Nissin Speedlite 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 on the CameraShooting Di466 automaticallyCanon cameras;Removing Di466 from the CameraTurn on the flash unitTo save battery energy, the power is automatically turned off(to stand-by mode), both in TTL mode & Manual Power mode,in about 2 minutes of idle use.While Di466 is in the stand-by mode a Pilot lamp blinks every 2seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode.To turn on Di466 again, press the camera’s shutter buttonhalfway or press any button of the flash unit.In case Di466 is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit iscompletely turned off and shut out the current leakage from thebatteries.To turn on Di466 again, take the first step of turning the flashunit on.In case of using Di466 as a slave flash (at slave mode* 5 ),Di466 will not go into the stand-by mode. It will howeverautomatically turn off when not used over 60 minutes.*5: Slave mode : Refer instruction below.The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do nottry to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back to therepair service station or the store you bought it.Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when theunit was dropped and broken.Do not fire the flash direct to the eye at short distance. Itmay damage the eye. When taking flash picture especiallytoward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit atleast 1 meter (3.3feet) away from the subject.Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to thewall to soften 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 awayfrom rain, snow and humidity.Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents toclean the unit.Do not use this flash with the cameras which is not listed inthis instruction manual, otherwise it may damage thecamera’s circuitry.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 on your camera.Di466 is a supplement to help your taking a creative and livepicture. Almost all jobs are automatically done by the cameraand you just control the camera only.Di466 has energy saving double power off function.Nissin Speedlite Di466 is developed fordigital SLR and hotshoe type cameras withthe latest TTL flash control technology.Note: No film camera can be used with Di466.Type C isfor Canon EOS digital SLR cameras, modelEOS 300D* 1 , 350D* 2 , 400D* 3 , 450D* 4 , 10D,20D, 30D, 40D, 5D, 1D Mark II, 1D Mark II N ,1Ds Mark II, 1D Mark III and 1Ds Mark III, aswell as Powershot G7, G9 and S5IS.It works automatically with E-TTL II andE-TTL auto-flash system.*1,*2,*3,*4: In America and Canada : RebelX, XT, XTi, XSiType N isfor Nikon digital SLR and hotshoe typecameras, model D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70,D70s, D80, D200, D300, D2H, D2Hs, D2X,D2Xs and D3, as well as Coolpix P5000,P5100 and Fuji Finepix S5Pro.It works automatically with i-TTL auto-flashsystem.Attach Di466 to your camera, and thenalmost all jobs are controlled by the camerafor 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 cell isplaced in same direction toavoid the confusion in poorlight situation.It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand andtype, and replace them all at the same time. Wrong insertionof each cell does not make electric contact.NOTE Before mounting or removing Di466 into or from thecamera, it is recommended to turn off the powerswitch of both Di466 and the camera.Set Di466 to the camera’s hotshoe and turn on the powerswitch.Di466 is automatically set for the camera’s TTL mode whenready lamp lights up.Press the shutter button of your camera halfway to focus thesubject.Take the picture. Di466 is fired and the result is immediatelyshown on the camera’s LCD display.When you change the focal length, The power zoom flash headof Di466 responds without delay and immediately sets itsposition to match the lens focal length you selected.The flash illumination coverage of Di466 responds to the lensfocal length of 16mm to 70mm (24mm to 105mm/film camerastandard).In all camera's shooting mode listed above, Di466 willfully work in TTL (ETTL, ETTL-II for Canon, and i-T TLfor Nikon) 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 for 2seconds.Nikon cameras;[P](Program), [ ](Full Auto), [A](Aperture priority),[S](Shutter priority) or [M](Manual);Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di466off the hotshoe of the camera. Make sure to turn the lockring all the way to completely clear the lock pin off thehooking slot on the hotshoe.Slide the mounting foot ofDi466 into the hotshoe ofcamera.Turn the lock ring toloosen it as shown in thepicture.Turn the lock ring toopposite direction andtighten it.Lock pin comes out tohook the foot at thehotshoe for sure contact.Press the On/Off switch andPilot lamp turns redshowing the unit is turnedon.In a few seconds, the Pilotlamp turns green. Di466 isready to shoot.