Vello Flash Multiplier User Manual

FLASH
MULTIPLIER

USER MANUAL

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO

The Vello Flash Multiplier is the ideal tool to focus and concentrate your on-camera flash so
you can extend the light over long distance when using lenses of 300 mm or greater. This
helps when you’re out shooting wildlife, like birds in tree tops, and need proper illumination
without getting too close. Enjoy a portable, easy-to-set-up flash accessory that helps extend
battery life and works with TTL metering to deliver up to three extra f-stops.

WARNING!

This is a magnifying lens!

Looking at direct sunlight through the fresnel lens, or pointing the flash multiplier directly
into your subject’s eyes at close distance, may result in damage to the eyes.

Always remove or cover this lens when not in use.

All images are for illustrative purposes only.

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BOX CONTENTS

• Flash Multiplier

• Flash Multiplier sleeve

• Universal flash ring holder

• Fresnel lens

• Lens sleeve

• Diuser

• Zippered carrying case

• User manual

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Flash Adapter Rings (sold separately)

• FMA-N910

for Nikon SB900 series

• FMA-C600

for Canon 600 series

• FMA-C580

for Canon 580 series

• FMA-LG

for large flashes (49 × 78 mm)

 Canon 540EZ
 Pentax AF-540
 Nissin Di622
 Sony HVL-F58AM

• FMA-SM

for small flashes (38 × 78 mm)

 Canon 340EX
 Canon 420EX
 Canon 430EX
 Sony HVL-F42AM
 Metz 47 AF-1
 Metz 52 AF-1

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (H × W × D) 5.5 × 7.8 × 6.65 in. (13.9 × 19.9 × 16.9 cm) assembled

Weight 4.5 oz. (128 g) without flash adapter ring

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USER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Align both gray touch-fastener
strips on the Flash Multiplier
and the universal flash ring
holder. Make sure the ring
holder’s white dots are facing
you. The gray side will be on
top when mounted on your
flash.

2. Pull the opposite end to the
holder, followed by the two
sides, and press their touch­fastener strips together

3. Fold over the touch-fastener
flaps, and press to secure.

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4. Slide the flash adapter ring
onto your flash head, with
the arrow to the left. For
the FMA-LG and FMA-SM
adapters, make sure the edge
of the head is flush with inside
pads of the adapter.

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5. Align the arrow of the adapter
ring with the first white dot
on the holder as shown.

6. Seat the adapter ring into the
holder, and rotate clockwise
until the arrow aligns with the
second white dot and locks
in place.

7. Remove the Fresnel lens from
its sleeve, and line up the
lens’s touch-fastener strips
with the strips on the front
of the Flash Multiplier. Press
in place.

Note: For best results, set the flash­head distance to 50 mm or greater.

To use the Flash Multiplier as
a softbox, remove the Fresnel
lens and attach the diuser.

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal
consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever
occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or
replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and
in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product
has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation
or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS
WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and
you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization
(“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the
defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www.vellogear.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.

Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.

www.gradusgroup.com

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