Tiffen Lowel Ego Operating Instructions - Manual (Page 2)

Tilt Dial Webcam Conferencing Portraits & Video Interviews
Lamp Change
Digital Imaging Light Operating Instructions Continued
Shooting Taller Objects
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Rotate the dial/wheel on back
of the Ego to fine-tune the up
& down angle of light output.
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For maximum effect, tilt the
light forward so the front of the
diffuser shade rests on the table.
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Check the camera viewfinder
to make sure the light isn’t in
the shot.
When shooting portraits or video of adults seated
at a table, you may also want to experiment by
placing Ego on top of a few large books,
to elevate the light source closer to face level.
Place the Ego light on the desk next to your
computer monitor on either side. Experiment with
placement to avoid glare in your eyes.
To change the lamps, first switch the unit off and unplug
its power. If hot, let the lamps cool sufficiently to touch.
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Reach down into the diffuser/shade and grasp the
lamp by its base A. Do not attempt to loosen it by
grasping the glass top of the lamp, as it may shatter.
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When the lamp has been unscrewed most of the
way, you can gently grasp it by its glass top to finish
unscrewing it from the socket B & remove.
Replace lamp the same way, making sure to gently
tighten by holding the lamp at its base.
Tripod Use Instructions
The Ego includes a 1/4-20 screw-threaded
fitting on the bottom of the light, to attach the
Ego to a standard tripod mounting screw.
Please be cautious when using a tripod.
Select a tripod that is sturdy and will not tip
over under the weight of the Ego. We
recommend the Ego be used with a table top
tripod if possible. If you use the Ego with a
floor standing tripod, make sure the feet are
fully spread apart. When on a tripod, the Ego
can be used to a maximum height of 6 feet, from the floor to the
center of the installed lamps. Disconnect from power before
attaching to tripod. When attaching the tripod mounting plate to the
1/4-20 fitting on the bottom of the light, do not twist the light on to
the tripod screw. This could cause damage to the power supply cord.
Ego light alone
To get this To get this
Do this
Do this
Ego light with reflector It is not necessary to raise
the position of the reflector
bounce card to match the light.
By tilting the Ego, either with
its rear dial or all the way
forward so it’s front diffuser
rests on the books, the light
output will point towards the
reflector card and be bounced
as fill light to the object. When shooting taller objects,
raise the position of the light by
placing 1 or more large books
under the Lowel Ego.
Experiment with the rear tilting
dial to vary the angle of the light
and find the desired result.
Note: There is a 1/4-20 screw
thread hole in the underside of
the ego lamp socket housing that
will accomodate a small tabletop
tripod which can also be used
for this purpose.
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B