+/- 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), [ Av ] (Aperture priority),[Tv](Shutter priority) or [M](Manual);ModeCanon NikonShutterSpeed ApertureSetting Control on thecamera[ ][ P ][Tv][Av][ M ][ ][ P ][ S ][ M ][ A ]AutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticManualManualAutomaticAutomaticAny availableshutter speedcan be set.Any availablef-stop can be set.Any shutter speed /f-stop combinationcan be set.Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet)Install batteries to correct direction.33/108 at 105mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)24-105mm (18mm 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)Come to Stand-by mode in 2 min., andPower off in 30 minutes after the power onor the last use of flash unit.4 sec. 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) sec.Slave function with 6 power level(See guide number table below)67 x 100 x 105mm (26.4 x 39.4 x 41.3 inch)230 gZoomingPositionFlash Power LevelUsablecamerasGuide No.IlluminationcoveragePowersourceBattery lifeEnergySavingRecycle timeFlashExposureCanon EOSdigital camerasE-TTL / E-TTL II i-TTLWith [AE-L] or [AF-L]button on the cameraFE lock Fv lockNikon iTTLdigital camerasJOY OF FLASH PHTOGRAPHYSPECIFICATIONSGuide Number tableTROUBLE SHOOTINGFill-in flash and Light diffusing panelBounce LightingIf the subject is close(within 2 meter),turn the flash head 90 upward andpull out the fill-in reflector as shownin 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.Focus the subject.Pre-flash is fired to pre-set the correct light amount for the mainsubject.Remarks: FEL only work on P, TV, AV, M & A-Dep mode.When the flash unit is turned on, it is automatically set for TTL(E-TTL II / E-TTL for Canon, or i-TTL for Nikon) automatic flashmode. In this mode, the mode select indicator does 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 [ AV ](Canon),[ A ](Nikon), or [ M ].The color of mode selectindicator turns to Red asshown in the picture.Press the mode selectbutton.Set the picture frame as you desire and release the shutter.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 12mm focal length lens(18mm for filmcamera standard).Turn the flash head upwards. It turnsupward to 45 > 60 > 75 > 90.When the flash head stays at turning ortilting position, the zoom settingposition of Di466 is automatically set atthe position for 33mm(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 thelight is not too sharp or too strong to the subject. Use fill-inreflector flash 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 shows no level indication LED is turned, the flashpower compensation level is at even(0Ev) level as 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 power levelindication 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 is, in this case, to be counted inaddition to the compensation you selected in the camera’smenu 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, orgive more light to the subject without changing the environmentalor background exposure effect Di466 can make it possiblequickly for each shot at respective occasion of flash picture.AF assist light emitterUnder the low light condition, in the dark place, AF assist lightwill automatically emit the beam and illuminate the subject, sothat the camera can easily focus the subject in darkness. Thebeam is however not shown in the picture.When the back ground of the main subject is too bright, thecamera’s exposure reading system adjusts the flash lightintensity for such back ground condition and it result the mainsubject underexposed. Or in case the main subject is notplaced in the center of the viewfinder, flash picture may resultthe aimed subject under or over exposure.You can lock the correct flash exposure for the aimed subjectin such a condition. This flash exposure pre-set remainslocked in, even if you change the aperture or zoom the lens inand out. This mode can only be set on the camera.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 Power LockDi466 has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit.You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiplelightings from the various directions. 