FlashPoint FPLFSMZ User manual

FPLFSMZ
Zoom Flash
Manual Power

The new Flashpoint Zoom Speedlight with Integrated R2 Radio
Transceiver is a hotshoe speedlight for on or o camera use. The
incredible amount of power contained in these compact and
lightweight units as well as their integrated functions and features
make them the rst choice of professional photographers. If you
have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at
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Thank you for choosing Flashpoint!
Features
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Extremely Powerful Flash with a GN of 127
Remote Manual Power Control with the Integrated R2
Radio System’s Built In Transmitter and Receiver
Industry benchmark range and interference avoidance
with the new INTEGRATED 2.4 gHz R2 Radio System
Zooming Head for Even Coverage with manual control
HSS for Shutter Speeds Up To 1/8000 Second (when used
o camera)
Regular and Intelligent Optical Slave Modes
Backwards Compatible with The Flashpoint R1 Radio
Control System for Manual Output Control and Triggering
360 degree rotation and 90+ degree tilt
Stable color temperature at 5600±200K over the entire
power range
Backlit LCD
Perfect for On and O Camera Use
Faster Recycle with the Flashpoint Blast Pack BP-960 with
Canon cord
AF Assist Lamp for faster focus
1 Year Warranty
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For Your Safety
Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp
conditions.
This product contains high-voltage electronic parts.
Touching the high-voltage circuit inside it may result in
electric shock. Do not disassemble. Should repairs become
necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized
maintenance center.
Stop using this product if it breaks open due to internal
shifting, falling or strong impact. STRONG electric shock may
occur if you touch the components inside it. You might DIE.
Don’t risk it. Reincarnation is not covered by the warranty.
Do not re the ash directly into the eyes (especially those of
babies and pets) within short distances. Otherwise visual
impairment may occur. When taking pictures for babies, keep
the ash unit at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from them. Using
bounce ash to reduce light intensity is also recommended.
Plus it will make them look cuter. Because it creates softer light,
and larger catchlights in the eyes. And makes them look more
angelic. Which is good. Cause they are babies. They are
SUPPOSED to look angelic! Also you won’t get hard shadows
from that ridiculous gigantic bow they decided to stick on the
baby’s head if you bounce your light.
Do not use the ash unit in the presence of ammable gases,
chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstances,
these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting
from this ash unit and re may result. A whole new meaning
to“Flashpoint”.
Do not leave or store the ash unit if the ambient temperature
reads over 50°C (e.g. in automobile in the sun). Otherwise the
electronic parts may be damaged.
Do not use any power supply other than the intended one to
power the unit.
Do not insert metal parts into any lighting equipment.
Do not touch the electrical contacts on the ash or battery or
contact them with any conductive materials.
This ash has an over-heat protection circuit, rapid continuous
ring will cause the ash to slow operation and trigger a "cool
down" period. After this period, the ash will resume normal
operation. You may also reboot the ash by cycling the power
o and then on.
Do not use selective coloring.
Do not use the ash to support other equipment. For example,
do not lift your camera by the ash.
The ash has a locking pin to ensure secure operation. To avoid
damage, completely unscrew the locking ring before removing
the ash.
In case of abnormal function, sparks, excessive heat, ames or
smoke, immediately power o the unit and disconnect the
battery if safely possible. Have it checked by an authorized
technician.
Store the ash with the batteries removed. Storing the ash
with the batteries in it can lead to battery leakage.
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Control Panel
01. Retractable Catchlight Panel
02. Wide Angle Panel
03. Flash Head
04. Optical Control Sensor
05. Focus Assist Beam
06. R1 Wireless Control Port
07. Sync Port
08. Hotshoe
09. Lock Ring
10. Battery Compartment
Body
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11. Mode Selection Button /
Wireless Mode Selection
(Long Keypress)
12. Zoom / Custom Function
Button (Long Keypress)
13. Group / Channel Setting
(Long Keypress)
14. Select Dial
Product Layout
15. Set Button
16. ON/OFF Power Switch
17. Test Button / Flash
Ready Indicator
18. Focus Assist Beam /
High Speed Sync Button
(Long Keypress)
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06. R1 Wireless Control Port
07. Sync Port
08. Hotshoe
09. Lock Ring
10. Battery Compartment
19. < M > Manual Flash Mode
20. < S1 > S1 Slave Flash Triggering
21. < S2 > S2 Slave Flash Triggering
22. < Multi > Multi / Stroboscopic
Flash Mode
23. < > High Speed Sync
Triggering (as a Receiver only)
24. < > Battery Level Indicator
25. < > Recycle Beep Indicator
26. < > Sleep Status
27. < > Overtemperature
Indicator
28. < > Wireless Signal
Master or Slave
29. < > Focus Assist Beam
Indicator
30. Channel
31. Group
LCD Panel
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Attaching to a Camera
Attach the Camera Flash.
Secure the Camera Flash.
Detach the Camera Flash.
Slip the camera ash’s
mounting foot into the
camera’s hotshoe all the way.
Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it is
secure.
Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it is fully
loosened.
Included Accessories
1. Flash Unit 2. Mini Stand 3. Protective Case 4. Instruction Manual
Hexapop/Parapop
rapid deployment
Softboxes
R2 Radios R1 Radios
Flashpoint Flash
Diuser FAFD60
Flashpoint
Speedlight
Reector
FPLFSMX01
Accessories
Flashpoint Blast
Power Pack BP-960
with Canon Cord
FPPPBP960CA
Flashpoint Grid
for Speelight
FPLFSMX02

