1 April 2007 Contents: Training Manual1-13 MicroSync™ Cords14-19 Frequently Asked Questions20-26 MicroSync™ is a product Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA

2 Key Features:  Ultra-small and Convenient  Advanced Radio Frequency Technology  Automatic Power Management  4 Channels Patents Pending 9240 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA The smallest, smartest wireless radio system for firing strobes and most SLR cameras MicroSync™ is a product.

3 Ultra-small and Convenient  Because the MicroSync™ Digital is super-miniature, it doesn’t get between you and your subject.  Just place the transmitter in the hot shoe of your camera, plug the receiver into your strobe’s power pack and fire! It’s that easy Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

4 Advanced Radio Frequency Technology  The MicroSync™ Digital uses advanced radio frequency technology that, unlike infrared units:  Does not require “line of sight” to the receiver.  Will work through walls and around corners in most situations.  Will work in bright sunlight.  Will not throw red light into your photos. Patents Pending 9240 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

5 Automatic Power Management System  No on/off switches on the transmitter or the receiver.  When the shutter is pressed, the transmitter turns itself on and sends the signal to the receiver to fire the lights.  Both units turn themselves off – all within milliseconds!  The transmitter’s battery life is anticipated to be three years.  You never have to worry about leaving the unit on and running down the batteries Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

6 MicroSync Digital Receiver  The receiver is available in two versions:  Mono plug  Household plug  Plugs directly into most strobes (no need to tether the receiver to a power pack with an adaptor cord and a lanyard). ™ Household Plug 9240 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA Mono Plug MicroSync™ is a product.

7 Changing Channels The MicroSync™ Digital has 4 Channels. The transmitter and receiver are set to channel 1 at the factory *. To change the channel, follow these steps:  Plug the receiver into the sync socket of the power pack or monolight, with the strobe turned on.  Stand within three feet of the receiver.  W ithin 10 seconds of plugging the receiver in, firmly insert the end of a paper clip into the channel select opening to set the transmitter to the next channel.  The transmitter’s and receiver’s LEDs will flash once for each channel to confirm your channel selection (1 flash = channel 1; 2 flashes = channel 2). * The receiver automatically resets to channel 1 when the batteries are removed and re-installed Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA Channel Select Opening MicroSync™ is a product.

8 Remotely Trigger Cameras With the addition of an accessory cable (not included), the MicroSync™ transmitter and receiver can be used to remotely trigger most SLR cameras. Here’s how:  Locate the electronic shutter release input on the camera.  Plug the corresponding end of the cable into the camera’s electronic shutter release input.  Plug the cable’s sub-mini phone plug into the MicroSync™ receiver output.  Holding the transmitter, press the test fire button to fire the camera. Please note: for cameras with a “pre-focus” feature, you will need to press and hold the test fire button for a second for the camera to focus and then fire Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

9 Remotely Trigger Cameras Common uses for this feature:  Use yourself as the subject of the photo.  Place a camera behind the bride and groom at a wedding ceremony.  Fire the camera quickly after posing children for portraits.  Photograph wild animals Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

10 Specifications 9240 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

11 Voltage Regulator You must use a voltage regulator for older power packs with sync voltage in excess of 60 volts Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

12 MicroSync™ Advantages 9240 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

13 The Real Truth 9240 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product. The Real Truth about Sync Speed : The MicroSync’s™ 1/180 th sync speed works for virtually ever studio application. Even outside of the studio, only a very small percentage of photographers require a faster sync speed. The Real Truth about Range : The MicroSync’s™ 100 foot range is designed for nearly every studio, wedding and event application. Only a minute percentage of event photographers require more range.

14  Common Uses Fire a remote light and a hot shoe mounted flash simultaneously. Remotely fire a PC terminal-equipped flash, such as Nikon’s SB-800. Fire strobes remotely using a PC terminal-equipped light meter. Fire strobes remotely from PC terminal- equipped medium format cameras and lenses. PC Cord Model VMC Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

15  The MicroSync™ receiver’s two plug styles allow it to be plugged directly into the large majority of power packs and monolights.  There are, however, a few brands that have neither the mono plug nor household plug sync inputs.  This adaptor allows photographers to plug the sync cords of their current lights into the MicroSync™ receiver. In other words, this little adaptor makes everyone’s sync cords compatible with the MicroSync™ receiver. Universal Sync Cord Adaptor Model VMC Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

