User Manual

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ADJUSTABLE FRESNEL
PROFOTO © COMPATABILITY
The Adjustable Fresnel can be removed
from the housing in order to accommodate
a different accessory, such as an alternative
reflector or softbox. To attach or reattach
the Adjustable Fresnel slide the Fresnel
Attachment into the “spot” or fully extended
position. Once fully extended lock the slide
by tightening the knob on the side of the
Adjustable Fresnel. Once the slide is locked,
pull up on the locking plunger on the back
plate of the Adjustable Fresnel. With the
plunger disengaged, grip the Adjustable
Fresnel firmly and twist counterclockwise to
release the backplate from the locking pins.
Rotate counterclockwise and pull loosely
until free. To reattach, center the Adjustable
Fresnel’s keyed grooves over the housing pins,
insert, and rotate clockwise.
The Adjustable Fresnel is designed to adjust
its beam angle over 40 degrees between a
tight spot and a broad flood. To adjust the
beam the front fresnel lens optic can be slid
closer or farther away from face of the light.
All C-Series lights have a 100mm diameter.
This diameter allows for the light to easily
be paired with all accessories designed for
the strobe lights produced by Profoto©. This
allows for the use of a wide variety of light
modifiers from third party manufacturers
originally designed for both still and motion
photography. Hive Lighting also produces
a number of accessories designed for this
standard diameter.
To attach a light modifier using a Profoto©
style mounting ring be sure to first remove
any other light modifier from the front of the
fixture. When the light is set up as an “open
face” fixture with only the domed diffuser on
To adjust the fresnel lens position loosen
the knob on the side rail of the Adjustable
Fresnel. Once fully loose, slide the lens into
the desired position to create the desired
beam of light. Once in position hold the
fresnel in place and tighten the side knob,
fully securing the lens and locking the slide.