Altura Photo AP-C1001 FLASH, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL AP C1001 FLASH ...

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Page 3: ...A Size Batteries Alkaline or Ni MH Recommended 5 Flash Modes TTL Manual Strobe Slave1 Slave2 180 bounce swivel and zoom head Wireless Trigger Sensor Compatible With E TTL Flash Functions Off Camera Flash Lighting Support S1 S2 Mode Power Saving Sleep Mode Accurate Brightness Control FEATURES ...

Page 4: ...iffuser And Reflection Panel Automatic Temperature Detection Overheating Protection Memory Function Saves Previous Settings Product Dimensions 2 9 x 3 2 x 5 6 5 With Extended Head Weight 9 9 Oz Includes Flash Stand With 1 4 Tripod Input Hard Diffuser High Quality Protective Pouch With Battery Holder Belt Strap ...

Page 5: ...6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 1 Reflector panel 2 Wide angle diffuser 3 Flash head 4 Wireless trigger sensor 5 Battery cover 6 Hot Shoe 7 Locking ring 8 Hot shoe pin 9 Locking pin COMPONENTS ...

Page 6: ...0 LCD display 11 Mode switch button 12 LED Indicator 13 Test button 14 Zoom button 15 Power ON OFF 16 Adjustment Buttons left right button 17 SET button PILOT MODE ZOOM ON OFF 10 13 11 12 16 15 14 16 17 ...

Page 7: ...tment cover in the direction of the arrow to open b Follow the directions on the inside of the compartment cover Insert the batteries in the corresponding positive negative slots c Make sure to completely close the battery compartment INSTALLATION ...

Page 8: ...Note Please use only 4 new AA batteries Using used or damaged batteries could cause damage or short circuiting in your flash unit 1 2 a b c 1 2 ...

Page 9: ... onto the Camera a Turn off the flash and camera b Rotate the locking ring in the counter clockwise direction to loosen it c Mount the flash unit onto the camera s hot shoe insert d Once adequately placed rotate the locking ring clockwise until snugly tightened ...

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Page 11: ...CHARGING INDICATOR STATUSES LED Light Red Light is Lit Altura Photo Flash is On Altura Photo Flash is recycling OR Batteries Are Low Altura Photo Flash is Off Red Light is Blinking Light is Off ...

Page 12: ...S1 S2 Press this to fire the flash Use this to test the flash s settings Use this button to save different settings chosen using the ARROW buttons Use these buttons to adjust different settings Press this button once and use the arrow keys to adjust the focal length of the Altura Photo flash unit Focal range options include 18 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 105 135 150 180mm ZOOM Button MODE Button PILOT Button...

Page 13: ...2 Turning ON OFF Testing the Altura Photo Flash Unit 2 1 Turning on the Flash Unit Press and hold the ON OFF button for 2 seconds The LCD display will turn on along with the red LED indicator light ...

Page 14: ...unit is on press the PILOT button to verify that it fires okay Use this button to test different settings as well 2 3 Turning off the Altura Photo Flash Unit Press and hold the ON OFF button for 2 seconds again The LCD display and red LED indicator light should turn off ...

Page 15: ...3 Memory Function Whenever you turn your Altura Photo Flash off and on again it will resume using the previous settings used Verify that these are the settings you still wish to use before proceeding ...

Page 16: ...automatically with your camera s settings Aperture f stops ISO Focal Length will be adjusted depending on what you have your lens and camera settings fixed to The Altura Photo Flash will fire automatically when your shutter release button is released ...

Page 17: ...nt The only area you would need to adjust is the flash intensity exposure Do this by using the ARROW buttons A smaller fraction 1 128 means a lower intensity while a larger fraction 1 1 signifies a stronger intensity ...

Page 18: ...5 M Mode Manual M mode requires you to manually input some of the flash settings yourself The ISO and Aperture are still automated according to your camera s settings ...

Page 19: ...m a number of exposures ranging from 1 1 to 1 128 then press the SET button To adjust the focal length first press the ZOOM button then use the ARROW buttons to choose from a range of lengths from 18mm to 180mm Press the SET button once to save your desired focal length ...

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Page 21: ...ode utilizes a lot of TTL functions in that it is automated but it is more suited for photographing moving objects Strobe mode fires your Altura Photo flash at faster rates giving objects in front of it a frozen effect ...

Page 22: ...When in this mode use the ARROW buttons to adjust the brightness intensity of the flash ranging from 1 4 to 1 128 ...

Page 23: ...6 Strobe Mode cont Press the SET button and use the ARROW keys to adjust the speed at which the Altura Photo Flash will fire This number ranges from 1 to 90 but is limited by other settings ...

Page 24: ...Press SET again to adjust the frequency of the flash This will range from 1 to 100 hertz Hz ...

Page 25: ...Reference output frequency and times output Max times Frequency ...

Page 26: ...output Max times Frequency ...

Page 27: ... fire when sensing other flashes go off Use S1 when your built in camera flash or master flash is set to manual mode Use S2 when your built in camera flash or master flash is set to TTL mode Refer to M mode to adjust S1 S2 settings Press the SET button to select different settings the ARROW keys to adjust them when they are flashing ...

