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Insignia NS-DXFL2N User Manual

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USER GUIDE
External TTL Flash
for Nikon ™
NS-DXFL2N
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE External TTL Flash for Nikon ™ NS-DXFL2N Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Legal notices........... .19 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - INSIGNIA ..... . .21 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Important safety instructions Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus in the water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth.

  • Page 4: Front View

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Front view Item Description Built-in wide angle panel Use to spread the flash light over a wider angle or to reduce its direct intensity. Flash head Provides the light (flash) for the photograph. AF-assist beam emitter Projects a red light beam to help the camera focus in low-light settings.

  • Page 5: Back View

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Back view NS-DXFL2N TTL M S1 S2 -1 -0 -0 0 +0 + 0 +1 .7 .3 .3 .7 MODE TEST # Item Description Power level indicator Shows the power level selected. Brightness/FEC –/+ button Press to lower or raise the brightness or Flash Exposure Compensation level.

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Flash

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Setting up your flash Installing the batteries Cautions • Use only Alkaline or NiMH AA batteries. • The batteries may become hot after firing many flashes continuously. Notes • Make sure that all four batteries are the same brand and type.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Flash

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ 3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide it into place. Recycle time* Flash count* Approx. 0.1 – 5 seconds Approx. 100 - 1500 flashes * Based on four (4) new, AA alkaline batteries.

  • Page 8: Removing The Flash

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ 3 Rotate the locking knob on the mounting foot until it’s tight. Do not overtighten. Removing the flash • Make sure that the camera and flash are turned off, then remove the flash from the camera by loosening the locking knob and sliding it off of the camera’s hot shoe.

  • Page 9: Using Your Flash

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Using your flash Fully automatic flash shooting Setting the camera's shooting mode to P (Program AE) or AUTO (Full Auto) makes automatic shooting as easy as normal AE shooting. Set the flash to i-TTL auto flash mode by pressing the MODE button repeatedly until the “TTL”...

  • Page 10: Using The Flash Value Lock (Fvl)

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Using the Flash Value Lock (FVL) The FV (flash value) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting into the flash for any part of the scene you select. 1 Set the flash to i-TTL auto flash mode by pressing the MODE button repeatedly until the “TTL”...

  • Page 11: Using S1/S2 Slave Triggering Mode

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Using S1/S2 slave triggering mode Note For information on setting the slave auto power off time, see “To set the slave auto power off time:” on page 15. S1 slave triggering mode In this mode, the flash unit functions as a slave flash for creating multiple lighting effects.

  • Page 12: Using Bounce Flash

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Using bounce flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash bounces off of the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This is called bounce flash.

  • Page 13: Creating A Catchlight

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Creating a catchlight With the white reflector card, you can create a catchlight (a light source that causes a specular highlight) in the subject’s eyes to add life to their facial expression. Point the flash head upward 90°.

  • Page 14: Using The Wide Angle Panel

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Using the wide angle panel Use the wide angle panel to spread light over a wider angle or to reduce its intensity. Pull out the wide angle panel on the front of the flash head. The white reflector card comes out at the same time.

  • Page 15: Using Auto Power Off

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Using Auto Power Off To save battery power, if the flash is not used for 90 seconds it enters sleep mode when attached to a camera, or mounted on the mini stand or a tripod.

  • Page 16: Over-Temperature Protection

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Over-Temperature Protection • To avoid overheating and damaging the flash head, allow the camera to rest after 20 continuous flashes. • If you fire too many flashes, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time about 10 to 15 seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit returns to normal.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Troubleshooting Problem Solution The flash does not charge • Make sure that the batteries are installed in the correct direction. • If appears and blinks on the back of the flash, replace the batteries immediately.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Compatible cameras Nikon DSLR series cameras (i-TTL autoflash). Guide No. 26/85 meters/feet at ISO 100 Flash mode TTL, M, S1, S2 Vertical rotation angle -10 to 90 degrees...

  • Page 19: Legal Notices

    NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 20 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 21: One-Year Limited Warranty - Insignia

    Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period.
  • Page 22 FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND...
  • Page 23 1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) or 01-800-926-3000 (Mexico) INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Registered in some countries. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. V3 ENGLISH ©2014 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

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