Nissin Di866 User's Manual
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1. The diffusing panel softens the flash light and creates a lively color effect upon the subject Since the light diffusing panel expands the lighting area it covers the range of 18 mm of focal length lens 33 Bounce Lighting 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 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 pack is available in option a aara automatically turned off when Nissin Power Pack PS 300 500 flashes 0 7 seconds repeating flash Sony External Battery Adaptor FA EB1AM 200 flashes 2 5 seconds continuously over 20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry It will be automatically reset after 15 minutes of stationary Please note that the basic operation is controlled by the main batteries battery magazine in the flash unit a2. Nissin DIGITAL MARIK it JiS6s6 PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH INSTRUCTION MANUAL NISSIN JAPAN Nissin Nissin Japan Ltd Tokyo http www nissin japan com Nissin Marketing Ltd Hong Kong http www nissindigital com S0710 REV 1 4 Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product 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 Nissin Di866 Mark II type Sony is designed for Sony 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 Sony ADI P TTL auto flash system Please note that Di866 Mark II type S is not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation UNIQUE FUNCTION The color display automatically rotates to keep user easily operate the flash Cue Dg SIMPLE OPERATION When attaching Di866 Mark II to the camera the basic flash exposure operation is fully controlled by the camera Itis 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 Mark II provides many advanced flash functions Wireless TTL off camera flash technology high speed shutter synchronization frequent repeat flash system External
3. gt Wireless Select the line Group and set 4 gt the group Remote 2 groups are available RMT and RMT2 Navigate the cursor to the MODE to display TTL or MANUAL When selecting MANUAL the flash unit fires with the power level to be set When setting Di866 Mark II to the Remote mode the zoom setting can be selected manually to any other Remote Flash mode Select the line channel and set 4 gt the channel 4 channels are available from 1 to 4 available position from 24 mm to 105 mm Press on off switch to lock this condition Press it again to release the lock Or press set the screen shows the 6 icons screen and returns back to Remote setting page The function and the value remain recorded as set When placing more flashes repeat the same operation procedures instructed above 27 28 REMOTE FLASH SETTING EXAMPLE 4 Custom settings A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your Di866 Mark II From 6 icons select 4 gt S Custom setting mode and set Set l Select S the item to be customized and set 4 gt the value to customize SETTING j M 7 custom settings are prepared A TIL Ay My TTL TTL Exposure level custom setting 555 Gp TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard gt balance in accordance with Nissin s standard If any adjustment is however required or if you like to set your Modeling ori own preferable level it can be adjus
4. A Type CTRL Ch 1 2 3 4 RMT or RMT2 0850 HVL F58AM a900 Nissin Di866 Mark II 24 Remote flash There is no limit of the numbers of remote flash to set in one time It is however recommended to set maximum 3 units in one group as it may cause interference between flashes depending on the photographic conditions Use flash stand to set the Remote flash The stand provides the flash shoe and can stay either on the flat surface or be placed on the tripod or light stand by the screw provided at the bottom When setting Di866 Mark II to Remote flash it is recommended to cancel the auto off setting or set it to 60 minutes at the Custom Settings Ref page 30 Refer your flash instruction manual for this function which may differ according to the flash model At Remote flash mode Di866 Mark II is set automatically for manual Zoom setting and its reflector position is set for 24mm to cover the wider range of illumination It is possible to set the desired flash coverage angle manually by select button q gt Place the Remote flash in consideration to 1 The slave flash does not shoot its light directly into the camera lens 2 The wireless flash sensor of the Remote flash is not blocked 3 The remote flash is usually not placed behind the master flash 4 In the daylight synchronization the sensor of remote flash could be saturated by sunlight and its responsibility will extremely be reduced In this case the wirele
5. Soft Case battery magazine optional 4 MENU SCREEN FOR MAIN MODES Di866 Mark II Flash Mode and Functions to be set on the flash unit Full Automatic Mode AUTO A TTL TTL Program Mode M Wi Manual Setting Mode Multi flash Mode 9 Wireless TTL Flash Mode wD Q lt E SNEED Daa wr Custom Setting Mode Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure value can be compensated gt ee Manual Mode Selecting the desired manual power on the flash unit X Av poriority Mode Selecting the desired f stop on the flash unit ba ba b ia Multiple lighting exposes the playback photos in one frame of picture Ee R NZ Placing multiple numbers of flashes remote flash off camera and controlling the creative TTL lighting Variety of custom settings is available for own default value Full Automatic Mode page 10 TTL Program Mode page 12 Manual Setting Mode page 16 Multi flash Mode page 22 Wireless TTL Flash Mode page 24 Custom Setting Mode page 30 ANDAVANO DE NORIO NTS Advanced functions are provided in some operation modes to be set on the flash unit Advanced Operation Modes Functions Sub Flash TTL Program Mode Manual Setting Mode Manual Zoom TTL Program Mode Manual Setting Mode Slave Function Manual Setting Mode F
6. Stop Setting 1 Manual Setting Mode ISO setting 2 Manual Setting Mode 1 Effective on at Remote function in Manual Power operation and when using Di866 Mark II with film type camera or with non dedicted camera 2 Effective on Remote function and when using Di866 Mark II with film type camera or with non dedicated camera Functions by Camera setting The flash is automatically controlled by the camera 4 Rear curtain synchronization page 32 Rear The flash fires just before the rear curtain close A moving subject will appear with such moving marks behind ali Auto Flash Bracketing page 32 Flash exposure level is automatically compensated on the sequence of frames a pre set in the camera 5 Slow Shutter Synchronization page 32 The flash is controlled at slow shutter speed considering the dim condition of the SLOW background BASIC OPERATION Inserting batteries Usable batteries Alkaline batteries Lithium batteries 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 cell is placed in the same direction to avoid the confusion in poor light condition 3 symbol is clearly marked at the battery compartment 4 Place the battery magazine back into the body When the recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds replace the batteries with the fresh ones or recharge t
