FLASHPOINT ArcLight Mini Curved Reflector Kit User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- FLASHPOINT
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FLASHPOINT ArcLight Mini Curved Reflector Kit
Thank you for choosing GLOW
Welcome to the world of creative lighting with the ArcLight Mini Curved
Reflector Kit! Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out,
this portable kit is designed to enhance your studio, photo, and video work.
Let’s dive in!
The Glow ArcLight Mini is a smaller version of Glow’s full-sized ArcLight
Reflector. With Quick setup and breakdown, and lightweight yet sturdy
construction.
Precautions
- Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place.
- Keep this unit away from water and any flammable gases or liquids.
- Clean only with a soft dry cloth.
- make sure to inspect the item that no parts are missing.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only.
Overview
Key Features
- Curved Design: The gentle curve of the reflector provides a natural, soft illumination that flatters your subjects. Say goodbye to harsh shadows and hello to beautifully diffused light.
- Versatility: The kit includes three different reflector surfaces:
- White Light Reflector: Ideal for creating soft, neutral fill light.
- Gold Light Reflector: Adds warmth and a touch of golden glow to your shots.
- Silver White Reflector: Combines silver and white for balanced highlights.
- Portable and Lightweight: The ArcLight Mini is compact and easy to carry, making it perfect for on-location shoots or when space is limited.
- Quality Materials: Crafted with precision, the reflector panels are durable and built to withstand frequent use.
Getting Started
- Unboxing: Open the kit and unfold the reflector panels. You’ll find the white, gold, and silver white reflectors neatly packed.
- Assembly: Connect the panels using the provided clips. The curved shape ensures optimal light diffusion.
- Positioning: Experiment with different angles and distances to achieve the desired effect. The ArcLight Mini works well for both portrait and product photography
Assembling
- Place the Base Bracket of the Frame onto a light stand by first loosening the locking knob, inserting the stand 5/8″ stud into the bracket socket and then tightening the lock knob to secure.
- Wrap a reflective material’s long dimension on tubes. close the Velcro wrapped edge of the Reflector material’s long flap closed, onto both tubes. The tubes should be flush with the reflector’s short ends.
- Place the straight end rods through the channel sleeves of the short ends of the Reflector fabric.
- Place an end of the Rod into a hole at the end of one of the Arc tubes. Repeat the step to secure the Reflector Fabric on the Arc Frame. Secure the rods and make sure the reflector is taut.
- Grasp the arc tubes of the reflector and align the curved tubes mounting holes, in the center of the tube to the Bracket Base grooves. Secure each one with a mounting screw locking knob.
- The light stand Bracket Base can be adjusted and locked for the best placement.
Tips And Tricks
Add additional reversible white/soft gold fabric to the Velcro strips around the edges of the fabric
- Bounce Light: Place the reflector opposite your light source to bounce light onto your subject’s face or eliminate shadows.
- Fill Light: Use the white reflector to fill in shadows or soften harsh lighting.
- Creative Effects: Combine the gold and silver white reflectors for unique lighting variations.
Remember, the ArcLight Mini Curved Reflector Kit is your secret weapon for
achieving professional- looking results. Have fun exploring its possibilities!
For more detailed instructions, refer to the complete manual. Happy shooting!
Limited Warranty
One Year Glow Limited Warranty
Glow warrants to the original purchaser that your Glow product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of one (1) year from the date of purchase (or delivery as may be required in certain jurisdictions), or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever comes later.
Glow’s entire liability, and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at Glow’s option, to repair or replace the hardware, provided that the hardware is returned to the point of purchase or such other place as Glow may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated itemized receipt. Glow may, at its option, replace your product, offer to provide a functionally equivalent product, or repair any product with new, refurbished or used parts as long as such parts comply with the product’s technical specifications. Any replacement hardware product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer, or for any additional period that may be applicable in your jurisdiction. 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 problems or damage resulting from accident, abuse, misapplication, or any unauthorized repair, modification or disassembly, improper operation or maintenance, normal wear and tear, or usage not in accordance with product instructions or connection to improper voltage supply, use of consumables, such as replacement batteries, not supplied by Glow, except where such restriction is prohibited by applicable law.
Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser and the country in which the product was purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, including a longer warranty duration that may vary under local laws.
To start a warranty claim contact the Glow Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Glow, along with the RMA number and proof of purchase.
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