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Setting up the LiteStands
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Assembling the First Studio Portrait Kit
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The First Studio Portrait Kit includes two 45"
ADW adjustable white interior umbrellas,
two FirstStar™ reflector lights and lamps,
and two LS2205 LiteStands. This is an all-in-
one lighting solution for achieving soft,
professional quality lighting when shooting
portraits.
Loosen the knob on the leg collar.
(figure 1)
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Summary of Contents for Photoflex LS2205
- Page 1 Assembling the First Studio Portrait Kit The First Studio Portrait Kit includes two 45" ADW adjustable white interior umbrellas, two FirstStar™ reflector lights and lamps, and two LS2205 LiteStands. This is an all-in- one lighting solution for achieving soft, professional quality lighting when shooting portraits.
- Page 2 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Pull the legs out away from the main tube of the stand and slide the leg collar down. (figure 2) Slide the leg collar into position spreading the legs out to stabilize the stand.
- Page 3 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Tighten the knob on the leg collar securing the legs in place. (figure 4) To raise and lower the stand, loosen the knob below the section you want to move. (figure 5) http://www.photoflex.com/photoflex/products/instructions/fs_portraitkit/index.html (3 of 12)3/23/2006 9:21:21 AM...
- Page 4 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Pull the section up to the desired height. (figure 6) To secure the column section in place, re- tighten the knob. (figure 7) Setting up the FirstStar Reflector Lights To assemble the FirstStar reflector lights, place the reflector and cord assembly face down on a surface.
- Page 5 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Align the mounting channel of the swivel mount with the base of the reflector light. (figure 8) Slide the swivel assembly onto the yoke on the reflector. (figure 9) Secure the swivel to the reflector with the thumbscrew on the swivel assembly.
- Page 6 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Insert the receiver on the swivel to the stud on the top of the LiteStand. (figure 11) Secure the light to the stand with the thumbscrew on the receiver. (figure 12) http://www.photoflex.com/photoflex/products/instructions/fs_portraitkit/index.html (6 of 12)3/23/2006 9:21:21 AM...
- Page 7 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Install the lamp into the light. Make sure the light is NOT plugged in. Since the lamp is in a glass envelope you can touch it with no worries, screw the lamp into the socket making sure it is seated all the way in.
- Page 8 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Attaching the Umbrella Pull open the Velcro® strap that holds the umbrella closed. http://www.photoflex.com/photoflex/products/instructions/fs_portraitkit/index.html (8 of 12)3/23/2006 9:21:21 AM...
- Page 9 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Reach under the material to find the metal collar on the post. Slide the collar up the post and the umbrella will open. http://www.photoflex.com/photoflex/products/instructions/fs_portraitkit/index.html (9 of 12)3/23/2006 9:21:21 AM...
- Page 10 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly The umbrella will lock in place when the metal collar is pushed over the metal locking tab on the post. The FirstStar reflector has a cutout for receiving the umbrella post. http://www.photoflex.com/photoflex/products/instructions/fs_portraitkit/index.html (10 of 12)3/23/2006 9:21:21 AM...
- Page 11 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly Insert the umbrella post through the reflector cutout and into the umbrella post receptacle on the swivel mount. Hand-tighten the metal locking knob on the right side of the swivel to secure the umbrella in place.
- Page 12 Photoflex - First Studio Portrait Kit Assembly The umbrella posted too far from the light allow too much light spilling that is not reflected by the umbrella. Proper umbrella positioning will use the entire reflective surface to bounce all of the light from the FirstStar light.
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