User's Manual

ManualsBrandsNissin ManualsFlashesNissin Di866 mark II (for Canon)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH

Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown in its home page for details.

http://www.nissin-japan.com or http://www.nissindigital.com

SIMPLE OPERATION

When attaching Di866 Mark II to the camera, the basic flash exposure

operation is fully controlled by the camera. It is the same idea as when you use

the built-in camera flash, but it is placed on the hotshoe of the camera instead

of using the built-in flash.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Di866 Mark II provides many advanced flash functions.

Wireless TTL off camera flash technology, high speed shutter synchronization,

frequent repeat-flash system, External Av priority setting, etc. are supported.

1 2

Compatible cameras

Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product

UNIQUE FUNCTION

Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer

your camera owner’s manual carefully to get a better understanding of

proper operation to enjoy flash photography.

The color display automatically rotates

to allow for easy operation in both the

horizontal and vertical positions.

Nissin Di866 Mark II type Canon is designed for Canon digital SLR, with the

latest TTL flash control system, and features Nissin’s original rotating color

display, easily guiding its operations.

It works automatically with Canon ETTL/ ETTL II auto-flash systems.

Please note that Di866 Mark II type C is not usable with other branded cameras

for TTL operation.

Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo

http://www.nissin-japan.com

Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong

http://www.nissindigital.com

C0111 REV. 1.2

Type C

Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Summary of content (11 pages)

PAGE 1
DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo http://www.nissin-japan.com INSTRUCTION MANUAL Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong http://www.nissindigital.com Type C Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 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 proper operation to enjoy flash photography. C0111 REV. 1.
PAGE 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Nomenclature 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. Light diffusing panel Fill-in reflector X-terminal USB service port Flash head/ WARNING Wireless transmitter This sign refers the danger or serious damage. External service Sub-Flash The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit.
PAGE 3
BASIC OPERATION Di866 Mark II has energy saving double power off function. Inserting batteries Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries, NiMH batteries. 1. The power is automatically turned off (to stand-by mode), in about 30 seconds of idle use on the camera or after the last setting is made. To 1. Remove the battery magazine and insert save the battery energy, you can select the display-off setting from the 4 x size AA batteries as shown in the custom setting.
PAGE 4
The lens focal length you set is shown in the display screen of the flash unit. The flash illumination coverage of Di866 Mark II responds to the lens focal length of 24mm to 105mm (full size format / film camera standard). Set the camera’s mode, select the focal length and take pictures with Di866 Mark II on your camera.
PAGE 5
Hi-Speed Sync Manual Zoom Setting The reflector position of Di866 Mark II can be set manually. The flash of Di866 Mark II can be set for camera with higher shutter speeds up To get an illumination area different from the picture frame either wider or to 1/8000 second. narrower field, manual zoom setting makes sense. When using Di866 Mark II On the TTL function screen, press the with non-dedicated camera or traditional film type camera, the reflector position for 2 seconds.
PAGE 6
Setting of Master and Slave flash: ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING Setting Master flash: The master flash to be set is one unit only. Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode. Sub Flash Function page 14 Manual Zoom Setting page 15 Universal Slave Function page 19 Place the master flash on the camera and switch it on, and set to Manual function mode or set to the camera’s built-in flash on.
PAGE 7
Multiple Flash Mode (Repeat flash/Stroboscopic flash) ! NOTE The mode to be set on the camera: Repeating the flash illumination on the subject freezes the sequence of motion in one frame of picture. The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following formula. Number of flashes ÷ Frequency ＝ Shutter Speed In this mode, the power level, frequency and the number of flashes are to be Example : To get 20 flashes at 10Hz set on the flash unit in advance.
PAGE 8
Single Group Slave Flash (Group A Setting) Setting the Master flash 1. Navigate the cursor to Group A The modes available on the Master flash are TTL and M mode. 2. Navigate the cursor to Flash mode and select mode: TTL or M The master flash sets the signal transmission channel, flash reflector zooming position, flash mode of the master flash itself and flash mode and value adjustment of the slave flash at A, B and C respectively. Selecting TTL 1.
PAGE 9
Setting the Slave flash SETTING THE SLAVE FLASH Channel, Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the Remote flash. Group A TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash, which can however only Group B be set by the Master flash. From the 6 icons screen, select Select R and set Set . and set Set. AF assist light starts blinking every 2 seconds showing Di866 Mark II stands by in Remote Flash mode . Select the line channel and set Master Flash the channel.
PAGE 10
OTHER FEATURES Bounce Lighting 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.
PAGE 11
Guide Number and Flash duration table WARRANTY Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet) In case of the following reasons of the defect, it may void the warranty. Please refer to the respective warrantee condition for details which varies from different countries. Flash Power Level Zoom position Full 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 24mm 31 22 16 11 8 5.5 4 2.5 28mm 36 25 18 12.5 9 6.5 4.5 3 35mm 40 28 20 14 10 7 5 3.5 50mm 46 32 23 16 11.