LUMIQUEST Promax flash bounce User manual

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LumiQuest flash accessories help the photographer control
the direction and quality of light from a hand'held flash.
While no exposure compensation is necessary with
automatic flash units, maximum operating distance will be
reduced. The devices are most needed and most effective
as the subject to lighting instrument distance is reduced.

I n staltlftlUf'lnst  r u cti o n s

   All LumiQuest devlces attach wlth self-adheslve hook and loop
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  12 hours. Once the hook and loop are Installed, LumlQuest
  accessories can be removed or Installed In seconds.

  Remove the backlng ftom the strlps and Install on your flash as
  indicated below:
                                                                2-112"
                t; toop strlp                             loop strip
                   \

              l" loop strlp
                (Ultrasoft, Blg
                Snoot)
              2-1f2" loop strlp
               (SoftBox)

                             LumlOuest photo flash attachments
                                  are deslgncd to fft most popular
                                   flashes. Installatlon may dltler
                                        sllghtly from unlt to unlt, but the
                                     prlnclple ls the same. Attach your
                               LumlQuest Pocket Bouncer, 80-20
                                  or 9G10 model to the loop strlps
                                  prevlously Installed on the flash
                              head so that the prlmary surface ls
                                       at approxlmately a 45degree angle

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                                     dlffusers attach to the loop strlp on
                                 the front of the flash head.

  The SoftBox and Snoot are attached
  to the same four pleces of loop.
  Thesc devlces are for use wlth
  the flash head polntlng toward
  the subiect as Indlcated.



                             The Barndoors are attached to
                                  other LumiQuest accessorles.
                                         Install loop on the left, rlght and top
                                     of your Pocket Bouncer, Ultrasoft or
                                     80-20. Attach Barndoors on center
                              and adlust to deslred dlrcctlon.

PROMAX
      lnstallation Instructions
Thc componanb of thc Lumloucrt PROTAX Syetcm can be
comblncd In a varlcty of dlflcrcnt conffguratlons. Gomponcnts  lrt
shlpped wlth all hook bnd loop iastcncrr In placc. You must In$rll
the loop lasGners on your llash.
To attach any of the threc (whltc, gold or rllvcr ) Inscrtr, rlmply
allgn thc loop dots wlth those on thc PROilAX 8G20 and prcss to
attach. (Flgure 1).
To attach thc dllfurcr (wtth or wlthout an Inecrt Inrtallcd), attach thc
hook tab on top of thc dlfiuccr to thc loop on rop of thc PROTAX
8G20. Worklng from thc front ccntcr out, ett ch thc 1" hook tab to
thc front of thc fiarh, thcn attach thc lcft and rlght rldc pancls b thc
sldcs of the PROMAX 8G20 as Indlcatcd. (Flgurc 2).





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     Flgure 2

    Attach top of
     dlffuscr hcrc

    Attach L&R sldc
    panclr to cldcg ol
    PROilA)( 8G20

    Attach 1" tab to llash

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   CREATIVITY
    IN A FLASH
     A guide to unlocking the creative
        potential of your hand-held flash


This book reviews the operation of both slmple and sophistlcaled
llash units, the principles of light as they apply to flash photography
and provides the reader with practical field examples. A combination
of over 70 illustrations and black and white and color photographs
along with concise, informative text make this book a must for
anyone wanting to improve their flash photography.

                                       Iodel I LlGSlL

Iodel No-         Iodel
LO{71D     PROIAX Pocket Bouncer
            To soften flash light quality with minlmal
                  light loss; to be used wlth slaves or alone
             where low celllngs are not avallable, or
             where more dlrect but soft flll llght ls
                 desired.
              Approximate Llght Loss: 1-U3 stops.

                       gD-2OLO{ZlttB   PROIAX
               This device allows 80o/o ol the light to
              bounce off the ceiling while 2O% is
                 redirected forward as fill light. For use in
                 situations where an 8-9 ft. celling is
                  available.
                Light Loss: Variable depending on ceiling
                 height.
          PROI \X Ultrasoft
             To achieve an extremely soft look with
              minimal shadows. For use on an individual
                 flash or to softly illuminate the background
                  in a multiple flash setup. ldeal for close-ups
             and portralts.
              Approximate Llght Loss: 2-113 stops.

