Lastolite 8990 User Manual

1.  Remove the HiLite from the carry case and check the 

contents. There should be 1 x HiLite and 4 x Rods.

2.  Hold the two outer rims of the HiLite and allow the 

centre rim to unfold. WARNING - The HiLite is quite 
strong and can ‘pop’ out suddenly. Take care with 
people and furniture in close proximity. 

3.  Allow the HiLite to completely unfold.

4.  Lay the HiLite on the floor and position one end of the 

rod on the corner of the lower steel rim. Ensure the 
steel rim locates into the jaws of the tip at the end of 
the rod. 

5.  Pull the two steel rims away from each other and locate

the jaws of the tip at the other end of the rod into the 
upper rim.

6.  If you wish you can secure the rod in place by tying 

one end of the rod to the black cords located on each 
corner of the HiLite. Use these cords as guidance on 
where to position the rods.

7.  Repeat steps 4-6 for the remaining three corners, 

closing any open zips as you work your way round..

8.  Stand the HiLite upright (portrait) with the velcro edge 

on the white side at the bottom and running up the right
hand side (as you look at the HiLite).

9.  Open one of the side zips and insert the head of your 

flash unit. Close the zips around the flash head.

10. Alternatively, leave the zips closed and position the 

flash head on the outside for a more diffused light. (you
may need to flag off the light to prevent flare).

11. Position the flash head centrally at the side of the 

HiLite and point it towards the back panel for an even 
illumination. You can experiment with different positions
for different lighting effects.

12. If you purchased the Superwhite vinyl train, attach the 

velcro at the base of the HiLite to the velcro on the 
train. The Hilite can also be rotated 90 degrees so it 
sits on its long edge creating a landscape background. 
In this case attach the velcro on the longer edge of the 
Superwhite vinyl. 

13. The HiLite is ready to use.

14. Remove the vinyl train (if attached), roll it up and return

it to the protective tube. Open all zips to allow the air to
escape. Lay down the HiLite and release the jaws on 
the tips of each rod from the two steel rims.

15. If you chose to secure the tips with the cords, the rods 

can be left attached to the HiLite (When folding make 
sure these are not trapped between the two outer 
rims).

16. To Fold, stand at one corner and grip the two outer 

rims as far down each edge as you can so the HiLite 
forms a diamond shape in front of you. Whilst still 
holding the rims firmly, lift your hands and bring them 
together in a similar motion to closing a book. The 
HiLite will form a ‘crisp’ shape.

17. As your hands get closer together the opposite corner 

to where you are standing will start to curl under 
towards your feet. As you continue the motion of 
closing a book pass one hand over the other. The 
HiLite will automatically fold to form three circles. Bring 
the three circular shapes together expelling any 
trapped air and return the HiLite to the carry case.