Nissin Di866 - Manual (Page 10)

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When using an external power source, the number of flashes is
increased and the recycling time is shortened. The following
external power pack is available in option.
Di866 is
automatically
turned off when
repeating flash
continuously over
20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry. It will be
automatically reset after 15minutes of stationary.
Please note that the basic operation is controlled by the main
batteries(battery magazine) in the flash unit and when the main
batteries are exhausted, the flash control system does not
work. Replace the batteries when recycle time becomes longer
than 20 seconds by main batteries only.
External Power Pack Socket
For firmware update service, Di866 provides a USB service port.
Di866 is developed to work with the cameras presently
available in the market and it may need to install updated
firmware to work with the new cameras in the coming future,
or the cameras with updated firmware. In this case, a
software to work with such new version will be available at
Nissin’s homepage to download.
The same USB connector cord included in the camera’s
package can be used commonly.
USB Service Port
Di866 can be used with non-hotshoe cameras. Some cameras
provide a flash synchronization contact at x-terminal instead
of hotshoe. For this type of cameras, Di866 has a x-terminal
socket for flash synchronization. A standard sync-cable in the
market is usable.
X terminal
SPECIFICATIONS
Usable cameras
Guide No.
Wattage
Illumination coverage
Power source
Battery life
Energy Saving
Recycle timer
Flash Exposure
AF assist light
Color Temperature
Flash Duration
Wireless flash
External Power Pack
USB service port
Sync. Contact
Dimensions
Weight
Canon ETTL flash system SLR and hotshoe type
compact digital cameras-ref. page 2 for camera models.
60/198 at 105mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
40/132 at 35mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
83 Ws. at full power
24-105mm (18mm with diffuser panel built-in)
4 x LR6 batteries (Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable)
150-1500 flashes according to the mode (with alkaline batteries)
Come to Stand-by mode in 30 sec., and Power off timer can be set
5.5 sec. with fresh alkaline batteries for full power
ETTL/ ETTL II for Canon digital SLR cameras
Automatic exposure metering by external photo sensor
Manual exposure (Power ratio available)-Ref G.No. table below
Effective range of approx. 0.7 to 10m / 2.3 to 33 ft.
5600 K°at full power flash
1/300 sec. (full power flash)
1/300-1/30,000 sec. (controlled flash)
FP flash for high speed synchronization
Wireless TTL off camera flash system
Wireless Master mode
Wireless Remote mode
Slave flash function at external auto-exposure
Slave to digital pre-flash system
Slave to traditional single flash sytem
Service socket for the external power pack(optional accessory)
Nissin Power Power Pack Pro-300
Canon Power Assist Pack CP-E4
For firmware update service from homepage
USB cord is not included
Camera’s hot shoe-ETTL for Canon system
Traditional sync. System
X-terminal socket
74 x 134 x 110mm (29.2 x 53 x 43.5 inch)
380g
OVERHEAT
When taking a picture of a baby or small children, do not shoot the flash
straight onto them. Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall so that it won’t scare
them.
When pointing the flash to a subject in front of the wall, it creates an
unexpected sharp shadow on the wall which results in poor picture quality.
Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall to soften the light over the subject, and
the shadow fades out.
Turn the flash head upwards or sideway. The wall or ceiling in this case should
be flat surface and white color is preferable. Colored ceiling or wall may reflect
its color on the subject.
Bounce Lighting
Canon CP-E4
Guide Number and Flash duration table
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Install batteries to correct direction.
The flash unit does not start charging.
Batteries are not correctly installed
Mount the flash unit firmly on the camera’s hot shoe.
The flash unit does not flash.
The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera
Replace the batteries if the recycle time is beyond 20
Batteries are exhausted
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Turn on the switch again.
The flash unit is automatically powered off
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Use Fv lock.
The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.
There is a reflective object or strong lighting near the subject.
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Set to TTL mode or select other power level.
The unit is set for manual exposure mode at wrong distance
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Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Zoom
position
24mm
28mm
35mm
50mm
70mm
85mm
105mm
Flash
Duration
(sec.)
Full
31
36
40
46
52
54
60
1/600 1/2
22
25
28
32
36
38
42
1/900 1/4
16
18
20
23
26
27
30
1/1500 1/8
11
12.5
14
16
18
19
21
1/3200 1/16
8
9
10
11.5
13
13.5
15
1/5000 1/32
5.5
6.5
7
8
9
9.5
10.5
1/9000 1/64
4
4.5
5
5.5
6.5
7
7.5
1/15000 1/128
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
1/22000
Flash Power Level
260 flashes