Godox LUX ELF Retro Camera Flash Instruction Manual

Godox LUX ELF Retro Camera Flash

Important Safety Instructions

This product is a professional photographic equipment, to be operated by professional personnel only.
The following basic safety precautions must be followed when using this product:
All transport protective materials and packaging on the product must be removed before use.

1. Carefully read and fully understand the instruction manual before use and strictly follow the safety instructions.

2. This product is a professional lighting fixture, children are prohibited from using it. Children must be closely supervised by adults when approaching the fixture, to prevent collisions \ with the fixture or unauthorized use that could cause personal injury.

3. This is not an ordinary lighting fixture and must not be used for general illumination. Anyone with a history of eye damage or sensitivity should avoid using this fixture or looking directly at it.

4. Extreme caution must be exercised when using it, do not touch high-temperature parts such as flash tubes to avoid burns.

5. Do not point the flash directly at the eyes (especially baby’s eyes) under any circumstances, as this could impair vision in a short time. Turn off immediately if discomfort occurs, stop using, and seek medical attention promptly.

6. If the flash tube is damaged, stop using it immediately and contact the manufacturer, service agent, or qualified repair personnel for a replacement to prevent accidents.

7. Dot not use damaged equipment or accessories. Allow professional repair technicians to inspect and confirm normal operation before continuing use after repairs.

8. Disconnect power source or remove batteries (if it has one) before replacing flash tube, protective glass, or fuses.
   Allowing 10 minutes to cool before replacing flash tube, and wear insulated or heat resistant gloves when operating.

9. Stop using immediately if the product shell is cracked due to falling, squeezing, or strong impact, to avoid touching the internal electronic components and getting an electric shock.

10. Please disconnect the power when not in use.

11. This device is not waterproof. Keep it dry and avoid immersing it in water or other liquids. It should be installed in a ventilated and dry location and avoid using in rainy, humid, dusty, or overheated environments. Do not place items above the device or allow liquids to flow into it to prevent danger.

12. Do not disassemble without authorization. If the product malfunctions, it must be inspected and repaired by our company or authorized repair personnel.

13. Do not place the device near alcohol, gasoline, or other flammable volatile solvents or gases such as methane and ethane.

14. Do not use or store this device in potentially explosive environments.

15. Do not use accessories not been approved by our company, as this may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.

16. Clean gently with a dry cloth. Do not use a wet cloth as it may damage the device.

17. This instruction manual is based on rigorous testing.
    Changes in design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Check official website for latest instruction manual and product updates.

18. Use only specified charger and follow proper usage instructions for the products with built-in lithium batteries, within the rated voltage and temperature range.

19. The products are powered by lithium batteries, who have limited lifespans and will gradually lose their charging capacities, which is irreversible. As the battery ages, the product’s battery life will decrease. The lifespan of lithium battery is estimated to be 2 to 3 years. Please regularly check the battery, and if the charging time significantly increases or the battery life significantly decreases, consider replacing the battery.

20. Confirm and comply with all relevant local laws and regulations when handling any batteries.

21. ‘The warranty period for this device as a whole is one year.
    Consumables (such as batteries), power cords, and other accessories are not covered by the warranty.

22. Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty and will incur charges.

23. Failures from improper operation is not covered under warranty.

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing!
Lux Elf, a flash unit that seamlessly combines minimalist design with a retro style. The built-in 7.4V 350mAh lithium battery allows you to enjoy extended creative sessions. Operating at full power, it offers up to 400 flashes, ensuring long-lasting durability. Its unique adjust dial design enables you easily switch among five power steps (1/16-1/1) to precisely control the intensity of light. The legacy hot shoe on the bottom is seamlessly compatible with various cameras, providing hassle-free synchronization with a simple plug-in, so that you can focus fully on creativity without interruptions.

Warning

Always keep this product dry.
Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of babies) within short distances. Otherwise, visual impairment may occur.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstance, these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting from this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may result.
As the device do not have waterproof function, do not use in rain or in damp conditions.

Names of Parts

1. Optical Sensor
2. Power Adjust Dial
3. S1/S2 Button
4. Power Switch/Test Button/Recycle Indicator
5. Reflector
6. Flash Tube
7. Detaching Button
8. Sync Hole
9. USB-C Charging Port
10. Hot Shoe

Hot Shoe Compatibility

Please note that certain cameras (such as Sony A9III, Canon EOS R6, R7, 200DII, 1500D and 3000D) may not be compatible due to hot shoes differences. You can also presumably determine whether it is compatible by checking the hot shoe first.

The camera with short hot shoe and central contract is probably compatible.

The camera (such as Canon R6II) with wide hot shoe is probably incompatible.

The camera with short hot shoe but no central contract is probably incompatible.

Recycle Indicator Instruction

Power On status

1. When the recycle indicator is constant on red, it means recycling.
2. When the recycle indicator is constant on green, it means recycle complete.
3. When the recycle indicator flashes red stably, it means low battery state, please charge the battery in time.
4. When the recycle indicator flashes rapidly, it means high temperature state.
5. When the recycle indicator is off, it means battery is dead.

