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The Kamio Ring Light is designed to mount directly to the camera lens. An expandable clamping ring is designed to fit lenses with an outside diameter of 112mm. ( eg.Panavision Primo Primes). Turn the locking screw to clamp down on the lens. Lens adapter rings are available to accommodate various smaller lens diameters. ( see “Accessories” for details )

Note: The Kamio is only recommended for fixed barrel lenses. Fixed barrel lenses are designed to support the weight of the Kamio and keep the fixture properly oriented.

Filter Tray holds a maximum of two 4” x 5.65” filter holders or two 4” x 4” filter holders
Each filter holder has a detent on one side of the frame. To properly secure the holder, the detents should align with the two small pushball set screws on the tray (1)

The tension can be adjusted by using a flat jeweler’s screwdriver (1) to vary the depth of the screw setting. The silver thumbscrews (2) lock the filter trays in position. Lens Clamp (3), locks Kamio to lens.
Changing Lamps
Extract the lamp by pushing the lamp harness through the reflector. The lamp will clear the reflector making it easier to grasp

Ballast Operation
The Kamio Ballast, BAL-149X operates remote from the fixture. Connect the Kamio lamp harness to the extension cable or the Ballast, making sure to rotate the locking ring until it clicks into the locked position. After the lamps are properly installed, the Ballast can be turned on. Avoid operating in temperatures above 125°F (51°C).
(Note: The dimmer should be full up when striking the lamp. Once the lamp has come up to full temperature, in 3-5 minutes, then dim to the desired light level.)

It is normal for the lamp to take 1-2 seconds to ignite. In cold temperatures the Ballast may take longer to ignite the lamp. If it does not ignite within 5 seconds, switch the ballast to OFF, and try again. If lamp does not strike after 2 or 3 attempts, turn Ballast off, check that the harness or any extension connections are secure and restrike. CAUTION: For AC operation use the PWS-153X universal power supply. Do not operate Camera and Kamio off a Camera Battery Charger. The combined load exceeds the Charger’s capacity and will result in the Charger failing.

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