Vello Shutterboss User manual

USER MANUAL

SHUTTERBOSS

Thank you for choosing the Vello

ShutterBoss. This device is more than just a

remote shutter release. It features many

timer functions; self-timer, interval timer,

long exposure timer, as well as controls for

the number of continuous shutter trips.

approximately two months of continuous

shots with a delay of 5 minutes between

exposures and an exposure length of 4´56˝.

You can set the timer delays, exposure

times, and intervals up to 99 hours,

59 minutes, 59 seconds in one second

increments. You can select anywhere from

1to 399 continuous shots, or set the device

to take an unlimited number

of photos.

The LCD screen has a backlit function for

low-light conditions.

The Vello ShutterBoss is great for

time-lapse recording of blooming owers,

astrophotography, etc.

INTRODUCTION

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FEATURES DIAGRAM

connector

cable

conrmation LED

display panel

Timer Start/Stop button

Set button

Backlight/Lock button

control selection button

shutter release button

battery cover

eyelet for

strap or lanyard

DISPLAY PANEL

function cursor

Self-Timer Function

Exposure Function

Interval Function

Number of Shots Function

Audible Beep Function

time display

LOCK indicator

battery indicator

TIMER/ACTIVE indicator

audible beep indicator

SET indicator RELEASE indicator

Number of Shots indicator

TIMER ACTIVE SET RELEASE

SELF LONG INTV No. BEEP

The ShutterBoss comes in a variety of models

that are compatible with different cameras.

The only difference in ShutterBoss models is

the connector on the end of the cable. Your

ShutterBoss and camera may look different

from those pictured in this guide.

1:Make certain the camera is turned OFF.

2: Make certain the TIMER ACTIVE and

RELEASE indicators are not displayed on

the ShutterBoss.

3: Move the camera’s remote cord socket

cover to expose the remote cord jack

and connect the ShutterBoss.

CONNECT TO THE CAMERA

Look for this symbol.

Many camera manufacturers

use it to indicate the jack for

connecting remote devices.

With the ShutterBoss you can release your

camera’s shutter manually or by using the

internal timer. Every camera handles remote

switches differently. Be sure to follow the

instructions on using remote switches in

your camera’s owner’s manual as well as the

steps in this guide. Do not attempt to

change any timer settings during exposures

or during delay or interval countdowns.

Manual Release

The ShutterBoss can be used manually even

when there are no batteries in the device.

The display panel will be off, of course, and

no beep will sound.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Timed Release

The ShutterBoss allows you to select any

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photos until you tell it to stop.

MANUAL RELEASE

The ShutterBoss can be used manually even

when there are no batteries in the device.

The display panel will be off, of course, and

no beep will sound. To use the ShutterBoss

manually:

1:After connecting the ShutterBoss to

your camera, adjust your camera

settings. Choose your exposure mode,

shutter speed, focus mode, and shooting

mode.

2: Press the shutter release release button

halfway on the ShutterBoss. The camera

will focus (if set to Auto Focus).

3: Press full on the shutter release button

to take the photo. Release the button to

end shooting.

The shutter release button can also be used

to release the shutter while the timer is

active. The shutter will release and the timer

will continue its countdown.

To lock the pressed shutter button, slide the

shutter release button forward. If your

camera is set to Bulb mode, the shutter will

stay open until you slide the locked shutter

button back and release it.

press down and slide up to lock

The self-timer on your camera is limited in

the choices you have for setting the delay.

With the ShutterBoss you can select a

self-timed delay from 1second to 99 hours

59 minutes 59 seconds in one second

increments.

1: After connecting the ShutterBoss to

your camera, adjust your camera

settings. Choose your exposure mode,

shutter speed, focus mode, and shooting

mode. Do not set the camera’s self-timer.

2: Make certain that the controls on the

ShutterBoss are not locked. If you see

SELF-TIMER DELAYED RELEASE

the displayed, press the

button until the lock icon disappears.

3: Use the arrow button to set the cursor

beneath SELF. Press the left and

right arrows to move the cursor

into place.

4: Press the SET button to change the

Self-Timer setting. Use the left and right

arrows to move between hours, minutes,

and seconds. Use the up and down

arrows to change the time values.

5: Press SET again to accept your selection.

6: Press TIMER START/STOP to begin timer.

/ LOCK

SET

cursor

hours minutes seconds

SELF LONG INTV No. BEEP

TIMED EXPOSURE LENGTH

The ShutterBoss can control shutter speeds

that are much longer than your camera can.

With the ShutterBoss you can select

shutter speeds from 1second to 99 hours

59 minutes 59 seconds in one second

increments. The conrmation LED will blink

every second during a long exposure.

1:After connecting the ShutterBoss to your

camera, adjust your camera settings.

Choose your focus mode. Set the

exposure mode to B (bulb).

2: Make certain that the controls on the

ShutterBoss are not locked. If you see

the displayed, press the

button until the lock icon disappears.

3: Use the arrow button to set the cursor

beneath LONG. Press the left and

right arrows to move the cursor

into place.

4: Press the SET button to change the

Exposure Length setting. Use the left and

right arrows to move between hours,

minutes, and seconds. Use the up and

down arrows to change the time values.

5: Press SET again to accept your selection.

6: Press TIMER START/STOP to begin timer.

/ LOCK

SET

cursor

hours minutes seconds

SELF LONG INTV No. BEEP

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