Summary of Contents for altura PRO SERIES
- Page 1 Pro Series Digital SLR Auto-Focus TTL Flash with LCD Display USER GUIDE FOR CANON DSLR...
- Page 2 For video tutorials about your product(s), customer support, updated user manuals, and all other Altura Photo news please visit:...
- Page 3 Large Backlit LCD Display Features Metal Hot Shoe With Electrical Pin Components Built-In Flip Down Wide Angle Flash Diffuser And Reflection Pane Guide Number: 68 Meters Front-Curtain Synchronous Support Power Ratio: 1/1 – 1/128 Rear-Curtain Synchronous Support Recycle Time: 4 Seconds Automatic Temperature Detection (Overheating Protection) Power Supply: 4×AA Size Batteries.
- Page 4 Components 10. LCD display 11. Mode switch button 12. LED Indicator 1. Reflector panel 13. Test button 2. Wide-angle diffuser 14. Zoom button 3. Flash head 15.Power ON/OFF PILOT MODE ZOOM O N / O FF 4. Wireless trigger sensor 16.
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Page 5: Installation
Installation 1. Insert Batteries a. Slide the battery compartment 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. Note: Please use only 4 new AA batteries. Using c. - Page 6 2. Install the Altura Photo Full Auto-Focus TTL Flash Unit onto the Camera a. Rotate the locking ring in the counter-clockwise direction to loosen it. b. Mount the flash unit onto the camera’s hot shoe insert. c. Once adequately placed, rotate the locking...
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Page 7: Basic Functions
Statuses 1. Basic Functions Button Functions (LED Light) To turn the Altura Photo flash unit on or off press and <ON/OFF> Button hold this button for 2 seconds. Press this button once and use the arrow keys to adjust the... - Page 8 2.2. Testing the Altura Photo 2. Turning ON/OFF & Testing the Altura Flash Unit Photo Flash Unit Once the Altura Photo flash unit is on, press the <PILOT> button to verify that it fires okay. Use this button to test different 2.1.
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Page 9: Memory Function
4: TTL mode 3. Memory Function Through Lens (TTL) mode interacts Whenever you turn your Altura Photo Flash off automatically with your camera’s settings. and on again, it will resume using the previous Aperture (f-stops), ISO, & Focal Length will be settings used. - Page 10 5. M Mode 4: TTL mode cont. Manual (M) mode requires you to manually input The only area you would need to adjust is the some of the flash settings yourself. The ISO and flash intensity/exposure. Do this by using the Aperture are still automated according to your <ARROW>...
- Page 11 5. M Mode cont. To change the intensity, use the <ARROW> keys to pick from 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.
- Page 12 ) mode utilizes a lot of TTL functions, ranging from 1/4 to 1/128. 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 13 flash. This will range from 1 to 100 hertz (Hz). 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 14 Reference output frequency and times...
- Page 15 7. S1/S2 Mode Slave1 & Slave2 (S1/S2) modes are mostly used for off-camera flash units. This mode uses the wireless trigger sensor to 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.
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Page 16: Sleep Mode
8. Sleep Mode 9. Automatic ISO Function The Altura Photo Flash unit will enter sleep mode When your camera settings are set to “Auto” after 30 seconds of inactivity. Press any button to mode, your Altura Photo Flash display will show wake the flash unit... - Page 17 The Advanced Application 10. Restore Factory Settings Press and hold the <SET> and <ON/OFF> button at the same time while the Altura Photo 1. Off-Camera Lighting Application Flash is off. This will reset the flash back to To utilize a multi-flash setup, first use your factory settings and display manufacturer data.
- Page 18 flashes to face the direction you desire to illuminate. SLAVE Do not place any objects in between the wireless trigger sensor of the slave flashes and the OUTDOOR SLAVE master flash. Test to make sure the slave modes (S1/S2) of your Altura Photo Flashes are MASTER synchronized.
- Page 19 One master, Three or More Slaves Multi-flash,wireless trigger one master, two slave INDOOR INDOOR OUTDOOR SLAVE OUTDOOR SLAVE SLAVE SLAVE SLAVE...
- Page 20 2. Reflection Flash Application Try this technique with your Altura Photo Flash Bounce flash works by aiming the flash head at a on portrait photography to reduce shadows and ceiling, wall, or other reflective objects in order to to create a more natural ambience.
- Page 21 4. Using the Altura Photo Flash’s Wide pull out the reflector panel in the flash head. 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 22 4. Using the Altura Photo Flash’s Wide pull out the reflector panel in the flash head. 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.
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Page 23: Specifications
Specifications Circuit design Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Wireless triggering distance 20--30m indoor,10--15m outdoor Guide Number 68 meters (ISO 100,105mm) Additional features FEC,AEB,Manual zoom,Auto zoom Flash mode TTL,M,MULTI,S1,S2 Dimensions 7.4cm x 8.1cm x 12.7cm Vertical rotation angle 0-90 degrees Net weight 280g Horizontal rotation angle 0-270 degrees... - Page 24 Guide Number Graph of Different Focal Length Ranges Coverage(MM) Flash (at ISO 100, in millimeters/feet) output 20/66 22/72.6 25/82 27/88.6 30/98.3 33/109.2 36/118.1 GN: 68 ISO 100 (meters / feet) 12.2/40.1 15.3/45.9 17.7/58.1 19.1/62.7 21.9/71.9 24/87.7 26.2/86 8.8/28.9 11/36.1 12.5/41 13.5/44.3 15.5/50.9 17/55.8 18.5/60.7 6.3/20.7 7.8/25.6 8.8/28.9 9.5/31.2 11/36.1 12/39.4...
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Page 25: Possible Problems And Solutions
Possible problems and solutions your camera and Altura Photo Flash unit. 4. If you are experiencing vignetting or partial 1. Please Note: When using the Altura Photo illumination, please check that your Altura Photo Flashes as slave flashes outside, try to keep the Flash’s focal length is at an adequate setting... - Page 26 (1) year, been modified in any way. In no event will Altura starting from the date of purchase. Altura Photo Photo, or its authorized dealers, be liable for...