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AP-N1001 FLASH
USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 AP-N1001 FLASH USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 For video tutorials about your product(s), customer support, updated user manuals, and all other Altura Photo news please visit: www.AlturaPhoto.com...
  • Page 3 FEATURES Guide Number: 68 Meters (223 ft) Power Ratio: 1/1 – 1/128 Recycle Time: 4 Seconds Power Supply: 4×AA Size Batteries. Alkaline or Ni-MH Recommended. 5 Flash Modes: TTL, Manual, Strobe, Slave1, & Slave2 180° bounce, swivel, and zoom head. Wireless Trigger Sensor.
  • Page 4 Large Backlit LCD Display Metal Hot Shoe With Electrical Pin Components Built-In Flip Down Wide Angle Flash Diffuser And Reflection Panel Automatic Temperature Detection (Overheating Protection) Memory Function Saves Previous Settings Product Dimensions: 2.9” x 3.2” x 5”(6.5” With Extended Head) Weight: 9.9 Oz.
  • Page 5 COMPONENTS 1. Reflector panel 2. Wide-angle diffuser 3. Flash head 4. Wireless trigger sensor 5. Battery cover 6. Hot Shoe 7. Locking ring 8. Hot shoe pin 9. Locking pin...
  • Page 6 10. LCD display 11. Mode switch button 12. LED Indicator 13. Test button PILOT MODE ZOOM O N / O F F 14. Zoom button 15.Power ON/OFF 16. Adjustment Buttons <left right button> 17. SET button...

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. Insert Batteries a. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to open. b. Follow the directions on the inside of the compartment cover. Insert the batteries in the corresponding positive & negative slots. c. Make sure to completely close the battery compartment.
  • Page 8 Note: Please use only 4 new AA batteries. Using used or damaged batteries could cause damage or short circuiting in your flash unit.
  • Page 9 2. Install the Altura Photo Full Auto-Focus TTL Flash Unit onto the Camera a. Turn camera and flash off. b. Rotate the locking ring in the counter-clockwise direction to loosen it. c. Mount the flash unit onto the camera’s hot shoe insert.
  • Page 11 CHARGING INDICATOR STATUSES (LED Light) Altura Photo Flash is On Red Light is Lit Altura Photo Flash recycling OR Batteries Are Red Light is Blinking Light is Off Altura Photo Flash is Off...
  • Page 12 1. Basic Functions Button Functions To turn the Altura Photo flash unit on or off press and hold this <ON/OFF> Button button for 2 seconds. Press this button once and use the arrow keys to adjust the focal <ZOOM> Button length of the Altura Photo flash unit.
  • Page 13 2. Turning ON/OFF & Testing the Altura Photo Flash Unit 2.1. Turning on the Flash Unit Press and hold the <ON/OFF> button for 2 seconds. The LCD display will turn on along with the red LED indicator light.
  • Page 14 2.2. Testing the Altura Photo Flash Unit Once the Altura Photo flash unit is on, press the <PILOT> button to verify that it fires okay. Use this button to test different settings as well. 2.3. Turning off the Altura Photo Flash Unit Press and hold the <ON/OFF>...

  • Page 15: Memory Function

    3. Memory Function Whenever you turn your Altura Photo Flash off and on again, it will resume using the previous settings used. Verify that these are the settings you still wish to use before proceeding.

  • Page 16: Ttl Mode

    4: TTL mode Through The Lens (TTL) mode interacts automatically with your camera’s settings. Aperture (f-stops), ISO, & Focal Length will be adjusted depending on what you have your lens and camera settings fixed to. The Altura Photo Flash will fire automatically when your shutter release button is released.
  • Page 17 4: TTL mode cont. The only area you would need to adjust is the flash intensity/exposure. Do this by using the <ARROW> buttons. A smaller fraction (1/128) means a lower intensity, while a larger fraction (1/1) signifies a stronger intensity.
  • Page 18 5. M Mode Manual (M) mode requires you to manually input some of the flash settings yourself. The ISO and Aperture are still automated according to your camera’s settings.
  • Page 19 5. M Mode cont. To change the intensity, use the <ARROW> keys to pick from a number of exposures ranging from ‘1/1’ to ‘1/128’, then press the <SET> button. To adjust the focal length, first press the <ZOOM> button, then use the <ARROW> buttons to choose from a range of lengths from 18mm to 180mm.
  • Page 21 ) mode utilizes a lot of TTL functions, in that it is automated, but it is more suited for photographing moving objects. Strobe mode fires your Altura Photo flash at faster rates, giving objects in front of it a “frozen” effect.
  • Page 22 When in this mode use the <ARROW> buttons to adjust the brightness/intensity of the flash, ranging from 1/4 to 1/128.
  • Page 23 6. Strobe Mode cont. Press the <SET> button and use the <ARROW> keys to adjust the speed at which the Altura Photo Flash will fire. This number ranges from 1 to 90, but is limited by other settings.
  • Page 24 Press <SET> again to adjust the frequency of the flash. This will range from 1 to 100 hertz (Hz).
  • Page 25 Reference output frequency and times...
  • Page 27 7. S1/S2 Mode Slave1 & Slave2 (S1/S2) modes are mostly used for off-camera flash units. This mode uses the wireless trigger sensor to fire when sensing other flashes go off. Use S1 when your built-in camera flash, or master flash, is set to “manual” mode. Use S2 when your built-in camera flash, or master flash, is set to TTL mode.

