Nissin Di466 Instruction Manual
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Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyohttp://www.nissin-japan.comNissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Konghttp://www.nissindigital.comBASIC OPERATIONWARNINGFill-in reflectorLight diffusing panelWireless flash sensorFlash headAF-assist lightAccessories: Flash stand, PouchPilot lamp (Test flash button)On / Off switch (Press button)Mode select button / indicator(TTL→Manual→Slave 1→Slave 2)Flash power level indication lamps (6 LEDs)Flash power level select buttonLock ringMounting footHotshoe contactsBattery magazineNomenclatureNOTEInserting batteriesMounting Di466 Four Thirds on the CameraShooting Di466 Four Thirds automaticallyOlympus camerasRemoving Di466 Four Thirds from the CameraTurn on the flash unitTo save battery energy, the power is automatically turned off (tostand-by mode), both in TTL mode & Manual Power mode, in about2 minutes of idle use.While Di466 Four Thirds is in the stand-by mode a Pilot lampblinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode.To turn on Di466 Four Thirds again, press the camera’s shutterbutton halfway or press any button of the flash unit.In case Di466 Four Thirds is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit iscompletely turned off and shut out the current leakage from thebatteries.To turn on Di466 Four Thirds again, take the first step of turning theflash unit on.In case of using Di466 Four Thirds as a slave flash (at slavemode*5), Di466 Four Thirds will not go into the stand-by mode. Itwill however automatically turn off when not used over 60 minutes.*5: Slave mode : Refer instruction below.The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try toopen or repair the flash unit. Return it back to the repair servicestation or the store you bought it.Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unitwas dropped and broken.Do not fire the flash direct to the eye at short distance. It maydamage the eye. When taking flash picture especially toward ababy, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at least 1 meter(3.3feet) away from the subject.Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the wall tosoften its intensity.Do not use the flash unit in the flammable gas, chemicals orsuch liquids. It may cause fire or electric shock.CAUTIONSDo not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over40°C, such like in the automobile.The flash unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away fromrain, snow and humidity.Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to cleanthe unit.Do not use this flash with the cameras which is not listed in thisinstruction manual, otherwise it may damage the camera’scircuitry.Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period oftime.Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and takepictures with Di466 Four Thirds on your camera.Di466 Four Thirds is a supplement to help your taking a creativeand live picture. Almost all jobs are automatically done by thecamera and you just control the camera only.Di466 Four Thirds has energy saving double power off function.Nissin Di466 Four Thirds / Micro Four Thirdsversion has been developed for digital SLR and(Micro) Four Thirds system cameras withhotshoe and the latest TTL flash controltechnolgy.Note: No film camera can be used with Di466Four Thirds.Attach Di466 Four Thirds to your camera, andthen almost all jobs are controlled by thecamera for the most proper exposure.Read this instruction manual and refer yourcamera owner’s manual to enjoy flashphotography.Flash standDIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASHINSTRUCTION MANUALRemove the batterymagazine and insert 4 xsize AA batteries as shownin the picture.The battery compartment isdesigned so that each cellis placed in same directionto avoid the confusion inpoor light situation.It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and type,and replace them all at the same time. Wrong insertion of eachcell does not make electric contact.NOTE Before mounting or removing Di466 Four Thirds intoor from the camera, it is recommended to turn off thepower switch of both Di466 Four Thirds and thecamera.Set Di466 Four Thirds to the camera’s hotshoe and turn on thepower switch.Di466 Four Thirds is automatically set for the camera’s TTLmode when ready lamp lights up.Press the shutter button of your camera halfway to focus thesubject.Take the picture. Di466 Four Thirds is fired and the result isimmediately shown on the camera’s LCD display.When you change the focal length, The power zoom flashhead of Di466 Four Thirds responds without delay andimmediately sets its position to match the lens focal length youselected.The flash illumination coverage of Di466 Four Thirds respondsto the lens focal length of 12 mm to 53 mm.In all camera's shooting mode listed above, Di466 Four Thirds willfully