DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo
Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SIMPLE OPERATION
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
When attaching Di866 to the camera, the basic flash exposure operation is fully
controlled by the camera. It is the same idea as you use the built-in camera
flash, but it is placed on the hotshoe of the camera instead of built-in.
Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer
to your camera owner’s manual carefully to get a better understanding of
proper operation to enjoy flash photography.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Nissin Di866 type Canon is designed for Canon digital SLR, with the latest TTL
flash control system, and features Nissin’s original rotating color display easily
guiding its operations.
Di866 provides many advanced flash functions.
Wireless TTL off camera flash technology, high speed shutter synchronization,
frequent repeat-flash system, External Av priority setting, etc. are supported.
It works automatically with Canon ETTL/ ETTL II auto-flash system.
Please note that Di866 type C is not usable with other branded cameras for
TTL operation.
Compatible cameras
Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown in its home page for details.
UNIQUE FUNCTION
The color display automatically rotates
to keep user easily operate the flash
unit.
1
2
Mounting Di866 on the Camera
BASIC OPERATION
Turn off the power switch of both Di866
and the camera
Inserting batteries
1.
2.
Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries, NiMH batteries.
1.
Remove the battery magazine and insert
4 x size AA batteries as shown in the
picture.
Turn the lock ring of Di866 to loosen it all
the way as shown in the picture.
2. The battery compartment is specially
designed so that every cell is placed in the
same direction to avoid the confusion in
poor light condition.
Slide the mounting foot of Di866 into the
hotshoe of the camera.
3.
+/- symbol is clearly marked at the battery
compartment.
3.
4. Turn the lock ring to opposite direction
and tighten it.
x4
Place the battery magazine back into the
body.
4.
5. Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at the
hotshoe for sure contact.
When the recycle time becomes longer
than 20 sec., replace the batteries with the
fresh ones or recharge the batteries
(rechargeable batteries).
Removing Di866 from the Camera
Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di866 off the hotshoe of
the camera. Make sure to turn the lock ring all the way to completely clear
the lock pin off the hooking slot on the hotshoe.
!
NOTE
Turn on the flash unit
It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and type, and
replace them all at the same time.
Press the on/off switch. Screen A appears, and the mode A is set.
The pilot lamp blinks red showing the unit is charging.
In a few seconds, the pilot lamp turns green.
The display screen automatically turns off in about 30sec. after the setting
job is terminated.
Wrong insertion of each cell would not make electric contact.
For a test-flash, press the pilot lamp.
To turn off the flash unit manually, press the on/off switch and hold it for 2
seconds.
7
8
Di866 has energy saving double power off function.
SETTING THE MODE AND THE FUNCTION
1.
The power is automatically turned off (to stand-by mode), in about 30 sec.
of idle use on the camera or after the last setting job. To save the battery
energy, you can select the display-off setting from the custom setting. In
this case, the display screen turns off in about 8 sec. of idle use.
While Di866 is in the stand-by mode, display screen turns off and the pilot
lamp blinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode.
To turn on Di866 again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or
press any button of the flash unit.
Full Automatic Flash Control
The modes to be set on the camera:
Tv
(Shutter priority),
(Full Auto),
(Program),
Av (Aperture priority),
(Manual), A-DEP Automatic depth-of-field,
Portrait,
Landscape, Close-up, Sports,
Night Portrait.
In all those camera’s modes listed above, Di866 will automatically
and fully work in ETTL automatic flash control system.
2.
In case Di866 is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit is completely turned
off and shut out the current leakage from the batteries.
Set Di866 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on.
Display screen automatically shows A, the Full Automatic
Mode.
To turn on Di866 again, take the first step of turning the flash unit on.
In case of using Di866 in off-camera-use mode (Wireless TTL flash-slave,
Universal Slave function), it is recommended to change the turn off timer
at the Custom setting....ref. page 32 .
Di866 is now set for the camera’s automatic flash control
system.
The mode and the value set on the flash unit before turning off is
memorized and returns in the same condition when switch it on again.
Press the on/off switch once again to lock this condition on
your flash. (Press it again to release the lock)
All the jobs required for this mode is completed.
When the pilot lamp turns green, press the shutter button of your camera
halfway to focus the subject.