LO€81D      Big Bounce
              For use where a softer lighting effect is
            more lmportant than "pocket size"
                  portability  (1.e. close ups, portralts, etc.).
                  Fits the same wide range of flashes as
               other LumiQuest Models.
              Approximate Light Loss: 3 stops.V    Snoot
            To illuminate a specific area of a scene
               with little or no effect on the surrounding
                 afea.LO€lDffi

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            To enable the photographer to more
               accurately direct light and reduce its
                 intensity In specific areas. Use with Pocket
              Bouncer, 80-20, or Ultrasoft.LO{l'lDq
LO-qnD &   PROIAX Ietallb Inserts
LO-9(r1t      The silver insert adds a specular look to
                 highlights;  it is particularly useful for
             weddings. The gold insert adds a warm
               tone to the scene; it is particularly useful
                 for outdoor flash.
           LO€OlD Approxlmate Llght Loss wlth
             Pocket Bouncer and 80-20: Silver; 2/3 stop.
              Gold; 1 stop.
             Approximate Light Loss on Ultrasoft:
                 Silver; 1-2l3 stops. Gold: 2 stops.
             LG.902D Approximate Light Loss on Blg
             Bounce: Silver; 2-113 stops. Gold; 2-213
               stops.
Le.qxD      90-10
              This device allows 90% of the light to
             bounce off the ceiling whlle 10% ls
               redirected forward as lill flash. Designed
                for use with more powerful llashes in
                situations where a 12-15 foot ceiling is
                 avallable.
                Light Loss: Variable depending on ceiling
                 height. ffi
LG'gl(f,,    Table Top SysGm
 7V      A l5'Plece system that glves the
  t  A     photographer creatlve flexiblllty and control
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Iodel No.       Iodcl
LO{t$'      PROITIX Sffior
             To achieve a very soft look with reduced
            shadow definition wlth direct flash. For use
            on an individualflash or to softly
                 lllumlnate the background in a multiple
                flash setup.
              Approxlmate Light Loss: 1-1/4 stops.
LOqlrt      Glel{oEs
          A professional darkroom, self-adhesive
                labeling system containlng 120 preprinted
                glow-in-the-dark labels and 45 blanks with
                  letters for customization.

              Batbreez
             A comfortable, convenient way to carry a
               rechargeable flash battery. Attaches like
             suspenders to the user's trousers,
                distributlng the weight evenly across the
              shoulders and back
LQ{z9I'      Reflecta€ounce  Kit
            Can be used alone or with a silver or gold
                Metallic Insert. Deslgned for use with bare-
               bulb systems such as Lumedyne, Quantum
          Q Flash or Sunpak 120J. Redirects the
                   light at a 90" angle from the flash.
              Approximate Light Loss: Reflecta-Bounce;
                 1-1/3 stops.
                 Silver Insert; 2/3 stop. Gold insert; 1 stop.

Lo-gtlD     PROIAX Sysbm
             The baslc unit allows 80o/o of the light to
              bounce off the ceiling while 20oh is
                redlrected forward as lill light. The system
               includes interchangeable  white, gold and
                  silver inserts as well as a removable
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LO-sru,     PROIAX Accessory Kit
              Allows you to turn your LumiQuest 80-20
               and/or Pocket Bouncer into an
               Interchangeable system. The accessory kit
                     a whlte Insert, gold and silver
                Metalllc lnserts, and a frosted dlffuslon
                sG|een.
LO€41D     PROIAX lidDouncer
              Deslgned for use with large professional
               flashes such as Metz, Sunpalq etc., to
               soften flash llght quality with minimal light
                  loss.
              Approximate Light Loss: 1-1/3 stops.VLO€51D     PROIAX Iini Sffior
             To soften shadows and eliminate
              unpleasant red eye. Only 3-1/4" x *314",
                folded,  lt ls ldeal for press and other last
             movlng sltuatlons.
            Approxlmab Llght Loss: 1 stop.%           PROIAX SofrBor tr
              Deslgned for use on bare-bulb llashes
             such as the Lumedyne, Quantum Q Flash
             and Sunpak 120J when In the dlrcct flash
              poslUon to soften shadows and ellminate
              unpleasant red eye.
            Approxlmab Llght Loss: 1-1/4 stops.LO€s2Jtq