Nissin Speedlite Di466 Instruction Manual

WARNING
This sign refers the danger or serious damage.
The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not
try to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back to the
repair service station or the store you bought it.
Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the
unit was dropped and broken.
Do not fire the flash direct to the eye at short distance. It
DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH may damage the eye. When taking flash picture especially
toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at
least 1 meter (3.3feet) away from the subject.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the
wall to soften its intensity.
Do not use the flash unit in the flammable gas, chemicals or
such liquids. It may cause fire or electric shock.
CAUTIONS
This sign refers the damage or defect.
Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over
40°C, such like in the automobile.
The flash unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away
from rain, snow and humidity.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to
clean the unit.
Do not use this flash with the cameras which is not listed in
this instruction manual, otherwise it may damage the
camera's circuitry.
Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of
time.
Nissin Speedlite Di466 is developed for
digital SLR and hotshoe type cameras with
the latest TTL flash control technology.
Note: No lm camera can be used with Di466.
Type C is Nomenclature
for Canon EOS digital SLR cameras, model
1 2 3 4
EOS 300D* , 350D* , 400D* , 450D* , 10D,
20D, 30D, 40D, 5D, 1D Mark II, 1D Mark II N,
Filter
guide
1Ds Mark II, 1D Mark III and 1Ds Mark III, as
well as Powershot G7, G9 and S5IS.
It works automatically with E-TTL II and
E-TTL auto-flash system.
*1,*2,*3,*4: In America and Canada : Rebel
X, XT, XTi, XSi
Type N is
for Nikon digital SLR and hotshoe type
cameras, model D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70,
Fill-in reflector Lock ring
D70s, D80, D200, D300, D2H, D2Hs, D2X,
Light diffusing panel Mounting foot
D2Xs and D3, as well as Coolpix P5000,
Wireless flash sensor Hotshoe contacts
P5100 and Fuji Finepix S5Pro.
Flash head Battery magazine
It works automatically with i-TTL auto-flash
AF-assist light
system.
Attach Di466 to your camera, and then
almost all jobs are controlled by the camera
for the most proper exposure.
Read this instruction manual and refer your
camera owner's manual to enjoy flash
photography.
Pilot lamp (Test flash button)
On/Off switch (Press button)
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo Mode select button / indicator
(TTL→Manual→Slave 1→Slave 2)
http://www.nissin-japan.com
Flash power level indication lamps (6 LEDs)
Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong
Flash power level select button
http://www.nissindigital.com
Accessories: Flash stand, Pouch
BASIC OPERATION
Inserting batteries Di466 has energy saving double power off function.
Remove the battery To save battery energy, the power is automatically turned off
magazine and insert 4 x (to stand-by mode), both in TTL mode & Manual Power mode,
size AA batteries as shown
in about 2 minutes of idle use.
in the picture.
While Di466 is in the stand-by mode a Pilot lamp blinks every 2
seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode.
The battery compartment is To turn on Di466 again, press the camera's shutter button
designed so that each cell is halfway or press any button of the flash unit.
placed in same direction to
In case Di466 is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit is
avoid the confusion in poor
completely turned off and shut out the current leakage from the
light situation.
batteries.
To turn on Di466 again, take the first step of turning the flash
unit on.
+/- symbol is clearly In case of using Di466 as a slave flash (at slave mode*
x4
marked at the battery Di466 will not go into the stand-by mode.
compartment. automatically turn off when not used over 60 minutes.
*5: Slave mode : Refer instruction below.
Place the battery magazine
back into the body.
Shooting Di466 automatically
Canon cameras;
NOTE
[ P ] (Program), [
It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and
type, and replace them all at the same time. Wrong insertion [Tv](Shutter priority) or [M] (Manual);
of each cell does not make electric contact.
Nikon cameras;
Mounting Di466 on the Camera
[P ] (Program), [
Turn the lock ring to
loosen it as shown in the [S ](Shutter priority) or [M ](Manual);
picture.
In all camera's shooting mode listed above, Di466 will
fully work in TTL (ETTL, ETTL-II for Canon, and i-T TL
Slide the mounting foot of
for Nikon) automatic-flash system.
Di466 into the hotshoe of
camera.
Set Di466 to the camera's hotshoe and turn on the power
switch.
Di466 is automatically set for the camera's TTL mode when
Turn the lock ring to
ready lamp lights up.
opposite direction and
tighten it. Press the shutter button of your camera halfway to focus the
subject.
Shutter speed, aperture and ash mark (
camera's view nder.