Shutter speed, aperture and flash mark ( ) are shown in camera’s view finder
and the display panel of the camera.
Press the shutter, and Di866 is fired. The result is immediately shown on the
camera’s LCD monitor.
Flash power is automatically controlled by the camera and the most proper
exposure is obtained on your picture.
When you change the focal length of your camera lens, Di866 responds without
delay and set its light source for the proper illumination angle.
9
10
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
automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure. You
can soften or weaken the flash light, or give more light to the subject without
changing the environmental or background exposure effect
Di866 can make it possibly quicker for each shot at respective occasion of flash
picture.
The flash illumination coverage of Di866 responds to the lens focal length of
24mm to 105mm (full size format/film camera standard).
Set the camera’s mode, select the focal length and take pictures with
Di866 on your camera.
Di866 is a supplement to help you taking a creative and live picture. While
you are taking pictures in Full Automatic mode, almost all jobs are
automatically done by the camera and you just manually control the
camera only.
The modes to be set on camera:
Tv
(Full Auto),
(Program),
(Shutter priority),
Av (Aperture priority),
(Manual),
A-DEP Automatic depth-of-field,
Mode
Shutter Speed
Aperture Setting
Control on the camera
Automatic
Portrait,
Landscape,
Close-up,
Sports,
Night Portrait.
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
In all those camera’s modes listed above, Di866 will automatically
and fully work in ETTL automatic flash control system.
Any available
Tv
Av
shutter speed can be set.
Any available
Set Di866 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on.
Automatic
Manual
Display screen shows A. Press set
of 6 icons.
and the display turns to the screen
Set
f-stop can be set.
Any shutter speed /
Manual
Set
. Or the
f-stop combination can be set.
Select TTL by select button
and set
display returns back to the A mode screen in about 8
seconds.
The TTL flash exposure compensation value 0.0Ev is
shown as a default setting.
TTL flash exposure compensation is provided in 19 steps
by 0.3Ev increment from -3.0・・・0・・・to +3.0Ev.
11
12
Select
the compensation value you desire
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING
Set
and set
.
An ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING enables you to enjoy creative flash
To keep this value on your flash, press on/off switch to lock.
(Press it again to release the lock)
photography.
For advanced flash photography, the following two functions can be set on your
flash.
Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required
lighting effect by keeping the exposure level of background
as originally expected.
Sub Flash Function
On some cameras, the TTL flash exposure compensation can be set on the
camera.
Di866 provides an extra small flash below the main flash. This small flash gives
a fill-in light while bouncing the main flash. Bouncing the light may shadow the
underside of face, and this fill-in flash brightens up the shadow.
When the flash exposure compensation is set on the flash unit, this value is
to be counted in addition to the compensation value you set on the camera.
The display screen of the flash unit however shows the exposure
compensation value set on the flash unit only.
Set
On the TTL function screen, press the set button
TTL Advance page appears.
for 2 sec.
Select
Subflash and continuously select
the power
Set the camera’s mode, select the flash exposure compensation value and
take pictures.
and set Set or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL
function screen.
Almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera with such
compensation of the flash exposure value and you just manually control
the camera only.
The following 6 powers are prepared in accordance with the
photographic situation.
Subflash power
Guide No. at ISO100
1/1 (Full power)
12
8.5
6
1/2
1/4
1/8
4
3
1/16
1/32
2
This subflash function is available
only at bounce photography, and
the mark SUB appears when
tilting the flash head. When the
flash head is set at the normal
position, this mark disappears.
13
14
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
narrower field, manual zoom setting makes a sense. When using Di866 with
non-dedicated camera or traditional film type camera, the reflector position of
Di866 does not respond to the camera lens movement. In this case, use this
Manual Zoom Setting.
Set
On the TTL function screen, press the
for 2 sec.
button
TTL Advance page appears.
Select ‘Hi-Speed’ by
button.
Select ‘On’ for High-Speed Sync by
button.
Set
Press the
screen.
button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL function
On the TTL function screen, press the set button Set for 2 sec.
TTL Advance page appears.
