Spiralite Electronic Flashes User manual

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                EI.ECTROI{ICFI.ASH

The Spiralite S R is the heart of a versatileelectronic flash system,designedto operate on
 1 1 0 -1 2 0vo lt A C cu rre n t or with its 210v Super power pa c k .
Specialdesignfeaturesmake the Spiralite SR particularly desirablefor multiflashstudio work,
home portraiture and wideanglework, as well as fo r generalelectronicflash photography.
The basic Spiralite unit consists of the head (the flash itself), an AC powe r cord and a
modified householdto PC type synch cord.

AC Operation
Plug the triple connector end of the AC cord into the power receptacleof the head.Connect
the opposite end to the standard 110 AC volt household supply. The Spiralite SR utilizes a
special two-tier neon ready light. The lower neon ready light will glow afier severalsecondsof
c ha rg i ngtime , in d ica t in ga minimal chargefor firing. The u p p e r r e a d y l i g h t w i l l s t a r tt o b l i n k a
few secorrdslater, indicating that the flash is fuliy charged* and will yield its constant, rated
output. There is approximately one f stop difference between the time the lower neon is lit
and the time the upper one starts blinking. For most consistent,highest output results,wait
                                    for the upper neon to blink before shooting.
                          The flash can be test fired by pressingthe open flash button
                            on top of the unit.



                     C A U T I O N : Avoid  repeated "qu ick sequence" firing to
                                         prevent overheatingand damage to the unit.
   L i ne v olt a g eb e lo w 1 1 5v AC may resultin the upper li g h t n o r  l i g h t i n g .
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SYNCH CORD
Connect the PC synch cord to either of the modified '(H"
(household) synch outlets of the Spiralite head. These
outlets are on the side closestto the open flash button.
Connectthe cord's PC t e r m i n a lt o  t h e '( x "  s y n c h t e r m i n a l
on your camera.Refer to you r camerainstructionmanual
for the appropriateshutter speedfor use with electronic
fl ash.


MOUNTING
The Spiralitemounts directly to the accessoryshoe of the
camera or bracket and locks securely with the knurled
lock wheel of its moun t i n g s h o e .T h e S p i r a l i t e 'sm o u n t i n g
shoe also has 114-20 th readed socket to mount onto a
tripod or a light stand with a standardtripod thread,such
as the SpiratoneModel LS3 stand.
By means of the optional U-Bracket,the Spiralitecan be
mounted directly to a n y   l i g h t s t a n d w i t h a 3 1 8  i n c h
diameter top section. The Spiralitecan then be tilted to
almost any angle while still utilizing accessoriessuch as
th e Barndoors and M odeling L ight.


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CTPIE TAHD   TANDEM MOUNTING
     rc$trTlfiTG       Several Spiralites may be tandem mounted  to each other by
                       mounting one into the accessoryshoe of the other. Two or three
                            units can be safely fired in synchronization directly off the camera J@            synch. Connect the PC synch cord from the first unit to the PC
                       synch receptacle of the second unit. The PC synch cord of the
                      second unit  is in turn connected to the PC synch receptacleof the @"              last unit. Connect the PC synch cord  of  the  last unit  to  the
                        camera'ssynch terminal.
                    NOTE: The PC synch receptacle of each Spiralite is located on        Fl----\--@{                    the underside near the shoe mount.   hzi#                 Spiralite PC extension cords, available in various lengths, give the
                        photographer the  freedom  to  position the  Spiralite heads as
                          desired, while  still  firing them  in tandem by  connecting PC
                         soc kets.
Caution: The use of more than 3 heads and too long extension cords should be avoided to
         prevent overloading the camera's synch contacts. There is no limit to the number
           of slave triggersyou can safely use for individual heads or banks of lights.