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Disabling Auto Power O function is recommended
when the ash is used o camera.
See the Custom Function Menu section.
Slave Auto Power O Timer is set to 10 minutes by
default. Other options are available.
See the Custom Function Menu section.
1.Power Management
Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the ash unit on or o. Turn the
ash o if it will not be used for an extended period of time. This ash
unit has Sleep Function and will enter into sleep status when there
is no operation.
Figures displayed when reducing ash output level→
←Figures displayed when increasing ash output level
1/1 OF1/2 1/4
1/1-0.3 1/1-0.7
1/2+0.7 1/2+0.3
1/2-0.3 1/2-0.7
1/4+0.7 1/4+0.3
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 ash exposure, use
a hand-held ash meter to determine the required ash output.
Adjust the power output by rotating Select Dial. The following
table makes it easier to see how the power changes in terms of
f/stop when you increase or decrease the ash output:
3. ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage
The ash coverage can be set to match the lens focal length or for
spotlighting eect from 24 mm to 200 mm. Press button
and rotate Select Dial to change the ash coverage.
When “OF” is shown on the LCD display, it means ash
ring is turned o.
When setting the ash coverage, make sure it covers the lens
focal length so that the picture will not have dark edges.

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Using the Flash
Press MODE Selection Button to enter M mode. In this
mode, you can set the ash unit onto your camera hot shoe or use
the sync port or a trigger hot shoe for ring. Before shooting, adjust
the ash power output. When the camera’s shutter is pressed, the
ash will re. R2 Radio triggering mode is not available in M mode.
Optical slave options can be used in M mode.
4. M Mode: Manual Mode
Press Mode Selection Button to enter Multi mode
(Stroboscopic ash). With stroboscopic ash, a rapid series of
ashes is red. It can be used to capture multiple images of a
moving subject in a single photograph. You can set the ring
frequency (number of ashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the
number of ashes, and the ash output.
5. Multi Mode: Stroboscopic Flash
Press the Mode Selection
Button so that “ Multi ”
is displayed.
Press Set Button to
select the item to be set. The
item blinks.
Rotate Select Dial to
set a desired number.
Calculating the Shutter Speed
Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed
During stroboscopic ash, the shutter should remain open until the
ring stops. Use the provided formula to calculate the shutter speed
required to capture the full sequence of ashes:
For example, if the number of ashes is 10 and the ring frequency
is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 sec.
Stroboscopic ash is most eective with a highly reective
subject against a dark background.
Using a tripod and a remote shutter is recommended.
A ash output of 1/1 or 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic ash.
Stroboscopic ash can be used with“Bulb”.

