Bolt VM-1010 Overview
- 1 Description
- 2 Macro Ring Flash Use
- 3 High-Speed Sync Mode
- 4 Optional Transceiver and Wireless Triggering
- 5 Sleep Mode
- 6 LED Focus Assist/Flash Test
- 7 Includes Diffuser and Color Gels
Ideal for use as a small unit but even better used as one of up to eight flashes configured as a ring flash for small objects via the appropriate accessories, the VM-1010 TTL Macro Flash from Bolt has a guide number of 33 and a color temperature of 5500K. The head also has an LED modeling light with an accuracy rating of CRI90 that means that you can also use it for video. The VM-1010 has a built-in wireless receiver that operates on the 2.4 GHz wavelength and accepts signals to trigger it and vary the power at distances up to 328'. The VM-1010 has output that's variable from 1/128 to 1/1 in Manual Mode and ±3 stops in TTL. It runs on two separately-purchased AAA batteries and comes with two types of diffusers and a 9-filter color gel kit for creative expression.
Macro Ring Flash Use
Especially suited to close-up shots of small objects like flowers, watches, insects, birds, clothing textures, dishes, small photo, and video accessories, for example. The flash can slide around an optional ring for the correct positioning. In fact, you can mount up to eight macro flashes and adjust their angles from -45 to 60 degrees.
High-Speed Sync Mode
The flash is compatible with high-speed sync up to 1/8000 second to lower background brightness or to shoot at wide apertures for maximum bokeh.
Optional Transceiver and Wireless Triggering
The VM-1010 is compatible with an optional transceiver that allows you to trigger the Macro Flash and adjust its power wirelessly.
Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode powers the unit down after inactivity to save battery power.
LED Focus Assist/Flash Test
Fire the Macro Flash or several of them at the same time with one button to verify that your flashes are working properly. You can also use the LEDs as modeling lights to preview the lighting from the VM-1010 flash.
Includes Diffuser and Color Gels
The flash is supplied with two diffusers (1 soft and 1 standard) to soften the light in situations when harsh shadows are not desired. Nine color gels provide options to match existing lighting or experiment and create your unique look. Optional diffusers and Color Gels are available to soften the output and add creative touches to work.
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UPC: 847628013339
Table of Contents
- Description
- Macro Ring Flash Use
- High-Speed Sync Mode
- Optional Transceiver and Wireless Triggering
- Sleep Mode
- LED Focus Assist/Flash Test
- Includes Diffuser and Color Gels
Bolt VM-1010 Specs
Flash
| Guide Number | 33' / 10.06 m at ISO 100 |
| Color Temperature | 5500K |
| Recycle Time | Approx. 4 Seconds |
| Exposure Control | TTL |
| Power Range | 1/1 to 1/128 |
| Secondary Illumination | None |
Wireless
| Wireless Operation | Radio
Unspecified Range (Slave) |
| Wireless Channels | 4 |
| Wireless Groups | 3 |
General
| Mount | Shoe Mount |
| Display | None |
| Off-Camera Terminal | 2.5 mm |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 2.8 x 3.0 x 2.4" / 71.1 x 76.2 x 61.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 oz / 105 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 0.63 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.2 x 4.9 x 4.8" |
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