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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C o n ten ts Precautions Foreword Parts Identification Basic Operation LCD Panel Operation TTL Mode M(Manual) Mode Repeat Mode Wireless Flash Modes Slave Mode(F1/F2) Advanced Applications Adjusting The Flash Coverage Bounce Flash Operation Remote Camera Triggering Using The LED Light High-speed Sync (FP Flash) Key Lock Troubleshooting Guide... - Page 4 Precautions 1. Do not disassemble, open, or repair this speedlight by yourself. 2. Always use batteries of the same type, brand, and age. Always replace all 4 batteries at the same time. Do not combine different types, brands, old, or new batteries. This could cause the batteries to overheat, leak, or explode. 3.
- Page 5 Th a n k yo u fo r p u rch a si n g th e [p ro ]ma ste r 1 0 0 SL The ProMaster 100SL Speedlight is a high performance flash unit with a guide number of 100 ft(ISO 100 at the 50mm zoom position). The 100SL can easily perform various types of flash operations, such as manual and TTL auto flash.
- Page 6 Thermal Cut-out protection ■ This function protects the 100SL from high operating temperatures. If the temperature of the unit rises to a certain level, the 100SL will switch to protective shutdown mode. Sound monitor ■...
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Page 7: Parts Identification
Mini stand Tilting angle Tripod mount scale Mounting foot Rotating angle protection cap. scale LCD display Mode button Set button LED light button Right button When not using the 100SL, place the mounting foot ★ protection cap over the 100SL’s foot. -
Page 8: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Inserting The Batteries Open the cover. Slide it in the direction of the arrow and flip open. Install the batteries. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are properly oriented as shown inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. Close the battery compartment cover by flipping it down, pressing, and sliding it closed. - Page 9 Basic Operation Attaching And Detaching The Speedlight Attaching the speedlight Mount the speedlight into the camera’s hot shoe all the way. Detaching the speedlight Push the ’UNLOCK’ button and detach the speedlight by sliding it out of the camera's shoe. Before attaching or detaching the speedlight, be sure to turn off the ●...
- Page 10 Basic Operation Turning On The Power Turn on the power. S de the power switch to <ON>. Check that the speedlight is r e a dy. The charging indicator is red while the speedlight is powering up. It will turn green and beep twice when the speedlight is ready to fire.
- Page 11 Custom Settings You can customize the speedlight features to suit your shooting preferences with Custom settings. Press the <OK> button for approx. menu Utilit two seconds to display the Utility menu containing custom settings. BKLITE Press the <SET> button to highlight a setting. SOUND ●...
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Page 12: Lcd Panel
LCD Panel On Camera Interface Remote Mode Press the ‘MODE’ button to Press the <MODE> for approx. select a flash mode 2 sec. to enter Slave Mode TTL Mode F1 Mode Manual Mode F2 Mode Repeat mode... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation TTL Mode In this mode information obtained by monitor pre-flashes and exposure control information are combined in-camera to automatically adjust flash output levels. Press the <MODE> button and set the flash mode to TTL . ● The default flash exposure compensation is 0. - Page 14 100SL will return to normal operation. FEB mode will cancel itself after 3 shots. The speedlight will return to normal operation. Be sure the charging indicator light is green and the 100SL is ready before each shot.
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Page 15: M(Manual) Mode
Operation M Mode You can set the 100SL to manual mode and choose a power level between 1/1 and 1/128. Press the <MODE> button and set the flash mode to M . READY Set the flash output level. ● Press the left/right buttons to decrease/increase the flash output level. -
Page 16: Repeat Mode
Flash Modes Repeat Mode In Repeat mode, the 100SL fires repeatedly during a single exposure, creating stroboscopic multiple-exposure effects. This operation is useful when shooting fast moving subjects. You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per second expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output. - Page 17 Operation Set the firing frequency. ● Press the <SET> button to highlight the frequency. ● Press the left/right buttons to decrease/increase the number. ● Press the <OK> button to confirm. READY Set the shutter speed. ● Use the following equation to determine the shutter speed.
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Page 18: Wireless Flash Modes
The F1 mode is used in a manual flash environment. The F2 mode is used in a TTL flash environment so as to ignore perflashes and properly fire in-sync. Howerver, the 100SL only functions as a manual flash without TTL exposure. F1 mode Press the <MODE>... -
Page 19: Advanced Applications
Advanced Applications Adjusting The Flash Coverage The flash head can be extended or retracted manually to match the lens focal length. Flash head position Normal position Extended position Guide number 23/75(ISO 100 in M/ft) Guide number 30/100(ISO 100 in M/ft) Extend the flash head for greater flash output and longer flash range. -
Page 20: Bounce Flash Operation
Advanced Applications Bounce Flash Operation Tilt or rotate the 100SL’s flash head to bounce the light off a ceiling or walls, providing more natural-looking pictures of people with softer shadows. If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and can result in underexposure. -
Page 21: Remote Camera Triggering
Advanced Applications Using the 100SL For Remote Camera Triggering The 100SL can be used to wirelessly trigger cameras as a remote control. When using wireless flash this can be especially helpful by allowing you to fire the camera while aiming the flash. -
Page 22: Using The Led Light
● When the remaining battery power is low, the LED light may not turn on even if the flash-ready lamp is lit. If the LED light does not turn on replace the batteries. ● The LED light will not turn on when the 100SL is set to Slave Mode. -
Page 23: High-Speed Sync (Fp Flash)
Advanced Applications High-speed Sync (FP Flash) Press <OK> button for 2 sec. to display the Utility menu containing custom setting. Press <set> button to highlight ‘HSS’ . Press <+> button to turn ‘ON’ HSS, and then press the <OK> button to save the setting. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
The Spe e dlight D oe s N ot Fir e Possible cause: The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation. Solution: Install the batteries in the correct orientation. Possible cause: The batteries are exhausted. Solution: Replace the batteries. Possible cause: The speedlight is not attached securely to the camera. Solution: Attach the speedlight's mounting foot securely to the camera. - Page 25 The Slave Unit Does Not Fire Possible cause: The slave unit is not positioned properly. Solution: Place the slave unit within the master unit’s transmission range...
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Page 26: Specifications
Typ e: O n - ca me r a , TTL sp e e d l i g h t G u i d e No ．: G N 3 0 / 1 0 0 ' ( a t 5 0 mm fo ca l l e n g th , IS O 1 0 0 ) Fl a sh co ve r a g e : 2 4 mm o r 5 0 mm ●... -
Page 27: Appendix
A p p en d ix Gu id e N o . (a t ISO 1 0 0 , in me te rs)
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