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  • Page 3 Before using your new ProMaster FL190 flash, please read this User Guide and your camera’s instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the operation and features of...
  • Page 4 Master & Slave Modes are compatible with the camera manufacturers’ optical pulse wireless TTL systems and allow you to easily use the FL190 in a multiple flash setup. High Power Flash. The FL190 features a guide number of 190’/58m at 100 iso.
  • Page 5 PC Sync Port allows the use of wired PC cords to trigger the flash. Sound Prompt System provides audible alerts for more convenience when shooting, especially in remote situations. (Default setting is OFF. Enable this function in the custom settings menu.) Power Save Mode conserves your battery power.

  • Page 6: Parts Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Flash head Wireless sensor AF assist lamp Mounting foot Locking pin Catch light reflector panel (retracted) Wide panel (retracted) Contact cover Flash foot contacts 10 PC Terminal 11 Mini flash stand storage pocket 12 Mini flash stand 13 Mini flash stand shoe...
  • Page 7 16 LCD panel 17 Flash mode button 18 LCD panel illumination/custom function settings button 19 Pilot lamp/test firing/wireless slave power on button 20 Flash exposure confirmation light 21 Mounting foot's lock lever 22 Lock-release button 23 Dust-and water-resistant shield 24 Bounce angle scale 25 Bounce lock release button 26 Rear-curtain sync shortcut button (Canon) | ISO /Aperture value button /...

  • Page 8: Lcd Panel

    LCD PANEL iTTL/ETTL flash mode...

  • Page 9: Installing The Batteries

    OPERATIONS Installing the Batteries Use your thumb to press the battery compartment lock lever, then slide it as shown by the arrow ① to open the cover. Install the batteries. Make sure the +and -battery contacts are properly oriented as shown by the diagram inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 10: Attaching To The Camera

    Attaching to the Camera To attach the flash to your camera, slip the flash’s mounting foot all the way into the camera’s hot shoe. Secure the flash by sliding the lock lever on the mounting foot to the right. When the lock lever clicks into place, it will be locked.
  • Page 11 Basic Functions Power-on and Power-off the flash using the OFF/ON power switch (30). When the PILOT light (19) turns red the flash is charged and ready for use. If the LCD screen blinks LO, there is not sufficient battery capacity to power your flash. Replace the batteries with fresh AA batteries.
  • Page 12 Multi Mode is a stroboscopic flash mode where a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. To achieve this effect your camera’s shutter must remain open. You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per second expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output.
  • Page 13 ETTL Mode (Flash for Canon) In the ETTL mode the FL190 supports Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC), Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB), Rear (Second) Curtain Sync, and Flash Exposure Lock. Refer to your camera’s instruction manual for proper operation of these features.
  • Page 14 Setting the ZOOM Coverage When attached to the camera and the flash head is in the 90º position, the position of the flash zoom head will be set automatically to match the zoom position of your lens. To set the zoom position manually, press the ZOOM button.
  • Page 15 C.Fn – Custom Function for Canon Model You can customize the features of the FL190 to suit your shooting preferences. You do this with Custom Functions Setting.
  • Page 16 Enabled C.Fn- 08 AF-assist beam firing Disabled Enabled Auto zoom for sensor size C.Fn- 09 Disabled 60 minutes C.Fn- 10 Slave auto power off timer 10 minutes Within 8 hours C.Fn- 11 Slave auto power off cancel Within 1 hour C.Fn- 12 Speedlite button and dial Flash exposure metering...
  • Page 17 C.Fn – Custom Function for Nikon Model You can customize the features of the FL190 to suit your shooting preferences. You do this with Custom Functions Setting. Custom Function Setting No. Settings & Description Function No. Meters(m) Distance indicator display C.Fn-00...
  • Page 18 Enabled AF assist illuminator / flash function AF assist illuminator / flash Cancel AF assist illuminator,Enabled flash function C Fn-08 function canceled Enabled AF assist illuminator ,cancel flash function Enabled Power off auto C Fn-09 Disabled 60 minutes C Fn-10 Slave auto power off timer 10 minutes Within 8 hours...
  • Page 19 Sound Prompt If the Sound Prompt function is enabled, the FL190 will beep with a different sound pattern indicating its current status. The Sound Prompt factory default is off. The meaning of the sounds are in the following table:...
  • Page 20 Sound Meaning Operation The flash has been Normal Beep Twice turned on and is ready for normal operation. Beep Three Times The flash is charging. Wait for the charging to be complete. Beep Three Times Possible under exposure Adjust the exposure Twice compensation or change the shooting conditions.

