Lastolite ePhotomaker LL LR3684 Merkblatt

assemble and use the ePhotomaker.
1. Remove the contents from the blue carry case. Please 

note that the grey card may flip open as you take it 

out.

2. Check the contents, they should include: 

1x ePhotomaker, 1x Support rod (folded in a loop), 

1x Ezybalance grey card, 1x Mini tripod, 1x Carry case,

1x Blue 'daylight' film, 2x Double ended clips.

3. Take hold of the ePhotomaker by one of the black rims 

and give it a shake. It will automatically pop-out to 

form a tent shape with triangular side panels.

4. Position the two rounded triangular side panels to form 

a tent shape with the open side facing you.

5. Tip the ePhotomaker up 90 degrees so that it rests on 

the back panel.

6. Take hold of the support rod and locate the yellow 

Velcro tabs. Separate the tabs and slowly let the rod 

straighten out, whilst keeping hold of the velcro tabs at 

each end.

7.

Attach the support rod by fixing the yellow Velcro tabs 

on the rod to the yellow Velcro tabs attached to the 

black rim of the ePhotomaker, then turn the 

ePhotomaker back 90 degrees onto its base.

8. Position the mini tripod in front of the ePhotomaker and

turn the locking screw anti-clockwise to allow the ball 

and socket joint to rotate freely.

9. Attach your camera by screwing the top plate of the 

tripod clockwise into the tripod mount on the base of 

your camera. Then tighten the locking screw so the ball

and socket joint can no longer move.

10. To position your camera to take a photograph, you can 

adjust the tilt and rotation of the camera by using the 

locking screw. The height can also be adjusted by 

extending the telescopic legs of the tripod.

11. Position your desk lamp on the left hand side of the 

ePhotomaker. Then attach the blue 'daylight' film (if 

required) onto the front of your lamp using the clips 

provided. The clips will need assembling first (see 

separate instructions with the clips).
What does the blue ‘daylight’ film do?

12.  Finally turn the flash on your camera to the OFF 

position (refer to your camera manual for instructions 

on how to do this). You are now ready to arrange your 

first shot.

1. The sewn in fabric can be used as your background or 

alternatively for a smoother finish you could insert a 

paper/card sheet. This option is particularly useful if 

you want your images on a coloured background.

2.  Position the object you want to photograph centrally 

inside the ePhotomaker.

3. Adjust the angle of the lamp to position the lighting to 

suit the object being photographed. 

4. Compose/frame the object in the viewfinder or LCD 

screen of your camera as you would like to see the 

finished image. Your now ready to press the shutter 

button and take the photograph.

Using a Traditional Film Camera
Check that the film you are using has been balanced to

work with the light source you have chosen. The optional

blue film can be used to adjust your tungsten/incandescent

light source to simulate ‘daylight’ if required. 
Using a Digital Camera (with optional manual mode)
Select the manual mode and ‘white balance’ your camera to

your chosen light source following the instructions in your

camera manual (use the blue ‘daylight’ film if required). See

examples below.
Another useful feature to consider altering is EV

compensation. This adjusts the lightness/darkness of your

image. Again, consult your manual for further instructions.

See examples below.
Using a Digital Camera (with automatic mode only)
If you only have an ‘automatic’ mode you may find it useful

to use the greycard and the blue ‘daylight’ film as

follows:
1. Place the grey card inside the ePhotomaker in front of 

the object you want to photograph. Make sure the 

printed 'crosshair' is in the centre of the image and as 

close to the subject as possible.

2. With the grey card in position, half depress the shutter 

on your camera. This locks the focus on the 'crosshair' 

and automatically takes exposure readings from the 

card.

3. Finally, while still holding the shutter in the half 

depress position, remove the grey card from the 

ePhotomaker and then press the shutter all the 

way down. Your photograph is now taken.

The effects of using EV compensation.