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6. S1/S2 Optical Slave Triggering Modes
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
Flash
Output Hz 1
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14
30
60
90
100
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
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6
14
30
60
90
100
3
5
12
30
60
90
100
4
4
10
20
50
80
100
5
4
8
20
50
80
100
6-7
3
6
20
40
70
90
8-9
3
5
10
30
60
80
Flash
Output Hz
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
10
2
4
8
20
50
70
11
2
4
8
20
40
70
12-14
2
4
8
20
40
60
60-199
2
4
8
12
20
40
15-19
2
4
8
18
35
50
20-50
2
4
8
16
30
40
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the ash head during
stroboscopic ash, do not use stroboscopic ash more than
10 times in succession.
Long Press button for 2
seconds to enter the custom menu
and press button to choose
OS (Optical Slave). Then, turn the
Select Dial to choose OFF/S1/S2.
In S1 mode, the ash will re
simultaneously when the main ash
res. Use this mode when ring
another manual powered ash, and
in areas where no one else is doing
ash photography.
In S2 mode, this ash can be
triggered as an intelligent optical
slave. This is useful when triggering
with a TTL ash. In this mode, the
ash will ignore a single“preash”
from the main ash and will only re
in response to the second, actual
ash from the main unit. Use this
mode when ring a TTL speedlight,
and in areas where no one else is
doing ash photography.

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8. Hi-Speed Sync Triggering
Hi-speed sync triggering mode is eective only when the ash
unit is used together with the following ash triggers.
Flashpoint R1 HSS transceiver for Canon / Nikon with receiver.
Flashpoint R2 TTL wireless ash triggers.
Hi-speed sync triggering mode is not available when this ash
is mounted onto the camera.
To avoid overheating or deteriorating the ash head during
high speed sync ash, the over-temperature protection
function will be activated automatically after 10 continuous
high-speed ashes.
9. Custom Function--Focus Assist Lamp
To enter mode, long press
button and hold for 2
seconds.
To exit mode, press Mode
Selection Button or long press
button and hold for 2
seconds again.
In hi-speed sync triggering
mode, you can use a hi-speed
sync trigger to have your ash unit
synchronized with all shutter
speeds of cameras (max. 1/8000
second). This is convenient when
you want to use aperture priority for
ll-ash portraits or use shutter
speed to overpower ambient light.
Under poorly-lit or low-contrast
conditions, you can press
button to turn on the focus assist
beam in order to make it easier to
autofocus.
The beam will automatically go
out a designated time after the ash
is red. The time between the
last re and the auto shutdown of
focus assist beam is called Focus
Conrm Time. The time is user
adjustable and set to 10 seconds
by default.
Press button and hold for 2
seconds to enter the Custom
Function Menu. Then press “SET”
button to enter“FC” mode. The LCD
panel displays“FC” (Auto shutdown
of focus assist lamp) and“Focus
Conrm Time”. Rotate Select Dial
to set a desired time for the
ash. Press button to return.

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The Flashpoint Zoom M features integrated R2 2.4G radio
transmission (Master/Slave)
Wireless mode setting: Long press button and hold for 2
seconds until icon is blinking. Turn the Select Dial to set
from OFF/Master(M)/Slave(S) mode.
Channel setting: Long press button and hold for 2
seconds until the gure besides the CH is blinking. Turn the
Select Dial to choose the channel from 1~32.
Group setting: Short press button to select group. In
Master mode, groups can be selected from M/A/B/C/D/E; while in
Slave mode, groups can be selected from A/B/C/D/E.
When set to Master, “M” group refers to the output of the unit on
the camera (the Master). Changing the displayed group using the
GR button allows the master unit to change the settings on the
o camera R2 units.
The Flashpoint Zoom M features an integrated R2 radio, and is
compatible with the full Flashpoint R2 system.
The Flashpoint Zoom M R2 radio does not require line-of-sight,
and has an operating range of over 100 meters.
10. Recycle Beep
11. Wireless Flash Shooting: R2 (2.4G) Transmission
To turn the beep function on or o,
press button and hold for 2
seconds to enter Custom Function.
Then press“SET” button to enter
“bp” mode. The LCD displays “ON”
means beep is turned on while “OF”
means beep is turned o.
When the Recycle Beep is turned on,
is shown on the LCD display.
No-Flash Time Meaning
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
10 seconds after the last re, focus assist
lamp will automatically go out.
20 seconds after the last re, focus assist
lamp will automatically go out.
30 seconds after the last re, focus assist
lamp will automatically go out.
Transmission distance
is about 100 meters