A symbol
appears at the upper right hand corner for High-Speed Sync
H
Select
M.Zoom and continuously select
on and
Set
set
or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL function
Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB)
screen.
Di866 supports exposure bracketing function at every 0.3Ev increment within
the range of 3Ev. You will get 3 continuous flash pictures in different
exposure effects on each frame. Set the camera shutter for drive mode and
number of picture frame is to be set on the camera. Refer the camera owner’s
manual for details.
2nd (rear) curtain synchronization
Flash usually synchronizes to the camera shutter when it opens
(1st curtain sync.). For the slow shutter photography, Di866 can
be set the flash timing just before the shutter closes (2nd curtain
sync.). By using this function, a moving subject is imaged with
such moving marks behind. Refer the camera owner’s manual for
details.
Set
On the TTL function screen, press the
TTL Advance page appears.
button for 2 sec.
K
Select ‘Bracketing’ by
button.
Select ‘On’ for Bracketing by
button.
Select your favorite EV step from 0.3 to 3 for
Set
On the TTL function screen, press the
TTL Advance page appears.
button for 2 sec.
Set
Bracketing by
Press the
button.
button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL function screen.
Select ‘Curtain’ by
button.
A ‘BKT1’ symbol appears at the upper right hand corner for Bracketing.
Select
‘2nd’ for 2nd Curtain Sync by
button.
Set
Press the
button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL
Remark:
IMAGE ZONE (
function screen.
Portrait,
Landscape,
Close-up,
Sports,
A symbol ‘>>>’ appears at the upper right hand corner for 2nd
Curtain Sync, while no symbol appears for normal flash sync. (1st
curtain)
Night Portrait) When setting the camera mode to any of those image
zone, Di866 is automatically set at TTL-AUTO function mode. In this
mode, TTL exposure level compensation can not be adjusted. All other
advance functions are available.
15
16
Manual Power Opertion
As for the non-dedicated or traditional type film
cameras, the film speed (ISO) information is not
transferred from the camera.
The mode to be set on the camera:
or
v
In this case, the film speed (ISO) is to be set on the
flash unit to indicate the camera-subject distance.
Flash Power can be adjusted manually at option. The photographer can set his
desired exposure manually by the most appropriate power in combination with
the aperture value set on the camera. 22 different power, from full power to
1/128 power, by every 1/3 stops are available.
Move cursor
to ISO line at Advanced function page
and continuously select
Press the set Set button.
the ISO value to which you set camera.
or wait for 8sec. to return to M function screen.
Set the camera mode, to
or
on your camera.
v
Set the mode of Di866. From the 6 icons screen, select
Set
M/Av and set
M and set
.
Select
Select
.
Set
Set
your desired power and set
.
The camera-subject distance for the most proper exposure
is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the F stop set
on the camera.
This distance is shown in the Manual function screen.
The film speed information (ISO) is automatically
transferred from the camera.
The F. stop you set on the camera is to be set maunally on
the flash unit, too.
9.0
To get the camera-subject distance on the display screen,
F. Stop setting is required.
Press set Set for 2 seconds, the screen goes to the
Advanced Function page.
Move cursor
to F.Stop line and continuously select
the same F.Stop number you set on your camera.
Press on/off switch to lock the value. (Press it again to
release the lock)
The distance is automatically followed by changing the focal length and ISO
sensitivity level on the camera, or selecting the other power level.
17
18
Setting of Master and Slave flash:
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING
Setting Master flash:
The master flash to be set is one unit only.
Place the master flash on the
Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode.
.
page 14
page 15
page 19
Sub Flash Function
camera and switch it on, and set to
Manual function mode or set to the
Manual Zoom Setting
camera’s built-in flash on. Make
Universal Slave Function
sure which mode you chose, digital
Di866 has a universal wireless remote flash system as a slave unit.
You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the
various directions. 2 slave modes are provided in accordance with the flash
system of the master flash.
pre-flash flash system or analogue flash system.
Setting Slave flash Di866:
Multiple numbers of flashes can be set. Switch
Di866 on and select the appropriate slave
system, either SD or SF.
Slave Digital (SD) for digital pre-flash system and Slave Film (SF) for an
analogue flash system are available.
