Photoflex FirstStudio DP-FSPTKT User manual

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FirstStudio® Portrait Kit Instruction Sheet • Item #s: DP-FSPTKT / DP-FSPT3KT
This kit includes: Figure 1
(Two light kit shown)
A. (2) FirstStar Lamp Heads
B. (2) 250 Watt Bulbs
C. (2) Adjustable Swivel
D. (2) 6.5' Compact LiteStands
E. (2) 45" Silver Umbrellas
Replacing the Lamps
The First Star lamps give approximately 800 hours of use, but a
spare is a good idea. Bulbs can be replaced when cool, the same
way a household bulb is changed. The inner tungsten halogen lamp
is protected by a shatter resistant Pyrex®outer shell, so no worries
about the oil in your hands causing blistering or otherwise damag-
ing the bulb. For replacment bulbs use the 250 watt bulb
(SKU # DP-250B). Other bulbs may be used, as long as they do not
exceed 250 watts.
Connecting the FirstStar Lamphead to Your Swivel
1. First loosen the securing knob on the swivel. Figure 2
2. Line up the Swivel with the yoke of the lamphead and slide into center
position. Figure 3
3. Once you have the lamphead in position, tighten securing knob.
Figure 4
Setting up Your LiteStands
4. Loosen the securing knob on the brace collar. Figure 5
5. Slide the brace collar down as you pull out the legs. Figure 6
6. Secure the brace collar. Figure 7
7. To adjust the height of the LiteStand, loosen a knob below the
section you wish to lift and pull the section up to the desired
height; then tighten the knob to secure the section.
Figures 8, 9 and 10
FirstStudio Portrait Kit
The FirstStudio Portrait Kit is an exceptional lighting solution, which
features either a two-light or three light setup for creating traditional
portrait lighting. The FirstStudio Portrait Kit features FirstStar®light
heads, 250 watt halogen lamps, Compact LiteStands®and 45 inch
adjustable silver-lined umbrellas. Lightweight and easy to set up for
capturing memorable moments in portraiture.
Figure 3Figure 2
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 7Figure 6
Figure 8 Figure 9
Figure 1
A
B C
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A quick word about SAFETY:
The high wattage bulbs in the FirstStar will burn hands when they
are hot, so please keep children away from lamps. When you
leave the room, be sure to turn off the lamps. Always disconnect
power supply when changing the lamps.

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Installing Your FirstStar Lamp Head
9. Loosen the knob on the receiver of the swivel. Figure 11
10. Slide the receiver on to the top of the LiteStand and re-tighten the knob to
secure the FirstStar onto the LiteStand. Figures 12 and 13
11. Loosen the handle with a turn to adjust the tilt of the lamp head, then
tighten when it is in position. Figure 14
12. Screw in the 250 watt lamp. Figure 15
Installing Your Umbrellas
13. Smoothly and slowly open the umbrella as you would open any
umbrella until it clicks into the open position; as rapid opening could
compromise the life expectancy of the product. Figures 16 and 17
14. Passtheumbrellashaftthroughtheholeinthereectorandcontinue
passing the shaft through the umbrella hole in the swivel, loosening the
umbrella securing knob if necessary; then tighten at desired position.
Figure 18
Determining Your Umbrellas Distance from the Lamp Head
15. Plug your First Star lamp head into a standard home power outlet and
switch the lamp on using the switch on the power cord. Figure 19
16. The fully illuminated umbrella becomes your light source, which is what
will illuminate your subject. The larger the light source in relation to your
subject, the softer the light. For best results, the lamp head should evenly
illuminate the entire umbrella, which will allow for some light spillage
around the edges of the umbrella. This is achieved when the umbrella
shaft has about 4 inches showing on the side of the swivel closest to the
subject you are photographing (Figure 20). If you want a little harsher light
 withamoredenedshadowatyoursubject,movethelampheadcloser
to the umbrella. Figure 21
Figure 13Figure 12
Figure 14 Figure 15
Figure 17Figure 16
Figure 18 Figure 19
Figure 10 Figure 11
Figure 20
Figure 21
Securing
Knob

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PHOTOFLEX®WARRANTY
•Warranties only cover manufacturer’s defects and workmanship.
•Umbrellas and FirsStar/FirstStudio equipment come with a 3 year
warranty. LiteStands come with a 5 year warranty.
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dealers) for warranty fulfillment.
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number and instructions for return.
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or use.
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Preparing Your Camera for Using the FirstStudio Lighting
The 250 watt bulbs are a tungsten light source rated at 3200 Kelvin. This color
will be closest to the color of standard interior light bulbs. Daylight is a bluer
color of light and should not be mixed with the FirstStudio light, unless you are
intentionally using it for effect. An example of a daylight mixing scenario would
be to illuminate your subject with window light and then use the FirstStudio
light positioned behind your subject to create a warm rim light or a warm hair
light (well suited for darker hair)
1. Set your camera ISO to 3200 Kelvin or if you do not have a manual setting
for that, set your camera to the light bulb symbol for interior light. If your
test shot is too warm on the color scale, move your white balance down
 alittleto3100.Ifyouareusingalmcamera,usetungstenbalancedlm.
2. A tripod will allow you to use a slower shutter speed
3. Forthesoftestmostatteringlight,moveyourumbrellalightsascloseas
possible to the subject without getting them into the shot.
4. For most portraiture it is best to have the center of the lights a little above
the subjects head.
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