Kolari KV-FL1 Full-Spectrum IR UV Flash with Flash Hiding Bulb Filters User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Kolari
Table of Contents
- Kolari KV-FL1 Full-Spectrum IR UV Flash with Flash Hiding Bulb Filters
- Safety instructions
- The Speedlite Features
- Flash Parts/Terms
- Set the Bounce Direction
- Basic Operation
- Power on the Flash
- Using E-TTL and Autoflash in the shooting Modes
- Custom function settings
- Using the built-in bounce card
- Specifications
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Kolari KV-FL1 Full-Spectrum IR UV Flash with Flash Hiding Bulb Filters
Thank you purchasing this speedlite.
Please read this manual carefully before using your full-spectrum flash!
Safety instructions
- Never trigger the speedlite around flammable gas or liquid gas in the vicinity (such as gasoline and solvents).
- Never shoot with this speedlite at moving cars or other motorists.
- Never trigger the speedlite at close range directly at eyes.
- Only use the batteries listed in this manual.
- Never place the batteries in high-temperature environment, such as in the sun or near an open flame.
- Remove drained batteries from the speedlite. Alkaline liquid leaking from the battery will damage the speedlite.
- Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
- Protect the speedlite under extremely hot or damp environments.
- Do not put the speedlite in a glove box of a car dashboard. When triggering the speedlite, never put any reflective items immediately in front of or on the reflection shield. Keep the surface of the bulb clean.
- Do not touch the speedlite after continuous triggering.
- Do not attempt to modify or disassemble this flash.
- During continuous shooting under optical output, flash must rest 15 minutes every 10 continuous flashes.
- Rapid change of temperature will cause vapor condensation.
The Speedlite Features
- TTL flash
- Manual flash
- Multi flash
- Wireless master function: C version support Canon wireless trigger, N version support Nikon wireless trigger.
- Wireless slave unit function: Compatibility with the Canon and Nikon wireless flash system, TTL, manual, and frequency flash
- S1 & S2 Mode
- High-Speed Sync l/8000s
- Rear-curtain Sync
- Voice prompt
- Custom function
- Power save mode
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- Overheating protection
- Automatic save function
- LCD display
- Manual, Auto zoom function
- Quick response Full output recycle time only 2.9 second
- Support high speed continuous shooting: In 1/16 brightness and below.
- Up to 12EPS high speed continuous shooting.
Flash Parts/Terms
Auto-focus auxiliary AF assist lamp
When using the flash in lower light situations, the red automatic AF assist
light may temporarily project red light to assist auto-focusing. This can be
disabled in your camera’s menu or by focusing manually.
Set the Bounce Direction
This speedlite can tilt 90 degrees vertically (Up and Down) and rotate 180 degrees horizontal (Left and Right). Rotating the speedlite to point toward ceilings or walls can ‘bounce’ light toward the subject to make the image appear more natural.
Basic Operation
Installing the batteries:
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Open the cover.
Slide the battery door according to the direction of the arrow (down), then open it. -
Install the batteries.
Insert four (4) AA batteries according to the [+] and [-] signs on the battery door cover. Make sure the battery ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ contacts are correctly oriented. -
Close the cover.
Slide the battery door back up into the closed position.
Compatible battery types:
Every battery below is useable with this speedlite.
A. 4 (AA) alkaline manganese battery (1.5V). The battery can meet medium power
demand and does not need maintenance, but it can not be recharged.
B. 4 (AA) nickel-cadmium battery (1.2V). The battery recycles quickly and can
be recharged, so it is economic.
C. 4 (AA) nickel-metal hydride batteries (1.2V). This battery’s power exceeds
that of nickel-cadmium battery and it is less harmful to the environment (do
not contain cadmium).
D. 4 (AA) lithium battery (1. 5V). This battery has large capacity, low of
self-discharge rate, and no need for maintenance.
E. 4 (AA) hydrogen oxygen cell (1.5V). This battery is also called (OXYRIDE).
Its capacity is larger and its service life is about 1.5 times that of
alkaline batteries. It is commonly used in electronic products with high power
consumption.
When using external an acceleration power box, battery box, or power pack, please put 4 (AA) batteries into the speedlite to supply the CPU. Do not store this flash for extended durations (more than several weeks) with batteries installed.
Attaching to the camera
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Prepare to attach the speedlite by rotating the locking plate counter-clockwise up to the highest point.
