Joby Beamo Mini

Joby Beamo Mini LED Light Instruction Manual

Model: Beamo Mini | Brand: Joby

Isingeniso

The Joby Beamo Mini LED Light is a compact, powerful, and versatile lighting solution designed for content creators using smartphones and mirrorless cameras. Its rugged, waterproof design and magnetic back offer creative flexibility for various shooting environments. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your Beamo Mini LED Light.

Ngaphambili view of the Joby Beamo Mini LED Light, showcasing its compact design and bright LED element.

Isithombe: Ngaphambili view of the Joby Beamo Mini LED Light, showcasing its compact design and bright LED element.

Yini EseBhokisini

  • 1 x Beamo Mini LED Light for Smartphone and Mirrorless Camera

Izici Eziyinhloko

  • Ihlangene futhi Iyaphatheka: Small size for easy transport, delivering 1000 lumens up to 8m.
  • Ukukhanya Okulungisekayo: 5 levels of brightness, fully dimmable via the myJOBY app.
  • Natural Skin Tones: 5100K light temperature and dedicated light diffuser for flawless, daylight-like lighting.
  • Ihlala isikhathi eside futhi ingangeni emanzini: Versatile, rugged, and waterproof up to 100ft (30m) with solid aluminum construction.
  • I-Magnetic Back: Expands creative mounting options for unique perspectives.
  • Izinketho Eziningi Zokukhweza: Features a unique double cold shoe mount for accessories and a universal 1/4"-20 mount for tripods.

Setha

Mounting the Beamo Mini

The Beamo Mini offers flexible mounting options:

  • 1/4"-20 Mount: Use the universal 1/4"-20 screw thread at the bottom to attach the Beamo Mini to any compatible tripod, such as a Joby GorillaPod.
  • I-Cold Shoe Mount: The integrated cold shoe allows you to attach the Beamo Mini to a camera's hot shoe or other cold shoe accessories.
  • Double Cold Shoe Mount: Utilize the double cold shoe mounts to connect additional accessories or even link up to four Beamo lights for enhanced illumination.
  • I-Magnetic Back: For quick and easy placement, the magnetic back allows you to attach the light to metallic surfaces.
Four Joby Beamo Mini LED Lights connected together using their cold shoe mounts, demonstrating expandable lighting options.

Image: Four Joby Beamo Mini LED Lights connected together using their cold shoe mounts, demonstrating expandable lighting options.

Ihlanganisa i-Diffuser

For softer, more even lighting, attach the included silicone diffuser over the LED light. This helps to spread the light and reduce harsh shadows.

Joby Beamo Mini LED Light with the white silicone diffuser attached, shown mounted on a flexible tripod with a smartphone.

Image: Joby Beamo Mini LED Light with the white silicone diffuser attached, shown mounted on a flexible tripod with a smartphone.

Imiyalelo yokusebenza

Ukuvula/ukuvala kanye nokulungiswa kokukhanya

The Beamo Mini features intuitive controls on its side:

  • Inkinobho yamandla: Press and hold the power button (usually marked with a circle or power symbol) to turn the light on or off.
  • Izinkinobho Zokukhanya: Use the '+' and '-' buttons to cycle through the 5 preset brightness levels.
Side view of the Joby Beamo Mini LED Light, highlighting the power and brightness adjustment buttons.

Isithombe: Side view of the Joby Beamo Mini LED Light, highlighting the power and brightness adjustment buttons.

Using the myJOBY App

For advanced control and fine-tuning, download the myJOBY app (available on App Store and Google Play). The app allows you to:

  • Isilawuli kude: Adjust brightness levels with greater precision (e.g., 1% increments).
  • Amamodi Okukhanya: Select different light modes or effects.
  • Ukulawula Kweqembu: If you have multiple Beamo lights, control them individually or as a group.
Joby Beamo Mini LED Light connected via Bluetooth to a smartphone running the myJOBY app, showing brightness controls.

Image: Joby Beamo Mini LED Light connected via Bluetooth to a smartphone running the myJOBY app, showing brightness controls.

Iyashaja

The Beamo Mini is equipped with a rechargeable battery. To charge:

  • Connect a USB-C cable to the charging port on the device and to a compatible USB power source.
  • The battery lasts up to 7 hours at 50% brightness.

Ukusetshenziswa kwamanzi

The Beamo Mini is designed to be waterproof up to 100ft (30m), making it suitable for underwater photography and videography. Ensure all ports are securely closed before submerging the device.

Joby Beamo Mini LED Light being splashed with water, demonstrating its waterproof capability.

Image: Joby Beamo Mini LED Light being splashed with water, demonstrating its waterproof capability.

Isondlo

  • Gcina idivayisi ihlanzekile ngokuyisula ngendwangu ethambile, eyomile.
  • Gwema ukusebenzisa amakhemikhali anokhahlo noma izinto ezilumayo.
  • Gcina endaweni epholile, eyomile uma ingasetshenziswa.
  • Ensure charging ports are free from debris.

Ukuxazulula inkinga

  • Ukukhanya okungakhanyi: Ensure the device is charged. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds.
  • Izinkinga zokuxhumeka kohlelo lokusebenza: Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone and the Beamo Mini is within range. Restart both the app and the device if necessary.
  • Inconsistent light output: Check for any obstructions on the LED or diffuser. Ensure the battery is not critically low.

Imininingwane

IsiciImininingwane
Ubukhulu bomkhiqizo3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 amayintshi
Isisindo sento3.84 amakhilogremu
Inombolo Yemodeli YentoI-JB01578-BWW
AmabhethriKudingeka amabhethri angu-1 AA (afakiwe)
Ubuchwepheshe bokuxhumanaI-Bluetooth
Isikhombimsebenzisi se-HardwareI-Bluetooth
Compatible Shoe Mount TypeIsicathulo Esibandayo
UmkhiqiziUMSEBENZI
Usuku Lokuqala OlutholakalayoFebruwari 7, 2020

Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the official Joby webisayithi noma uxhumane nomthengisi wakho. Gcina ubufakazi bakho bokuthenga banoma yiziphi izimangalo zewaranti.

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