pro master fl190 User Manual

Thank you for your purchase of the ProMaster FL190 Electronic Flash

The ProMaster FL190 Electronic Flash is a feature-rich, high-output flash unit
designed to use as your primary on-camera flash or as a master or slave unit in a
wireless, multiple-flash system.

Before using your new ProMaster FL190 flash, please read this User Guide and your
camera’s instruction manual to familiarize yourself with the operation and features of
your flash and the proper use with your camera.

INTRODUCTION

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Large Hi-Visibility LCD Panel makes it easy to see and set the functions of your
flash.

Master & Slave Modes are compatible with the camera manufacturers’ optical pulse
wireless TTL systems and allow you to easily use the FL190 in a multiple flash setup.

High Power Flash. The FL190 features a guide number of 190’/58m at 100 iso.

Automatic / Manual Power Zoom provides flash coverage from 24 – 105mm (14mm

when using built-in wide panel) either controlled by your camera in the automatic
mode or set manually as you choose.

Full Support for ETTL/iTTL Functions including Exposure Compensation,
Exposure Bracketing, Rear-curtain Sync, Exposure Lock, Aperture Imaging Flash
Preview (Canon only), and more.

(Subject to functions supported by your camera.)

Fast Recycle Time of only .1~5 seconds with AA batteries.

FEATURES

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PC Sync Port allows the use of wired PC cords to trigger the flash.

Sound Prompt System provides audible alerts for more convenience when shooting,

especially in remote situations.

(Default setting is OFF. Enable this function in the custom settings

menu.)

Power Save Mode conserves your battery power. Duration can be set in the Custom
Settings Menu.

Function Memory automatically saves your last flash setup when you manually
power off the flash or the flash goes to sleep in the power save mode.

Advanced options setting allows you to set a variety of default modes for your flash
to match your shooting preferences.

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1 Flash head
2 Wireless sensor
3 AF assist lamp
4 Mounting foot
5 Locking pin
6 Catch light reflector panel (retracted)
7 Wide panel (retracted)
8 Contact cover
9 Flash foot contacts
10 PC Terminal
11 Mini flash stand storage pocket
12 Mini flash stand
13 Mini flash stand shoe

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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16 LCD panel
17 Flash mode button
18 LCD panel illumination/custom function
settings button
19 Pilot lamp/test firing/wireless
slave power on button
20 Flash exposure confirmation light
21 Mounting foot's lock lever
22 Lock-release button
23 Dust-and water-resistant shield
24 Bounce angle scale
25 Bounce lock release button
26 Rear-curtain sync shortcut button (Canon) |
ISO /Aperture value button /
Group(A B C) button (Nikon)
27 Battery compartment cover
28 Battery compartment lock
29 ZOOM button/wireless selector/
wireless set button
30 Power switch
31 Selection dial
32 Select/set button

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LCD PANEL

6

iTTL/ETTL flash mode

OPERATIONS

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Installing the Batteries

Use your thumb to press the battery compartment
lock lever, then slide it as shown by the arrow ① to
open the cover.

Install the batteries. Make sure the +and -battery
contacts are properly oriented as shown by the
diagram inside the battery compartment.

Close the battery compartment cover and slide it
as shown by the arrow. When the cover clicks in
place, it will be locked.

Be sure to use fresh AA batteries. For best
performance, avoid mixing battery brands or types.

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Attaching to the Camera

To attach the flash to your camera, slip the flash’s mounting foot all the way into the
camera’s hot shoe.

Secure the flash by sliding the lock lever on the mounting foot to the right. When the
lock lever clicks into place, it will be locked.

To detach the flash, press the lock-release button, slide the lock lever to the left and
remove the flash from the camera hot shoe.

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Basic Functions

Power-on and Power-off the flash using the OFF/ON power switch (30). When the

PILOT light (19) turns red the flash is charged and ready for use. If the LCD screen
blinks LO, there is not sufficient battery capacity to power your flash. Replace the
batteries with fresh AA batteries.

M Mode allows you to set the flash output from 1/128 power to 1/1 full power in 1/3
stop increments. In the M Mode, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the
required flash output to obtain a correct flash exposure. To select the output, press
the MODE button until M is displayed. Press the Select/Set button and rotate the
Selection Dial until the desired output is shown on the LCD. Press the Select/Set
button to set the output level.

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Multi Mode is a stroboscopic flash mode where a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can
be used to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. To
achieve this effect your camera’s shutter must remain open. You can set the firing
frequency (number of flashes per second expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and
the flash output. To set, press the MODE button until Multi is displayed on the LCD.

Press the select button and use the select dial to adjust flash output, the number of
flashes and firing frequency. Once these are set, press the Select/Set button to confirm
the setting. The output may be adjusted to 1/128-1/64-1/32-1/16-1/8-1/4, flash
frequency may be set from 1~100.

Note: The operation of high frequency flash may be impacted by the state of your
batteries not allowing the flash to recycle fast enough. If you experience problems,
reduce the flash frequency or replace your batteries with a fresh set.