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- Page 2 Please remember that your safety is much more important than getting the shot. MK Controls is not liable for any injuries or damage that may occur while using our products. Being safe should always be your primary concern. Lightning can be lethal.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty ......................19 Company Information ..................21 Please note: MK Controls Inc. is not liable for any damage or injury associated with the use of the Lightning Bug™. Lightning Bug™ is a trademark of MK Controls, Inc. Rev: June 27, 2013... - Page 4 This infrared light comes from the vaporization of air and particles in the air. The Lightning Bug™ acts as a lookout for your camera, watching for a change in infrared light. When a significant change of infra-red light over a very short period of time is detected, it trips the camera shutter to capture the lightning bolt.
- Page 5 A PC port is included on the hot shoe mount. This allows the use of external flash unit(s) to be used as fill flash. When the Lightning Bug™ senses a strike, the shutter is released, and the camera will then fire the attached flash when it captures the image.
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Page 6: Lightning Bug Tm Features
* Feature available on units with a serial number greater than 102501002046 – for older units you can send your unit back to MK Controls for a free upgrade – check our website for full details. Rev: June 27, 2013... -
Page 7: Specifications
Battery*: Standard 9 Volt ~Please contact MK Controls Technical Support for more information if you intend to make your own cables. * MK Controls recommends either an Alkaline or General Purpose battery. Rechargeable Lithium, NICAD and NiMH batteries are not recommended. -
Page 8: Battery Installation/Removal
MK Controls does not recommend leaving the battery in place during long storage periods. There is a slight current draw whenever the battery is installed, and after a period of months the battery may no longer have sufficient operating power if left in the Lightning Bug during long-term storage. -
Page 9: Camera Connection
– please see the ‘Additional Features’ section for more information. The Lightning Bug™ is designed to fit an industry standard shoe mount, and is self- explanatory. Rev: June 27, 2013... -
Page 10: Operation
On/Off - Press and hold this button for approximately 2 seconds to turn the Lightning Bug™ on or off. When the unit is first turned on, it will execute a Power On Self-Test (POST), which will light up all of the LED’s and perform an internal function verification. - Page 11 The factory default setting is level 12. Determining the Current Sensitivity Level - The orange LEDs on the top of the Lightning Bug will always display the current sensitivity level when the unit is powered on, 1 being the least sensitive, and 26 being the highest. See Table 1 for more details.
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Page 12: Additional Features
(the yellow detection light will cease to flash). Adjust Active/Inactive Meter Mode By default, the Lightning Bug™ will activate your camera’s meter anytime the unit is powered on. This functions on most cameras as if the shutter was held down halfway. - Page 13 ~ The Lightning Bug™ is not capable of exceeding your camera capacity for frames per second – this setting reflects the number of times per second that the unit will ‘attempt’ to trip your shutter.
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Page 14: Photography Tips
Field in your images. If you are unaware of how to use hyperfocal focusing, the Internet is a valuable resource; there is ample information available. 2. Set the Lightning Bug™ to match the frames per second (FPS) that the camera is using (see your camera manual for more information). This will allow the Lightning Bug™... -
Page 15: Synchronizing An External Flash
ISO 200 @ f4 Synchronizing An External Flash The Lightning Bug™ allows the use of external flash(es) that are synchronized with your shutter trip. This can be used for unique foreground ‘fill’ effects, by lighting up rocks, flowers, plants, etc. in the foreground. This gives a more pleasing effect, preventing the foreground from becoming too dark to see. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
5. My camera takes a picture when I press the LEFT and RIGHT buttons, but I'm still not getting any shots of lightning! - Watch the yellow lightning bolt on the Lightning Bug - if it lights up, the unit is 'seeing' the lightning flashes. If your camera still isn't taking pictures when the yellow LED lights up the lightning bolt, your camera may not be configured correctly. - Page 17 - Increase the sensitivity of the Lightning Bug™ by pressing the RIGHT arrow. - Make sure that the Lightning Bug™ is not behind a pane of glass - most modern glass windows in cars and homes block infra-red light, which the Lightning Bug™ needs to 'see' in order to function.
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Page 18: Lightning Safety
Lightning Safety Please remember that your safety is much more important than getting the shot. MK Controls is not liable for any injuries or damage that may occur while using our products. Being safe should always be your primary concern. -
Page 19: Warranty
MK Controls, Inc. provides the following limited warranty on all products: What Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship in the Lightning Bug How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts three years from the date of purchase. Please save your original sales receipt, it will be needed for any warranty repairs. - Page 20 What if my product is not covered by this warranty? MK controls is proud to offer a no-fault replacement policy. If you damage your product beyond repair i.e. Back you car over it, drop it in the ocean, your puppy chews it to pieces, etc. we will repair or replace it for $49.00 + shipping.
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Page 21: Company Information
Company Information The Lightning Bug™ is produced and warranted by MK Controls, Inc., an Ohio Corporation. MK Controls is based in Harrison, OH, and has manufacturing facilities located in Nashville, GA. Sales Inquiries: sales@mkcontrols.com Technical Support: support@mkcontrols.com Corporate Headquarters: MK Controls, Inc.
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