When flash is set to the slave function, the red
LED starts blinking every 2 seconds showing the
slave function is in order. Make sure the mode
you set, SD or SF which should couple with the master
flash system.
SD: In this mode Di866 synchronizes to pre-flash system. The master flash is to
be set at TTL/ETTL II mode.
SF: In this mode Di866 synchronizes to the traditional single flash system. The
master flash is to be set at manual mode. Studio strobe lighting system
synchronizes to this mode. This mode also responds to open flash and to
traditional type flash unit in the market.
Set slave flash at any place and direct the flash head as you
desire. Slave sensor in the slave flash is facing to the camera or
to the master flash.
Use the included flash stand. Place Di866 on to the flash stand
which can be placed either on a flat place or on the tripod by the
screw.
How to find SD or SF?
Select SD on your slave flash and release your camera’s shutter to flash your
master flash. The slave flash flashes if the Master flash is SD, and does not
flash if the Master flash is SF. If your slave flash is set at SF, it flashes against
both of SF and SD flash system.
!
NOTE
Metal type accessory shoe is not recommended since it may give electric damage on
the electrical contact of the flash hotshoe.
To set Di866 to the salve function mode, move cursor
to Slave line at Advanced function page and
When setting Di866 to the slave function, the zoom setting system is
automatically set for the Manual Zoom at 24mm position. The
zooming position can be selected manually to any other position
available.In this mode, the auto-off timer is recommended to set at
60min. or be cancelled (off). The sensing angle of the slave sensor is
100 approx.
continuously select
SD or SF in accordance with the
system of the master flash you set.
Press the set Set button or wait for 8 sec. to return to M
function screen.
19
20
In this case, reset this F. Stop on you camera.
Av. Mode Operation
As for the traditional type film cameras, no ISO information or F. Stop
information is transferred by the camera. In this case, set ISO value at the
Advanced function page of Di866.
The mode to be set on the camera:
or
v
The flash light is automatically controlled by the photo sensor built-in the flash
unit instead of TTL metering. Select your desired F. Stop on Di866 and set this
F. Stop on your camera. The intensity of flash light is automatically controlled
for the most proper exposure within the certain area of distance.
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING
Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode.
.
page 14
page 15
page 19
Sub Flash Function
Set the camera mode, to M or Av on your camera.
Manual Zoom Setting
Universal Slave Function
Set the mode on Di866. From the 6 icons screen, select
Set
M/Av and set
Select
.
Av and set Set .
In additional to the Manual power mode, the universal slave function
supports Av operation mode.
F. Stop is displayed in the screen in accordance with the
ISO setting on the camera.
Setting Slave flash: Select the slave mode SD or SF and set the
desired F.stop and ISO speed on the Slave flash. As for setting
Master flash, follow to the instruction manual in the Universal slave
page at Manual power operation --- Page 20.
Set
on the flash
Select
unit.
your desired F. Stop and set
Press on/off switch to lock the value. (Press it again to
release the lock)
Set the same F. Stop on your camera.
The display screen shows the F. Stop selected, the
camera-subject maximum distance for the proper
exposure and the focal length set on the camera.
The flash light is automatically controlled within the
distance area. The shortest distance for the proper
exposure is approximately 1.0m(3ft.) from the camera to the subject.
The distance varies by changing the focal length and F. Stop set on Di866.
This Av. mode of Di866 is not coupled with camera’s aperture setting. The
aperture setting on the flash unit is not controlled by the camera.
When changing the ISO setting on the camera, the F. Stop of the flash unit
is automatically reset for such corresponding ISO value.
21
22
The use of tripod is recommended
for this flash mode.
Multiple Flash Mode (Repeat flash/Stroboscopic flash)
!
NOTE
The mode to be set on the camera:
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following
Number of flashes ÷ Frequency ＝ Shutter Speed
Repeating the flash illumination on the subject freezes the sequence of motion
in one frame of picture.
Example : To get 20 flashes at 10Hz
20÷10＝2
In this mode, the power level, frequency and the number of flashes are to be
set on the flash unit in advance.
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is 2 sec. or longer.
Shutter for bulb setting is also available.
Power Ratio:
Uncontrolled manual power is provided in 5 steps, from 1/8 to 1/128 power.