work in TTL automatic-flash system.For a test flash, press the Pilot lamp. When using the test flashas an open flash, please note that the reference guide numberin this case is G.No.10 (ISO 100).To turn off the flash unit manually, press the On / Off switch for2 seconds.Panasonic cameras[ P ](Program), [ ] (Full Auto), [ A ](Aperture priority),[S](Shutter priority) or [M](Manual);Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di466 FourThirds off the hotshoe of the camera. Make sure to turn the lockring all the way to completely clear the lock pin off the hookingslot on the hotshoe.Slide the mounting foot ofDi466 Four Thirds into thehotshoe of camera.Turn the lock ring to loosenit as shown in the picture.Turn the lock ring toopposite direction andtighten it.Lock pin comes out to hookthe foot at the hotshoe forsure contact.Press the On / Off switchand Pilot lamp turns redshowing the unit is turnedon.In a few seconds, the Pilotlamp turns green. Di466Four Thirds is ready toshoot.+ / - symbol is clearlymarked at the batterycompartment.Place the battery magazineback into the body.Shutter speed, aperture and flash mark ( ) are indicated incamera’s view finder.[P](Program), [ ](Full Auto), [A](Aperture priority),[S](Shutter priority) or [M](Manual);ModeOlympus PanasonicShutterSpeedApertureSettingControl on thecamera[ ][ P ] [ P ][ S ][ M ][ A ]AutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticManualManualAutomaticAutomaticGuide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet)Install batteries to correct direction.Come to Stand-by mode in 2 minutes, andPower off in 30 minutes after the power onor the last use of flash unit.ZoomingPositionFlash Power LevelUsablecamerasGuide No.IlluminationcoveragePowersourceBattery lifeEnergySavingRecycle timeFlashExposureFour Thirds and Micro Four Thirds systemdigital camerasJOY OF FLASH PHTOGRAPHYSPECIFICATIONSGuide Number tableTROUBLE SHOOTINGFill-in flash and Light diffusing panelBounce LightingIf the subject is close (within 2 meters),turn the flash head 90 degreesupward and pull out the fill-in reflectoras shown in the picture.Take a picture as usual.A blink of fill-in flash freshens up thesubject in natural image.This small blink of flash is also usefulwhen taking a picture ofbaby without scaring him.This technology is alsouseful to eliminate theshadow on the subjectunder the tree.When the flash unit is turned on, it is automatically set for TTLautomatic flash mode. In this mode, the mode select indicatordoes not light.You can select the power,from the left to right,1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1 (Full) power.Select your desired F-stop and /or shutter speed. Point thesubject and press the shutter.Set the camera shooting mode to either [ A ] or [ M ].The color of mode selectindicator turns to Red asshown in the picture.Press the mode selectbutton.For portrait photography, pull out the light diffusing panel andplace it over the flash window as shown in the picture. Thediffusing panel makes the flash light soften and creates a livelycolor effect on the subject.Since the light diffusing panel expands the lighting area, itcovers the range of 9mm focal length lens.Turn the flash head upwards. It turnsupward to 45 > 60 > 75 > 90 degrees.When the flash head stays at turning ortilting position, the zoom setting positionof Di466 is automatically set at theposition for 25 mm(50mm / filmcamera standard) focal length lens.The wall or ceiling in this case should be flat surface and whitecolor is preferable. Colored ceiling or wall may reflect its coloron the subject.For short distance or portrait flash photography, we wish if the lightis not too sharp or too strong to the subject. Use fill-in reflectorflash or diffuse the light.TTL flash power compensationTTL flash power compensation is provided in 7 steps by half Evincrement for –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, and +1.5ev.Set the Flash power level select button to the power level youdesire.When Di466 Four Thirds shows no level indication LED isturned, the flash power compensation level is at even(0Ev) levelas default value.Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with requiredlighting effect by keeping the background exposure level asoriginally expected.Press the flash power select button, by each press of + markedknob, it sets the power of +0.5 +1.0 +1.5Ev. and the -marked knob sets it to –0.5 –1.0 –1.5Ev. The powerlevel indication lamp shows the power level you set.On some cameras, the TTL flash power compensation setting isprovided in its menu mode.When setting the TTL flash power compensation on yourcamera, the same of Di466 Four Thirds is, in this case, to becounted in addition to the compensation you selected in thecamera’s menu mode.With the latest TTL flashcontrol system, the flashpower level is alwaysautomatically controlled bythe camera for the mostappropriate exposure. Youwish if you