Lock pin comes out to
hook the foot at the Take the picture. Di466 is red and the result is immediately
hotshoe for sure contact.
shown on the camera's LCD display.
When you change the focal length, The power zoom ash head
of Di466 responds without delay and immediately sets its
position to match the lens focal length you selected.
The ash illumination coverage of Di466 responds to the lens
Removing Di466 from the Camera
focal length of 16mm to 70mm (24mm to 105mm/ lm camera
standard).
Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di466
off the hotshoe of the camera. Make sure to turn the lock
Set the camera's shooting mode, select focal length and take
ring all the way to completely clear the lock pin off the
pictures with Di466 on your camera.
hooking slot on the hotshoe.
Di466 is a supplement to help your taking a creative and live
Before mounting or removing Di466 into or from the picture. Almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera
NOTE
camera, it is recommended to turn off the power and you just control the camera only.
switch of both Di466 and the camera.
Mode
Shutter
Canon Nikon Speed
Turn on the flash unit
Press the On/O switch and [ ] [ ] Automatic
Pilot lamp turns red
showing the unit is turned
[ P ] [ P ]
Automatic
on.
In a few seconds, the Pilot
[ Tv] [ S ]
lamp turns green. Di466 is Manual
ready to shoot.
[ Av ] [ A ]
For a test ash, press the Pilot lamp. When using the test ash Automatic
as an open ash, please note that the reference guide number
in this case is G.No.10 (ISO 100).
[ M ] [ M ] Manual
To turn o the ash unit manually, press the On/O switch for 2
seconds.
WARANTEE :
I 4.Fault or defect caused by fire, earthquake, flood, public
n case of the following reason of the defect, it may void the
pollution and such natural accident.
warrantee. Please refer the respective warrantee condition
for details which depend on the country by country. 5.In case that the product is stored in dust, moisture,
1.The product is not used in accordance with the instruction extremely high temperature or such poor condition.
of the owner's manual.
6.Scratch, blemish, crush or worn out by a violently use or
Flash stand
2.The product is repaired or modified by the one who is not treatment.
an authorized repair service agent.
7.Guarantee card without name of place purchased or date
3.When the products is used with the cameras not of purchase stamped, or no guarantee card.
applicable, lens, adaptors or such accessories produced
by the third party.
JOY OF FLASH PHTOGRAPHY
TTL flash power 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
wish if you can soften or
weaken the flash light, or
give more light to the subject without changing the environmental
or background exposure effect Di466 can make it possible
quickly for each shot at respective occasion of flash picture.
TTL ash power compensation is provided in 7 steps by half Ev
5
),
increment for –1.5 –1.0, –0.5, 0, +0.5 +1.0, and +1.5ev.
It will however
Set the Flash power level select button to the power level you
desire.
When Di466 shows no level indication LED is turned, the ash
power compensation level is at even(0Ev) level as default value.
Press the ash power select button, by each press of + marked
knob, it sets the power of +0.5 → +1.0 → +1.5Ev. and the -
](Full Auto), [ Av ] (Aperture priority),
marked knob sets it to –0.5 → –1.0 → –1.5Ev. The power level
indication lamp shows the power level you set.
Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required
lighting e ect by keeping the background exposure level as
originally expected.
](Full Auto), [A ](Aperture priority),
On some cameras, the TTL ash power compensation setting is
provided in its menu mode.
When setting the TTL ash power compensation on your
camera, the same of Di466 is, in this case, to be counted in
addition to the compensation you selected in the camera's
menu mode.
Fill-in flash and Light diffusing panel
For short distance or portrait flash photography, we wish if the
light is not too sharp or too strong to the subject. Use fill-in
reflector flash or diffuse the light.
If the subject is close(within 2 meter),
turn the ash head 90 upward and
pull out the ll-in re ector as shown
) are indicated in
in the picture.
Take a picture as usual.
A blink of ll-in ash freshens up the
subject in natural image.
This small blink of ash is also useful
when taking a picture of
baby without scaring him.
This technology is also
useful to eliminate the
shadow on the subject
under the tree.
For portrait photography, pull out the light di using panel and
place it over the ash window as shown in the picture. The
di using panel makes the ash light soften and creates a lively
color e ect on the subject.
Aperture Control on the
Setting camera
Automatic Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Since the light di using panel expands the lighting area, it
covers the range of 12mm focal length lens(18mm for lm
Any available
camera standard).
Automatic shutter speed
can be set.
Any available
Bounce Lighting
Manual
f-stop can be set.
