TTL CORD 3' TTL CORD WITH FOCUS ASSIST FOR NIKON TTL-NF3 COMPATIBLE WITH NIKON i-TTL USER MANUAL
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ZIV. The TTL-NF3 is an off-camera TTL cord for dedicated Nikon camera and flash units. This TTL cord features an autofocus assist light to help the camera focus in low-light conditions. A handy on/off switch allows you to turn the AF assist light on when you need it, and off when you don’t. This TTL cord mounts to the cameras hot shoe while the flash can be held in your hand and moved around as you need to adjust the light.
PRECAUTIONS • Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place. • There are no userserviceable parts inside the device. Do not attempt to disassemble or perform any unauthorized modification. • Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gas or vapors. • Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. • Keep out of the reach of children.
OVERVIEW Front 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Flash base AF assist base Coiled cable AF assist light Mounting foot Locking ring 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
MOUNTING THE AF ASSIST BASE TO YOUR CAMERA 1 LOOSEN THE LOCKING RING. Loosen the locking ring to the left, in the opposite direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the mounting foot of the AF assist base MOUNT THE AF ASSIST BASE. into the hot shoe on your camera. 3 Press the button on the locking ring and turn it TIGHTEN THE LOCKING RING. to the right, in the direction of the arrow, until you hear a click. 4 Make sure the AF assist base is secure. ENSURE THE MOUNT IS SECURE.
USING THE FLASH BASE The flash base can be used in a variety of ways with a Nikon-compatible flash attached. You can hold the flash base in your hand and move the flash around your subject to achieve the best possible exposure. The flash base can be mounted onto a camera bracket to create an all-in-one unit with your camera and flash, but the flash will be away from the lens.
MOUNTING THE FLASH BASE You can mount the flash base to a light stand via the threaded 1/4" -20 light stand mount or use the bracket mount to connect to your equipment. Note: Do not connect your flash until after you have secured the flash base to your light stand or camera bracket. If you will be using the flash base in your hand, then proceed to attach your flash.
ATTACHING YOUR FLASH 1 TURN YOUR DEVICES OFF Make sure your camera and flash are turned off. 2 Insert your flash’s mounting foot into the hot MOUNT THE FLASH shoe of the flash base. 3 Secure the flash with its locking mechanism. SECURE THE FLASH 4 Flip the AF assist on/off switch to the right to TURN AF ASSIST ON turn the AF assist light on. 5 Turn on your camera and flash.
PC SYNC CONNECTIVITY The flash base comes equipped with a PC sync port. This addition allows you to attach studio lights or other flash units with a PC sync cable and position them more than three feet away. Use a PC sync cable that is compatible with your lighting unit. SPECIFICATIONS Cable length 1.5' (45.7 cm) Extended length 3' (91 cm) Light stand mount size 1/4" -20 Weight 4.8 oz.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This ZIV product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