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Install the flash
Slide the flash’s mounting support into the hot shoe of camera. -
Lock the speedlite:
Tighten the locking plate by rotating clockwise as the marked “LOCK” arrow points. -
Detach the speedlite:
Rotating the locking plate counter-clockwise up to the highest point, then detach the speedlite from the hot shoe.
Note: Make sure the speedlite and camera are turned off.
• Do not forcibly pull the flash from the hotshoe while it is in locked
position.
Power on the Flash
Press the Power button (ON/OFF) for two seconds to turn the flash on or off.
In order to save battery power and avoid battery leakage, the default system
settings will operate as follows:
When the speedlite is not in use for 60 seconds, the CPU will automatically enter Sleep. In this case, press any key to “wake up” the speedlite. When the speedlite is not in use for more than 30 minutes, the CPU will shut down automatically.
If the speedlite is not in use for a long period time, it is recommended to use the main power switch to turn the speedlite off and remove the power source (4x AA batteries). Before removing the batteries, use the Power Button to turn the speedlite OFF.
When the speedlite capacitor is fully charged, the speedlite PILOT button will light up blue indicating that the flash is ready to fire.
State of charge indicator
Before shooting, confirm that the flash charging indicator light and camera viewfinder light have both been lit. If neither lights are on, the flash will not fire.
Extended Interface
You can connect to an external power supply and/or connect to PC
synchronization via the port on the left side of the flash.
- The external power connector can provide more adequate power than AA batteries.
- To connect with PC sync, make sure camera and speedlite are synchronized.
TTL Flash
Set the camera’s shooting mode to
(Program automatic exposure) or (Auto). Your Flash will now sync with your camera’s automatic exposure settings and adjust power accordingly for the correct exposure.
Setting the flash exposure compensation value:
- Select the flash mode
- Press “MODE” button until the LCD displays “TTL”. Set the flash exposure compensation value. Press the “UP” and “DOWN” keys to adjust exposure compensation.
- Select the “Right” and “Left” keys to adjust exposure value.
- The available compensation value is adjusted in increments of ‘+’ or ‘-‘ 3 .OEV. The compensation value icon:
0EV: +0.3EV, +0.7EV, +1.0EV, +1.3EV—+1
– 0.3EV, -0.7EV, -1.0EV, -1.3EV—+1.
Using E-TTL and Autoflash in the shooting Modes
Setting your camera’s shooting mode to Aperture Priority (A, Av), Shutter Priority (S,Tv), or Manual (M) will also enable you to use E-TTL/ i-TTL autoflash.
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Select this mode when you want to set the shutter speed manually. The camera will then automatically set aperture according to the shutter speed to obtain a standard exposure. If the aperture display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture display stops blinking.
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Select this mode when you want to set the aperture manually. The camera will then automatically set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure. If the background is dark, like in a night scene, a slow sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of the background is obtained with a slow shutter speed. Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is recommended. If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed. Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display stops blinking.
If you use the (ProgramAE) mode. M| Select this mode if you want to set both the shutter speed and
aperture manually. Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the
flash. The exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and
aperture combination you set. Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used 1/X sec. is the cameras maximum flash sync speed. FEB Setting Value (Canon version) You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flash output
for each shot up to ± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (1/2-stops increments if
the camera enables only 1/2-stop increments). This is called FEB (Flash
Exposure Bracketing). For FEB, set the camera’s drive mode to “single shot”
before shooting to ensure that the flash is ready. Press the【Up】key to increase bracketing exposure value. The FEB has a full range of 0-3.0. The FEB icon: FEL: Flash exposure lock Manual flash mode M Select the flash mode: Power setting: Select the “Right” key on the main directional button pad to increase flash power. Select the “Left” key to decrease flash power. Select the up and down keys for fine tuning of the flash power in 0.3 EV increments. Stroboscopic Flash Mode (Multi) Using Multi mode, you can issue a series of quick flashes to shoot multiple
images of moving objects on a photo You can set the flash frequency (number of
flashes per second can use Hz to show), the number of flashes and flash
output. During repeated Multi mode, Single exposure create a strobe effect
that imitates multiple exposures on a single frame. This mode is often used
