H and On will flash three 081452 3 4 6 9 13 18M times on the LCD to show that the mode has E 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 40 60 ft To turn high speed sync off press the Mode a ZOOM mm F HI and Zoom buttons again H and Off will flash three times on the LCD to show that the mode has been turned off been activated Using
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15. ng Remote Flash Units When positioning wireless slaves to light a subject keep in mind the following e The effective communication range between master and remote flash units is approximately 33 feet 10 meters in the front position and approximately 16 to 23 feet 5 to 7 meters at both sides These ranges may vary depending on the ambient light e The flash head should not be aimed directly into the camera lens e The wireless TTL sensor is located on the side of the VS 5100P while the optical sensor is located on the front Make sure that the correct sensor is facing the master flash and that there is no obstruction between the two units e When photographing outdoors or in bright ambient light the sensors can be overwhelmed by ambient light which will lower their sensitivity e To avoid creating interference between flash units using more than three in a single group is not recommended Positioning Remote Flash Units 37 Upgrading the Firmware on the VS 5100P In order to ensure compatibility with future cameras the VS 5100P s firmware may be updated This can be done to ensure proper communication with new cameras or to add new features Visit www boltflashes com firmware to check if a new firmware version has been released Follow the online instructions to upgrade Troubleshooting The flash is stuck in the camera Make sure that the mounting foot lock is released Page 15 hot shoe 88 Upgrading the Firmware
16. ode indicator on the LCD will show an A to indicate that it is in automatic mode and at the default 35mm position When you press the shutter release button on your camera halfway to initiate communication between the camera and the flash the flash zoom will adjust to match the lens focal length and the closest zoom setting will be displayed on the LCD If you zoom your lens the flash zoom setting will change automatically When the flash head is angled up or swiveled to the side the zoom position is set to 50mm The 50mm indicator will flash on the LCD and the zoom can then be manually adjusted see below Note Older cameras that do not offer digital data transmission with the flash do not support the automatic flash zoom control The manual zoom control must then be used Manual zoom control To manually select a setting that corresponds to the focal length of your lens press the Zoom button to make the M indicator for manual mode appear Then continue to press the button to cycle through the available focal length settings 24 Controlling Flash Coverage Zoom Note Manual zoom can also be used to achieve special effects such as using the 105mm setting with a wide angle lens to produce a vignette Using the flash with wide angle lenses When you have a lens wider than 24mm mounted on your camera you can use the built in diffuser panel to give the flash an angle of coverage equivalent to that of an 18mm lens To use the diff
17. ow light Using Rear or Second Curtain Synchronization 29 This slow sync flash technique also referred to as dragging the shutter can be applied in two different ways The flash can be synchronized with the camera s shutter release so that it fires at 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 sync creates a more realistic impression of movement The VS 5100P supports rear curtain sync modes on cameras that offer the setting Consult your camera s manual to find out how to activate it Use your camera s manual or shutter priority mode to control the amount of blurring and light trails you capture by varying the shutter speed 80 Using Rear or Second Curtain Synchronization Using Your VS 5100P as a Wireless TTL Slave The VS 5100P is equipped with advanced wireless TTL flash functions allowing you to fire the flash remotely while still maintaining full TTL control In addition it can be set to multiple channels and groups giving you unlimited creative lighting possibilities Important terms Here are the terms you ll need to be famili
18. rheat or explode e Install batteries in the proper orientation according to the indicator in the battery chamber Installing batteries in the reverse orientation could cause them to leak overheat or explode e Do not use or store the VS 5100P in flammable conditions such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals This could damage the flash start a fire or cause an electric shock e Do not clean the VS 5100P with agents containing corrosive or flammable substances such as paint thinner benzene or nail polish remover e This product is not water resistant Keep it away from rain snow humidity and general moisture e Should the VS 5100P 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 e 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 igniting or melting Take the product to an authorized service center for repair e Do not drop or otherwise cause a strong physical impact to the VS 5100P as this could cause a malfunction that may cause it to explode or ignite e Remove all batteries from the VS 5100P before long term storage in order to prevent the product from igniting or leaking corrosive liquids e Do not store or use this produ