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The Sync Cord Jack (7) is a Φ3.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here
and the ash will be red simultaneously with the camera shutter.
13.Sync Triggering
14. Custom Function----Sleep Function
This product is equipped with Sleep
Function to avoid battery drain
when the ash unit is idle.
Press button and hold for 2
seconds to enter the sleep time
adjustment Mode. The LCD panel
displays “SL” (Sleep) and “Sleeping
Time”. Idle time before entering
Sleep Mode is 10 minutes by
default. Rotate Select Dial to
set a desired time for the ash or to
turn o Sleep Function.
Press button to return.
The ash unit features a Wireless Control Port (6) so that
you can wirelessly adjust the power level of the ash
and even disable it, focus assist beam and Recycle Beep,
as well as trigger the ash.
To control the ash wirelessly, you need a Flashpoint R1
series remote control set (Transmitter and Receiver).
Insert its receiver into the Wireless Control Port (6)
on the ash and insert the Transmitter onto
the camera hot shoe. Settings
made on the hotshoe-mounted
Transmitter will be wirelessly
communicated to the ash. Then
you can press the camera
shutter-release button to trigger
the ash. You can also hold the
Transmitter in your hand to
control your o-camera ash.
12. R1 Wireless Control Function
For full instructions on the use of R1 series remote control, see
its user manual.

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When the ash enters sleep mode, the LCD panel displays a
“ ” icon.
To wake up the ash unit, press any button on the ash unit, or
press the camera release button, or press the trigger TEST button.
Setting a shorter Idle Time will ensure longer battery life in the
event the ash is not in constant use or is mistakenly left on.
Idle Time Meaning
OF
3
10
30
60
Sleep Function is turned o. The ash unit will not
automatically enter sleep mode.
Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is set to 3 minutes.
Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is set to 10 minutes.
Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is set to 30 minutes.
Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is set to 60 minutes.
15. C.Fn Setting Custom Functions
Custom Function Signs
SL
FC
bp
bL
OS
Options & Description
Settable Time:
<3> 3 minutes
<10> 10 minutes
<30> 30 minutes
<60> 60 minutes
<OF> (OFF)
<10> 10 seconds
<20> 20 seconds
<30> 30 seconds
<ON> On
<OF> O
Backlight can be set as follows :
<ON>: Always lighting
<12>: O in 12 sec.
<OF>: O
<OF> O
<S1> S1 mode
<S2> S2 mode
Function
Sleeping
Time
Setting
(Focus Conrm)
Auto
Power
OFF
Time
Setting
of Auto
Focus
Assist
Lamp
Beep
Setting
Backlight
Setting
Optical
Slave
Mode

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Protection Functions
1. Over-Heat Protection
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the ash head, do
not re more than 20 continuous ashes in fast succession
at 1/1 full power. After 20 continuous ashes, allow a rest
time of at least 10 minutes.
If you re more than 20 continuous ashes and then re
more ashes in short intervals, the inner over-temperature
protection function may be activated and make the
recycling time about 10 to 15 seconds. If this occurs, allow
a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the ash unit will
then return to normal.
When the over-temperature protection is started, is
shown on the LCD display.
Number of ashes that will activate over-temperature protection:
Power Output Level
1/1
1/2 +0.7
1/2 +0.3
1/2
1/4 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/8 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/16 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/32 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/64 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/128 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
Number of Flashes
20
30
40
60
100
200
300
500
1000
Number of ashes that will activate over-temperature
protection in high-speed sync mode:
Power Output Level
1/1
1/2 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/4 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/8 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/16 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/32 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/64 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
1/128 ( +0.3,+0.7 )
Number of Flashes
15
20
30
40
50

