Vello FD-100 User manual

UNIVERSAL DIFFUSER
SERIES USER GUIDE

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Thank you for choosing a component
of the Vello Universal Diffuser Series.
Our diffusers and accessories extend
the functionality of your camera ash or
portable ash unit by softening, enhancing
and focusing your ash in various lighting
situations.
This guide will provide detailed
descriptions and instructions for the
Vello products listed on the following
page. Please refer to the information
for your specic item and follow the
instructions carefully for optimal use.
The Vello Universal Diffuser Series
allows photographers to utilize a variety
of portable ash accessories with their
camera equipment.
Adhesive-backed fabric fasteners are
included with all Vello portable ash
accessories and should be applied to ash
and/or camera equipment only if a Vello
Cinch Strap (sold separately as CAT# FD-
800) will not be utilized.
The Vello Cinch Strap (sold separately as
CAT# FD-800) is highly recommended for
attaching Vello portable ash accessories
and eliminating the need to afx adhesive-
backed fabric fasteners to ashes and
camera equipment.
INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION

FD-100 Universal Pop-up diffuser
FD-200 & 210 Light Bouncer for portable ashes
FD-300, 310 & 320 Universal Softbox for portable ashes (Large, medium & small)
FD-400 & 410 Snoot/Reector for portable ashes (Sizes: 5” and 8”)
FD-500 Fabric Softbox
FD-600 & 610 Honeycomb grid for portable ashes
FD-700 Light Shapers
FD-800 Vello Cinch Strap
VELLO UNIVERSAL DIFFUSERS & ACCESSORIES
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Benets:
• Softens the light output from
the pop-up ash on SLR cameras
• Softens harsh shadows, reduces
hot spots and produces soft,
even illumination
• Compatible with all camera modes
(Auto, Aperture Priority, etc.)
• Fits most cameras
with pop-up ashes
Instructions:tructions:
1.With camera lens facing away from
your body, slide tongue into hot shoe
of camera with white side of tongue
facing upward.
2. Bend diffusion screen over to create a
tent-like covering atop the ash head.
3. Tuck rectangular cutout found on front
diffusion screen around the nameplate
area of camera and fasten rmly; you
may need to utilize enclosed fabric
fasteners for a secure t.
FD-100 |UNIVERSAL POP-UP DIFFUSER
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Notes:
When using the adhesive-backed fabric
fasteners, be sure to attach the “hook” fabric
fastener to front diffusion screen and the
“loop” fabric fastener to nameplate area of
camera for a more secure t.
Using this device with certain cameras may
interfere with hot shoe sensors and disable
ash; ensure tongue does not rest directly on
microswitch in hot shoe and carefully trim
away the edges of tongue to resolve this issue.

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Benets:
• Softens ash light output with minimal
light loss
• Enlarges and redirects light at a 90 angle
from ash
• Includes colored reectors to enhance
skin tones
• Fits nearly any portable ash
Instructions:
1.Attach adhesive-backed fabric
fasteners to sides and back of ash
head; carefully measure height of ash
to the diffuser and position fasteners
accordingly.
2.Afx fabric fasteners found on light
bouncer to fasteners placed on ash
head and secure rmly.
Notes:
The FD-200 comes with gold and silver
reectors while the FD-210 comes with gold,
silver and white reectors; all reectors can
be installed with enclosed fabric fasteners.
FD-200 & 210 |LIGHT BOUNCERS
The FD-210 comes with a soft diffusion bafe
that can be installed with enclosed fabric
fasteners.

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Benets:
• Available in 3 convenient sizes
• Fits most portable ash units and folds
at for easy storage
• Softens and diffuses ash light producing
soft, even illumination
• Reduces harsh shadows and hot spots
Instructions:
1.Attach adhesive-backed fabric fasteners
to sides and back of ash head.
2.Securely afx ash softbox to ash head
with the VELLO logo facing upward.
Notes:
When attaching the FD-310 model, afx
softbox to ash head body with the “V” shape
facing downwards to avoid blocking infrared
sensor of ash. (PIC)
The FD-300 model has a plastic gel pouch
for use with 3x4¼ theatrical and color
correction gels.
FD-300, 310 & 320 |UNIVERSAL SOFTBOXES

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Benets:
• Available in sizes 5” and 8”
• Dual design for use as a snoot or
reector
• Fits most portable ashes
• Lightweight and Portable
Instructions:
For use as a Snoot:
1.Attach adhesive-backed fabric fasteners
to front and back of ash head; carefully
measure height of ash to position
fasteners accordingly.
2.
Wrap device around ash head with
silver fabric facing inwards; secure with
fasteners for spotlight effect.
For use as a Reector:
1.
Attach adhesive-backed fabric fasteners
to sides and back of ash head; carefully
measure height of ash to position
fasteners accordingly.
2.Afx device around the rear of ash
head in a semi-circular position with
silver fabric facing inwards; secure with
fasteners to bounce and scatter ash
light output.
FD-400 & 410 |SNOOT/REFLECTORS
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FD-600 & 610 |HONEYCOMB GRID
Benets:
• Available in two grid sizes: 1/8˝ and 1/4˝
• Dramatic honeycomb lighting effect
• Fits nearly any portable ash
• Light weight and portable
Instructions:
1.Attach adhesive-backed fabric
fasteners to sides of ash head;
carefully align grid to ash and
position fasteners accordingly.
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Benets:
• Reduces ash harshness
• Delivers diffused light and softened
shadows
• Window openings for ll light
• Fits most portable ashes
Instructions:
1.Attach adhesive-backed fabric
fasteners to all sides of ash head;
carefully measure height of ash to
position strips accordingly.
2.Securely afx fabric softbox
to ash head.
FD-500 |FABRIC SOFTBOX

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2.Securely afx honeycomb grid to ash
head with fabric fasteners and
ensure device is securely attached.
Notes:
You may remove fabric fastener strip
attached to honeycomb device and
reposition it for a better t.
Benets:
• White side of reector acts as bounce card.
• Black side blocks light from aring
and hitting subject
• Two light shaper devices can
serve as barn door setup
• Fits nearly any portable ash
Instructions:
1.Attach adhesive-backed fabric fasteners
to top and sides of ash head; two light
shaper devices can be used in tandem to
act as a barn door setup.
2.For use as a bounce card, allow the
white side of reector to face toward
ash head and afx to fastener.
3.For use as a light blocker, position
the black side of reector along any
side of ash head and afx to fastener.
FD-700 |LIGHT SHAPERS

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FD-800 |CINCH STRAP
Benets:
• Wraps around portable ash units to
enable swift attachment of portable
ash accessories
• Eliminates use of sticky self-adhesive
loops to ash equipment
• Tightly secures portable accessories
rmly to ash
• Ideal for use the with the following
Vello products:
Instructions:
1.Attach band of cinch strap to the
uppermost part of ash head with
rubber material facing inward and fabric
fastener strip facing outward.
2.Ensure that cinch strap is fastened
securely; then you may afx additional
devices accordingly.
FD-200
FD-210
FD-300
FD-310
FD-320
FD-400
FD-410
FD-500
FD-600
FD-610
FD-700

Limited One-Year Warranty
Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the
original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1)year from the original purchase date. Vello's
responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement,at its option,
of any product which fails during normal consumer use.This warranty does not extend to damage or failure
which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN, VELLO MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITEDTOANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.To obtain a replacement during the time of this warranty please
return the defective Item with proof of purchase along with an RMA number to the place of purchase.This
warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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