When taking a picture of a baby or small children, do not shoot
Any shutter speed /
Manual f-stop combination the flash straight on to them. Bounce the light off the ceiling or
can be set. wall so that it won't scare them.
The lighting on a subject in front of the wall, creates an
unnecessary sharp shadow on the wall resulting the picture
disappointed. Bounce the light off the ceiling or
wall to soften the light on the subject,
and the shadow fade out.
Turn the ash head upwards. It turns
upward to 45 > 60 > 75 > 90.
When the ash head stays at turning or
tilting position, the zoom setting
position of Di466 is automatically set at
the position for 33mm(50mm/ lm
camera standard) focal length lens.
The wall or ceiling in this case should be at surface and white
color is preferable. Colored ceiling or wall may re ect its color
on the subject.
AF assist light emitter Wireless Remote Flash
Under the low light condition, in the dark place, AF assist light Di466 has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit.
will automatically emit the beam and illuminate the subject, so You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple
that the camera can easily focus the subject in darkness. The lightings from the various directions. 2 slave modes are
beam is however not shown in the picture. provided, Slave 1 (S1: color green) for digital pre-flash system
and Slave 2 (S2: color blue) for analog flash system.
Flash Power Lock Slave 1: In this mode, Di466 synchronize to the pre-flash
system. The master flash is to be set at TTL(e-TTL for Canon
When the back ground of the main subject is too bright, the and i-TTL for Nikon) mode.
camera's exposure reading system adjusts the flash light Slave 2: In this mode, Di466 synchronize to the traditional
intensity for such back ground condition and it result the main single flash system. The master flash is to be set at manual
subject underexposed. Or in case the main subject is not
mode. Studio lighting system synchronizes to this mode. This
placed in the center of the viewfinder, flash picture may result mode is also available for open flash, and for a standard flash
the aimed subject under or over exposure. in the market.
You can lock the correct flash exposure for the aimed subject
in such a condition. This flash exposure pre-set remains
Setting master flash:
locked in, even if you change the aperture or zoom the lens in
Place the master flash on the camera
and out. This mode can only be set on the camera.
and switch it on. Or set
the camera for flash
FE lock
With Canon cameras;
mode to always
Focus the subject. fire the built-in
flash.
Aim the view nder center
over the main subject and
press [ ] button on the
camera (or [ FEL ] button Setting slave flash Di466:
on some cameras).
Switch Di466 on and while the Green
ready lamp is on, press the mode
Pre- ash is red to pre-set the correct light amount for the main select button to select S1(color
subject. turns Green) or S2(color turns
Remarks: FEL only work on P, TV, AV, M & A-Dep mode. Blue). The mode select button turns
to TTL(nolight)—
Manual(red)— S1(green)— S2(blue)
With Nikon cameras; Fv lock
Blue
and back to TTL.
Set the Fv lock mode at the When flash is set to either slave
menu on your camera.
mode, the fist lamp of Flash power
level indication lamps is lighten.
This lamp shows the 1/32 manual power level. Press the
Focus the subject.
Flash power
Aim the view nder center level select button at marked + to select different power of
over the main subject and 1/16 →1/8 →1/4 →1/2 and Full.
press
Press the button at marked — to power downward.
[ AE-L ] button on the
The power you selected is memorized and remains
camera (or [ AF-L ] button on some cameras). unchanged untill the unit is switched off.
Set the picture frame as you desire and release the shutter. Set slave ash at any place and direct the ash head as you
desire. Slave sensor may not respond to the master ash in the
extremely bright condition or under the poor sensing situation.
For Nikon Version only
Following functions are available on Nikon cameras. Refer to
Use the ash stand included. Place Di466 on to the ash stand
camera owner's manual for details.
which can be placed
either on the at place or on the tripod by the screw.
Slow shutter synchronization
The ash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to the
Metal type accessory shoe is not recommended
NOTE
correct exposure for both the main subject and back
since it may give electric damage on the electrical
ground in low light conditions or at night.
contact of the flash hotshoe.
Red-eye reduction
Shooting the subject:
To prevent the subject's eyes from appearing read,
Di466 res three controlled ash just before the
Set the camera for flash shooting mode. Point the subject and
picture is taken. Red-eye reduction can be
shoot.
combined with slow sync.
The slave flash will synchronize to the master flash and gives
additional lighting from the different direction you desired.
Rear curtain synchronization
Energy saving system
In rear-curtain sync., the ash res just before the
for stand-by mode will
rear curtain close. By using this function at slow
not work when it's in
shutter speeds, a moving subject will appear with
slave mode.
such moving marks behind.