19. se on your camera The highest shutter speed available will be your camera s flash sync speed To use higher shutter speeds switch to automatic TTL mode and activate high speed sync see Using High Speed Sync on page 19 3 Make sure that your subject is not farther away than the suggested maximum flash to subject distance indicated on the flash LCD and take a test shot Check the exposure on your camera s LCD 4 Adjust your camera s exposure settings and the light output level of the flash as needed 5 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the picture 22 Using the Manual Flash Mode Note For best results a handheld light meter is recommended when using the manual flash mode Important To avoid overheating and damaging your flash unit please wait for at least 10 minutes after 20 continuous flashes at full power The flash will automatically shut off if it gets overheated Controlling Flash Coverage Zoom The VS 5100P s angle of coverage can be adjusted zoomed to match the focal length of your lens so that your image is evenly illuminated from edge to edge When the flash zoom setting is adjusted the position of the reflectors inside the flash head shift in order to make the angle of coverage wider or narrower The available zoom positions are 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm and 105mm Controlling Flash Coverage Zoom 23 Automatic zoom control When you turn the VS 5100P on the zoom m
20. sees another flash firing it will instantaneously fire along with it Using Your VS 5100P as a Wireless Manual Flash 33 Setting the remote flash units manually To set a VS 5100P flash unit to function as a slave with the output level selected manually follow these steps Make sure that the slave mode switch is set to the Off position Press the Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the mode options on the LCD Select manual mode and the desired flash output level 1 1 through 1 32 If desired adjust the flash coverage angle by pressing the Zoom button repeatedly Move the slave mode switch to the S position Set the slave mode as desired see below Make sure that the master flash on your camera is on and set to the appropriate mode If you don t want the master flash to illuminate a subject in front of the camera tilt the head upward mm P ro Setting the slave mode Depending on your camera and flash settings the master flash may emit more than one burst of light in quick succession called a pre flash Pre flash is used to help the camera meter and or focus and is done automatically by the camera If the slave flash is not set correctly it may be triggered by the pre flash and fire 34 Using Your VS 5100P as a Wireless Manual Flash before the camera s shutter opens In order to ensure that the VS 5100P fires at the correct time there are three different slave modes available modes 0 1 and 2 To
21. select the correct slave mode follow these steps 1 Make sure the slave mode switch is in the S position 2 Press the Mode button repeatedly to cycle through the slave mode options on the LCD A In mode 0 the flash will fire on the first or only burst of light Use this mode when the master flash is set to manual B In modes 1 and 2 the slave will ignore either one or two pre flashes respectively Use these modes when the master flash is set to TTL or automatic modes Whether the master emits one pre flash or two will depend on the camera and settings always take a test exposure to ensure that the slave is set correctly 0 8 1 15 2 3 4 6 9 13 18 M 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 40 60 ft zoo H H ISO ASA HE ZOM C nm Hifa Using Your VS 5100P as a Wireless Manual Flash 35 Important Some cameras when set to red eye reduction will emit a series of quick flashes lasting a second or more This may not work properly with any slave mode We suggest you la avoid using red eye reduction when using the VS 5100P A as a slave Positioning Remote Flash Units er You can create a professional lighting setup by positioning KK 33 remote units singly or in groups to function as main fill accent and other lights Metering your scene with a handheld light meter and setting your light ratios to 16 23 achieve specific looks will give you a professional level of creative control V CS 36 Positioni
22. urned off and follow these steps 1 Turn the mounting foot lock counter clockwise to loosen it 14 Mounting the Flash 2 Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s hot shoe 3 Turn the mounting foot lock clockwise until snug Do not overtighten To dismount the flash from your camera make sure the VS 5100P is turned off and follow these steps 1 Turn the mounting foot lock counter clockwise to loosen it 2 Slide the mounting foot out of your camera s hot shoe Mounting the Flash 15 Mounting the VS 5100P on the included stand You can mount the VS 5100P on the included stand in the same way you would mount it on your camera This allows you to set the flash up on a flat surface or to attach it to a tripod head light stand or clamp that has a compatible 4 20 screw mount Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test To turn the flash on simply slide the power switch to the On position When the flash is ready to fire the Ready light will glow red If the flash is mounted on your camera a flash icon will also appear in the camera s viewfinder To fire a test flash press the Ready light Test button 16 Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test Automatic power saving function After 3 minutes of inactivity the flash will automatically enter power saving mode to conserve battery life The LCD will display a single OFF indicator and the Ready light will turn off To reactivate the VS
23. user 1 Pull the diffuser and reflector panels out of their slot in the flash head 2 Push the reflector back in and let the diffuser lay flat against the flash lens Controlling Flash Coverage Zoom 25 The diffuser also softens the light providing an alternative when no surface is available for bouncing the flash see Bouncing Your Flash on page 27 Using the Autofocus Assist Light Camera autofocus systems can have difficulty locking onto a subject in dim light When the ambient light level is low the VS 5100P 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 onto the projected light Important The AF assist light may not be supported by all Micro Four Thirds cameras 26 Using the Autofocus Assist Light Bouncing Your Flash Using flash to directly illuminate a subject often creates harsh unnatural and unattractive shadows To avoid this the flash can be tilted or swiveled allowing you to aim your flash 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 The VS 5100P flash head can be tilted up at 45 60 75 and 90 degree angles to the lens It can also be swiveled horizontally 180 degrees to the left and 120 degrees to the right
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