  • Page 29: Sleep Mode

    8. Sleep Mode The Altura Photo Flash unit will enter sleep mode after 30 seconds of inactivity. Press any button to wake the flash unit.
  • Page 30 9. Automatic ISO Function When your camera settings are set to “Auto” mode, your Altura Photo Flash display will show “ISO-A” in the bottom left corner, and will adjust its settings according to your camera’s automatic functionality.

  • Page 31: Restore Factory Settings

    10. Restore Factory Settings Press and hold the <SET> and <ON/OFF> button at the same time while the Altura Photo Flash is off. This will reset the flash back to factory settings and display manufacturer data. Release the buttons to resume...
  • Page 32 1. Off-Camera Lighting Application To utilize a multi-flash setup, first use your camera’s built-in flash, or a hot shoe mounted Altura Photo flash, as a master flash. You can then use any other amount of external flashes in slave mode to produce a dynami- cally lit scene.
  • Page 33 Do not place any objects in between the wireless trigger sensor of the slave flashes and the master flash. Test to make sure the slave modes (S1/S2) of your Altura Photo Flashes are synchronized.
  • Page 34 One Master, One Slave INDOOR SLAVE OUTDOOR SLAVE MASTER...
  • Page 35 One Master, Two Slaves INDOOR OUTDOOR SLAVE SLAVE...
  • Page 36 One Master, Three or More Slaves INDOOR SLAVE OUTDOOR SLAVE SLAVE...
  • Page 37 2. Reflection Flash Application Bounce flash works by aiming the flash head at a ceiling, wall, or other reflective objects in order to reduce the harshness of a direct flash hitting the subject of the photo.
  • Page 38 Try this technique with your Altura Photo Flash on portrait photography to reduce shadows and to create a more natural ambience. Note: Bouncing a flash off of an object could create a certain color cast/hue depending on the pigment of...
  • Page 39 3. Using the Altura Photo Flash’s Reflec- tion Board/Panel When using the bounce flash technique, aim the head 90 degrees upwards toward the ceiling and pull out the reflector panel in the flash head.
  • Page 40 4. Using the Altura Photo Flash’s Wide Angle Diffuser Pull out the wide angle diffuser from the Altura Photo Flash’s head the same way the reflector panel was done. This built-in diffuser will help soften and spread...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Circuit design Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Guide Number 68 meters (ISO 100,105mm) Flash mode TTL,M,MULTI,S1,S2 Vertical rotation angle 0-90 degrees Horizontal rotation angle 0-270 degrees Power supply 4XAA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH are usable) Lighting times 100-1500 times (AA alkaline cellused) Recycle time approx.
  • Page 42 Wireless triggering distance 20--30m indoor,10--15m outdoor Additional features FEC,AEB,Manual zoom,Auto zoom Dimensions 7.4cm x 8.1cm x 12.7cm Net weight 280g Accessories (1) Flash Unit, (1) Protective Pouch, (1) Mini Stand, (1) Hard Diffuser, (1) User Manual, (1) Warranty Card...
  • Page 43 Guide Number Graph of Different Focal Length Ranges (at ISO 100, in millimeters/feet) GN: 68 ISO 100 (meters / feet)
  • Page 44 Coverage(MM) Flash output 20/66 22/72.6 25/82 27/88.6 30/98.3 33/109.2 36/118.1 12.2/40.1 15.3/45.9 17.7/58.1 19.1/62.7 21.9/71.9 24/87.7 26.2/86 8.8/28.9 11/36.1 12.5/41 13.5/44.3 15.5/50.9 17/55.8 18.5/60.7 6.3/20.7 7.8/25.6 8.8/28.9 9.5/31.2 11/36.1 12/39.4 13.1/43 1/16 4.4/14.4 5.5/18 6.3/20.7 6.8/22.3 7.8/25.6 8.5/27.9 9.3/30.5 1/32 3.1/10.2 3.9/12.8 4.4/14.4 4.8/15.7 5.5/18 6/19.7...

  • Page 45: Possible Problems And Solutions

    Possible problems and solutions 1. Please Note: When using the Altura Photo Flashes as slave flashes outside, try to keep the wireless trigger out of direct contact with sunlight. 2. Always consider weather conditions when shooting outside, as some environments may damage your camera and flash unit if not properly protected.
  • Page 46 ISO on both your camera and Altura Photo Flash unit. 4. If you are experiencing vignetting or partial illumina- tion, please check that your Altura Photo Flash’s focal length is at an adequate setting compared to your camera lens’ current focal length.
  • Page 47 Your Altura Photo Digital SRL Autofocus TTL Flash has been manufactured to the utmost standards of quality. Your flash unit is guaranteed by Altura Photo to contain no defects caused by any manufacturing process, workmanship, or materials for one (1) year, starting from the date of purchase.
  • Page 48 (including, but not limited to, sand, dirt, water, liquid, impact, etc.), or if the product has been modified in any way. In no event will Altura Photo, or its authorized dealers, be liable for incidental, consequen- tial or special damages, even if such damages result from negligence or other fault.