User Manual - VS-210 TTL Flash.indd
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1. 28 Subject distance 4 5 6 Ss For example if your subject is 6 feet away your 11 aperture should be f 12 or the closest full stop L 16 f 11 since 12 72 6 L 22 Reading the Exposure Chart 17 Using an Automatic Flash Mode When you select one of the VS 210 s two automatic modes its built in sensor will determine the appropriate flash output for your subject To use an automatic mode follow these steps 1 In your camera s manual mode choose a shutter speed and set your lens aperture to f 2 0 or f 4 0 2 Set the VS 210 s mode selector to the automatic mode that corresponds to your selected f stop either 2 or 4 3 Set your camera s ISO to 100 or use ISO ASA 100 film 4 Make sure your subject is within the VS 210 s automatic mode range 5 meters 16 feet at f 4 0 and 10 meters 33 feet at f 2 0 5 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the picture The Auto OK light will glow green momentarily to indicate that the proper exposure was attained Note You can use smaller lens apertures and still get the correct exposure by increasing your ISO setting For example in mode 4 you can set your aperture one stop smaller to f 5 6 and increase the ISO by one stop to ISO 200 18 Using an Automatic Flash Mode Remember that the shutter speed setting will only affect the background Using a slower shutter will make the background behind your subject brighte2. s Manual User 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 210 This compact electronic flash unit can be used with both film and digital cameras Among the benefits you ll enjoy e Choice of manual control or easy automatic flash e Adjustable five position flash head e Sync socket for off camera flash positioning Introduction 3 1 6 2 3 3 2 45 64 9 13 18 m 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 ft TEST READY OFF gt T 4 AUTOOK gt O Contents OE a 6 7 VE 8 10 Installing Batteries ire 10 11 MONON INE POS a ERA TCS E CEASE SAARC E 12 13 HETE ON THE Fan and ANNO On an area aerate ae 14 Using the Manual Flash WOKE lt aissss sssssaassnnsinassensonsnsaasannennsnsansensusanausanwennsmsanseninuisudenanwsnuanianuenisuisusesanuiins 14 15 FE CE on 16 17 Using an Automatic Flash Mode rarrrsnrernrrrnnrensnvernrrrnnvennvrsnnvensnnennrrssnvensnnssnrrnsnnsnnrnssnnensnnssnrensnnsnnrnssnnene 18 19 Bouncing Your Flash ss 19 20 WOUDE DOO E E 21 PECE ADS a a de EALA ALAREUNA 22 Wan 23 TEST READY 6 Overview Overview 1 w N o N 0 10 Ti Flash head Auto sensor Battery compartment cover Exposure table Mounting foot Mounting foot lock Te
3. shoe 2 Slide the mounting foot lock switch to the left to lock it VS 210 VS 210 18 23 32 4564 9 134 m 462352 4504 9 134 m oo eee ft 5275 15 21 30 43 59 5275 m 15 N 43 59 f VAVAVAVA MDA 28 TESTI o es o STI Reapy OFF Ata og TES OFF p4 Amook O READY 12 Mounting the Flash Dismounting the VS 210 1 Turn the flash off 2 Slide the mounting foot lock switch to the right to unlock it vs 210 3 Slide the mounting foot out of your camera s TETT 52151 15 21 30 43 59 2 AVA AVA Hd 2 TEST we 4 READY OFF 2 AUTO OK Using a sync cord If you prefer to position the flash x O off camera you can connect it to the camera with a flash sync cord To do this insert one end of the cord into the VS 210 s sync socket and the other into your camera s PC sync socket or another compatible port Using a flash sync cord will allow the flash to synchronize exposures with the camera Mounting the Flash 13 Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test To turn the flash on slide the mode selector to the On 2 or 4 position When the flash is ready to fire the Ready light will glow red To fire a test flash press the Test button Ready light Using the Manual Flash Mode You can set flash exposures manually with the VS 210 In manual mode the flash fires at its full po
4. 4 6 ounces 127 grams 22 Specifications Limited Warranty Bolt warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date or thirty 30 days after replacement whichever occurs later the Warranty Period Bolt s sole and exclusive responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be to repair or replace at its sole discretion any Bolt product which fails during normal consumer use This warranty does not extend to Bolt products which are used with inappropriate components components not recommend by Bolt 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 damages To obtain warranty 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 provides you with specific legal rights and you may have additional rights which may vary from state to state Limited Warranty 23 Boll www boltflashes com Copyright O 2012 Gr
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6. ash start a fire or cause an electric shock e Do not clean the VS 210 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 210 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 touch the VS 210 with wet hands as this may generate an electric shock e Do not drop or otherwise cause a strong physical impact to the VS 210 as this could cause a malfunction that may cause it to explode or ignite e Remove all batteries from the VS 210 before long term storage in order to prevent the product from igniting or leaking corrosive liquids e Do not store or use this product 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 210 and prevent it from functioning properly Contacts may be cleaned wi