Guide Table for the number of flashes
Frequency :
Hz
1
2
3
4
5
6-7
8-9
10
11 12-14 15-19 20-50 51-90
Power
1 Hz to 90 Hz frequency can be set.
Flash Times :
1/8
14
30
60
90
90
14
30
60
90
90
12
30
50
80
80
10
20
40
70
70
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
1 time to 90 times can be set.
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
20
30
50
50
20
25
35
35
10
20
25
25
8
8
8
8
8
8
12
20
20
12
20
20
12
20
20
12
20
20
12
20
20
12
20
20
Set the camera mode to M on your camera.
Set the shutter speed on your camera in accordance with the guide table in
the next page.
Set the mode on Di866. From the 6 icons screen, select
!
Caution
Set
and set
.
When using an external power pack, you may take continuous frames of
multi-exposure pictures. Do not repeat multiple flash more than 10
continuous frames.
Value setting screen is appeared with the default values
preset as shown.
Take an interval of 10 to 15 minutes between shots. Flash source may be
heated up and may cause serious damage to the flash unit.
Please note that the basic operation is however controlled by the main
batteries(battery magazine) in the flash unit and when the main batteries
are exhausted, flash control system does not work. Replace the batteries
In this mode, the reflector zooming function is
automatically set for option. Either Auto zoom or Manual
zoom setting is selectable.
Select
the function and choose
the desired value
one by one.
when recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds by main batteries only.
- ref. External Power Pack (page 35)
Press on/off switch to lock this condition.
Or press set or wait for 8 sec. to return the multi flash
Set
function screen.
23
24
Remote flash
Wireless Remote Flash Mode
There is no limit of the numbers of remote flash to set in one time.
The mode to be set on the camera:
It is however recommended to set maximum 3pcs in one group, as it may
cause interference between flashes depending on the photographic conditions.
Portrait,
Landscape,
Close-up,
Sports,
Night Portrait
Di866 provides two possibilities of off camera wireless remote flash system.
This page explains Wireless Remote flash system. (The other system,
Use flash stand to set the Remote flash. The stand provides the flash shoe and
can stay either on the flat surface, or be placed on the tripod or light stand by
the screw provided at the bottom.
universal slave flash system, is prepared at M and Av. mode - Ref. page 19/ 22)
The flash unit placed on the camera, connected by TTL off-camera flash cord is
called “Master flash”. The master flash to be set is one unit only.
When setting Di866 to Remote flash, it is recommended to cancel the auto-off
setting or set it to 60 minutes at the Custom Settings - Ref. page 32.
Refer your flash instruction manual for this function, which may differ according
to the flash model.
The flash unit placed off the camera is called “Remote Flash” (Canon calls it
‘’Slave’’). Multiple number of flashes can be set and controlled in 3 different
groups (A, B and C group). 4 channels are prepared for signal transmission
between the Master flash and the Remote flash.
At Remote flash mode, Di866 is set automatically for manual zoom setting and its
reflector position is set for 24mm to cover the wider range of illumination. It is
Available combination of flash models and cameras
Wireless TTL Flash Pairing Chart
Remote flash
possible to set the desired flash coverage angle manually by select button
.
Place the Remote flash in consideration to;
1.The slave flash does not shoot its light directly into the camera lens.
2.The wireless flash sensor of the Remote flash is not blocked.
3.The remote flash is usually not placed behind the master flash.
4.In the daylight synchronization, the sensor of remote flash could be
Master flash
Group Setting
saturated by sunlight and its responsibility will extremely be reduced. In this
case, the wireless TTL function may not result in success. Making a shade
to cover the sensor of remote flash is one of the ideas to help the situation.
Nissin Di866
Canon 420Ex
Nissin Di866
Canon 580Ex
Canon 580Ex
(Wireless TTL ONLY)
A
Canon 430Ex
Canon 430EX
Canon 580EX
Canon 580EX
A:B
A:B C
Where is the Remote flash sensor?
Remote flash sensor is provided behind the front panel of Di866 at the
name of Nissin DIGITAL. The sensor’s sensing angle to respond to the
incoming light is about 100 degree.
