Godox ML-150 II Macro Ring Flash User Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Godox

Table of Contents

Foreword
Main Features
Warning
Name of Parts
What’s Inside
Operation Instruction
Mounting Macro Ring Flash on the Camera
Technical Data
WEEE
References
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**Godox ML-150 II Macro Ring Flash User Manual

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing!
Macro ring flash ML-150II has highly precise output power adjustment, power- saving dormancy mode and PC sync function. It is quite suitable for medical photography, jewellery photography, microbiological photography, clothing detail photography and watch precision detail photography

Main Features

Compatible lens diameter: 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm Support fine adjustment of output power from 1/1 to 1/32 in #1/2EV stop. Single triggering hot shoe contact is compatible with most cameras on market.

Warning

Always keep this product from rain or damp in order to prevent fire or electric shock. The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts, do not try to open, or repair the flash unit. If you touch the high-voltage circuit inside this product, electric shock may occur. Return it back to the nominated repair service station.

If the unit is extruded, fallen, suffered from strong impact and thus its inside is exposed, stop using immediately so as to prevent electric shock leading from touching the inside electric components.

Do not fire the flash direct to the eyes at short distances (especially baby’s eyes), or it may cause damage to the eyes. When taking flash picture toward baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from the subject. Or use diffuser or bounce the light to soften its intensity.

Always keep the battery or anything easy to be gulped out of children’s reach. In case of gulping due to carelessness, please contact a doctor immediately.

When there is caustic liquid leakage inside, it is necessary to wear gloves to take out the battery.

Do not use the flash unit in the flammable gas, chemical or such liquids. These materials may
be sensitive to the flash from the unit in some circumstance. It may cause fire or electromagnetic interference. Do not leave or store the flash unit in temperature over 40°C (such like in the automobile), or it may damage the electronic components.

The flash unit isn’t water resistant. Please keep it away from rain or humidity.

If the flash unit is idle for long, please take out all batteries and keep the flash unit in dry area.

Name of Parts

Ring Flash Head
Locking Ring
Hot Shoe
Ho
Shoe Contact
Output Level Indicator
Power + Button
Power – Button
Test Button
Battery Cove
Power Switch
Charging Indicator
PC Sync Socket

What’s Inside

Macro Ring Flash x 1

Adapter Rings Kit AR-R Kit (49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm) x 1

Instruction manual x 1

Operation Instruction

Battery Installation

Open the battery cover Slide the battery cover along the arrow direction and then open it by thumb.
Insert the batteries
Install the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery holder and make sure the + and – battery contacts are correctly inserted at the battery compartment.
Close the battery cover
Slide the battery cover along the arrow direction and slide it back in place. The battery cover will be locked when there is a “click” sound.
Note: Take care of the hot battery when changing them after continuous flashes. Take out of the battery when idle in case the battery leakage damages the flash unit.

Mounting Macro Ring Flash on the Camera

Attach the Control Unit on the Camera
- Twist the mounting lock to loosen it.
- Slide the mounting foot of control unit into the camera’s hoe shoe completely.
- Twist the mounting lock to tighten it
  Tip: To remove the flash, loosen the fixed knob and slide it out of the hot shoe of camera.
Attach the Flash Ring on the Camera.
- 8 types of adapter rings available to suit the camera lens: 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm and 77mm
- Choose the adapter ring needed for your camera and attach to the camera lens.
- Mount the flash ring onto the adapter ring.

Power Switch
Switch the power switch to ON position to power on. Slide the power switch to OFF position to power off.

Charging Indicator Instruction
Turn the flash on, the charging indicator turns red, and it is ready to shoot. If the charging indicator lamp blinks red in every 1s, it indicates low battery. In such case, please replace the batteries.

Output Control
The flash unit has 6 stops of power output control from 1/32 to 1/1 in 1/2 stop of increment. Press + button to increase power by 1/2 stop, otherwise, press – button to decrease power by 1/2 stop.

Synchronization Function
The flash and camera will trigger synchronously by using a PC sync cord to connect the sync terminals of the camera and the flash together. Note: PC sync cord is sold separately

Power Saving Function
The flash unit is equipped with power saving mode. When idle for about 30 minutes, it will enter deeper sleep state automatically to save power. To restart the unit, just press any button.

Protection Function
To prevent the flash head from getting too hot and damage, please do not flash over 50 times when in power level 1/1, Please cool down the flash unit for at least 5 minutes The over-temperature protection function will be activated if you continue to flash after 50 times. In this case, the charging time will turn to 7s. Please cool down the flash unit around 5 minutes and it will turn to normal state. Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection:

Power Output

1/1
1/2 +0
1/2
1/4 +0.5
0.5 150
V/4
1/8 +0.5
1/8 +0.5
1/8
1/16 +0.
1/16
1/32 +0.5
1/32

Flashes (Approx

50
75
100
150
200
300
400
500
600
700
800

Systematic Over-temperature Protection
When the inner circuit is over-heating, which indicates overuse of the flash unit, the inner circuit will shut down power automatically. The flash unit will turn to normal state after the inner circuit is cooled down (about 5 minutes).

Technical Data

Model	ML-150I1
Power Supply	4*AA alkaline batteries
Guide Number	GN12(ISO 100, in meter
Flash Times	300—1000 times (AA alkaline batteries used)
Recycle Time	Approx. 0.1~2s (AA alkaline batteries used)
CCT	5800K+200
Flash Duration	1/200S – 1/5000S
Dimension	Controller: 1167148mm Flash Head: 13213232mm
Net Weight	0.42kg

Warranty Conditions
A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.

The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic
discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity
Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative:
Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
CIN: 27082440
Subject of the declaration:
Title: ML 150 II
Model / Type

The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used to
demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the Directive(s):
Directive No. 2014/30/EU
Directive No. 2014/35/EU
Directive No. 2014/53/EU
Directive No. 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU

Prague, 13.2.2023

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type ofwaste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.