can soften orweaken the flash light, or givemore light to the subjectwithout changing the environmental or background exposure effectDi466 Four Thirds can make it possible quickly for each shot atrespective occasion of flash picture.AF assist light emitterUnder the low light condition, in the dark place, AF assist light willautomatically emit the beam and illuminate the subject, so that thecamera can easily focus the subject in darkness. The beam ishowever not shown in the picture.When taking a picture of a baby or small children, do not shootthe flash straight on to them. Bounce the light off the ceiling orwall so that it won’t scare them.The lighting on a subject in front of the wall, creates anunnecessary sharp shadow on the wall resulting the picturedisappointed. Bounce the light off the ceiling orwall to soften the light on the subject,and the shadow fade out.Flash mode settingDi466 Four Thirds has a wireless remote flash system as a slaveunit.You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightingsfrom the various directions. 2 slave modes are provided, Slave 1(S1: color green) for digital pre-flash system and Slave 2 (S2: colorblue) for analog flash system.Slave 1: In this mode, Di466 Four Thirds synchronize to thepre-flash system. The master flash is to be set at TTL mode.Slave 2: In this mode, Di466 Four Thirds synchronize to thetraditional single flash system. The master flash is to be set atmanual mode. Studio lighting system synchronizes to this mode.This mode is also available for open flash, and for a standard flashin the market.To reset the flash unit to the other mode, press the mode selectbutton for TTL and or Manual mode.Energy saving systemfor stand-by mode will notwork when it's in slavemode.Automatic shut off functionis however effect. Itautomatically turns-offwhen not in use over 60minutes.WARANTEE :In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void thewarrantee. Please refer the respective warrantee condition fordetails which depend on the country by country.1.The product is not used in accordance with the instruction ofthe owner's manual.2.The product is repaired or modified by the one who is not anauthorized repair service agent.3.When the products is used with the cameras not applicable,lens, adaptors or such accessories produced by the thirdparty.4.Fault or defect caused by fire, earthquake, flood, publicpollution and such natural accident.5.In case that the product is stored in dust, moisture, extremelyhigh temperature or such poor condition.6.Scratch, blemish, crush or worn out by a violently use ortreatment.7.Guarantee card without name of place purchased or date ofpurchase stamped, or no guarantee card.The zoom setting position is automatically set for the focal length of12mm while using Di466 Four Thirds as a slave unit.Place the master flash on the camera andswitch it on. Or setthe camera for flashmode to alwaysfire the built-inflash.Wireless Remote FlashTTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard balance inaccordance with Nissin’s standard. If any adjustment is howeverrequired, or if you like to set your preferable level, it can beadjusted for about ±0.75 (3/4)ev.This adjustment can only be set when the flash is off.Insert the battery magazine with 4 batteries fully loaded asinstructed above.Press the pilot lamp andOn/Off switch both togetherand hold for 3 seconds.The mode select lamp turnspurple showing the unit is readyfor TTL exposure leveladjustment.Press the power level selectbutton either + or - to adjust itto the required exposure level.Each LED shows 0.25(1/4)evincrements and it can beadjusted up to+0.75(3/4)ev.(over exposureefficiency), or down to-0.75(3/4)ev.(under exposure efficiency). Press the On/Off switchfor 3 sec. to turn the unit off. The adjusted level is memorized andkept as customized default TTL exposure level. This setting ispermanently kept until you alter the setting to the other requiredlevel.Start to use flash unit from “Turn on the flash unit” at “BASICOPERATION” explained as above.TTL Exposure level custom settingIn some occasion, or for special expression, you may need yourown flash exposure instead of automatic controlled exposure. Youcan set Di466 Four Thirds for non-automatic flash mode, andselect the desired flash power from 6 different levels.Manual Exposure FlashFollowing functions are available on Olmypus cameras. Refer tocamera owner's manual for details.The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to thecorrect exposure for both the main subject and background in low light conditions or at night.For Olmypus only Setting master flash:Switch Di466 Four Thirds on andwhile the ready lamp is on, press themode select button to select S1(colorturns Green) or S2(color turns Blue).The mode select button turns toTTL(nolight)—Manual(red)—S1(green)—S2(blue) and back to TTL.Setting slave flash Di466 Four Thirds:When flash is set to either