Power Off status

1. When the recycle indicator is constant on red, it means charging.
2. When the recycle indicator is constant on green, it means charging complete.
3. When the recycle indicator flashes rapidly, it means battery over-temperature and stops charging. (battery charging temperature range: 0℃-45℃)

Short press the recycle indicator once to check battery level in power off status

1. The recycle indicator turns to green and blinks four times, it means 75%-100% battery level.
2. The recycle indicator turns to green and blinks three times, it means 50%-75% battery level.
3. The recycle indicator turns to green and blinks twice, it means 25%-50% battery level.
4. The recycle indicator turns to green and blinks once, it means 0-25% battery level, please charge the battery in time.

What’s Inside

• Retro Camera Flash × 1
  

• USB-C Charging Cord × 1
  

• Storage Bag × 1
  

• Instruction Manual × 1
  

Note: Due to continuous updates and upgrades of the products, there may be differences between the actual products and the pictures. Therefore, the pictures are for reference only, products to prevail in kind.

Power Switch

Press and hold the power switch to turn on or off the flash.
Note: Install the flash to the camera then turn on the camera and flash.

Power Settings

Five steps of adjustable power: 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, Full.
You can rotate the power adjust dial according to the ISO value of the camera and shooting distance to get the desired power.

Note: According to the Godox laboratory, the guide number is GN6 in ISO 100 and shooting distance of 1m. Users can adjust the power in accordance with the following practical table and shooting parameters.

Practical Table

Optical Control Mode

S1 Optical Control

Press the S1/S2 button to make the button turn red, the flash can function as an optical S1 secondary flash. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when the main flash fires, the same effect as that by using of radio triggers. This helps create multiple lighting effects.

S2 Optical Control

Press the S1/S2 button to make the button turn blue, the flash can also function as an optical S2 secondary flash to be suitable for TTL flash. This is useful when cameras have pre-flash function. With this function, the flash will ignore a single “pre-flash” from the main flash and will only fire in response to the second, actual flash from the main unit.

Technical Data

S2 Optical Control
Working Environment Temperature| -10℃ ~50℃
Recycle Time（ 1 / 1 step）| ≈ 3.6s
Flash Times（ 1 / 1 step）| ≈ 400
Battery Charging Temperature Range| 0℃-45℃
SYNC| Hot Shoe, Sync Cord
Dimension| 2.76 ”× 3.82”× 2.09 ”
Net Weight≈| 96g

Specifications and data may subject to changes without notice.

Declaration of Conformity：

GODOX Photo Equipment Co,Ltd. hereby declares that the This equipment are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Directive 2014/35/EU、 2014/30/EU. They are allowed to be used in all EU member states.

For more information of DoC, Please click this web link:
https://www.godox.com/eu-declaration-of-conformity/

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Warranty

Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certificate to apply for our maintenance service, please fill in the following form in coordination with the seller and safe-keep it. Thank you!

Address
Seller Information| Name
Contact Number
Address
Date of Sale
Note:

Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.

Applicable Products

The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance lnformation (see below for further information).
Other products or accessories (e.g. promotional items,giveaways and additional accessories attached,etc.) are not included in this warranty scope.

Warranty Period

The warranty period of products and accessories isimplemented according to the relevant Product Maintenance Information. The warranty period is calculated from the day(purchase date) when the product is bought for the first time,And the purchase date is considered as the date registered on the warranty card when buying the product.

How to Get the Maintenance Service

If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid warranty card. If you cannot provide valid  warranty card, we may offer you maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as our obligation.

Inapplicable Cases

The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the following cases:

1. The product or accessory has expired its warranty period;
2. Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance or preservation, such as improper packing, improper usage, improper plugging in/out external equipment, falling off or squeezing by external force, contacting or exposing to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding and damp environments, etc;
3. Breakage or damage caused by non-authorized institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alternation, addition and detachment;
4. The original identifying information of product or accessory is modified, alternated, or removed;
5.  No valid warranty card;
6. Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard or non-public released software;
7. Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident;
8. Breakage or damage that could not be attributed to the product itself. Once met these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related responsible parties and Godox assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by parts, accessories and software that beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion and consumption are not the breakage within the maintenance scope.

Maintenance and Service Support Information

The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to the following Product Maintenance Information:

12

| Customer sends the product to designated site
Battery|

3

| Customer sends the product to designated site
Electrical parts e.g.battery charger, etc.|

12

| Customer sends the product to designated site
Other Items| Flash tube, modeling lamp, lamp body, lamp cover, locking device, package, etc.|

NO

| Without warranty

Godox After-sale Service Call +86-755-29609320(8062)

Customer Support

Wechat Official Account

GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd.
Add.: Building 2, Yaochuan Industrial Zone，Tangwei Community, Fuhai Street, Bao’an District, Shenzhen 518103, China
Tel: +86-755-29609320(8062) Fax: +86-755-25723423
E-mail: godox@godox.com

www.godox.com Made in China 705-LUXELF-02

Retro Camera Flash

References

• GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd.

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