INSTRUCTION ELITEPRO 300/600 STUDIO FLASH 2010 - 2011
ank you for purchasing the Lencarta ElitePro Compact.
e Lencarta ElitePro is a professional compact studio flash unit suitable
for pro- level mains powered studio photography.
It accepts the entire range of light modifying accessories with the S-type
bayonet fitting.
Features
1. Proportional modelling lamp.
2. Consistent power and colour temperature output.
3. Stepless power control over a 5-f/stop range.
4. Illuminated back panel.
5. Fan cooled to enable constant use.
6. Wide choice of light modifiers to expand creativity.
7. Multi-mode recycle-complete indication.
8. Can be triggered by wire sync, IR flash trigger or radio wireless trigger.
e Lencarta ElitePro is fully compatible with Bowens S-type bayonet
fitting accessories.
Bowens is a registered trademark of Bowens International Ltd.
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Importent!
1. Do not dissemble the flash unit. e Lencarta ElitePro is a precision instrument. It contains
high voltage components. Unauthorised tampering with the unit is dangerous and will void its
warranty.
2. Do not leave the unit switched on for excessive periods of time on its own. To avoid
overheating, switch off the unit once the current studio session is complete.
3. Do not use non-approved modelling lamps. Always use modelling lamps of the correct
wattage to prevent damage.
4. Do not leave the modeling lamp switched on when using restrictive lighting tools such as
honeycombs or spotlights. It will overheat and may be damaged.
5. Always switch off the unit when fitting modelling lamp or cables.
6. Always remove the protective cap before operating the unit.
• Use only indoors, in a dry, ventilated environment.
• Keep the flash tube and modelling lamp clean. Gently remove any dirt with alcohol.
Do not touch the flash tube with bare hands.
• Let the unit flash at least once every two months to prolong its lifespan.
• Do not expose the unit to rain, vapour or excessive dust. Keep it away from sources of fire and
heat, including strong direct sun light. Do not leave the unit in a car boot
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The Back Panel
11.Flash Test Button
12.Sync lead socket
13.Photocell on/off
14.Set modelling lamp: full power
15.Flash power control knob
16.Set modelling lamp: recharge indicator
17.Recharge ready beeper on/off
18.Set modelling lamp proportional
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Basic Controls
Setting Up
1. e flash unit arrives with a protective cap fitted. To remove the protective cap, rotate accessory release clutch
[5] at the side.
2. Screw-in the modelling lamp to the frontal lamp holder.
3. Plug to the mains and switch on. e illuminated back panel should light up to indicate
unit is now running.
e protective cap is designed to protect the delicate flash tube during transit.
We strongly recommend that you keep this cap on whenever the flash unit is not in use.
You must remove the protective cap when using the flash unit.
Basic Controls
1. Fire a test flash
Press the TEST button to manually test fire a flash.
2. Power control
e ELITEPRO unit allows you to reduce the power down to 1/16 of maximum flash power. is adjustment
can be made at anytime by turning the power control knob
3. Modelling lamp
e modelling lamp acts as a preview to the final shot using flash. Press the middle button to set the modelling
lamp at constant maximum power. Press the button to the le of it to allow the lamp’s power vary in proportion
to the main power control.
4. Recharge ready indication
Aer each flash the unit will recharge very quickly. Press the button on the right of the central button to enable
the recharge ready beeper. Alternatively, for a quieter operation, press button on the far right to set the modelling
lamp as recharge ready indicator.
Synchronising With Camera
e Lencarta ElitePro flash unit is designed to work seamlessly with your camera. It can be connected to the
camera by one of three methods:
1. e sync lead (supplied).
Plug the 3.5mm jack into sync socket on the EP back panel. Connect the other end to camera’s sync port.
2. Infra Red wireless triggers.
IR (infra red) flash triggers can be used, simply plug the trigger into your camera hot shoe
3. e Lencarta radio wireless trigger.
e Lencarta radio flash trigger offers a reliable, robust wireless connection, with a range of up to 30m.
Interference is eliminated by the built-in multi-channel feature. e transmitter unit plugs into the camera
hotshoe and the receiver unit plugs into the master flash head.
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Replacing the lamps
e modelling lamp has a standard E27
(Edison Screw) fitting. Spare lamps are
available from stock and you may wish to
keep a spare or two in stock.
Modelling lamps are available in both 150
watt and 300 watt variants. Do not fit a
lamp of higher wattage than originally
fitted.
e flash head must be unplugged from the
mains before removing or replacing the
modelling lamp.
e flash tube is user replaceable, which means that you can
replace it simply by pulling out the old one and replacing it with a
new one.
But our flash tubes very rarely fail and you are very unlikely to
need to replace a flash tube unless it is damaged by accident.
e flash head must be unplugged from the mains before
removing or replacing the flash tube.
5. Synchronising the flash with your camera
e camera must be set so that the shutter opens just before the flash fires and is fully open at the time of firing
the flash. Each ElitePro flash head is equipped with an onboard photocell remote flash sensor. e photocell will
pick up any flash firing nearby, and instantly trigger its own flash.
• Set the camera to full manual mode.
• Set the shutter speed control on your camera to a speed not faster than the
maximum set out in your camera instruction manual. Used in studio conditions, there is no need to use the
maximum possible shutter speed because the only function of
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the camera shutter is to be open when the flash fires.
e shutter speed has no
noticeable effect on the exposure.
•e ElitePro produces daylight balanced flash
output so, depending on weather
conditions, the colour temperature of the flash will
be similar to that of any daylight that is also present.
It is recommended that you shoot in raw mode, or if
using jpeg mode that you set the white balance on
your camera. For details please consult your camera’s
manual.
• Exposure may be adjusted by a combination of flash power control, lens aperture and camera ISO setting.
For studios with multiple flash units, only one unit (the master unit) needs to communicate directly with the
camera. e rest will flash using their slave cell. Every unit is built to the same specification, so any flash can act as
the master. To quickly find the optimal exposure, use a dedicated flash meter.
For optimal results, always use Lencarta light modifiers and accessories.
A fuse is fitted next to the mains socket to protect the unit from voltage spikes. In the unlikely event of the
ElitePro unit becoming non-responsive, replacing the fuse may resolve the problem.
e fuse holder can be removed with a slotted screw driver or a suitable coin.
6. Replacing the Fuse
Always use a Lencarta approved fuse. One 5A spare fuse is supplied. Lencarta supplies a range of interchangeable
S-type light modifiers, compatible with the EP flash unit. ese professional accessories enable user to maximise
creativity by reproducing a wide selection of lighting conditions.
For details, please consult the Lencarta website at http://www.flitsenflash.nl, or email technical support
info@flitsenflash.nl
7. Using umbrellas Any type of light modifying
umbrellas may be attached to the ElitePro unit.
Open the umbrella. Insert its sha into the
umbrella tube. Fasten locking screw gently to
secure it in place. Different creative effects are
available, depending on the type of umbrella and
the degree to which the light fills the umbrella. To
get the soest lighting, adjust the distance
between umbrella and light so that the largest
possible area of the umbrella is lit. Please note that
the flash head must be fitted with an umbrella
reflector
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when a shoot through umbrella is used. If a reflective umbrella is used, the flash head
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