NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 1 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM USER GUIDE External TTL Flash for Canon™ NS-DXFL2C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 2 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 3 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Important safety instructions 1 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. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 4 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in wide angle panel Use to spread the flash light over a wider angle or to reduce its direct intensity. 2 Flash head Provides the light (flash) for the photograph. 3 AF-assist beam emitter Projects a red light beam to help the camera focus in low-light settings. 4 Locking knob Tighten this knob to secure the flash to the camera.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 5 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Back view NS-DXFL2C TTL M S1 S2 -1 -0 -0 0 +0 +0 +1 .7 .3 .3 .7 MODE TEST ON OFF # Item Description 1 Power level indicator Shows the power level selected. 2 Brightness/FEC –/+ button Press to lower or raise the brightness or Flash Exposure Compensation level. 3 MODE button 4 TEST button Press to fire a test flash.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 6 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ 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. • When replacing the batteries, replace all four at one time. • Batteries are not included with this flash.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 7 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ 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. Attaching the flash 1 Turn the camera and the flash off and loosen the locking knob on the flash.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 8 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ 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. Turning on the flash 1 Slide the power switch to ON. The flash begins charging. The flash zoom mechanism also resets.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 9 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ 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. 1 Set the flash to E-TTL auto flash mode by pressing the MODE button repeatedly until the “TTL” indicator lights on the back of the flash. 2 To focus the camera, press the shutter button halfway.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 10 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ 2 Place the selected subject in the center of the viewfinder, then press the FEL button on the camera. If your camera does not have an FEL button, press the button on the camera. The camera flash fires a * preflash and the required flash output for the subject is retained in memory. “FEL” is displayed in the camera’s viewfinder for 0.5 seconds.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 11 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Using S1/S2 slave triggering mode Note For information on setting the slave auto power off time, see “Setting the flash’s custom functions through the camera” on page 15. S1 slave triggering mode In this mode, the flash unit functions as a slave flash for creating multiple lighting effects. It should be used in manual flash mode.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 12 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ 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. • Hold the flash head and turn it to the angle you want.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 13 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ 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. 1 Point the flash head upward 90°. 2 Pull out the wide angle panel on the front of the flash head. The white reflector card comes out at the same time.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 14 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Using the wide angle panel Use the wide angle panel to spread light over a wider angle or to reduce its intensity. 1 Pull out the wide angle panel on the front of the flash head. The white reflector card comes out at the same time. 2 Push the white reflector card back in, leaving the wide angle panel out. 3 Pivot the wide angle panel down over the flash head.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 15 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Setting the flash’s custom functions through the camera You can set the flash's custom functions through your camera. To do this, open the camera’s menu and select Flash control, then open the External flash C.Fn setting lists. The custom functions can be set as follows: 1. C.Fn.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 16 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Troubleshooting Problem Solution The flash does not charge • • • • The flash does not fire • Make sure that the flash's mounting foot is securely connected to the camera's hot shoe. • Wait until the flash is fully charged and the flash ready indicator lights red. • Make sure that the electrical contacts on the mounting foot and hot shoe are clean.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 17 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Compatible cameras Canon EOS series cameras (E-TTL II autoflash) Guide No.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 18 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ 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.
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 19 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - INSIGNIA Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
NS-DXFL2C_14-1135_MAN_V2_ENG.fm Page 20 Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:18 PM NS-DXFL2C External TTL Flash for Canon™ • Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home. • Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna • Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
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