Polaroid PL150D User manual

Brand: Polaroid

Model: PL150D

Category: Camera flashes

Type: User manual

Studio Series TTL

Bounce DUA Flash

User Guide

PL150D

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Warranty or support.

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Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

MADE IN CHINA

Product features, specifications and appearances

are subject to change without notice.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Polaroid studio series TTL

bounce DUA flash. This is an innovative electronic flash

designed for both digital cameras and film cameras. The

features are leading photography into the digital era.

Advanced technology is used in the flash to control the

correct amount of light output. Please kindly take a few

minutes to read the instruction manual before using.

CAUTIONS

• The flash unit does not function on camcorders.

• Misfiring sometimes occurs when the power switch is

turned on and off continuously. If it happens, power off the

flash unit for a few seconds before switching it on again.

The flash unit will then work as normal.

• Do not leave or store the flash unit in temperatures exceeding

40°C/104°F. This might adversely affect the internal structure or

performance of the flash unit. Particularly, do not leave the flash

unit in automobiles during summer.

• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the flash

unit for a long period of time.

• The flash unit is not water-resistant. Rain and humid

weather may cause irreparable damages to the flash.

• The flash unit is composed of very delicate electronic

parts. It should be protected against shocks, falls or other

improper handling.

• The flash unit contains a high voltage condenser. Do not

try to open the housing or repair the flash.

• Do not clean the surface of the flash unit by any petrol,

detergent solution or strong solvents. These solvents may

cause damages to the flash.

Speciﬁcations*

Compatibility

C Canon Digital E-TTL, E-TTL II cameras & E-TTL

film cameras

N Nikon Digital TTL, i-TTL cameras & TTL, i-TTL

film cameras

OP Olympus & Panasonic Digital TTL cameras

P Pentax Digital P-TTL & film cameras

S Sony & Minolta Digital ADI, D Lenses cameras &

TTL film cameras

Characteristics

• TTL metering

• Automatic shutter speed setting

• Flash readiness indication

• Red-eye reduction (Type N, OP and P)

• Front and rear curtain synchronization

• Integrated LED video light

• Power saving function

Getting to Know

Your Flash

Mounting Foot Dierence in the position of

indicators and switch at the

rear of C, N, OP, P & S ﬂash

Reflecting Plate

(Optional)

Zoom Head

LED Video Light

Lock Ring

Mounting Foot

Type C, N, P

Type S

Type OP

Type C, N, OP, S

Type P

*Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.

Flash

Guide No. (ISO 100)

Flash Head

Bounce Angle

Swivel Angle

Power source

Recycling time

Dimensions

Weight w/o battery

Power

42(m) at 85mm position

28-35-50-85mm

0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°

Right 0° - 90°; Left 0° -180°

Four 1.5V AA size batteries (R6, LR6)

0.5-8 sec.

Approx. 72 (W) x 102 (D) x 130 (H) mm

Approx. 260g

1W X 3

LED Light

ON/OFF Switch

(Main Power /

Flash)

Bounce Angle

Indication

Battery

Compartment

Cover

OK light

ON/OFF Switch

(LED)

Ready Lamp

Test Button

Warranty Card

Limited Warranty: C&A Licensing LLC (”C&A”) warrants this product to the original consumer only and is not

transferable. This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to

defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired or replaced at no charge for parts or labor for a

period as outlined below (the “Warranty Period”) from your date of purchase. You will be responsible for shipping

the product to C&A or its authorized servicer for warranty support.

Warranty Period

1 year limited warranty: NON-CARBON FIBER TRIPODS, CARD READERS, CASES, CLEANING ACCESSORIES,

TRIGGER REMOTES, CORDS, FLASH UNITS, LED LIGHTS, BATTERY GRIPS, REPLACEMENT BATTERIES, LENS

EXTENSION TUBES

5 year limited warranty: CARBON FIBER TRIPODS, ALL TERRAIN TRIPOD, LENS CAP, WHITE BALANCE CAPS,

CAMERA FILTERS AND LENSES

What is Not Covered by Warranty

All other situations, including but not limited to damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or

workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by

unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident.

What To Do When Service Is Required

When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include:

1. Copy of original bill of sale

2. A detailed written description of the problem

3. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)

4. The defective product

5. Mail to: C&A Licensing LLC, 2 Bergen Turnpike, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

-You may also visit www.polaroid.com for further assistance if necessary or call our technical support

department toll free at 1-800-226-6534

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND

NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL

APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS

WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE

PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON C&A. THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY WITH

RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT AND C&A IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDER FOR THE

PRODUCT. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. IN NO

EVENT WILL C&A, ITS MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS OR PLR IP HOLDINGS, LLC BE LIABLE FOR

ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH

AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, DATA OR

RECORDS) RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN, NO OTHER WARRANTIES

SHALL APPLY. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CONSUMER’S RECOVERY AGAINST C&A

SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY C&A. THIS WARRANTY

SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER WHO PURCHASED THE

PRODUCT AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow

limitations on warranties, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty

gives you specific rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

BASIC OPERATION

DUA FLASH VIDEO LIGHT FUNCTION

LOADING BATTERIES

• Make sure the main switch is at

"OFF" position

• Slide the battery compartment

cover forward and swing it open

• Insert batteries according to the

indicated "+/-" symbols

• Close the compartment cover and

slide it back to lock in place

• Ensure all batteries are of the same make and have

the same charge level; alkaline batteries are preferable

FRONT AND REAR CURTAIN SYNCHRONIZATION

Some cameras offer the option of rear curtain synchronization

(Rear mode) triggering the flash unit at the end of the

exposure time. Rear curtain synchronization is particularly

advantageous when using slow shutter speeds (slower than

1/30 sec.) or when shooting moving objects that have their

own source of light. Rear curtain synchronization gives a more

realistic impression of movement because the light streaks

behind the light source instead of building up in front of it, as

is the case when the flash is synchronized with the front

shutter curtain. Depending on its operation mode, the camera

uses shutter speeds slower than its sync speed.

