Sakar PS-102-DUM camera kit
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1. N bl bd ONC EPT Portable Light Studio Item Number PS 102 dum Thank you for purchasing the PS 102 dum portable light studio This studio will offer you an easy and portable way to take high quality photos Inside this box you will find the following contents CONTENTS OF BOX ONE LIGHT BOX The included light box has two colored backgrounds for varying contrasts It is designed for easy set up as it can be placed either on a table top or even on your floor The light box is made of a specially woven heat resistant nylon fiber mesh diffuser which helps deliver uniform illumination while eliminating unwanted glare and harsh shadows Its dual sided background is made up of non reflective polyester fabric The blue and gray backgrounds provide for contrast when photographing either dark or light objects TWO HIGH OUTPUT LIGHTS The Portable Lighting Studio comes with two high power lamps Each 20 watt lamp provides even color temperature and clarity using GU10 C light bulbs Each lamp is supported by retractable legs which allow for hand held use ONE MINI TRIPOD This box contains a mini tripod which can be attached to your digital camera By using the tripod s extension legs and tilt head you will be able to take photos from many different angles Furthermore the tripod s durable sturdy legs will offer you increased stability when taking photos ONE BUILT IN CARRYING CASE The built in carrying case has t2. fter effect point the video light up letting illumination bounce back into the subject ORDERING ADDITIONAL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES If at any point you need to replace the GU10 C light bulbs that come with this unit these bulbs can be purchased at many hardware or lighting stores You can also order these bulbs from us Also if you would like an extra background for your light box a double sided black and white background is available To order please fill out the order form below and send it along with a check endorsed to Sakar International to Sakar International Portable Lighting Studio Offer 195 Carter Drive Edison NJ 08817 Product Item Number Quantity Price TOTAL GU10 C Light Bulb PS 101 Bulb x 9 95 Black White Screen PS 102 BW x 9 95 3 00 s amp h Total You can expect your power adapter to arrive within two weeks of receipt of your order Email all of your order inquiries to sales sakar com TECHNICAL SUPPORT For questions regarding customer service issues such as missing parts where and how to obtain warranty service and general questions please email us at support sakar com If you are experiencing problems installing your product and require immediate assistance please call our technical support hot line at 877 397 8200
3. he perfect compact size that will enable you to carry your Portable Lighting Studio with you when you are on the go Its durable nylon material case comes with pockets to hold the lights and tripod and a sturdy handle to make it convenient for traveling WARNING PLEASE READ BEFORE USING Please use caution when using your Portable Lighting Studio to avoid accidents fire or personal injury Follow the recommendations below in order to use this product safely and to have the best possible photo taking experience E DO NOT direct the lamps at people or materials that are less than 4 inches away E DO NOT touch any part of the video light housing or safety glass if the light has recently been in use Wait until the light has been cooled E DO NOT touch the light bulbs with your bare fingers Oil from your skin can cause the bulbs to burnout Use cloth or plastic between the bulb and your fingers when inserting and removing bulbs CHANGING BULBS The Portable Lighting Studio comes with GU10 C light bulbs These bulbs can be purchased at many hardware or lighting stores To change bulbs follow the steps below 1 Detach the front cover from its housing by unscrewing it in a counter clockwise motion and then pulling it off 2 Remove the old bulb and insert the fresh bulb into the lamp s socket matching pins to socket holes 3 Replace the front cover by screwing it on using a clockwise motion OPERATING THE LAMPS In order to get
4. the best results when using the included lamps please follow the below steps 1 Pull out the lamp s retractable legs they will automatically spread out so that they can be used to support the lamp 2 Place the lamp on a solid stable surface and proceed to adjust the angle of the lamp s head 3 Insert the lamp s plug into an available AC outlet A 110 volt outlet is required in order to use your lamps safely 4 To turn on your lamp rotate the on off switch on the lamp s wire OPERATING THE LIGHT BOX The light box that is included with your package comes folded in its portable carrying case In order to assemble the light box and begin using your portable lighting studio please follow the steps below 1 Open the Velcro latch on the portable carrying case and now open the carrying case 2 The unit has three semi opaque fiber mesh square pieces Two of these which are attached to the unit s carrying case will form the left and right walls of your lighting studio The third which is not connected to your unit can be Velcroed to the top to forma roof for your studio 3 The dual sided background can be unrolled to provide contrast when taking photos of light or dark objects SETTING UP YOUR LIGHTING STUDIO TO TAKE PHOTOS There are many many ways for a photographer to arrange lamps when taking photos There are numerous books on photography which discuss this topic in great detail One of the basic concepts of ligh
5. times as in low key lighting this is a deliberate effect but shots intended to look more natural and less stylistic require a fill In some situations a photographer can use a reflector such as the colored backgrounds of your light box as a fill light instead of an actual lamp Reflecting and redirecting the key light s rays back upon the subject from a different angle can cause a softer subtler effect than using another lamp The back light a k a the rim hair or shoulder light shines on the subject from behind often but not necessarily to one side or the other It gives the subject a rim of light serving to separate the subject from the background and highlighting contours Back light or rim light is different from a kick in that a kick or kicker contributes to a portion of the shading on the visible surface of the subject while a rim light only creates a thin outline around the subject without necessarily hitting the front visible surface of the subject at all An element in art chiaroscuro Italian for lightdark is defined as a bold contrast between light and dark Chiaroscuro is also used in cinematography to indicate extreme low key lighting to create distinct areas of light and darkness in films especially in black and white films NOTES 1 Always store this unit in dry places To minimize shadows point light down at your subject This will cause shadows to fall beneath rather than behind the subject 3 Fora so
6. ting techniques involves three point lighting Three point lighting is a very common lighting technique used when taking photos with digital and 35mm film cameras By using three separate light sources the photographer can illuminate the shot s subject however desired while also controlling or eliminating entirely the shading and shadows produced by direct lighting The key light as the name suggests shines directly upon the subject and serves as its principal illuminator more than anything else the strength color and angle of the key determines the shot s overall lighting design In indoor shots the key is commonly a specialized lamp or a camera s flash In outdoor daytime shots the Sun itself often serves as the key light In this case of course the photographer cannot set the light in the exact position he or she wants so instead arranges the subjects to best capture the sunlight perhaps after waiting for the sun to position itself just right The fill light also shines on the subject but from a side angle relative to the key It balances the key by illuminating shaded surfaces and lessening or eliminating chiaroscuro effects such as the shadow cast by a person s nose upon the rest of the face It is usually softer and less bright than the key light up to half and more to a flood Not using a fill at all can result in stark contrasts due to shadows across the subject s surface depending upon the key light s harshness Some
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