Nissin Di866 - User Manual

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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 to the camera, the basic flash exposure operation is fully

controlled by the camera. It is the same idea as you use the built-in camera

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

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Di866 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.

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Compatible cameras

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UNIQUE FUNCTION

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

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

proper operation to enjoy flash photography.

The color display automatically rotates

to keep user easily operate the flash

unit.

Nissin Di866 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 system.

Please note that Di866 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

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Summary

SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Alerts to danger or serious damage from high voltage, direct eye flash, or improper use.

CAUTIONS

Advises on preventing damage or defects due to temperature, water, cleaning agents, or incompatible cameras.

BASIC OPERATION

Inserting batteries

Instructions on how to insert AA batteries into the battery magazine correctly.

Mounting Di866 on the Camera

Step-by-step guide on attaching the flash unit securely to the camera's hotshoe.

SETTING THE MODE AND THE FUNCTION

Full Automatic Flash Control

TTL Flash Exposure Value Compensation

Details how to adjust flash exposure compensation in 19 steps from -3.0Ev to +3.0Ev.

Manual Power Operation

ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING

Universal Slave Function

Setting the Master flash

Single Group Slave Flash (Group A Setting)

Multiple Group Slave Flash (Group B & C Setting)

Wireless Remote Flash Mode

Setting the Remote flash

SPECIFICATIONS

Guide Number and Flash duration table

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Lists common problems and their solutions, such as flash not charging or not flashing.