when shooting moving objects. To prevent the flash head overheating damage, do not perform more than 10
consecutive strobe flash bursts. Between consecutive exposure operation, it is
recommended to allow several minutes for cooling time. After 10 bursts, allow
the flash to cool for at least 15 minutes. If you fire the flash in strobe
burst mode more than 10 consecutive times with no pauses, the flash may
automatically stop to prevent overheating of the flash head. If this happens,
please allow the flash to cool for at least 15 minutes. Please use fresh or
fully charged batteries to operate this mode. Under Strobe mode (Multi), you can adjust flash power, time of flash, as well
as frequency regulation. To select the flash mode Press [MODE] mode button until the LCD displays the
mode seen here (Left). Frequency setting The number of flashes set Exposure power setting Flash power| 1-128| 1-64| 1-132| 1-16| 1-8| 1-4 [ZOOM] Zoom settings | Press the “ZOOM” key| | | | Wireless flash mode Wireless master mode (MASTER Canon) Pressing [wireless select] key until the LCD displays the master control mode
“MASTER” seen above. Wireless setting Setting the master wireless channel: Set master unit flash on/off: SI & S2 modes S1 mode: S2 mode: S2 mode is also referred to as “pre-flash cancel mode”. This mode is similar
to S1 mode, but it can neglect the pre-flash given by TTL flash. Therefore, it
can support the master flash and sync with your internal flash, you can try to
use S2 mode. If the auxiliary lamp selection S1/S2 mode cannot properly
synchronized with the master flash, make sure that the flash mode of the
master flash is correct. Sensing modes and power output should be set
correctly. In order to avoid the following situations when use the SI S2 mode: The Master
speedlite using in the red-eye reduction function and modeling; The master Note : When the flash in Slave mode, Mode key is invalid. This requires
you to withdraw from the Slave mode so that can change the mode manually. When
the Nikon version speedlite setting in the Slave mode, it can’t connect with
the camera. You will need to withdraw from Slave mode so that can connect. High-speed sync with Rear-curtain sync settings Bounce flash Sound prompts: 1. A long beep: recycling done Backlight display You can set the flash according to your preferences in the custom function
menu. Custom Function No.| Function| Set ID| Settings and
descriptions C.Fn-03 | Flash exposure bracketing auto cancel | 0| on C.Fn-04 | Flash exposure bracketing sequence | 0| tjf + Af-assist beam | 0| on Buzzer switch | 0 | on 1| of f Note: Fn number of 00 ~ 13 options can be accessed through the camera
menu of “External flash custom function Settings” to set up; The Numbers for:
00,02,05,06, 07,09,10,11,12,13 options are disabled. Using the IR & UV Filters Another bounce method is to extend the built-in reflection card. Using the built-in wide diffuse Circuit design: Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor(IGBT) Color temperature:5500K Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>
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Shutter Speed Setting
Aperture Setting
P
Set automatically (1/60 sec.~1/Xsec.)
Automatic
TV/S
Set manually (30 sec.~l/Xsec.)
Automatic
AV/A
Set automatically (30 sec.~l/Xsec.)
Manual
M
Set manually (buLb,30 sec.〜1/Xsec.)
Manual
Press the [Up】or【Down】keys from the main navigation buttons to set the desired
exposure bracketing value.
Press the [Downl key to decrease bracketing exposure value.
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FEL (Flash Exposure Lock) locks the correct flash exposure setting for any
selected part of the scene. With
Manual Flash mode (M) allows you to set the brightness of the flash output
power from 1/128 to 1/1 (full power). The flash output can be adjusted by 1/3
speed increments. You can also manually adjust the flash zoom by pressing the
zoom button [ZOOM] to enter manual zoom.
Press the “MODE” button until the LCD displays “M”.
Display will read: 1/128—1/64-1/32-…-1/1
Displays will read: 1/1-1/2-l/4f … I/128
Display will read:
UP: +0. 3EV —> +0. 7EV
DOWN: – 0. 3EV —> – 0. 7EV
Select “Middle” key from the main navigation buttons to select the setting you
wish to adjust. The selected setting value will blink or “flicker”. Press
:”Left” and “Right” to set the frequency (Hz). The available flash frequency
is 1HZ- 199HZ. After the value is set, press the “Middle” key again to
confirm.
When the flash number is blinking, press “Left” and “Right” to set the number
of flashes for the burst. The available number of flashes is 1-40. Select the
“Middle” key again to select the desired number.
Repeat the previous steps to adjust the exposure setting in this mode. The
power of the flash will be limited by the number of flashes in Multi mode
(Multi). Refer to the table below for available flash power/number
combinations.Flash power and the number of flash relational tables
Flash number| 1-40| 1-20| 1-12| 1-8| 1-4| 1-2
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to select the zoom setting for adjustment. It will blink when selected. Use
the “Left” and “Right” keys to match this setting to your lens’ focal length.