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Page 29: ...8 Sleep Mode The Altura Photo Flash unit will enter sleep mode after 45 seconds of inactivity Press any button to wake the flash unit ...

Page 30: ...ress and hold the SET and ON OFF button at the same time while the Altura Photo Flash is off This will reset the flash back to factory settings and display manufacturer data Release the buttons to resume normal control of your flash ...

Page 31: ...lt in flash or a hot shoe mounted Altura Photo flash as a master flash You can then use any other amount of external flashes in slave mode to produce a dynami cally lit scene Keep the wireless trigger sensor of the slave flashes facing the master flash at all times and try to avoid exposing the trigger to direct sunlight ...

Page 32: ...h head of the slave flashes to face the direction you desire to illuminate Do not place any objects in between the wireless trigger sensor of the slave flashes and the master flash Test to make sure the slave modes S1 S2 of your Altura Photo Flashes are synchronized ...

Page 33: ...INDOOR OUTDOOR MASTER SLAVE 30m 15m SLAVE 80 One Master One Slave ...

Page 34: ...One master Two slave OUTDOOR INDOOR 30M 15M SLAVE SLAVE A B 80 ...

Page 35: ...One master Three or More Slaves 30M 15M SLAVE A B C 80 OUTDOOR INDOOR SLAVE SLAVE ...

Page 36: ...2 Reflection Flash Application Bounce flash works by aiming the flash head at a ceiling wall or other reflective objects in order to reduce the harshness of a direct flash hitting the subject of the photo ...

Page 37: ...our Altura Photo Flash on portrait photography to reduce shadows and to create a more natural ambience Note Bouncing a flash off of an object could create a certain color cast hue depending on the pigment of the reflective object ...

Page 38: ...3 Using the Altura Photo Flash s Reflec tion Board Panel When using the bounce flash technique aim the head 90 degrees upwards toward the ceiling and pull out the reflector panel in the flash head ...

Page 39: ...ving a clearer and more profound photo 4 Using the Altura Photo Flash s Wide Angle Diffuser Pull out the wide angle diffuser from the Altura Photo Flash s head the same way the reflector panel was done This built in diffuser will help soften and spread out the light emitted from the flash unit ...

Page 40: ... time Color temperature Flash time Flash control Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor IGBT 68 meters ISO 100 105mm TTL M MULTI S1 S2 0 90 degrees 0 270 degrees 4XAA size batteries Alkaline or Ni MH are usable 100 1500 times AA alkaline cellused approx 4s 5600k 1 200s 1 20000s 8 levels of output control 1 128 1 1 SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 41: ...Additional features Dimensions Net weight Accessories 20 30m indoor 10 15m outdoor FEC AEB Manual zoom Auto zoom 7 4cm x 8 1cm x 12 7cm 280g 1 Flash Unit 1 Protective Pouch 1 Mini Stand 1 Hard Diffuser 1 User Manual 1 Warranty Card ...

Page 42: ...Guide Number Graph of Different Focal Length Ranges at ISO 100 in millimeters feet 430 GN 68 ISO 100 meters feet ...

Page 43: ...3 5 44 3 15 5 50 9 17 55 8 6 3 20 7 7 8 25 6 8 8 28 9 9 5 31 2 11 36 1 12 39 4 4 4 14 4 5 5 18 6 3 20 7 6 8 22 3 7 8 25 6 8 5 27 9 3 1 10 2 3 9 12 8 4 4 14 4 4 8 15 7 5 5 18 6 19 7 2 5 8 2 3 2 10 5 3 1 10 2 3 4 11 2 3 9 12 8 4 3 14 1 2 5 8 2 2 7 8 9 3 2 10 5 3 7 12 1 4 4 14 4 4 7 15 4 105 36 118 1 26 2 86 18 5 60 7 13 1 43 9 3 30 5 6 5 21 3 4 6 15 1 5 1 16 7 Coverage MM Flash output ...

Page 44: ...ide try to keep the wireless trigger out of direct contact with sunlight 2 Always consider weather conditions when shooting outside as some environments may damage your camera and flash unit if not properly protected 3 If you are experiencing overexposure or underexpo sure in your pictures please verify ...

Page 45: ...t your Altura Photo Flash s focal length is at an adequate setting compared to your camera lens current focal length 5 If you are experiencing abnormalities with your Altura Photo Flash please verify that your batteries are all new and of the same brand If the problem persists make sure the flash unit is properly making contact with your camera s hot shoe insert ...

Page 46: ...by Altura Photo to contain no defects caused by any manufacturing process workmanship or materials for one 1 year starting from the date of purchase Altura Photo will at its discretion either repair or replace free of charge equipment which is returned prepaid to Altura Photo The product however must be accompanied by proof of date of purchase such as an original sales slip ...

Page 47: ... damaged by accident abuse including but not limited to sand dirt water liquid impact etc or if the product has been modified in any way In no event will Altura Photo or its authorized dealers be liable for incidental consequen tial or special damages even if such damages result from negligence or other fault For product support or repair info please contact Altura Photo at support alturaphoto com ...

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