SLAVE  Operation
Thc  Spiralite SR  is designed for ease in using as a slaved unit. Two modified "H"  synch
receptaclesare provided so that even if the units are tandem mounted and synched, a single
slave such as the Spiralite Slavemaker,can still be inserted into any one of the "H"  outlets.
One slave can activate a single Spiralite or an entire bank of tandem-synchedSpiralites.Slaves
other than the Slavemakermay also be used. See also "Spiratone Slave Units".
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BARE BULB and RINGLITEOperation
 The Spiralite SR model BB is identical to the regular SR model but  is equipped with an
 auxiliary receptacleand function switch on the top of the unit. The receptacleaccommodates
 either a bare bulb or the cord connected to the ringlite; the function switch provides power to
 the regularflashtube or to the auxiliary outlet.

          BARE BULB Operation
The BARE BULB  is an auxiliary flash tube, freestanding,with
no reflector, and plugs into the auxiliary receptacleof the model
B B S p i r a l i t eS r . T h e B A R E B U L B e m i t s l i g h t i n a l l d i r e c t i o n s ,
producing unusually soft shadows and even lighting over a large
area, avoiding the characteristic washed out foreground and
underexposedbackground of straight-onflash. Bare Bulb lighting
floods the entire scene -  the only single light source th4t covers
even an extreme 100" wide angleview.



            RINGLITEOperation
The ideal light source for illuminating close-up,scientific and
 medical subjectsas well as for shadow-freeproduct photography.
 Fits most lensesby means of standard Series Vll  adapter. lts
cord plugs into the auxiliary receptacleof model BB SpiraliteSR
'for power supply.

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ELECTRONIC     THE SPIRATONEELECTRONICFLASHMETER
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                                                         t h e c o r r c c t f s t o p f o r a l l t y p e s o f  l i g h t i n g :d i r e c t , b o u n c e ,
                            a m b i c n t a n d m i x e d .





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         *              S p i r a l i t c S R .    l t  a l l o w s y o u    t o  a n t i c i p a t e w h e r e  t h e                                s h a d o w s w i l l   f a l l , w h e r e  r e f l e c t i o n s w i l l b c , h o w   t h e
                            g c n e r a ll i g h t i n g w i l l  l o o k . l t  f i t s t h c a c c e s s o r sy h o e o n  t o p
                            o f    t h e S p i r a l i t e h c a d a n d   i s p o w e r e d b y  a  s t a n d a r d
                            e x t e n s i o nc o r d t o  t h c 1 1 0 - 1 2 0 vh o u s c h o l dl i n e .

Exposure
While exposure is best determined with the Electronic Flash Meter, a table of guide numbers for
various ASA values is attached to the back of the Spiralite head. Divide the guide number for
the ASA speed of the fitm you are using by the flash to subject distance (in feet) to determine
the f stop for an averageexposure. When "banking" two or three Spiralites,multiply the guide
number by 1.4 or 1.7, respectivety,to find the guide number for the 2 or 3 light "banked"
system. Due to several-variables,actual results may indicate a need to alter the guide number in
order to tailor results to your personal tastes.

When using the Spiralite with batteries,the light output will be appr. one stop less than with
AC operation.


Color Balance
The Spiralite SR's "gold"  flash tube is balancedfor daylight type color film and requiresno
 filtration for average results. However, since color rendition is a matter of personal taste-and
 will also vary depending on the color characteristicsof the film being used and the color of the
surroundings,you may wish to use a filter, such as an 81A, in order to obtain slightly warmer
 resuI ts.





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SPECIFICATIONS:
Guide Number f or K25, with AC operation 60
Ffash Duration: 1 11,000Second
Color Temperature: Appr. 5,800 degrees Kelvin
Horizontat Angle of Coverage: 70"



                   SPIRALITESERVICE
   Spiratonc maintains completc scrvicingfacilitiesfor the SpiraliteSR and accessoriesat
     its Flushing,' Ncw York headquarters.Professionalphotographcrswho h.avebeen using
    Spiralitcs   both  the original and current models -  by  the tens of thousands,
   appreciatethc rcady availabilityof both serviceand parts at reasonablcprices.

SPIRALITE,SLAVEMAKER,UMBRELITEARE SPIRATONETRADEMARKS.


SPIRATONE,lNC., 135-06NorthernBlvd., FlushinS,N.Y- 11354

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