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DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
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.
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.
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.
UNIQUE FUNCTION
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The color display automatically rotates
to keep user easily operate the flash
unit.
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SIMPLE OPERATION
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.
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.
Compatible cameras
Please refer Nissin's compatibility chart shown in its home page for details.
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- Page 1 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.
- Page 2 F.Stop Setting*1 ISO setting*2 *1 Effective on at Universal Slave function in Manual Power operation and when using Di866 with film type camera or with non dedicted camera. *2 Effective on Universal Slave function, and when using Di866 with film type camera or with non dedicated camera.
- Page 3 To turn on Di866 again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or press any button of the flash unit. 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.
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 The distance is automatically followed by changing the focal length and ISO sensitivity level on the camera, or selecting the other power level. Hi-Speed Sync The flash of Di866 can be set for camera with higher shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second. for 2 sec.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 Refer your flash instruction manual for this function, which may differ according to the flash model. 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 possible to set the desired flash coverage angle manually by select button Place the Remote flash in consideration to;...
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 To reset the customized value or conditions, select “Yes” and set . All the memorized data is cancelled and Di866 is reset to the default value and condition. Functions by Camera setting You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 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.