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title: Setting Flash Light Output
slug: stellar-gemini/setting-flash-light-output
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createdAt: 2024-04-02T23:04:38.982Z
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While the DT Stellar is a continuous light source, the function of this tool is the same as a photographic flash - to deliver a temporary increase in light for a capture so that the level of light is more ergonomic between captures. DT elected to use the word “flash” in order to more easily convey this functionality. 

## Steps

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Ensure the mode switch is set to “Standalone” and the unit is powered on.

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When powered on the Stellar enters the *Continuous Light: Coarse Adjustment *setting. The Indicator Ring turns light blue, every third LED is yellow indicating one stop of light.
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**Press** the Control Dial **twice** to enter the *Flash Light: Coarse Adjustment *setting. The Indicator Dial turns pink, every third LED is yellow indicating one stop of light.
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**Rotate** the Control Dial **clockwise** to increase power by ⅓ stop increments and **counter-clockwise** to decrease power by ⅓ stop increments across an eight stop range.
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**Press** the Control Dial **once** to enter the *Flash Light: Fine Adjustment *setting. The Indicator Ring turns yellow.
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**Rotate** the Control Dial **clockwise** and **counter clockwise** to increase and decrease power respectively by 1/24 stop increments. While in fine adjustment, a maximum range of +/- ⅓ stop is possible. 
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To exit the fine adjustment setting, **press** the Control Dial **once** or **wait three seconds** to return to the previous menu.
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If the coarse adjustment setting is changed after a fine adjustment has been made, the fine adjustment setting will reset, removing any 1/24th of a stop adjustments.
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