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- Page 2 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: Sept 21, 2012...
- Page 3 Lightning Bug™, feel free to email our technical support team at support@mkcontrols.com. We’ll be happy to assist. ** The Lightning Bug™ can be used to take photos of fireworks, cannon shots, virtually anything that produces a fast-acting rise of light formed by a high-temperature event.
- Page 4 * This feature only available if your unit has an 8-digit serial number, or a 12-digit serial number starting with the digits 103. All other units can be sent back to MK Controls for a free upgrade – check our website for complete details.
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Page 5: Specifications
* MK Controls recommends either an Alkaline or General Purpose battery. Rechargeable Lithium, NICAD or NiMH batteries are not recommended. ~Please contact MK Controls Technical Support if you intend to make your own cables for more information. Rev: Sept 21, 2012... -
Page 6: Battery Installation/Removal
Instruction Manual Battery Installation/Removal: The Lightning Bug™ case incorporates a battery compartment at the rear of the unit. A small latch unlocks a removable battery compartment door. A standard 9 Volt battery is required for operation. To insert it, gently pull the 9V connector wires out from the compartment and attach a battery. -
Page 7: Camera Connection
When the Lightning Bug™ is powered on, it will automatically activate your cameras meter (on cameras that support this feature). Turning the unit ‘off’ automatically will release the meter. The Lightning Bug™ is designed to fit an industry standard shoe mount, and is self-explanatory. Rev: Sept 21, 2012... -
Page 8: Operation
On/Off: Press and hold this button for approximately 2 seconds turns 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 9 (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 10 N3 style connector, ‘may’ keep the meter active whenever the Lightning Bug™ is attached to the camera, even if the Lightning Bug™ is powered off. With these cameras, you will need to unplug the Lightning Bug™ to review images on the camera’s LCD.
- Page 11 ~ 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.
- Page 12 ™ Lightning Bug Instruction Manual Table 6.1 – LED Bargraph Display: Normal (low power) Display: Displayed while making adjustments: Rev: Sept 21, 2012 Page 12 of 18...
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Page 13: Photography Tips
Set the camera to Manual Mode (M mode) and set the aperture to f16 or f22. Set the shutter speed to 1/4 second or longer. Set the Lightning Bug to match the frames per second (FPS) that the camera is using (See your camera manual for more information). - Page 14 Lightning Bug Instruction Manual Synchronize External Flash: The Lightning Bug™ allows integration of external flashes that are synchronized with your shutter trip. This can be used for unique foreground ‘fill’ effects, by lighting up elements in the near field. Using a standard PC cable, attach your external flash device to the PC connector on the Lightning Bug™...
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Page 15: Lightning Safety
™ Lightning Bug Instruction Manual Lightning Safety: MK Controls Inc. recommends that you follow all lightning safety tips that can be found at: http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/ http://www.lightningsafety.com/ http://www.fema.gov/hazard/thunderstorm/index.shtm Please remember that safety is much more important than getting the shot. MK Controls is not liable for any injuries or damage that occurs while using our products. -
Page 16: Warranty
What Will MK Controls Inc. Do? During the warranty period, MK Controls Inc. will repair or replace any defective or malfunctioning product at no charge to you (including shipping charges). What Does This Warranty Not Cover? Any problem that is caused by abuse, misuse, or an act of God (such as a flood) is not covered. - Page 17 Instruction Manual 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.
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Page 18: Technical Support
™ Lightning Bug Instruction Manual Company Information: The Lightning Bug™ is produced are 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...
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