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The system provides real-time protection to secure the device
and your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:
2. Other Protections
MeaningPrompts on LCD Panel
E0
E1
E2
E3
A failure occurred in the temperature sensor.
Please send the unit to a maintenance center.
A failure occurred in the recycling system so
that the ash cannot re. Please restart the
ash unit. If the problem persists, please send
the unit to a maintenance center.
The system has excessive heat. Please allow a
rest time of 10 minutes.
The voltage on two outlets of the ash tube is
too high. Please send the unit to a maintenance
center.
Other Features
If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced ash
might be too weak and result in underexposure.
The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for
high reectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a
color cast may appear in the picture.
By pointing the ash head toward a wall or ceiling, the ash will
bounce o the surface before illuminating the subject. This can
soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot.
This is called bounce ash.
Bounce Flash
To set the bounce direction, hold the ash head and turn it to
the desired angle.

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Other Features
Point the ash head straight ahead and then upward to 90°. The
catchlight will not appear if you swing the ash head left or right.
For best catchlight eect, stay 1.5m/4.9ft away from the subject.
With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s
eyes to add life to the facial expression.
Creating a Catchlight
Pull out the wide angle
diusion panel.
The catchlight panel will come
out at the same time.
Point the ash head upward
to 90°.
Push the wide angle
diusion panel back in.
Push in only the wide angle
diusion panel.
Follow the same procedures
as for bounce ash.
Using the Wide Angle Diusion Panel
Pull out the wide angle diusion
panel and place it over the ash head
as shown. The ash coverage will then
be expanded to 14 mm.
The catchlight panel will come
out at the same time. Push the
catchlight panel back in.
The < ZOOM/C.FN > button will
not work.

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Technical Data
Product Model
• Wireless Flash
• Power Supply
• Sync Triggering Mode
• Color Temperature
• Dimensions
W x H x D
Weight without battery
Weight with battery
64 x 76 x 190 mm
410g
530g
Flash coverage
Flash duration
Wireless ash function
Controllable slave groups
Transmission range
(approx.)
Channels
Slave-ready indicator
Eective range (approx.)
AA batteries 1.5v
Recycle time
Full power ashes
Power saving
Center: 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet
Periphery: 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet
Ni-MH batteries (recommended) or 4*LR6 alkaline batteries
Approx. 0.1-2.6 seconds
Approx. 230 (2500mA Ni-MH batteries)
Auto power o after 3, 10, 30, or 60 minutes, or disabled.
10 minutes by default
External power Flashpoint Blast Power Pack BP-960
with Canon Cord FPPPBP960CA
Hotshoe, 3.5mm sync line, R1 Wireless control port
5600±200k
5 (A, B, C, D, and E)
100m
32 (1~32)
Two red blinking indicators
Master, Slave, O
Guide no.
( 1/1 output @ 200mm)
FPLFSMZ
20 to 200mm (14mm with wide Angle Diusion panel)
1/300 to 1/20000 second
• Rotating/tilting ash head (bounce ash): 0 to 360°
horizontally and -7° to 90° vertically
• Manual zoom
127 Ft, 34 Meters
@ ISO 100 200mm zoom
• Auto Focus Assist Beam
Maintenance
Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation
be detected.
Avoid sudden impacts, and the product should be dusted
regularly.
It is normal for the ash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid
continuous ashes if possible.
Maintenance of the ash must be performed by an authorized
maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
This product, except consumables e.g. ash tube, is supported
with a one-year warranty.
Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
If the product had failures or was wet, do not use it until it is
repaired by professionals.
Changes made to the specications or designs may not be
reected in this manual.

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