A
B
C
25
26
Single Group Slave Flash (Group A Setting)
1. Navigate the cursor to Group A
Setting the Master flash
The modes available on the Master flash are TTL and M mode.
The master flash sets the signal transmission channel, flash reflector zooming
position, flash mode of the master flash itself and flash mode and value
adjustment of the Remote flash at A, B and C respectively.
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash mode and select mode: TTL or M
Selecting TTL
1. Navigate the cursor to the Value Adjustment and set the EV
compensation level.
In the main page
Select
Wireless mode.
2. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
3. Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode
4. When TTL mode selected, move the cursor to the Value Adjustment and
set the EV compensation level.
In the Wireless page
Select Master mode.
5. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
In the Master page
6. Select TTL or --- (FLASH OFF) in the Flash Mode.
7. When TTL mode selected, Navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment
and set the power ratio.
Netvigate the cursor and adjust the value according to the
instruction at the bottom bar.
Cursor Netvigation
Value Adjust
Selecting M
1. Navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and set the power ratio
2. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
Channel Select
Select Channel: Ch1, Ch2, Ch3 & Ch4
3. Select M or --- (FLASH OFF) in the Flash Mode.
4. When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment
and set the power ratio.
Zoom Select
Select Zoom Mode: Auto, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm,
70mm, 85mm, 105mm
Note: When setting --- (FLASH OFF) mode, the master flash may flash when
shutter released. This flash is however the monitoring flash (pre-flash) before the
camera’s shutter opens and is not be exposed in the actual picture.
Group Setting
Value Adjustment
Group
Ev compensation at TTL mode
(-0.3Ev to +3.0Ev)
Multiple Group Slave Flash (Group B & C Setting)
M = Master Flash
A = Group A
B = Group B
C = Group C
Group A MUST be set, in order to adding Group B
Power Ratio at M mode
(1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16,
1/32, 1/64, 1/128)
Adding Group B
Flash Mode
TTL = TTL Mode
M = Manual Mode
--- = Flash off
When TTL mode selected in Group A
1.
Navigate the cursor to GROUP B, and select TTL in the operation mode
box.
27
28
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power level ratio
between Group A and Group B.
4. Select M or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.
5. When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment
and set the power ratio.
^The power level ratio can be selected from 13 different combinations, such
as A:B = 8:1 – 5.6:1 – 4:1 – 2.8:1 – 2:1 – 1.4:1 – 1:1 – 1:1.4 – 1:2 – 1:2.8 –
1:4 – 1:5.6 and 1:8
^This 3 group slave flash technology is recommended to shade off or remove the
shadow behind subject which may be caused by the lighting produced by Group
A and/or B.
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
4. Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.
5. When TTL mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and
set the EV Compensation.
SETTING THE REMOTE FLASH
When M mode selected in Group A
Group A
Group B
1. Navigate the cursor to GROUP B, and select M in the operation mode box.
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power ratio
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
4. Select M or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.
5. When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment
and set the power ratio..
Master Flash
Adding Group C
Group A & B (A:B) MUST be set, in order to adding Group C.
^The group C is independently set out from the power ratio combination.
When TTL Mode selected in Group A & B:
Group C
1. Navigate the cursor to GROUP C, and select TTL in the Flash Mode.
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the EV compensation.
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
CREATIVE FLASH LIGHTING:
Set Master flash.
4. Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.
Set Slave flash/ flashes.
5. When TTL mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and
set the EV Compensation.
Make sure the channel and its group setting are correct.
Attach the Master flash to the camera and place the Slave flash/ flashes at any
desirable place within the system operation area, which is approximately 7 to
10 meters between the Master and Slave flash/ flashes depending on the
setting condition.
When M Mode selected in Group A & B:
1. Navigate the cursor to GROUP C, and select M in the Flash Adjustment.
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power ratio.
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).
30
29
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
be set by the Master flash.
From 6 icons, select
Custom setting mode and set Set .
Select
the item to be customized and set the
From the 6 icons screen, select
and set Set
value to customize.
Select R and set Set . AF assist light starts blinking
7 custom settings are prepared.
every 2 seconds showing Di866 stands by in Remote
Flash mode .
