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Positioning remote flash units – Bolt VS-570SMI Wireless TTL Flash for Cameras User Manual

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Positioning Remote Flash Units

Positioning Remote Flash Units

You can create a professional lighting setup by positioning remote units singly or in groups to function as main,
fill, accent, and other lights. Metering your scene with a handheld light meter and setting your light ratios to
achieve specific looks will give you a professional level of creative control.

When positioning wireless slaves to light a subject, keep in mind the following:

• The effective communication range between master and remote flash

units is approximately 33 feet (10 meters) in the front position, and
approximately 16 to 23 feet (5 to 7 meters) at both sides. These ranges
may vary, depending on the ambient light.

• The flash head should not be aimed directly into the camera lens.
• The wireless sensors are located on the front of the VS-570. Make sure

that sensor is facing the master flash and that there is no obstruction
between the two units.

• When photographing outdoors or in bright ambient light, the sensors

can be overwhelmed by ambient light, which will lower their sensitivity.

• To avoid creating interference between flash units, using more than

three in a single group is not recommended.

16–23’

33’