2 slave modes areprovided, Slave 1 (S1: color green) for digital pre-flash systemand Slave 2 (S2: color blue) for analog flash system.Slave 1: In this mode, Di466 synchronize to the pre-flashsystem. The master flash is to be set at TTL(e-TTL for Canonand i-TTL for Nikon) mode.Slave 2: In this mode, Di466 synchronize to the traditionalsingle flash system. The master flash is to be set at manualmode. Studio lighting system synchronizes to this mode. Thismode is also available for open flash, and for a standard flashin the market.To reset the flash unit to the other mode, press the modeselect button for TTL and or Manual mode.Energy saving systemfor stand-by mode willnot work when it's inslave mode.Automatic shut offfunction is howevereffect. It automaticallyturns-off when not inuse over 60 minutes.WARANTEE :In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void thewarrantee. Please refer the respective warrantee conditionfor details which depend on the country by country.1.The product is not used in accordance with the instructionof the owner's manual.2.The product is repaired or modified by the one who is notan authorized repair service agent.3.When the products is used with the cameras notapplicable, lens, adaptors or such accessories producedby the third party.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,extremely high 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 dateof purchase stamped, or no guarantee card.The zoom setting position is automatically set for the focallength of 35mm while using Di466 as a slave unit.Place the master flash on the cameraand switch it on. Or setthe camera for flashmode to alwaysfire the built-inflash.Wireless Remote FlashTTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standardbalance in accordance with Nissin’s standard. If anyadjustment is however required, or if you like to set yourpreferable level, it can be adjusted 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 sec.The mode select lamp turnspurple showing the unit isready for TTL exposure leveladjustment.Press the power level selectbutton either + or - to adjustit to the required exposurelevel. Each LED shows0.25(1/4)ev increments andit can be adjusted up to+0.75(3/4)ev.(over exposureefficiency), or down to- 0.75(3/4)ev.(under exposure efficiency). Press the On/Offswitch for 3 sec. to turn the unit off. The adjusted level ismemorized and kept as customized default TTL exposurelevel. This setting is permanently kept until you alter thesetting to the other required level.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 needyour own flash exposure instead of automatic controlledexposure. You can set Di466 for non-automatic flash mode,and select the desired flash power from 6 different levelsManual Exposure FlashFollowing functions are available on Nikon 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 Nikon Version onlyWith Canon cameras; FE lockAim the viewfinder centerover the main subject andpress [ ] button on thecamera (or [ FEL ] buttonon some cameras).Focus the subject.Set the Fv lock mode at themenu on your camera.With Nikon cameras; Fv lockAim the viewfinder centerover the main subject andpress[ AE-L ] button on thecamera (or [ AF-L ] button on some cameras).Setting master flash:Switch Di466 on and while theready lamp is on, press the modeselect button to select S1(colorturns Green) or S2(color turnsBlue). The mode select button turnsto TTL(nolight)—Manual(red)— S1(green)— S2(blue)and back to TTL.Setting slave flash Di466:When flash is set to either slavemode, the fist lamp of Flash powerlevel indication lamps is lighten.This lamp shows the 1/32 manual power level. Press theFlash powerlevel select button at marked + to select different power of1/16→1/8→1/4→1/2 and Full.Press the button at marked — to power downward.The power you selected is memorized and remainsunchanged untill 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 on to the flash standwhich can be placedeither on the flat place or on the 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 recommendedsince it may give electric damage on the electricalcontact of the flash hotshoe.Slow shutter synchronizationTo prevent the subject's eyes from appearing read,Di466 fires three controlled flash just before thepicture is taken. Red-eye reduction can becombined with slow sync.Red-eye reductionIn rear-curtain sync., the flash fires just before therear curtain close. By using this function at slowshutter speeds, a moving subject will appear withsuch moving marks behind.Rear curtain synchronizationAutomatic exposureWith [FEL] or [ ]button on EOS cameras24mm28mm35mm50mm70mm85mm105mm12.7/4214/4616/5218/5919/6221/6923/759/2910/3311/3612.7/4213.5/4415/4916.5/546.4/217/237.8/269/299.5/3110/3311/364.5/155/165.5/186.4/296.7/317/238/263.2/103.5/124/134.5/154.7/15.55/165.6/1818/5920/6522/7224/7927/8830/9833/108The flash unit does not start charging.Batteries are not correctly installedMount the flash unit firmly on thecamera's hot shoe.The flash unit does not fire.The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the cameraReplace the batteries if the recycle timebeyond 30 sec.Batteries are exhausted>>>>>>>>>Use FE or Fv lock.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)FlashPower LockAF assist lightColor TemperatureFlashDurationWirelessFlashDimensionsWeightFilterguide

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