Vello OCS-FAN User manual

FLEXIBLE
TTL ROD
FOR CANON / NIKON FLASHES
OCS-FAC / OCS-FAN
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The Vello OCS-FAC/
OCS-FAN is a flexible
rod with an integrated
TTL cable that mounts
directly to your camera’s
hot shoe. Ideal for macro
and portrait photography,
it allows photographers
of all levels to experiment
with flash angles while
maintaining all of the TTL flash
functionality of the camera.
The TTL rod sets your flash
o-camera and enables you
to achieve a more natural
or dramatic look. It also
reduces the harsh shadows
of a direct, on-camera flash
as well as the possibility of
red-eye when shooting in
dim light. The gooseneck
design of this TTL rod makes
it possible to be creative
with flash angles either from
above or the side. But once
you’ve decided on an angle,
the sturdy metal construction
assures that your flash will
stay in place while you shoot.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO

LOCK
BottomTo p
Mounting Foot
Locking Wheel
Flexible Rod
Hot Shoe
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OVERVIEW

LOCK
• Exercise caution when using
the Flexible TTL Rod. Do
not bend the rod more than
80° or rotate the rod’s hot
shoe. Doing so may damage
the rod.
PRECAUTIONS

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• Switch o all devices
(camera and flashes) before
adding or removing a flash
unit.
• Do not attempt to modify
or disassemble the rod,
shoe, or contacts. Do not
attempt to daisy-chain rods.
• This device is not water-
resistant. Do not immerse
in or expose to water, rain,
or snow.
• Do not clean the rod with
solvents. Use a soft, dry
cloth to clean the rod and
connections.
• Do not use the device
in conditions of extreme
heat, severe cold, or high
humidity.
• Images are for illustrative
purposes only.

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MOUNTING ON THE CAMERA
. Loosen the locking wheel by
turning it counterclockwise.
2. Position the TTL rod’s
mounting foot with the
Lock indicator facing the
rear of the camera, and
insert the mounting foot
completely into the hot
shoe of your camera.
Note: Make sure the TTL
rod’s mounting foot is facing
the right direction, or your
flash will not be able to
communicate with your
camera.
3. Tighten the locking wheel
by turning it clockwise until
secure.

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MOUNTING THE FLASH
. Make sure that both the
camera and flash are
turned o.
2. Set the camera and rod
assembly onto a flat,
stable surface and insert
the mounting foot of the
flash into the hot shoe of
the rod.
3. Use your flash’s locking
mechanism to secure the
flash to the TTL rod.
4. Turn on the flash and the
camera.

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SHOOTING WITH THE FLEXIBLE TTL ROD
Bend the rod to position your
flash at the desired angle.
Be careful not to bend the
rod beyond 80° or rotate
the rod’s hot shoe. Doing
so may damage the rod.
When shooting with the TTL
Flexible Rod, hold your camera
with one hand while holding
the TTL rod with the other.

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SPECIFICATIONS
OCS-FAC / Canon OCS-FAN / Nikon
Length 3.5"(34.3 cm)
Weight 8.0 oz. (227 g)
Compatible Cameras Canon EOS DSLR Nikon DSLR
Compatible Flashes Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II Nikon i-TTL

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and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one () year from the original
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