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