Kino Flo Kamio KAM6E User manual

Operation Manual
Kamio
KAM6E
Part No. 3100031 Rev C 09-13-2010
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Kamio 6E Kit (On-Camera/ENG)
The Kamio 6E is a ring-light that clips to the lens of lm or video
cameras. It is powered by an on-board 12-24VDC dimming ballast
(BAL-149X). Main application is for front-ll beauty light for ENG
stand-up interviews.
KIT-KAM6E
Kamio 6E Kit, (On-Camera/ENG)
Kit Contents:
1 Kamio 6E Ring-Light (112mm)
w/ 3ft Harness
1 Kamio 12VDC On-Camera Ballast
1 Ballast Mount
1 Baby Shoe Mount
1 Travel Case
Dimensions: Weight:
21 x 7.5 x 17” 10 lb
(53.5 x 19 x 43cm) (4.5kg)
Kamio 6E System (On-Camera/ENG)
SYS-KAM6E
Kamio 6E System, (On-Camera/
ENG)
System Contents:
1 Kamio 6E Ring-Light (112mm)
w/ 3ft Harness
1 Kamio 12VDC On-Camera Ballast
1 Ballast Mount
1 Baby Shoe Mount

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Kamio Assembly

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Kamio Detail
Mounting Kamio to Lens
The Kamio 6E Ring-Light is designed to mount directly onto the
camera lens. An expandable clamping ring is designed to t lenses
with an outside diameter of 112mm (e.g. Panavision Primo Primes).
Turn the locking screw to clamp down on the lens. Lens adapter
rings are available to accommodate various smaller lens diameters.
(See “Accessories” for details.)
Note: The Kamio is only recommended for xed barrel lenses.
Fixed barrel lenses are designed to support the weight of the Kamio
and keep the xture properly oriented.

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Changing Lamps
Applying Gel Filters
IMPORTANT:
Prior to using the lter frame,
remove translucent protective
plastic coating from both sides.
Use the steel gel template to cut
a lter to the correct size. The lter
is then taped to the transparent lter
frame.
Extract the lamp by pushing the
lamp harness through the reector.
The lamp will clear the reector
making it easier to grasp.

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Ballast Operation
Ballast Controls
Warning! To Ensure Proper Operation
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE BALLAST BEFORE connecting or disconnecting lamps,
harnesses or head extension cables. Maximum distance is 30ft (2 x 15ft cables).
Ballast Operation
The Kamio Ballast (BAL-149X) operates remote from the xture. Connect the Kamio
lamp harness to the extension cable or the Ballast, making sure to rotate the locking
ring until it clicks into the locked position. After the lamps are properly installed, the
Ballast can be turned on. Avoid operating in temperatures above 125°F (51°C).
(Note: The dimmer should be full up when striking the lamp. Once the lamp has
come up to full temperature, in 3-5 minutes, then dim to the desired light level.)
It is normal for the lamp to take 1-2 seconds to ignite. In cold temperatures the Ballast
may take longer to ignite the lamp. If it does not ignite within 5 seconds, switch the
ballast to OFF and try again. If the lamp does not strike after 2 or 3 attempts, turn
Ballast off, check that the harness or any extension connections are secure and
restrike.
CAUTION: For AC operation use the PWS-156X universal power supply. Do not
operate Camera and Kamio with a Camera Battery Charger. The combined load
exceeds the Charger’s capacity and will result in the Charger failing.
A) Power Input: Connects to 12VDC power cable (4-Pin xlr) or
24VDC cable (3-Pin xlr).
B) Lamp Output: Connects to lamp Harness cable.
C) Dimmer Control: Adjusts light level of the Lamp.
D) Trim: Adjusts the bottom end of the dimming curve.
E) Power Switch: On/off power switch. Indicator lights up green when
power is applied.
END VIEW SIDE VIEW
ABCDE

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Mounting Ballast
Mounting Bracket, MTP-141, is required to mount the ballast to a baby pin.
Loosen thumbscrew on the MTP-141 sufciently to allow the ange to insert
into the track on the underside of the ballast.
MTP-141
Baby Shoe Adapter, MTP-141S, is used to mount the Ballast to a camera
equipped with a hot shoe receptacle. Slide the ange of the MTP-141S into
the hot shoe receptacle on the camera. Lock the pin by screwing down the
thumbscrew.
MTP-141S
An optional Baby Mount w/ ¼” Screw (MTP-141P) is used to mount the
Kamio Ballast to cameras equipped with a ¼” screw hole instead of a hot
shoe. Another mount option is the Ballast Clamp with Baby Pin (MTP-141C).
Both can be used with the MTP-141.
MTP-141P
MTP-141C
Mount the BAL-149X to the baby pin as shown.