7. line until it intersects with the vertical line of the flash to subject distance you want to use G Follow the diagonal line at the intersection down to the ISO ASA number at the left of the chart D Set your digital camera s ISO setting to the number indicated by the diagonal line or use film that has the indicated ISO ASA speed 2 By aperture and ISO A Select the aperture you want to use on the right side of the chart B Follow its horizontal line until it intersects with the diagonal line of the ISO ASA setting you want to use C Follow the vertical line at the intersection up to the flash to subject distance scale at the top of the chart D Position your subject at the distance indicated by the vertical line 16 Reading the Exposure Chart 3 By flash to subject distance and ISO A Select the flash to subject distance you want to use on the top of the chart B Follow its vertical line until it intersects with the diagonal line of the ISO ASA setting you want to use G Follow the horizontal line at the intersection over to the aperture setting on the right of the chart D Set the f stop indicated by the horizontal line on your camera Using the guide number to calculate exposure The VS 210 s guide number is 72 feet 22 meters at ISO 100 You can use this to calculate the appropriate aperture setting with this formula 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 18 m 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 2 ft Aperture f stop guide number flash to _
8. old toned surface can give portraits a warmer look Other colors while usually not desirable can be used for creative effects 20 Bouncing Your Flash Troubleshooting The flash is stuck in the camera hot shoe Make sure that the mounting foot lock is released The flash is turned on but won t fire Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and in the proper 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 customer service please go to www boltflashes com Troubleshooting 21 Specifications Type On camera electronic flash Compatible cameras Film and digital cameras with standard hot shoes Guide number at 35mm ISO 100 72 feet 22 meters Flash coverage angle 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 0 45 60 75 90 Ports Sync cord Dimensions W x H x D 65 x 98 x 54 mm 2 6 x 3 9 x 2 inches Weight without batteries Approx
9. r and increase background or motion blur while a faster shutter will keep the background sharp but make it appear darker if it is beyond the flash range Note Do not set the shutter speed faster than your camera s maximum sync speed or black bars might appear in your images Refer to your camera s manual for more information about this Important Make sure nothing is obscuring the auto sensor on the front of the flash or blocking the line of sight between it and your subject 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 up allowing you to aim it at a large white or neutral colored surface such as a Using an Automatic Flash Mode 19 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 210 flash head can be tilted up at 45 60 75 and 90 degree angles to the lens 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 g
10. st button Ready light Power switch Mode selector Automatic exposure confirmation light Sync socket Sync cord Warnings Before using your VS 210 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 overheat 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 210 in flammable conditions such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals This could damage the fl
11. th 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 210 can be powered by two AA batteries of several types e Lithium 1 5V e Nickel metal hydride Ni MH 1 2V Alkaline 1 5V Note For the fastest recycle times and longest battery life lithium and Ni MH batteries are recommended 10 Installing Batteries To install batteries make sure the VS 210 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 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 f 38 m 521514 15 2 30 43 59 14 CEE 2 VAVAVA D AVA VA VAA N ZZZ EEE 727272 7472 a AAAA AL aa CL ee Se N SEE E SN PR Important Replace both batteries at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or use old and new batteries together Installing Batteries 11 Mounting the Flash To mount the VS 210 on your camera turn it off and follow these steps 1 Slide the mounting foot lock switch to the right to unlock it and then slide the flash unit all the way into your camera s hot
12. wer To use manual mode follow these steps 14 Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test 1 Setthe mode selector to On 2 Set your camera to either manual or aperture priority mode 3 Set the exposure on your camera The correct exposure can be determined two ways A By using the exposure chart on the back of the VS 210 see below B By firing a test flash and metering it with a handheld light meter Refer to your light meter s manual for the correct metering procedure 4 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the picture Note When setting the shutter speed in manual mode the setting will only affect the background Using a slower shutter will make the background behind your subject brighter and increase background or motion blur while a faster shutter will keep the background sharp but make it appear darker if it is beyond the flash range Do not set the shutter speed faster than your camera s maximum sync speed or black bars might appear in your images Refer to your camera s manual for more information about this Using the Manual Flash Mode 15 Reading the Exposure Chart The chart on the back of the VS 210 allows you to determine the correct camera settings and flash to subject distance for flash exposures You can use the chart to determine exposure in three ways 1 By aperture and flash to subject distance A Select the aperture you want to use on the right side of the chart B Follow its horizontal
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