Once the Zoom value is correct, press the “ZOOM” key again to confirm.|
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Available ZOOM settings are listed in the table below.| |
A| M| M| M| M| M| M| M| M| M| M|
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Automatic| 18| 24| 28| 35| 50| 70| 85|
105| 135| 180|
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The Wireless flash system can be composed of multiple flashes with wireless
flash functions. You can use a ordinary TTL auto flash to use multiple flashes
simultaneously. Press “Wireless Select” key (Left
“CLEAR” Key). The flash will be set wireless flash mode. The LCD will display
“Master”. Press (wireless select) Key again. The flash will cycle through
MASTER/SLAVE ‘C’/ SLAVE ‘N’/S1/S2 as well as Normal flash.
“Master“ flash operates as the master control unit that “Slave” flashes follow
in a synchronized manner. Set the flash “Slave” to place it off camera and
fire in synchronization with a main flash. TTL/ M/Multi. Slave C/Slave N/S1 /
S2 can utilize slave units to create multiple flash lighting effects.
Press the [wireless setting] key to channel number (number under CH icon)
flicker. Press[left] [right] key to set wireless channel, the settable
channels are 1~4.
You can disable the master control unit flash so that only the flash slave
unit will fire.
S1 mode will set the flash unit to be the first sync with the master flash and
consistent output with the use of wireless slave functions. To use this mode
properly, the master flash should be set to manual flash and should not use
the TTL flash system, pre-flash function and the red-reduction function with
multiple flashes.
speedlite using the remote flash mode (Nikon) or wireless flash mode (Canon.);
Use ST-E2 as flash controller.
High-speed sync will allow the flash to sync with high shutter speeds. This is
especially useful for outdoor portraits and scenes with other strong light
sources.
Rear-curtain sync: With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail
following the subject,
When the flash head pointing to the wall or ceiling, the flash “bounced” off
of these surfaces. This can reduce the shadows around the subject and get more
natural and aesthetically pleasing lighting effects.
Different sounds will prompt the functions of the speedlite.
Long press the custom function setting button (Lightbult/fn) to turn these
sounds on or off.
2. Two short beeps: flash ready after recycling
3. Two long beeps: recycling unfinished
4. Three short beeps: 30minuts without operation, auto turn-off or shut down.
5. Four short beeps: no function, battery power is low (recycling timeout)
Press the LCD backlight key once to turn on the display light (lightbulb/fn
key). Press the LCD backlight key again to turn the light off.Custom function settings
Press the “custom function setting button”
(lightbulb/Fn) shown on the left. Navigate the custom menu with the “Up” and
“Down” keys.
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C.Fn-01| Auto power off| 0| on
1| of f
1| of f
1| 0—+
C.Fn-08|
1| of f
C.Fn-14|
To filter your flash for a specific wavelength, simply attach the correctly
labeled filter to the front of the flash head. Attaching the IR flash filter
will block all visible and UV light, making your flash composed purely of
Infrared light and invisible to the human eye. Attaching the UV flash filter
will block all visible and IR light.
Warning: Though invisible, UV light can still be harmful to the eyes at high
power and for prolonged exposure. Do not flash directly into eyes even with
filters attached.Using the built-in bounce card
When shooting at a distance less than 2 meters from the subject, you can use
the built-in wide diffuser to shooting to get more natural lighting. This part
is extended similar to the bounce card. The built-in wide flash diffuse can be
extended to enable wide-angle coverage.
Specifications
Flash index:58(ISO 100,180mm)
Flash coverage: 18~180mm
Manual, Automatic Zoom
Swinging/Tilting flash head (bounce flash)
Flash mode: TTL,M,FEB,Master^ Slave,S1 ,S2,Multi The wireless trigger:
Wireless induction flash lighting The wireless cited flash distance: Indoor
20-30 meters,
Outdoor 10-15 meters Up and down whirl angle degree: -7~90degree
Left and right whirl angle degree:0~ 18Odegree
Slave Group and Unit: 4 Slave communication channels (1,2,3,4) 3 Slave unit
group(A,B,C)
Flash time: 1/200 seconds ~ 1/20000 seconds
Flash control: 1/128~1/1 step length is 0.3EMTotal 22 fine -tuning stalls.
Peripheral interface: Hot shoe, PC mount, External charge mount Recycle
time:2.9 seconds Power:4pcs AA alkaline cell or AANickel-Hydrogen (NI-MH)
battery Lighting time: 100-1500 times Additional function: PC synchronous,
Sniff mode, Over temperature protection
Volume:20075 57mm
NetWeight:375gRead User Manual Online (PDF format)
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