for Canon/ Nikon digital SLR cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 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.
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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fill-in reflector Light diffusing panel Flash head Remote/ Slave sensor AF-assist light Mounting foot Hotshoe contacts Lock ring Power Pack socket 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Accessories: Flash stand, Pouch Display screen Selector dial Set button Pilot button (Test flash button) On/Off switch (System lock button) 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 Di700A 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 Di700A is in the stand-by mode a Pilot button blinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode.
Mounting Di700A on the camera 1. Turn off the power switch of both Di700A and the camera. 2. Turn the lock ring of Di700A to loosen it all the way as shown in the picture. 3. Slide the mounting foot of Di700A 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 Di700A from the camera Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di700A 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 Di700A 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.
Shooting Di700A 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, Di700A will fully work in TTL (ETTL, ETTL-II for Canon and i-TTL for Nikon) automatic-flash system. Set Di700A 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 Di700A on your camera. Di700A 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 Di700A 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 Di700A for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power from 8 different levels Set Di700A 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 . SD: In this mode, Di700A synchronizes to the pre-flash system. The master flash is to be set at TTL (E-TTL for Canon, i-TTL for Nikon) mode. 0 -1 .5 -1 .0 Di700A has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit. You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the various directions.
Wireless Slave Flash Wireless TTL Slave - Radio Transmission (NAS) NAS : For Canon and Nikon systems: In this mode, Di700A synchronizes to the wireless remote flash system. For remote All channel group A/B/C digital flash. Using Di700A with a NAS shooting function makes it easy to shoot with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as normal E-TTL II/ E-TTL/ i-TTL autoflash shooting. Once Di700A linked to NAS, function are control directly by the NAS master.
Setting slave flash Di700A Switch Di700A 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.
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) Di700A 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, Di700A fires three controlled flashes just before the picture is taken. Red-eye reduction can be combined with slow sync.
Specifications TTL compensation on flash 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 0.1 - 4sec 200 - 1500 flashes 1/800 - 1/30,000 Sec 5,600k E-TTL II/ E-TTL (Canon) and i-TTL (Nikon) Wireless TTL Slave: Optical Transmission and Radio transmission (NAS).
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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.
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo http://www.nissin-japan.com Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong http://www.nissindigital.com Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 700A.Rev.0315.4.
