for Canon/ Nikon digital SLR cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer your camera owner’s manual carefully to get a better understanding of the proper operation to enjoy flash photography. Nissin Di700 type Canon and Nikon is designed for Canon and Nikon digital SLRs, with the latest TTL flash control system. Please note that Di700 Canon and Nikon are not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using the product. WARNING This symbol refers to the possibility of personal injury, death or property damage if not followed as described. 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 where you bought it from.
Names of the Components 1 2 3 9 18 4 17 5 10 8 6 7 15 16 11 12 13 14 Flash stand 1 Fill-in reflector 2 Light diffusing panel 10 Display screen 11 Selector dial 3 Flash head 4 Remote/ Slave sensor 5 AF-assist light 12 Set button 13 Pilot button (Test flash button) 14 On/Off switch (System lock button) 6 Mounting foot 7 Hotshoe contacts 8 Lock ring 15 3.
Basic Operation Inserting batteries Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries or NiMH batteries. 1. Remove the battery magazine and insert 4 x size AA batteries as shown in the picture. 2. The battery compartment is specially designed so that every battery is placed in the same direction to avoid confusion in poor lighting conditions. 3. +/- symbol is clearly marked in the battery compartment. 4. Place the battery magazine back into the body.
Basic Operation Di700 has an energy saving power off function To save battery energy, the power is automatically turned off (switch to stand-by mode), in A mode, TTL mode & Manual Power mode, in about 2 minutes of idle use; in SD mode, SF mode & Wireless TTL Slave mode, in about 5 minutes of idle use. While Di700 is in the stand-by mode a Pilot button blinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode.
Mounting Di700 on the camera 1. Turn off the power switch of both Di700 and the camera. 2. Turn the lock ring of Di700 to loosen it all the way as shown in the picture. 3. Slide the mounting foot of Di700 into the hotshoe of the camera. 4. Turn the lock ring in the opposite direction and tighten it. 5. Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at the hotshoe for sure contact. Removing Di700 from the camera Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di700 off the hotshoe of the camera.
Turn on the flash unit Press the On/ Off switch and Pilot button turns red, showing the unit is turned on. In a few seconds, the Pilot button turns green. The Di700 is ready to shoot. Set For a test flash, press the Pilot button. When using the test flash as an open flash, please note that the reference guide number in this case is G.No.10 (ISO 100). To turn off the flash unit manually, press the On/Off switch for 1 second. MENU SCREEN Di700 Flash Mode and Functions Rotate the dial to select a function.
Shooting Di700 automatically Canon cameras (Program), (Full Auto), (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (Manual); Nikon cameras (Program), (Full Auto), (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (Manual); In all of the camera's shooting modes listed above, Di700 will fully work in TTL (ETTL, ETTL-II for Canon and i-TTL for Nikon) automatic-flash system. Set Di700 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on. Rotate the dial to “A” mode then press the Set button.
Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with Di700 on your camera. Di700 is a supplement to help you in taking a creative and live picture. Almost all tasks are automatically done by the camera and you just control the camera only.
Joy of Flash Photography 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. If 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. The Di700 can make it possible to quickly adjust the exposure for each particular flash picture as needed.
Manual Exposure Flash In some occasions, or for special expression, you may need your own flash exposure instead of the automatic controlled exposure. You can set Di700 for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power from 8 different levels Set Di700 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on. Rotate the dial to “M” mode then press the Set button.
Wireless Slave Flash You can select the power by rotating the dial, from the left to right, 1/128 – 1/64 – 1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1 (Full) power. 5 +0 .5 +1 .0 +1 .5 +2 .0 -0 . -2 . 0 -1 .5 -1 .0 Di700 has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit. You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the various directions.
Setting slave flash Di700 Switch Di700 on and while the ready lamp is on, rotate the dial and press Set button to select desired mode. When flash is set to SD or SF mode, the of flash power level is indicated by the lighted LED’s. Rotate the dial to select different flash power levels of 1/128 – 1/64 – 1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1 (Full) power. The power you selected is memorized and remains unchanged. When the flash is set to the Wireless mode, the power level will be controlled by the Master flash.
Shooting the subject Set the camera for flash shooting mode. Point at the subject and shoot. The slave flash will synchronize to the master flash and gives additional lighting from the different direction you desired. Energy saving system for stand-by mode will not work when it's in slave mode. Automatic shut off function is however in effect. It automatically turns-off when not in use for over 60 minutes.
Fill-in flash and Light diffusing panel For short distance or portrait flash photography, 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 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.
Bounce lighting When lighting a subject in front of the wall, an unnecessary sharp shadow may appear on the wall behind the subject resulting in a disappointing picture. Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall to soften the light on the subject, and the shadow will fade. Press the rotate lock to turn the flash head up and down.
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 packs are available as an option. Nissin Power Pack PS 8 0.8 seconds Nissin Power Pack PS300 0.8 seconds Canon CP-E4 Nikon SD-8A/ SD-9 1.5 seconds 2.6 seconds (SD-8A) 1.5 seconds (SD-9) Di700 is automatically turned off when repeating flash continuously over 20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry from overheating.
Flash Power Lock When the back ground of the main subject is too bright, the camera’s exposure reading system adjusts the flash light intensity for such back ground condition and it results in the main subject being underexposed. Or in case the main subject is not placed in the center of the viewfinder, the flash picture may result in the aimed targeted subject being under or over exposed. You can lock the correct flash exposure for the targeted subject in such a condition.
For Nikon Version only Following functions are available on Nikon cameras. Refer to camera owner's manual for details. Slow shutter synchronization The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to the correct exposure for both the main subject and back ground in low light conditions or at night. Red-eye reduction To prevent the subject's eyes from appearing red, Di700 fires three controlled flashes just before the picture is taken. Red-eye reduction can be combined with slow sync.
Specifications Type Guide no. (at ISO 100 in m) Focal length coverage Power Source Battery loading system Recycling Time Number of flashes (Approx.) Flash duration Color Temperature Exposure control Wireless Mode for Canon and Nikon Digital SLR cameras GN54 (at 200mm zoom head position)/ GN48 (at 105mm zoom head position) 24 - 200mm (16mm when using built-in wide panel) 4 x LR6 batteries (Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable) Quick loading – Battery Magazine BM-02 0.
Guide Numer table Guide No.
Warranty In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void the warranty. Please refer the respective warranty condition for details which depends on the country of purchase. 1. The product is not used in accordance with the instruction of the owner’s manual. 2. The product is repaired or modified by the one who is not an authorized repair service. 3. When the product is used with the cameras not applicable, lens, adaptors or such accessories produced by the third party. 4.
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