Prepare Camera and External Flash 📸

For New Photographers: Camera in Auto mode with no external flash

‼️If you are a new photographer, please use camera on auto (green) mode without external flash, just make sure your camera is on Auto mode‼️

External Flash Setup

1. Install Batteries

Take 4 AA batteries from the charger inside the station and install them in the flash, following the +/– signs.

2. Attach Flash to Camera and Lock it

Attach the flash securely to the camera, lock it, and turn it on. Hold the power button until the red light appears (flash ready).

3. Check / Adjust Flash Settings

Flash Settings (please, see photo):

- - Mode: Manual (M)
  - Zoom: Auto (A)
  - Flash Power: 1/16 (by default) - always check the photo after you take it and adjust light power if needed

4. Adjust Flash Angle

Angle: 45 degrees by default (adjust to 60 degrees for 1-2 people photos if you see too much light). Always look at the photo after you take it - taken photo displays on the screen for a few second after you take it.

5. Pull out the built-in reflector and diffuser

Pull out the built-in reflector and diffuser

Camera Setup

1. Prepare Camera

- Remove the lens lid and store it in the drawer.
- Clean the lens with the magic fiber (from the small kit box) if needed.
- Check the battery level and replace it if necessary (use the spare battery from the station charger).

2. Check / Adjust Camera Settings

- Camera Settings (please, see photo below):
  - Mode: M (Manual)
  - Shutter Speed: 1/60
  - Aperture: F3.5
  - ISO: 1600
  - Picture Style: Auto
  - White Balance: Flash
  - Auto Lighting Optimizer: Standard
  - AF Operation: One Shot
  - Metering Mode: Center-weighted average

Make sure that AF (autofocus) and Stabilizer are on in lens.

Your Ready Camera Should Look Like this

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