modelling lamp settings manuallysettingthemodellingoutputwithirremote photocell
the various modelling lamp control options are the modelling output can also be set manually by the photocell is a built-in light sensitive trigger that
highlighted by individual red led’s on the side and using a remote control. to set the modelling output allows the unit to be fired from an external flash
rear of the unit (see page 4.) when the modelling option to user (usr) using a remote control, press source. the ‘cell’ switch on the rear of the unit (see
lamp is set is set to ‘off’, none of the red led’s will the ‘lamp on/off’ button on the remote control. page 4) allows the photocell to be switched on or
show. once the user option is selected and active, press off.
the ‘master + / -’ button on the remote control to
the red led’s on the side and rear of the unit will adjust the output. if the switch is set to the ‘lower’ position the cell will
display the various options as follows: be turned ‘on’, setting the switch to the ‘upper’
when setting the modelling lamp output the 7- position will turn the photocell ‘off’.
relative - rel led lit continuously. segment led display on the side of the unit (see
user - usr led lit continuously. page 4) will show the current or desired output level. triggering using eXternal flash - to trigger the
user set- usr led flashes. gemini using an external flash source the photocell
max - maX led lit continuously. lamp saver must be switch on. if the photographer is using an
external flash source that uses pre-exposure flashes
manually setting the modelling output the modelling lamp on the gemini r and pro range (like a small on-camera flash) the photocell must be
also features a ‘lamp saver’ function; this allows the set to the ‘smartcell’ function in order to sync with
the modelling lamp output can be adjusted modelling lamp to dim if no adjustments are made the camera.
manually. to set the modelling output the user must or the unit hasn’t flashed for a specified amount of
first change the modelling option to the user (usr) time. the length of time for the ‘lamp saver’ function smartcell- the photocell on the gemini r and pro
setting by using the modelling lamp function switch. to activate can be set from 1 to 99 minutes when the range has a ‘smartcell’ option to enable pre-
when the user option is active the usr led will unit is in ‘user set-up’ mode, after the unit is initially exposure flashes to be ignored. these can be used
flash quickly then stay on continuously, once active switch on (see page 5 for ‘user set-up’ mode and for exposure measurement and/or red eye reduction.
the modelling output can then be adjusted by using options). this option allows the gemini to be synchronised to
the modelling lamp function switch, pressing up to the camera shutter on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th flash
increase and down to decrease the output setting. selected by the user (this option is for those who
wish to trigger their flash heads without a radio or ir
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