16  Makes sync cords with mini phone plugs (3.5mm) compatible with the MicroSync™ transmitter and receiver’s sub-mini phone ports (2.5mm). Sync Cord Reducer Mini (3.5mm) → Sub-mini (2.5mm) Model VMC Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

17  Fire your Canon pro SLR wirelessly and remotely from up to 100 feet away using the MicroSync™ Digital Kit.  Works with Canon D2000, D30, D60, 10D, 20D, 1D, 1Ds, 1D Mark II, 1Ds Mark II, 1D Mark II N, 5D, 1D Mark III, 1V, 1VHS and EOS 3 SLRs.  For a complete list of cameras compatible with this cord, visit: Cable Release Cord for Canon Pro SLRs Model VMC Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

18  Fire your Canon Digital Rebel/XT SLR wirelessly and remotely from up to 100 feet away using the MicroSync™ Digital Kit.  Also works with Canon EOS Rebel 2000, GII, G, T2, Ti, XS, XSN SLRs and Elan 7, 7e, 7n, 7ne, II and IIe SLRs.  For a complete list of cameras compatible with this cord, visit: Cable Release Cord for Canon’s Digital Rebel/XT SLRs Model VMC Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

19  Fire your Nikon SLR wirelessly and remotely from up to 100 feet away using the MicroSync™ Digital Kit.  Works with Nikon D1, D1X, D2X, D1H, D2H, D2Hs, D100 with MBD100 grip, D200, F100, F5, F6, N90 and N90s SLRs.  For a complete list of cameras compatible with this cord, visit: Cable Release Cord for Nikon SLRs Model VMC Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

20 Frequently Asked Questions  How do I fire both an on-camera flash and a remote light simultaneously?  You will need a MicroSync™ PC Cord (VMC112), specifically a PC male to sub-mini phone (2.5mm) cord. The PC male end of the cord plugs into the PC terminal of most digital and film SLR cameras. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the input of the MicroSync™ transmitter Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

21 Frequently Asked Questions  How do I use the MicroSync™ receiver to fire a typical on-camera flash (such as Canon's 550EX and 580EX) as a remote light?  You will need a female hot shoe to sub-mini phone cord. The female hot shoe end is where the flash is placed. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the output of the MicroSync™ receiver Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

22 Frequently Asked Questions  How do I fire a Nikon on-camera flash (SB-28 or SB-800) as a remote light?  There are two ways to do this. If your flash is equipped with a PC terminal, you may use a MicroSync™ PC Cord (VMC112), specifically a PC male to sub-mini phone (2.5mm) cord. The PC male end of the cord plugs into the PC terminal of the flash. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the output of the MicroSync™ receiver. The second method requires a female hot shoe to sub-mini phone cord. The female hot shoe end is where the flash is placed. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the output of the MicroSync™ receiver Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

23 Frequently Asked Questions  How do I use the MicroSync™ with packs or monolights that require a mini plug sync input?  You will need a MicroSync™ Sync Cord Adaptor (VMC113). Plug the sub-mini phone end of this adaptor into the MicroSync™ receiver. Plug your existing sync cord into your lights and plug the other end into this adaptor Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

24 Frequently Asked Questions  How do I use the MicroSync™ with packs or monolights with a sync input that is neither a ¼" mono plug nor household plug?  You will need a MicroSync™ Sync Cord Adaptor (VMC113). Plug the sub-mini phone end of this adaptor into the MicroSync™ receiver. Plug your existing sync cord into your lights and plug the other end into this adaptor Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

25 Frequently Asked Questions  How do I use the MicroSync™ transmitter to remotely fire strobes with a light meter?  You can fire strobes from a light meter if your light meter is equipped with a PC terminal. Additionally, you will need a MicroSync™ PC Cord (VMC112), specifically a PC male to sub-mini phone (2.5mm) cord. The PC male end of the cord plugs into the PC terminal of the light meter. The sub-mini phone end plugs into the output of the MicroSync™ transmitter Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.

26 Frequently Asked Questions  How do I convert a Pocket Wizard cord (3.5mm mono plug) to a MicroSync™ cord (2.5mm mono plug)?  To accomplish this, you will need a MicroSync™ Sync Cord Reducer (VMC114) that converts a 3.5mm mono plug to a 2.5mm mono plug. Plug your Pocket Wizard or other 3.5mm sync cord into the Sync Cord Reducer, then plug the Sync Cord Reducer into the MicroSync™ transmitter or receiver, depending on your application Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA MicroSync™ is a product.