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DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL http://www.nissindigital.com
SIMPLE OPERATION
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When attaching Di866 to the camera, the basic flash exposure operation is fully
Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer
controlled by the camera. It is the same idea as you use the built-in camera
to your camera owner’s manual carefully t
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SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS Nomenclature This safety instructions refer important information to use the product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using the product. Light diffusing panel Fill-in reflector X-terminal WARNING Flash head/ USB service port This sign refers the danger or serious damage. Wireless transmitter The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back External service Sub-Flash to the rep
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Mounting Di866 on the Camera BASIC OPERATION Inserting batteries Turn off the power switch of both Di866 1. and the camera Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries, NiMH batteries. 1. Remove the battery magazine and insert Turn the lock ring of Di866 to loosen it all 2. 4 x size AA batteries as shown in the the way as shown in the picture. picture. 2. The battery compartment is specially Slide the mounting foot of Di866 into the 3. designed so that every cell is placed in
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The lens focal length you set is shown in the display screen of the flash unit. TTL Flash Exposure Value Compensation With the latest TTL flash control system, the flash power level is always The flash illumination coverage of Di866 responds to the lens focal length of automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure. You 24mm to 105mm (full size format/film camera standard). can soften or weaken the flash light, or give more light to the subject without changing the
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Hi-Speed Sync Manual Zoom Setting The flash of Di866 can be set for camera with higher shutter speeds up to The reflector position of Di866 can be set manually. 1/8000 second. To get an illumination area different from the picture frame either wider or On the TTL function screen, press the button Set narrower field, manual zoom setting makes a sense. When using Di866 with for 2 sec. non-dedicated camera or traditional film type camera, the reflector position of TT
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Setting of Master and Slave flash: ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING Setting Master flash: The master flash to be set is one unit only. Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode. Place the master flash on the . Sub Flash Function page 14 camera and switch it on, and set to Manual function mode or set to the Manual Zoom Setting page 15 camera’s built-in flash on. Make Universal Slave Function page 19 sure which mode you chose, digital Di866 has a universal wireless remote flash system as a sl
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Setting of Master and Slave flash: The use of tripod is recommended Setting Master flash: for this flash mode. Multiple Flash Mode (Repeat flash/Stroboscopic flash) The master flash to be set is one unit only. Place the master flash on the ! NOTE The mode to be set on the camera: camera and switch it on, and set to The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following Manual function mode or set to the Repeating the flash illumination on the subject freezes the sequence
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Single Group Slave Flash (Group A Setting) Setting the Master flash 1. Navigate the cursor to Group A The modes available on the Master flash are TTL and M mode. 2. Navigate the cursor to Flash mode and select mode: TTL or M The master flash sets the signal transmission channel, flash reflector zooming position, flash mode of the master flash itself and flash mode and value Selecting TTL adjustment of the Remote flash at A, B and C respectively. 1. Navigate the curs
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Setting the Remote flash Custom settings Channel, Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the Remote flash. A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your Di866. TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash, which can however only From 6 icons, select Custom setting mode and set . Set be set by the Master flash. Select the item to be customized and set the From the 6 icons screen, select and set
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Bounce Lighting USB Service Port For firmware update service, Di866 provides a USB service port. When taking a picture of a baby or small children, do not shoot the flash Di866 is developed to work with the cameras presently straight onto them. Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall so that it won’t scare available in the market and it may need to install updated them. firmware to work with the new cameras in the coming future, When pointing the flash to a subject in front of the wall,
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WARANTEE In case of the following reasons of the defect, it may void the warrantee. Please refer to the respective warrantee condition for details which varies from different countries. 1. The product is not used in accordance with the instruction of the owner's manual. 2. The product is repaired or modified by the one who is not an authorized repair service provider. 3. When the product is used with the inapplicable cameras, lens or adaptors or such accessories produced by the third part
