Baja
dynamic lighting
Dynalite Baja Portable Electronic Flash
USER MANUAL
Introduction......................................................................... 3
Safety Guidlines .................................................................. 4
Dynalite Legacy ................................................................... 5
Using Dynalite Baja Portable Electronic Flash................. 6
Getting Started.................................................................... 8
Flash Modes......................................................................... 8
Adding/Removing Modiers............................................ 10
In the Box........................................................................... 10
Accessories ........................................................................ 10
Specs ................................................................................. 11
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Introducon
Hi. Im Kevin Ames and I dont work for Dynalite. I am a working commercial photographer
with a studio in Atlanta, Georgia. I am a Dynalite user and have been for many years.
This is the part of the normal instruction booklet where you are congratulated for choosing
(insert what you bought here,) the nest blah-blah-blah and so on. I am not going there. Ever.
Rather than take that path, let me welcome you instead. If you are a rst time Dynalite
customer, thank you. You have joined a community of hard working pros and advanced
amateurs that understand how important dependable lighting gear is to their careers and
hobbies—yes to their passion--photography. A lot of us have decades of experience shooting
photographs lit with Dynalite.
Thanks to you too, if you are one of the established Dynalite users and have added this gear
to expand your lighting capabilities.
Users guides have all of the personality of a box of bricks. Id like to break out of that with
this one. I want it to be readable, understandable, conversational and even fun. All of the
information is here. In plain English. If I spoke Spanish it would be in plain Spanish as well. I
dont. It isnt. Continuing to step out of the technospeak Ill explain the terms of each part and
what those terms mean. Personally I really hate having to search the web for what a ux-
capacitor is when the directions tell me to install it into socket B. What is socket B anyway?
I want this guide to be clear and complete. Turn the page and get started using your new
Dynalite B-4...
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There are only a few important things to know about handling any electronic ash systems when it comes to doing it
safely. This section is hyper-important for you to be safe and stay well while using your Dynalite Baja B-4. Most of this is
common sense. Which we all know isnt common at all. So, please read them anyway.
1. Water and electricity dont mix well. When power packs,
heads, and their cables are operating they have a lot of high
voltage electricity in them. Using a Dynalite Baja B-4 that’s wet
or standing in water can cause very serious injuries like death.
Really.
2. The Baja ashtube gets outrageously hot while it is being
used. Avoid betting burned. Dont touch the pyrex cover over
the ashtube. After shooting ten full power ashes in fast
succession, let the ashtube cool down for a couple of minutes.
Don’t look directly at the ashtube close up when you re it to
avoid possible damage to your eyes.
3. Never re the Baja B-4 with the protective cover over the
ashtube.
4. Don’t re the Baja B-4 near ammable liquids like gasoline or
gases like propane or natural gas.
5. Baja B-4 portable electronic ash units are lousy basketballs. It is
a really bad idea to use one if it has been dropped. Send it back
to Dynalite to be checked instead.
6. Only use the battery charger that comes with your Baja B-4
to recharge the battery. Once the battery is fully charged
disconnect the charging cord from the Dynalite Baja B-4. It’s
never a good idea to leave batteries charging indenitely.
Overcharging the Baja B-4’s battery can damage the cells;
possibly leading to an explosion. Dont overcharge the battery.
7. Excessive heat can cause the battery to explode. Dont leave
your Baja B-4 in direct sun for long periods of time. Let the unit
cool before using it.
8. Dynalite Baja B-4 portable electronic ash units have a lot of
electrical energy inside the case even when they are turned o.
Leave opening them to a qualied Dynalite technician or send
them back to Dynalite. There are no user xable parts inside, just
a lot of current waiting to shock those (like me and Im guessing,
you) who dont know what they are doing. Seriously.
Safety
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