RING LIGHT VM-110 LED MACRO RING LIGHT User Manual
Thank you for choosing Bolt. Thank you for choosing the Bolt VM-110 LED Macro Ring Light. This LED light combines a compact design with versatile features to give you both ease of use and creative lighting control. It’s great for shooting close-ups and even portraits at close range.
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Precautions ⚠⚡ • Before using this product, please thoroughly read the • following safety notices to ensure safe use and help • • • Keep this product and its batteries out of the reach of children. prevent damage to your flash or injury to yourself and • Use only the power sources specified in this manual. others. • Always switch the flash off before changing the batteries.
• • Do not use or store this product in flammable conditions touch any exposed interior metal parts. If touched, they may generate an electric shock or cause a malfunction. or cause an electric shock. Promptly remove the batteries, and take the product to This product is not water resistant. Keep it away from an authorized service center for repair. • If you detect a burning smell, smoke, or excessive heat and remove the batteries to prevent the product from igniting or melting.
• Keep the metal contacts in the battery compartment clean and free of corrosion and dirt. Do not touch them with your fingers. Corrosive elements on the contacts can damage this product and prevent it from functioning properly. Contacts may be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. • Dispose of used batteries properly. Never heat them or throw them into a fire, as this can cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids, generate heat, or explode. • Images are for illustrative purposes only.
Contents • VM-110 LED Macro Ring Light • 8 adapter rings (49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, and 77mm) • 4 diffusers (clear, frosted white, blue, and amber) • Stand / tripod mount Contents | 7
Overview LED Ring Light 1 LED array 2 Adapter ring locks 3 Diffuser mounting indicators 4 Cable 8 | Overview Power Control Unit 5 LCD 6 Battery compartment cover 7 Mode button 8 Pilot button 9 Left navigation button 10 Mounting foot 11 Light button 12 Power button 13 Set button 14 Right navigation button 15 Locking wheel
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LCD 16 Battery level indicator 17 Light mode 18 Flash mode 19 Left mode 20 Right mode 21 Dot indicator 22 Power output level indicator 23 Power output value 10 | Overview 17 18 19 20 16 21 22 23
Battery Installation The VM-110 can be powered by four AA batteries of several types: • • • Lithium (1.5 V) Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) (1.2 V) Alkaline (1.5 V) Note: For the longest battery life, lithium or Ni-MH batteries are recommended. To install batteries, make sure the VM-110 is turned off and follow these steps: 1. Press on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow to open it. 2.
Important! When battery power is low, the battery level indicator will blink on the LCD. Replace all four batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery types or brands, or use old and new batteries together.
Mounting the VM-110 The VM-110 has two main components, the power control unit and the LED ring light. The power control unit mounts onto your camera’s hot shoe mount, and the LED ring light mounts onto your camera’s lens via one of the included adapter rings. There are eight adapter rings included: 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, and 77mm. To mount the power control unit on your camera, make sure the VM-110 is turned off and follow these steps: 1 1. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it.
2. Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera’s hot shoe. 3. Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until secure. 2 To mount the LED ring light on your camera, follow these steps: 1. Determine what size adapter ring will fit your camera lens; the engraving on the ring should match your lens’s filter thread. 2. Align the adapter ring with the thread on the inside of the lens, and screw it on until secure. Do not overtighten. 3.
To dismount the VM-110 from your camera, make sure that it is turned off and follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the adapter ring locks to release the LED ring. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to release the power control. Slide the mounting foot out of your camera’s hot shoe. If desired, remove the adapter ring from your lens.
Using the Diffusers 1 The VM-110 comes with four diffusers that modify the light output: clear, frosted white, blue, and amber. The frosted white diffuser will produce a more diffused light than the clear one. The blue and amber diffusers will cool and warm the light, respectively. Note that you will lose a bit of light with the blue and amber diffusers. CLOSE To mount the diffuser on your LED ring: 2 1. Match up the alignment line on the diffuser with the OPEN alignment line on the LED ring. 2.
To remove the diffuser, rotate it so that the indicator matches up with the OPEN alignment line. The diffuser can then be removed. Tip: Using the VM-110 without any diffuser in place will result in the maximum brightness, but the light will also be the least soft.
Turning On the VM-110 and Firing a Test To turn the VM-110 on, press and hold the power button until the LCD on the power control unit turns on. To fire a test, press the PILOT button. Important! Some lenses have front elements that rotate during autofocusing. In such a case, we recommend using manual focus to prevent any possible damage to your lens or camera. Automatic power-saving function: After thirty minutes of inactivity, the VM-110 will automatically enter powersaving mode to conserve battery life.
Battery level indicator: The battery level indicator on the LCD shows the remaining battery power.
Operation Modes Light Mode During Light mode, the light will be on continuously. This is ideal for seeing exactly where the light will fall, as well as for shooting video. Press the LIGHT button to turn on the LEDs for constant lighting. The dot indicator on the LCD will switch to Light mode. Flash Mode To save battery power, you can engage the flash mode so the LED turns on for approximately half a second when the camera’s shutter is released.
Left and Right Mode For more dramatic lighting, you can set your VM-110 to illuminate only from the left or right half of the LED array. To set your VM-110 to Left or Right mode, press the MODE button repeatedly until the dot indicator on the LCD switches to Left mode or Right mode. Brightness Adjustment You can adjust the brightness output of your VM-110 from -1.5 to +1.5. To adjust, press the right or left navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The VM-110 is stuck in the camera hot shoe. Make sure that the mounting foot lock is released. The VM-110 is turned on and is in Light mode but won’t light up. Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and are in the proper orientation. The VM-110 is turned on and is in Flash mode but won’t fire. Make sure that fresh batteries are installed and are in the proper orientation. Make sure the control unit is securely attached to the camera.
Specifications Type: On-camera LED macro ring light Compatible cameras: All cameras with a standard hot shoe and a lens filter thread of 49, 52, 55, 58, 62, 67, 72, or 77mm Guider number (at 50mm focal length, ISO 100): GN 15 Effective distance: Up to 4.9 ft. (1.5 m) Color temperature: 3,000–15,000 K using diffusers Power Source: 4 AA lithium, Ni-MH, or alkaline batteries Power control unit dimensions: 4.5 × 2.75 × 1.4 in. (114 × 70 × 35 mm) LED ring dimensions: 4.5 × 4.3 × 0.75 in.
One-Year Limited Warranty This BOLT 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.
