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Using the flash, Power management, Flash output – Godox VING V850II Li-Ion Flash Kit User Manual

Page 10: Zoom: setting the flash coverage, M mode: manual mode, Multi mode: stroboscopic flash

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Using the Flash

1.Power Management

Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the flash unit on or off. Turn
off if it will not be used for an extended period of time. This flash
unit has Sleep Function and will enter into sleep status when there
is no operation for a long time. For Sleep Function setting, see the
following instruction.

2.Flash Output

● Flash output can be varied from 1/128th power to 1/1 full power

in 1/3 stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use

a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
● Adjust the power output by rotating Select Dial . The following

table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in terms off/

stop when you increase or decrease the flash output:

3. ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage

The flash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length from
20 mm to 200 mm. Press <

> button and rotate Select Dial <

> to change the flash coverage.

4. M Mode: Manual Mode

Press MODE Selection Button <

> to enter M mode. In this

mode, you can set the flash unit onto your camera hot shoe or
your trigger hot shoe for firing. Before shooting, adjust the flash
power output. When the camera’s shutter is pressed, the flash
will fire synchronously. Slave triggering mode is not available in M
mode.

5. Multi Mode: Stroboscopic Flash

Press Mode Selection Button <

> to enter Multi mode

(Stroboscopic flash). With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of
flashes is fired. It can be used to capture multiple images of a
moving subject in a single photograph. You can set the firing
frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the
number of flashes, and the flash output. For setting procedures,
see the following:

Press the Mode Selection Button
<

> so that “Multi” is displayed.

Figures displayed when reducing flash output level

Figures displayed when increasing flash output level

When setting the flash coverage, make sure it covers the lens

focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.

When “OF” is shown on the LCD display, it means no flash

output and flash firing is turned off.

1/1

1/1-0.3

1/1-0.7

1/2

1/2-0.3

1/2-0.7

1/4

...

OF

1/2+0.7 1/2+0.3

1/4+0.7 1/4+0.3

...

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