Table Of Contents; Full Automatic Mode; Ttl Program Mode; Manual Setting Mode - Nissin Di866 Professional Instruction Manual

SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
This safety instructions refer important information to use the
product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions
before using the product.
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 or
broken.
Do not shoot the flash directly to the eye at short distance. It 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, or use.
Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the wall to soften its
intensity.
Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas, chemical or such liquids. It
may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use in the water. The flash unit
carries high voltage inside and it may cause an electric shock.
Do not shoot the flash unit directly to the driver of automobiles or such vehicles.
Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot, which may get
burned.
Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity
may cause leakage, exothermic heat or explosion.
CAUTIONS
This sign refers the damage or defect.
Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over 40ºC, 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 unit with the cameras which is not recommended 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.
Do not have a heavy impact to the flash unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface floor.
When using the external power pack, read the safety instruction carefully and
follow the operation manual.
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MENU SCREEN FOR MAIN MODES
Di866 Flash Mode and Functions - to be set on the flash unit.
Full Automatic Mode
Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper
exposure.
TTL Program Mode
Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash
exposure value can be compensated.
Manual Setting Mode
Manual Mode - Selecting the desired manual power on the flash unit,
Av priority Mode Selecting the desired f-stop on the flash unit.
Repeat flash Mode
Multiple lighting exposes the playback photos in one frame of picture.
Wireless TTL Flash Mode
Placing multiple numbers of flashes (remote flash) off camera and
controlling the creative TTL lighting.
Custom Setting Mode
Variety of custom settings is available for own default value.
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Full Automatic Mode

TTL Program Mode

Manual Setting Mode

Repeat flash Mode

Wireless TTL Flash Mode
Custom Setting Mode
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Nomenclature
Mounting foot
Multifunction
button
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Advanced functions are provided in some operation modes -
to be set on the flash unit
Advanced
Functions
Sub-Flash TTL Program Mode
Manual Zoom TTL Program Mode
Slave Mode Manual Setting Mode
F.Stop Setting Manual Setting Mode*1
ISO setting Manual Setting Mode*2
*1 Effective on Manual Mode and on Slave Mode, and when using Di866 with film type
camera or with non dedicated camera.
*2 Effective on Slave Mode, and when using Di866 with film type camera or with non
dedicated camera.
Functions by Camera setting - The flash is automatically
controlled by the camera
High speed shutter synchronization
Flash synchronizes to a faster shutter speed than regular synchronization
speed.
Rear curtain synchronization
The flash fires just before the rear curtain close. A moving subject will
appear with such moving marks behind.
Auto Flash Bracketing
Flash exposure level is automatically compensated on the sequence of
frames pre-set in the camera.
Red-eye reduction
Blinks of flash is released before actual effective flash eliminate
the red-eye problem.
Fv. Lock
Fv.
Flash exposure can be locked at the main subject while moving the
Lock
framing.
Slow Shutter Synchronization
The flash is controlled at slow shutter speed considering the dim condition
of the background.
External
service
box
Operation Modes
Manual Setting Mode
Manual Setting Mode
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