For Type P flash: You could select the synchronization mode

as either front curtain ( ) or rear curtain ( ) at the back of

the flash. The flash will fire according to the mode selected to

match with the camera shutter.

For Type C, N, OP, S flash: The camera controls front or rear-

curtain synchronization, therefore no setting is required to be

done on the flash.

Note: The rear curtain synchronization is only possible on

cameras with this feature. See your camera’s instruction

manual for details.

This video light allows you to record

video in low light conditions. The

LED video light is composed of 3

LEDs, each with 1W power. To turn

on the LED video light, just slide the

LED ON/OFF switch to the "ON"

position. The video light will then be

switched on. It is not recommended

to turn on the LED video light during

a photo shoot.

DUA FLASH FLASH FUNCTION

USING THE FLASH FUNCTION

AUTOMATIC FLASH SYNC SPEED CONTROL

When this flash unit is ready for photo shooting, it will

automatically match the camera's shutter speed. The flash

readiness indicator will appear on the camera. Different

camera models indicate flash readiness in different ways

(see your camera's manual). Point the camera at the subject

and focus. Gently press the shutter button on the camera to

check the image. Then press the shutter button firmly. The

Auto OK indicator will light when the picture is

exposed correctly.

TTL

This flash unit performs pre-flashes for the camera to

calculate the intensity of flash light output. The flash light

output is controlled precisely by the camera.

RED EYE REDUCTION (Type N, OP & P)

Red-eye reduction function reduces the red-eye phenomenon

by emitting pre-flashes before the main flash. To set up this

function, please refer to camera instruction manual.

• For Type OP flash: Press both sides of the Lock/Release

button then pull the flash unit off backward.

• For Type S flash: Press the

“PUSH” button toward

the flash unit and at the

same time hold it lightly

down to set it to

“PRESS-IN” state. Then

slide it backward, away

from the camera. After releasing it from the camera, press

the “PUSH” button upward to release it to

“NORMAL” state.

BOUNCE AND SWIVEL FLASH

Using direct flash to illuminate a subject

will result in harsh, unnatural and

unattractive shadows. This can be avoided

by bounce and/or swivel flash. The flash

head can be tilted to an angle of 45°, 60°,

75°, or 90° and horizontially rotated 180°

to the left and 90° to the right. You can tilt

or rotate the flash head to bounce the

light off the ceiling or walls. While

shooting indoor, this technique can help

to create more natural-looking pictures of

people with softer shadows.

In order to have your pictures correctly

exposed using bounce or swivel flash, the

following is recommended to users: (1) Select white or

reflective surfaces to bounce the light off. Otherwise your

pictures will come with an unnatural color cast similar to that

of the reflecting surface. (2) Set the camera’s exposure mode

to Aperture Priority (“A”) or Manual (“M”) (3) Use a wider

aperture than you normally do, as 2 or 3 stops of light can be

lost when using bounce or swivel flash

ZOOM HEAD

The zoom flash head covers the focal

length of 28-35-50-85mm in four stops.

To choose these positions, simply move

the flash head as shown. It is important

that the flash unit is set to a focal length

equal to or wider than the camera lens

focal length to assure proper coverage.

SWITCHING ON/OFF AND CHECKING

THE OPERATION OF THE DUA FLASH

To switch on the flash unit, slide the

main switch to "ON" position. The

“READY” indicator will light up when

the flash unit is ready. First check the

flash function. The flash unit should fire

when you press the TEST button. If the

flash unit discharges completely after fired, wait until the

"READY" indicator glows again. Then check the video light

function. Slide the LED ON/OFF switch to the "ON" position

and the LED Video light should turn on. To switch off the

flash unit, slide the main switch to "OFF" position.

MOUNTING THE DUA FLASH ON THE CAMERA

• For Type C, N & P flash: Loosen the

lock ring. Slide the flash unit into the

camera accessory shoe. Tighten the

flash unit with the lock ring.

• For Type OP flash: Insert the

mounting foot of the flash unit into

the camera accessory shoe and

press "LOCK" to lock it in place.

• For Type S flash: Make sure the

PUSH button is in “NORMAL” state. Insert the mounting

foot into the camera's hot shoe. The safety catch can be

heard snapping into place onto the hot shoe.

0°

90°

75°

60°

45°

POWER SAVE

If there is no communication between this flash unit and the

camera for around 3 minutes, the flash unit will automatically

be switched to power save mode in order to save battery

power. The Ready light will be off while in this mode.

To reactivate the flashgun, simply press the camera’s shutter

or switch the main switch off and on again. The flash unit is not

completely switched off in power save mode. However, power

consumption is drastically reduced. If you are not going to use

the flash unit for a while, we recommend you to turn it off.

REMOVING THE DUA FLASH FROM THE CAMERA

• For Type C, N & P flash: Loosen the lock ring and remove

the flash unit off backwards.

USING THE INTERGRATED LED VIDEO LIGHT

Due to the increasing popularity of recording video using DSLR

cameras, we added into this flash unit an LED video light.

Type S flash Mounting Foot

Polaroid PL150D User manual

Brand: Polaroid

Model: PL150D

Category: Camera flashes

Type: User manual

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