Promaster FL1 User Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Power Zoom AF DSLR Flash
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Thank you for your purchase of the ProMaster FL1 Professional Flash.
This advanced digital flash provides a variety of automatic and manual features that allows you
maximum creativity and flexibility in your flash photography.
Please take a few minutes to read this instruction manual and familiarize yourself with the features
and benefits of the FL1 flash.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction | 1
COMPATIBILITY
2 | Compatibility & Warranty
The ProMaster FL1 flash is available to fit a variety of camera makes. Please find the model below
that fits your camera.
Code 1240: For Canon DSLR & digital E-TTL, E-TTL II cameras & E-TTL film cameras
Code 1247: For Nikon DSLR & digital TTL, i-TTL cameras & TTL, i-TTL film cameras
Code 1254: For Pentax P-TTL DSLR, digital & film cameras
Code 1261: For Olympus and Panasonic DSLR & digital TTL cameras
Code 1268: For Sony Alpha ADI system DSLR, digital & TTL film cameras
ONE YEAR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE
If for any reason, this ProMaster product fails within ONE YEAR of the date of purchase, return this
product to your ProMaster dealer and it will be exchanged for you at no charge.
ProMaster products are guaranteed for ONE FULL YEAR against defects in workmanship and
materials. If at any time after one year, your ProMaster product fails under normal use, we invite you
to return it to ProMaster for evaluation.
FEATURES
Features | 3
• Auto and manual zoom from 24-28-35-50-70-85-105mm
• TTL metering
• Wireless TTL function
• High speed synchronization
• 7 levels of power ratio 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 & 1/64
• 2” LCD Control Panel
• Secondary fill flash
• Focus assist beam for low light focusing
• Front and rear curtain synchronization
• Slow synchronization
• Red eye reduction pre-flash (for Nikon, Olympus-Panasonic and Pentax mount)
• Built-in optical slave sensor
• Power save function
• Detachable wide angle diffuser
• Firmware upgrade possible
Overview | 4
Battery
chamber
cover
Mounting foot
Metal Base
Wide Angle
Diffuser
Slave sensor
AF Red Light
Wireless TTL sensor
Secondary
Flash
Firmware
Update Socket
PC Sync
Terminal
OVERVIEW - FRONT
OVERVIEW - BACK
Overview | 5
OFF ON
READY
/ TEST
TEST
TTL OK
MODE ZOOM
11
12
15
13
14
5
8
9
10
4
6
7
16
MODE ZOOM
OFF ON
READY
/ TEST
TEST
TTL OK
POWER ON / OFF SWITCH
OFF ON
Type C/N/OP/SA
Type P
OFF
1. LCD Display
2. Exposure Confirmation Indicator
3. Flash Mode Indicator
4. Manual Mode Output Power Indicator
5. Flash Range Distance Indicator
6. Power Save / Secondary Flash Indicator
7. Zoom Indicator
8. Film Speed Indicator
9. f-Stop Indicator
10. iTTL / BL Indicator (for Nikon only)
11. Mode Selection Button
12. + / - Button
13. Zoom Position Selection Button
14. Exposure OK Light
15. Ready Light / Test Button
16. High Speed Sync / Slave Mode
Indicator
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6 | Safety Instructions
• Do not fire flashes from a short distance directly into the eyes of people or animals. This can cause
damage to the retina and may even lead to blindness.
• Always use batteries of the same type, brand, and age. Do not combine different types, brands, old,
or new batteries. This could cause the batteries to overheat, leak, or explode.
• Install the batteries in proper orientation as indicated in the battery chamber. Installing the batteries
in reverse orientation could cause the batteries to overheat, leak, or explode.
• Always switch off the flashgun before changing the batteries.
• Do not attempt to open the flashgun because the electronic circuit contains high voltage.
• If the flashgun is badly damaged and internal components are exposed, remove the batteries from
the flash. Contact customer service. Never try to repair the flashgun by yourself.
• This product is not water-resistant. Keep it away from rain, snow, and high humidity areas.
• Do not clean the flash with agents containing corrosive or flammable substances. Also, do not store
or use the flash in flammable conditions.
Before using this flash, please read the instructions below to ensure safe use and avoid unnecessary
damage to the flash and injury to yourself and others:
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Installing Batteries | 7
• Slide the battery chamber door in the direction of the arrow to remove it;
• Insert the batteries in the orientations as indicated in the battery chamber;
• Slide the battery chamber door back into place, in the opposite direction of the arrow.
To install batteries, make sure that the flash is turned off and follow the steps below:
1 2 3
MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE FLASH FROM THE CAMERA
8 | Mounting and Removing Flash
• FOR Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Olympus/Panasonic flash
(1) Mounting the flash
With the back of the flash facing you, loosen the locking ring by turning it to the right until you can easily
slide the flash forward into your camera’s hot shoe. Then tighten the locking ring by turning it to the left
until the flash is firmly mounted onto the camera.
(2) Removing the flash
Carefully turn the locking ring to the right so it becomes loose. Once you can no longer easily turn the
locking ring, slide the flash towards you to remove the flash from the camera’s hot shoe.
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