Nissin Mark II Di866 Instruction Manual page 9

Auto Off Auto off timing can be selected from 10min. 15min. 30min.
45min. 60min. or off (cancel).
Firmware To update the latest firmware. The current
firmware version is shown. If necessary to update,
press button. Connect the USB cable to
computer and press set button to confirm.
All those customs setting is reset to the
Reset
default value and conditions which are
provided and set at the factory.
Buzzer This is available for Wireless Remote mode.
When using Di866 Mark II as a slave remote
flash, a "beep" sound indicates the master flash
triggers successfully.
Those customized value and conditions are effective on all modes and
memorized even the flash unit is switched off.
To reset the customized value or conditions, select
"Yes" and set . All the memorized data is cancelled and Di866 Mark II
Set
is reset to the default value and condition.
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OTHER FEATURES
AF assist light emitter
Under the low light condition or in a dark place, AF assist light will automatically
emitt the red colored beam and illuminate the subject so that the camera can
easily focus the subject in darkness.
Fill-in reflector and Light diffusing panel built-in
For short distance or portrait flash photography, the light should not be too
sharp or too strong to the subject. Use fill-in reflector flash or diffuse the light.
If the subject is close (within 2 meters), turn
the flash head 90° upward and pull out the
fill-in reflector as shown in the picture.
Take a picture as usual. A blink of fill-in flash
freshens up the subject in natural image.
This small blink of flash is also useful when
taking a picture of baby without scaring him.
Pull out the light diffusing panel and place it
over the flash window as shown in the picture.
The diffusing panel softens the flash light and
creates a lively color effect upon the subject.
Since the light diffusing panel expands the
lighting area, it covers the range of 18 mm of
focal length lens.
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Reset, choose
Functions by Camera setting
You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions.
Rear curtain synchronization
Rear
All modes except Multiple flash mode are available for this sync.
system.
In rear-curtain sync., the flash fires just before the rear curtain close.
By using this function at slow shutter speeds, a moving subject will
appear with such moving marks behind. Refer the operation manual of
the camera for details.
Auto Flash Bracketing
Di866 Mark II supports this function at A mode and TTL mode.
By setting this function on the camera, you will get continuous flash
pictures in the different exposure effect on each frame. Exposure
compensation ratio, number of picture frame is to be set on the
camera. Refer the operation manual of the camera for details.
Slow Shutter Synchronization
All modes in Di866 Mark II supports the slow
shutter synchronization.
The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to
trace the correct exposure on both the main
subject and back ground in low light conditions or at night.
The slow shutter speed produces a blurring effect of the subject and a
sharp flash beam freeze the moment. A combination of slow shutter
and flash light creates a motion image in the still picture.
Bounce Lighting
When taking a picture of a baby or small children, do not shoot the flash
straight onto them. Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall so that it won't scare
them.
When pointing the flash to a subject in front of the wall, it creates an
unexpected sharp shadow on the wall which results in poor picture quality.
Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall to soften the light over the subject, and
the shadow fades out.
Turn the flash head upwards or sideway. The wall or ceiling in this case should
be flat surface and white color is preferable. Colored ceiling or wall may reflect
its color on the subject.
External Power Pack Socket
When using an external power source, the number of flashes is
increased and the recycling time is shortened. The following
external power pack is available in option.
Di866 Mark II is
automatically
Nissin Power Pack PS 300
turned off when
repeating flash
Sony External Battery Adaptor FA-EB1AM
continuously over
20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry. It will be
automatically reset after 15 minutes of stationary.
Please note that the basic operation is controlled by the main
batteries(battery magazine) in the flash unit and when the main
batteries are exhausted, the flash control system does not
work. Replace the batteries when recycle time becomes longer
than 20 seconds by main batteries only.
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500 flashes
0.7 seconds
200 flashes 2.5 seconds
OVERHEAT
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