Automatic shut off
function is however
effect. It automatically
Manual Exposure Flash
turns-off when not in
use over 60 minutes.
In some occasion, or for special expression, you may need
your own flash exposure instead of automatic controlled
The zoom setting position is automatically set for the focal
exposure. You can set Di466 for non-automatic flash mode, length of 35mm while using Di466 as a slave unit.
and select the desired flash power from 6 different levels
To reset the flash unit to the other mode, press the mode
When the ash unit is turned on, it is automatically set for TTL select button for TTL and or Manual mode.
(E-TTL II / E-TTL for Canon, or i-TTL for Nikon) automatic ash
mode. In this mode, the mode select indicator does not light.
TTL Exposure level custom setting
Red
TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard
Press the mode select
balance in accordance with Nissin's standard. If any
button.
adjustment is however required, or if you like to set your
The color of mode select preferable level, it can be adjusted for about ± 0.75(3/4)ev.
indicator turns to Red as This adjustment can only be set when the flash is off.
shown in the picture. Insert the battery magazine with 4 batteries fully loaded as
instructed above.
You can select the power,
Purple
from the left to right, Press the pilot lamp and
On/Off switch both together
1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1(Full) power.
and hold for 3 sec.
Set the camera shooting mode to either [ AV ](Canon),
The mode select lamp turns
[ A ](Nikon), or [ M ].
purple showing the unit is
ready for TTL exposure level
Select your desired F-stop and/or shutter speed. Point the
adjustment.
subject and press the shutter.
Press the power level select
button either + or - to adjust
it to the required exposure
level. Each LED shows
0.25(1/4)ev increments and
it can be adjusted up to
+0.75(3/4)ev.(over exposure
efficiency), or down to
-0.75(3/4)ev.(under exposure efficiency). Press the On/Off
switch for 3 sec. to turn the unit off. The adjusted level is
memorized and kept as customized default TTL exposure
level. This setting is permanently kept until you alter the
setting to the other required level.
Start to use flash unit from "Turn on the flash unit" at "BASIC
OPERATION" explained as above.
SPECIFICATIONS
Usable Canon EOS Nikon iTTL
cameras digital cameras digital cameras
33/108 at 105mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
Guide No.
24-105mm (18mm with di use panel)
Illumination
coverage (Automatically set for the lens focal length)
4 x size AA batteries
Power
(Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable)
source
200-1500 ashes according to the mode
Battery life
(with alkaline batteries)
Come to Stand-by mode in 2 min., and
Energy
Power o in 30 minutes after the power on
Saving
or the last use of ash unit.
4 sec. with fresh alkaline batteries
Recycle time
Automatic exposure
Flash
Exposure
E-TTL / E-TTL II i-TTL
Manual exposure at 6 power level
(See guide number table below)
Flash FE lock Fv lock
With [FEL] or [ ] With [AE-L] or [AF-L]
Power Lock
button on EOS cameras button on the camera
E ective range of approx. 0.7 to 6m / 2.3 to 20 ft.
AF assist light
Color Temperature 5600 K
1/800 (full power ash) sec.
Flash
Duration 1/800-1/20,000(controlled ash) sec.
Slave function with 6 power level
Wireless
(See guide number table below)
Flash
Dimensions 67 x 100 x 105mm (26.4 x 39.4 x 41.3 inch)
Weight 230 g
Guide Number table
Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Flash Power Level
Zooming
Position
18/59 12.7/42 9/29 6.4/21 4.5/15 3.2/10
24mm
28mm 20/65 14/46 10/33 7/23 5/16 3.5/12
22/72 16/52 11/36 7.8/26 5.5/18 4/13
35mm
24/79 18/59 12.7/42 9/29 6.4/29 4.5/15
50mm
27/88 19/62 13.5/44 9.5/31 6.7/31 4.7/15.5
70mm
30/98 21/69 15/49 10/33 7/23 5/16
85mm
33/108 23/75 16.5/54 11/36 8/26 5.6/18
105mm
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The flash unit does not start charging.
Batteries are not correctly installed
>>> Install batteries to correct direction.
Batteries are exhausted
>>> Replace the batteries if the recycle time
beyond 30 sec.
The flash unit does not fire.
The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera
>>>
Mount the ash unit rmly on the
camera's hot shoe.
The flash unit is automatically powered off
>>>
Turn on the switch again.
Press together
The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.
A reflective object or strong lighting near the subject
>>> Use FE or Fv lock.
The unit is set for manual exposure mode
>>> Set to TTL mode or other power level.