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KAM58/85
KAM72/85
KAM80
KAM82
KAM84
KAM85
KAM86
KAM87
KAM89
KAM93
KAM94
KAM95
KAM97
KAM98
KAM100
KAM102
KAM104
KAM110
Lamps and Adapter Rings
06C-K32 6” Kino KF32
06C-K55 6” Kino KF55
58-85mm Threaded ring adapter
72-85mm Threaded ring adapter
80mm / Fits Zeiss Super Speed Lenses
Canon 16X Mechanical Zoom
82mm / Fits Fuji 16x5.5/13x5.5/.8x Converter
84mm / Fits Panavision Digital Primes
85mm / Fits many Canon & Fujinon Zooms
86mm Lens Adapter
87mm / Fits Zeiss T3 10:1 Zoom
89mm / Fits Canon XL1, 16X Auto Zoom
and 3X Auto Zoom
93mm Lens Adapter
94mm / Fits Canon XL2
20 x 5.4 – 108mm Zoom
95mm / Fits Zeiss Ultra & Canon Zooms
97mm Lens Adapter
98mm Lens Adapter
100mm / Fits Fujinon 17 (8-160mm Zoom)
102mm / Fits Panavision Digital Zooms,
25-112mm SDZT, 6-27mm SDZW
104mm / Fits Arri Digital Primes,
Angenieux 14x8
110mm / Fits Cooke Primes
Note: 112mm clamp ring permanently xed to
Kamio xture. Fits Panavision® Primo Primes.

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Kit Components and Accessories
GFR-KAM6 Kamio Gel Frame
GFR-KAM6T Kamio Gel Frame Template
HAR-KAM6 Kamio Lamp Harness, 3ft
KAM6L Kamio 6 Barndoor, Long
KAM6S Kamio 6 Barndoor, Short (2pk)
MTP-141 Kamio Ballast Mount (16mm)
MTP-141C Kamio Ballast Clamp w/ Baby Pin
(16mm)
MTP-141P Kamio Ballast Baby Mount w/
¼” Screw (16mm)

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Cases
MTP-141S Kamio Ballast Baby Shoe Mount
(16mm)
PWC-141A Kamio to Anton Bauer Battery
Adapter, 3ft
Caution: For AC operation of Camera and Kamio, do not
use Battery Charger. The combined load exceeds the
Charger’s capacity. Use Kino Flo’s AC Power Supply
PWS-156X for AC operation of Kamio Only.
PWC-141X Kamio to 4-Pin xlr, 8ft
PWS-156X 6.6 Amp Universal VAC
Power Supply w/ 4-Pin xlr
(Edison and European IEC
power cords included)
X04-K15 Kamio Head Extension Cable, 15ft
KAS-KAM6-C Kamio 6 Basic Travel Case

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Ballast Specications
BAL-149X
BAL-149X
Kamio Ballast, 12-24VDC w/ 4-Pin xlr
Input Voltage: 12-24VDC
Power Rating: 12VDC = 30 Watts @ 2.5 amps
15VDC = 30 Watts @ 2.0 amps
24VDC = 31 Watts @ 1.3 amps
Switching: On/Off
Output Frequency: 25 kHz
Size: 4.7 x 2.5 x 2”
(11.9 x 6.4 x 5.1cm)
Weight: 1.0 lb (0.4kg)
Weight w/ Mount: 1.2 lb (0.5kg)
Ballast Specications
KAM6E
KAM6E
Kamio 6E (On-Camera/ENG)
Fixture Dimensions: 10 x 9 x 2”
(25.5 x 23 x 5cm)
Opening: 112mm
Mount Type: Clip onto lens
Weight w Lamp: 1.0 lb (0.5kg)
Weight w/ Lamp
and Barndoors: 2.07 lb (0.94kg)

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