My TTL
TTL Exposure level custom setting
TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard
balance in accordance with Nissin’s standard. If any
adjustment is however required, or if you like to set your
own preferable level, it can be adjusted for about ±3ev. by
every 1/3 steps.
Select
channels are available from 1 to 4.
Select the line Group and set
3 groups are available from A to C.
Select the line Zoom and set
the line channel and set
the channel. 4
the group.
zooming position.
When setting Di866 to the Remote mode, the zoom setting
system is automatically set at 24mm position. The
zooming position can be selected manually to any other
available position.
Modeling
Illuminating the subject to find its lighting
efficiency.
A short pulse of flash light released by the test button
illuminates the subjects and monitors the lighting efficiency
on the subject.
Press on/off switch to lock this condition. (Press it again to
release the lock).
Display
Display can be set off if it’s not necessary.
Set
Or press set
, the screen shows the 6 icons screen
To save battery energy, or imply to avoid the display illumination, the display
screen can be switched off when not in operation. Set it off, and the display
goes off in 8 seconds after the last operation. The display will not be woken
up by the camera’s shutter release. The display can only be woken up by the
operation button of Di866.
and returns back to Remote setting page. The function and the value remain
recorded as set.
When placing more flashes, repeat the same operation procedures
instructed above.
The group can be chosen freely from A, B or C, but the channel of this
bundle of wireless flash system is to be set in one common channel.
The flash mode and the value can not be set on the Remote flash, but they
are set by the Master flash only.
Rotate
Cancel the rotating action and keep the image fixed.
The screen won’t rotate.
ft/meter
For the user who prefers distance indication by feet.
Select ft instead of meter.
31
32
OTHER FEATURES
Auto Off
Reset
Auto off timing can be selected from 10min. 15min. 30min.
45min. 60min. or off (cancel).
AF assist light emitter
All those customs setting is reset to the
default value and conditions which are
provided and set at the factory.
Under the low light condition or in a dark place, AF assist light will automatically
emitt the red colored beam and illuminate the subject so that the camera can
easily focus the subject in darkness.
Fill-in reflector and Light diffusing panel built-in
For short distance or portrait flash photography, the light should not be too
sharp or too strong to the subject. Use fill-in reflector flash or diffuse the light.
Those customized value and conditions are effective on all modes(*) and
memorized even the flash unit is switched off.
If the subject is close(within 2 meter), turn the
flash head 90°upward and pull out the fill-in
reflector as shown in the picture.
To reset the customized value or conditions, select
Reset, choose
Set
“Yes” and set
. All the memorized data is cancelled and Di866 is reset
Take a picture as usual. A blink of fill-in flash
freshens up the subject in natural image.
This small blink of flash is also useful when
taking a picture of baby without scaring him.
Pull out the light diffusing panel and place it
over the flash window as shown in the picture.
The diffusing panel softens the flash light and
creates a lively color effect upon the subject.
Since the light diffusing panel expands the
lighting area, it covers the range of 18mm of
focal length lens.
to the default value and condition.
Functions by Camera setting
You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions.
FE.
F.E Lock
Lock
Di866 offers this function at A and TTL mode.
Focus the main subject and press < > button
on the camera (or < FEL > button on some
cameras. Exposure value on the main subject is
memorized in the flash. Aim the viewfinder center over the main subject
and release the shutter.
33
34
Bounce Lighting
USB Service Port
For firmware update service, Di866 provides a USB service port.
Di866 is developed to work with the cameras presently
available in the market and it may need to install updated
firmware to work with the new cameras in the coming future,
or the cameras with updated firmware. In this case, a
software to work with such new version will be available at
Nissin’s homepage to download.
When taking a picture of a baby or small children, do not shoot the flash
straight onto them. Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall so that it won’t scare
them.
When pointing the flash to a subject in front of the wall, it creates an
unexpected sharp shadow on the wall which results in poor picture quality.
Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall to soften the light over the subject, and
the shadow fades out.
The same USB connector cord included in the camera’s
package can be used commonly.
Turn the flash head upwards or sideway. The wall or ceiling in this case should
be flat surface and white color is preferable. Colored ceiling or wall may reflect
its color on the subject.