  • Page 21: Wireless Flash

    Wireless Flash In the Master flash mode, the FL190 will transmit an Optical Pulse signal to other slave flashes with the same system (FL 190 for Canon will control other FL190’s for Canon or other Canon brand flashes. FL190 for Nikon will control other FL190’s for Nikon or other Nikon brand flashes).
  • Page 22 Multi-Flash Wireless Lighting Configurations You can create two or three slave unit groups for multi-directional shooting. The manual flash output and stroboscopic functions are set by the master flash. Wireless flash with two slave groups 1. Set the communication channel on each flash to the same channel: 1, 2, 3 or 4 2.
  • Page 23 Wireless flash with three slave groups 1. Set the communication channel on each flash to the same channel: 1, 2, 3 or 4 2. Set the flash in each slave group to A, B, or C 3. Set the communication channel of the master flash to the same channel as the slaves. To set the flash output of each group, press the ZOOM button until RATIO flashes on the LCD.
  • Page 24 Multi-Flash Wireless Lighting Configurations...
  • Page 25 S1/S2 Mode Press the ZOOM button for three seconds. The remote flash icon will appear and OFF flashes on the LCD. Rotate the Select Dial until S1 or S2 flashes. Choose the desired mode and press the Select/Set button to confirm the setting. S1 Mode: When the flash is in S1 mode, it will fire in sync with the first flash from the master flash.
  • Page 26 FEL Lock (Canon) To use this function, center your subject in the center of the viewfinder of your camera. Press the AEL button on the camera (*), the flash will pre-flash and the camera will calculate the appropriate flash output data. Now compose your photo as desired and shoot the picture. (The function is only available when it is supported by your camera.
  • Page 27 Built-In Wide-Angle Diffuser The built-in wide angle diffuser will extend the coverage angle of your flash as well as providing a softer more pleasing light. Pull out the built-in wide angle diffuser & catchlight panel assembly. To use the wide angle diffuser, fold down to cover the flash lens and push the catchlight reflector back into the flash housing.
  • Page 28 Settings Memory and Factory Reset When you power off the FL190, it will remember your last used settings. This is helpful when you are set up for a specific shooting situation and the flash goes into the auto power off mode or you turn the flash off during idle periods to conserve battery use. Don’t forget to reset your flash to the normal setting when you are done with your shoot.

  • Page 29: Flash Exposure Compensation

    Flash Exposure Compensation You can use the exposure compensation function of the camera to compensate flash output to get your desired results. You can also adjust the flash brightness ± 6 in 1/3 increments by pressing the Select/Set button in the ETTL/iTTL mode and rotating the Select Dial to select the desired adjustment.
  • Page 30 Auto Zoom for Image Size (Canon) EOS DIGITAL cameras have one of three image sizes. The lens’ effective focal length will differ depending on the camera’s image size. The flash automatically recognizes the EOS DIGITAL camera’s image size and automatically sets the flash coverage for lens focal lengths from 24mm to 105mm.
  • Page 31 Type: On-Camera Electronic Flash Guide No.: 190’ / 58m (at 105mm focal length, 100 ISO) Flash coverage: 24 - 105mm (14mm with wide panel) Auto/Manual Zoom Exposure control system: iTTL/ETTL, Manual flash, frequency flash Locking Bounce Swivel Flash Head: Bounce Position - 0º, 45 º, 60 º, 75 º, 90 º Swivel - 0 º...
  • Page 32 Flash Index of different focal length range (ISO 100, in meters / feet) Flash coverage mm Flash output 15/49.2 28/91.9 30/98.4 36/118.1 42/137.8 50/164 53/173.9 58/190.3 1/2. 10.6/34.8 19.8/65 21.2/69.6 25.5/83.7 29.7/97.4 35.4/116.1 37.5/123 41/134.5 7 5 24 6 14/45.9 15/49.2 18/59.1 21/68.9...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The flash does not fire. 1. The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. Install the batteries in the correct orientation. 2. The flash’s batteries are exhausted: If the flash recycling time takes 30 seconds or longer, replace the batteries. 3.
  • Page 34 The edges or bottom of the picture looks dark. 1. When you set the flash coverage manually, the setting has a higher number than the lens focal length, resulting in dark edges. Set the flash coverage that is a lower number than the lens focal length or set it to auto zoom.
  • Page 35 • While Ni-MH or Lithium AA batteries may be used in your flash, using AA batteries other than alkaline type may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts. • Install the batteries in proper orientation as indicated in the battery chamber. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause the batteries to overheat, leak, or explode.
  • Page 36 • Do not clean the flash with agents containing corrosive or flammable substances. Also, do not store or use the flash in flammable conditions. • To avoid overheating and degrading the flash tube, do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes in rapid sequence. After 20 continuous flashes, allow a rest period of at least 10 minutes.
  • Page 37 KEEP IN TOUCH For more information, tutorials, industry news and tips & tricks, make sure to visit us at promaster.com, follow our feeds on Twitter @promasterphoto, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel username ProMasterChannel. ONE YEAR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE If for any reason, this ProMaster product fails within ONE YEAR of the date of purchase, return this product to your ProMaster dealer and it will be exchanged for you at no charge.

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