slavemode, the first lamp of Flash powerlevel indication lamps is lighten. Thislamp shows the 1/32 manualpower level. Press the Flash powerlevel select button at marked + to select different power of 1/161/81/41/2 and Full.Press the button at marked — to power downward.The power you selected is memorized and remains unchangeduntill the unit is switched off.Set slave flash at any place and direct the flash head as youdesire. Slave sensor may not respond to the master flash in theextremely bright condition or under the poor sensing situation.Use the flash stand included. Place Di466 Four Thirds on to theflash stand which can be placed either on the flat place or onthe tripod by the screw.Set the camera for flash shooting mode. Point the subject andshoot.The slave flash will synchronize to the master flash and givesadditional lighting from the different direction you desired.Shooting the subject:NOTE Metal type accessory shoe is not recommended since itmay give electric damage on the electrical contact ofthe flash hotshoe.Slow synchronizationIn the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series ofpre-flashes are emitted just before the regular flashfires. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to thebright light and minizes the red-eye phenomenon.Red-eye reduction flash2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes.Changing the flash timing can create interestingeffects in your picture. The slower the shutter speed,the better the effects turn out.Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) Automatic exposure12 mm14 mm18 mm25 mm35 mm43 mm53 mm12.7/4214/4616/5218/5919/6221/6923/759/2910/3311/3612.7/4213.5/4415/4916.5/546.4/217/237.8/269/299.5/3110/3311/364.5/155/165.5/186.4/296.7/317/238/263.2/103.5/124/134.5/154.7/15.55/165.6/1818/5920/6522/7224/7927/8830/9833/108The flash unit does not start charging.Batteries are not correctly installedMount the flash unit firmly on the camera'shot shoe.The flash unit does not fire.The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the cameraReplace the batteries if the recycle timebeyond 30 seconds.Batteries are exhausted>>>>>>>>>Use manual exposure flash or anappropriate correction by the TTL exposurelevel custom setting.The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.A reflective object or strong lighting near the subject>>>Set to TTL mode or other power level.The unit is set for manual exposure mode>>>Turn on the switch again.The flash unit is automatically powered off>>>This sign refers the danger or serious damage.This sign refers the damage or defect.x4RedGreenBluePurple Press togetherManual exposure at 6 power level(See guide number table below)AF assist lightColor TemperatureFlashDurationWirelessFlashDimensionsWeightFilterguide[ S ][ M ][ A ][ ]Any available shutterspeed can be setAny available f-stopspeed can be setAny shutter speed/f-stopcombination can be set33 / 108 at 53 mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)12 - 53 mm (9 mm with diffuse panel)(Automatically set for the lens focal length)4 x size AA batteries(Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable)200-1500 flashes according to the mode(with alkaline batteries)4 seconds with fresh alkaline batteriesEffective range of approx. 0.7 to 6m / 2.3 to 20 ft.5600 K1/800 (full power flash) sec.1/800-1/20,000 (controlled flash) secondsSlave function with 6 power level(See guide number table below)67(W) x 105(H) x 95(D) mm / 2.6(W) x 4.1(H) x 3.7(D) inches230 gTTLSetting Di466 Four Thirds as the external flash.The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors suchas firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash mode depend onthe exposure mode.While using slow synchronization with flashshooting, you can also use this funtion to achievered-eye reduction. When shooting a subject againsta night scene, this function allows you to reduce thered-eye phenomenon. As the time from emittingpre-flashes to shooting is long in 2nd curtainsynchronization, it is difficult to achieve red-eyereduction. Hence, only 1st curtain synchronizationsetting is available.Slow synchronization / Red-eye reductionFollowing functions are available on Panasonic cameras. Refer tocamera owner's manual for details.When taking pictures against a dark backgroundlandscape, this feature will slow the shutter speedwhen the flash is activated. Dark backgroundlandscape will appear brighter.For Panasonic onlySlow synchronizationfor FOUR THIRDS/MICRO FOUR THIRDS466FT.Rev0310.1.22nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes.Changing the flash timing can create interestingeffects in your picture. The slower the shutter speed,the better the effects turn out.Slow synchronization (2nd curtain)12-53For 4/3 Digital Camerasfor M and S mode ONLY***Remark: Some camera models are originally programmed to disable the AF assist lightfunction. |
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