X terminal
Di866 can be used with non-hotshoe cameras. Some cameras
provide a flash synchronization contact at x-terminal instead
of hotshoe. For this type of cameras, Di866 has a x-terminal
socket for flash synchronization. A standard sync-cable in the
market is usable.
External Power Pack Socket
When using an external power source, the number of flashes is
increased and the recycling time is shortened. The following
external power pack is available in option.
Di866 is
automatically
turned off when
repeating flash
Canon CP-E4
260 flashes
continuously over
20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry. It will be
automatically reset after 15minutes of stationary.
Please note that the basic operation is controlled by the main
batteries(battery magazine) in the flash unit and when the main
batteries are exhausted, the flash control system does not
work. Replace the batteries when recycle time becomes longer
than 20 seconds by main batteries only.
OVERHEAT
35
36
SPECIFICATIONS
Guide Number and Flash duration table
Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Usable cameras
Guide No.
Canon ETTL flash system SLR and hotshoe type
compact digital cameras-ref. page 2 for camera models.
60/198 at 105mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
40/132 at 35mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
83 Ws. at full power
Flash Power Level
Zoom
Full
31
1/2
22
1/4
16
18
20
23
26
27
30
1/8
11
1/16
8
1/32
5.5
6.5
7
1/64
4
1/128
2.5
3
position
24mm
28mm
35mm
50mm
70mm
85mm
105mm
Wattage
36
25
12.5
14
9
4.5
5
Illumination coverage
Power source
Battery life
24-105mm (18mm with diffuser panel built-in)
4 x LR6 batteries (Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable)
40
28
10
3.5
4
46
32
16
11.5
13
8
5.5
6.5
7
150-1500 flashes according to the mode (with alkaline batteries)
Come to Stand-by mode in 30 sec., and Power off timer can be set
5.5 sec. with fresh alkaline batteries for full power
ETTL/ ETTL II for Canon digital SLR cameras
Automatic exposure metering by external photo sensor
Manual exposure (Power ratio available)-Ref G.No. table below
Effective range of approx. 0.7 to 10m / 2.3 to 33 ft.
5600 K°at full power flash
52
36
18
9
4.5
5
Energy Saving
Recycle timer
Flash Exposure
54
38
19
13.5
15
9.5
10.5
60
42
21
7.5
5.5
Flash
Duration
(sec.)
1/600
1/900
1/1500 1/3200 1/5000 1/9000 1/15000 1/22000
AF assist light
Color Temperature
Flash Duration
1/300 sec. (full power flash)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
1/300-1/30,000 sec. (controlled flash)
FP flash for high speed synchronization
Wireless TTL off camera flash system
Wireless Master mode
Wireless flash
The flash unit does not start charging.
Batteries are not correctly installed
Wireless Remote mode
>>>
Install batteries to correct direction.
Slave flash function at external auto-exposure
Slave to digital pre-flash system
Batteries are exhausted
>>>
Replace the batteries if the recycle time is beyond 20
Slave to traditional single flash sytem
Service socket for the external power pack(optional accessory)
Nissin Power Power Pack Pro-300
External Power Pack
The flash unit does not flash.
The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera
Canon Power Assist Pack CP-E4
>>>
Mount the flash unit firmly on the camera’s hot shoe.
USB service port
Sync. Contact
For firmware update service from homepage
USB cord is not included
The flash unit is automatically powered off
>>>
Turn on the switch again.
Camera’s hot shoe-ETTL for Canon system
Traditional sync. System
The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.
X-terminal socket
There is a reflective object or strong lighting near the subject.
Dimensions
Weight
74 x 134 x 110mm (29.2 x 53 x 43.5 inch)
380g
>>>
Use Fv lock.
The unit is set for manual exposure mode at wrong distance
>>>
Set to TTL mode or select other power level.
37
38
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 party.
4. Fault or defect caused by fire, earthquake, flood, public pollution and such natural
accidents.
5. in the case that the product is stored in dust, moisture, extremely high temperature
or such poor conditions.
6. Scratch, blemish, crush or worn out by a violently use or treatment.
7. Guarantee card without the name of place purchased or the date of purchase
stamped, or no guarantee card.
39
|