Vello shutterboss User manual

USER MANUAL
SHUTTERBOSS

Thank you for choosing the Vello
ShutterBoss. This device is more than just a
remote shutter release. It features many
timer functions; self-timer, interval timer,
long exposure timer, as well as controls for
the number of continuous shutter trips.
Powered by two AAA batteries it can take
approximately two months of continuous
shots with a delay of 5 minutes between
exposures and an exposure length of 4´56˝.
You can set the timer delays, exposure
times, and intervals up to 99 hours,
59 minutes, 59 seconds in one second
increments. You can select anywhere from
1to 399 continuous shots, or set the device
to take an unlimited number
of photos.
The LCD screen has a backlit function for
low-light conditions.
The Vello ShutterBoss is great for
time-lapse recording of blooming owers,
astrophotography, etc.
INTRODUCTION

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FEATURES DIAGRAM
connector
cable
conrmation LED
display panel
Timer Start/Stop button
Set button
Backlight/Lock button
control selection button
shutter release button
battery cover
eyelet for
strap or lanyard

DISPLAY PANEL
function cursor
Self-Timer Function
Exposure Function
Interval Function
Number of Shots Function
Audible Beep Function
time display
LOCK indicator
battery indicator
TIMER/ACTIVE indicator
audible beep indicator
SET indicator RELEASE indicator
Number of Shots indicator
TIMER ACTIVE SET RELEASE
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The ShutterBoss comes in a variety of models
that are compatible with different cameras.
The only difference in ShutterBoss models is
the connector on the end of the cable. Your
ShutterBoss and camera may look different
from those pictured in this guide.
1:Make certain the camera is turned OFF.
2: Make certain the TIMER ACTIVE and
RELEASE indicators are not displayed on
the ShutterBoss.
3: Move the camera’s remote cord socket
cover to expose the remote cord jack
and connect the ShutterBoss.
CONNECT TO THE CAMERA
Look for this symbol.
Many camera manufacturers
use it to indicate the jack for
connecting remote devices.

With the ShutterBoss you can release your
camera’s shutter manually or by using the
internal timer. Every camera handles remote
switches differently. Be sure to follow the
instructions on using remote switches in
your camera’s owner’s manual as well as the
steps in this guide. Do not attempt to
change any timer settings during exposures
or during delay or interval countdowns.
Manual Release
The ShutterBoss can be used manually even
when there are no batteries in the device.
The display panel will be off, of course, and
no beep will sound.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Timed Release
The ShutterBoss allows you to select any
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photos until you tell it to stop.

MANUAL RELEASE
The ShutterBoss can be used manually even
when there are no batteries in the device.
The display panel will be off, of course, and
no beep will sound. To use the ShutterBoss
manually:
1:After connecting the ShutterBoss to
your camera, adjust your camera
settings. Choose your exposure mode,
shutter speed, focus mode, and shooting
mode.
2: Press the shutter release release button
halfway on the ShutterBoss. The camera
will focus (if set to Auto Focus).
3: Press full on the shutter release button
to take the photo. Release the button to
end shooting.
The shutter release button can also be used
to release the shutter while the timer is
active. The shutter will release and the timer
will continue its countdown.
To lock the pressed shutter button, slide the
shutter release button forward. If your
camera is set to Bulb mode, the shutter will
stay open until you slide the locked shutter
button back and release it.
press down and slide up to lock

The self-timer on your camera is limited in
the choices you have for setting the delay.
With the ShutterBoss you can select a
self-timed delay from 1second to 99 hours
59 minutes 59 seconds in one second
increments.
1: After connecting the ShutterBoss to
your camera, adjust your camera
settings. Choose your exposure mode,
shutter speed, focus mode, and shooting
mode. Do not set the camera’s self-timer.
2: Make certain that the controls on the
ShutterBoss are not locked. If you see
SELF-TIMER DELAYED RELEASE
the displayed, press the
button until the lock icon disappears.
3: Use the arrow button to set the cursor
beneath SELF. Press the left and
right arrows to move the cursor
into place.
4: Press the SET button to change the
Self-Timer setting. Use the left and right
arrows to move between hours, minutes,
and seconds. Use the up and down
arrows to change the time values.
5: Press SET again to accept your selection.
6: Press TIMER START/STOP to begin timer.
/ LOCK
SET
cursor
hours minutes seconds
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TIMED EXPOSURE LENGTH
The ShutterBoss can control shutter speeds
that are much longer than your camera can.
With the ShutterBoss you can select
shutter speeds from 1second to 99 hours
59 minutes 59 seconds in one second
increments. The conrmation LED will blink
every second during a long exposure.
1:After connecting the ShutterBoss to your
camera, adjust your camera settings.
Choose your focus mode. Set the
exposure mode to B (bulb).
2: Make certain that the controls on the
ShutterBoss are not locked. If you see
the displayed, press the
button until the lock icon disappears.
3: Use the arrow button to set the cursor
beneath LONG. Press the left and
right arrows to move the cursor
into place.
4: Press the SET button to change the
Exposure Length setting. Use the left and
right arrows to move between hours,
minutes, and seconds. Use the up and
down arrows to change the time values.
5: Press SET again to accept your selection.
6: Press TIMER START/STOP to begin timer.
/ LOCK
SET
cursor
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