Bolt VS-260P User manual
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Inspiration strikes.
VS-260P
TTL AUTOFOCUS FLASH
User’s Manual
Copyright © 2012 Gradus Group.
Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group. Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.
2 | Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Bolt VS-260P
TTL Autofocus Flash. This ash unit
combines a compact design with versatile
features to give you both automatic
ease of use and creative lighting control.
Among the benets you’ll enjoy:
• Full compatibility with Pentax and
Samsung’s TTL metering systems
• Adjustable ve-position ash head
• Autofocus-assist for low-light
photography
• Rear-curtain sync
• Automatic power-saving function
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4 | Contents
Contents
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 6–7
Warnings ...................................................................................................................................................8–10
Installing Batteries ................................................................................................................................... 10–11
Mounting the Flash .................................................................................................................................. 12–13
Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test ............................................................................................................ 14
Taking Photos ................................................................................................................................................15
Using Rear- or Second-Curtain Synchronization ........................................................................................16-17
Using Red-Eye Reduction ...............................................................................................................................17
Using Flash Exposure Compensation .............................................................................................................. 18
Using the Autofocus-Assist Light .................................................................................................................... 19
Bouncing Your Flash.................................................................................................................................19–20
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................21
Specications ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
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VS-260P
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TEST/
READY
AUTO OK
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6 | Overview
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LOCK
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Overview
1. Flash head
2. Battery compartment
cover
3. Autofocus-assist light
4. Mounting foot
5. Mounting foot lock
6. Test button / Ready light
7. Power switch
8. Automatic exposure
conrmation light
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Overview | 7
Warnings
Before using your VS-260P, please read the following safety notices carefully and thoroughly to ensure safe
use, and to help prevent damage to your ash or injury to yourself or others.
• Do not re the ash at close range directly into the eyes of people or animals. This can cause damage to
the retina and may even lead to blindness.
• To avoid overheating and damaging your ash unit, please wait for at least 10 minutes after 20 continuous
ashes at full power.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair this product yourself. There are high-voltage components inside
that can produce a hazardous electric shock.
• Keep this product and its batteries out of reach of children.
• Use only the power sources specied in this manual.
• Always switch the ash off before changing the batteries.
• Always install AA batteries of the same type, brand, and age. Do not combine different types or brands, or
old and new batteries. This could cause batteries to leak, overheat, or explode.
8 | Warnings
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