7. and press the on off switch to power on Display screen shows A Press set Set and the display TTL turns to the screen of 6 icons M Select TTL by select button lt gt and set Or the A 7h display returns back to the A mode screen in about 8 555 Q 4 seconds The TTL flash exposure compensation value 0 0Ev is shown as a default setting TTL flash exposure compensation is provided in 19 steps 0 0 by 0 3 Ev increment from 3 0 O to 3 0 Ev AT EV Zoom 11 12 Select 4 gt the compensation value you desire TTL and set ne ET e vores vet nie eines 1 3 An ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING enables you to enjoy creative flash hotography Press it again to release the lock 24mm TAR Taken picture ani hea med subiect ic shown wittireauired e For advanced flash photography the following three functions can be set on our flash lighting effect by keeping the exposure level of background as originally expected Sub Flash Function On some cameras the TTL flash exposure compensation can be set on the Di866 Mark II provides an extra small flash below the main flash This small camera a er flash gives a fill in light while bouncing the main flash Bouncing the light may When the flash exposure compensation is set on the flash unit this value is ee fase coumiedsmaddiidaie ine aripencalioaauewau ron a shadow the underside of face and this fill in flash brightens up the shadow The di
8. sensing angle of the slave sensor is 100 approx 19 In this case reset this F Stop on you camera As for the traditional type film cameras no ISO information or F Stop information is transferred by the camera In this case set ISO value at the Advanced function page of Di866 Mark II Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode Sub Flash Function page 14 Manual Zoom Setting page 15 Remote Flash Function page 18 In additional to the Manual power mode the remote flash function supports Av operation mode Setting Remote flash Select the slave mode SD or SF and set the desired F stop and ISO speed on the Remote flash As for setting Control flash follow to the instruction manual in the remote flash function page at Manual power operation Page 16 21 Av Mode Operation The mode to be set on the camera M or A The flash light is automatically controlled by the photo sensor built in the flash unit instead of TTL metering Select your desired F Stop on Di866 Mark II and set this F Stop on your camera The intensity of flash light is automatically controlled for the most proper exposure within the certain area of distance Set the camera mode tol M Jor A lon your camera MANUAL Av Set the mode on Di866 Mark II From the 6 icons screen M A TL select 4 M Av and set Q y Select 4 gt Av and set Q 55 G F Stop is displayed in the screen in accordance with the IS
9. times can be set Set the camera mode to M on your camera Set the shutter speed on your camera in accordance with the guide table in the next page Set the mode on Di866 Mark II From the 6 icons screen select 4 gt 444 and set Q Value setting screen is appeared with the default values a preset as shown A TTL Av In this mode the reflector zooming function is Q G automatically set for option Either Auto zoom or Manual MULTI zoom setting is selectable Select S the function and choose q the desired value one by one Press on off switch to lock this condition Or press set or wait for 8 seconds to return the multi flash function screen 22 The use of tripod is recommended for this flash mode The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following formula Number of flashes Frequency Shutter Speed Example To get 20 flashes at 10Hz 20 10 2 The shutter speed to be set on the camera is 2 seconds or longer Shutter for bulb setting is also available Guide Table for the number of flashes 20 50 51 90 When using an external power pack you may take continuous frames of multi exposure pictures Do not repeat multiple flash more than 10 continuous frames Take an interval of 10 to 15 minutes between shots Flash source may be heated up and may cause serious damage to the flash unit Please note that the basi
10. Av priority setting etc are supported Compatible cameras Please refer Nissin s compatibility list shown in its home page for details http www nissin japan com or http www nissindigital com SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS This safety instructions refer important information to use the product safely and properly Please read the following instructions before using the product A CS This sign refers the danger or serious damage 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 you bought it Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken Do not shoot the flash directly to the eye at short distance It may damage the eye When taking flash picture especially toward a baby it is recommended to keep the flash unit at lease 1 meter 3 3 feet away from the subject Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the wall to soften its intensity Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas chemical or such liquids It may cause fire or electric shock Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use in the water The flash unit carries high voltage inside and it may cause an electric shock Do not shoot the flash unit directly to the driver of automobiles or such vehicles Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot which may get burned
11. O setting on the camera Select 4 Pyour desired F Stop and set on the flash unit Manual Av Av Mode Press on off switch to lock the value Press it again to M A release the lock Set the same F Stop on your camera The display screen shows the F Stop selected the Av Ccamera subject maximum distance for the proper exposure FQ 8 and the focal length set on the camera The flash light is automatically controlled within the distance 18 1m_ 24mm area The shortest distance for the proper exposure is eo approximately 1 0 meter 3 feet from the camera to the subject The distance varies by changing the focal length and F Stop set on Di866 Mark II This Av mode of Di866 Mark II is not coupled with camera s aperture setting The aperture setting on the flash unit is not controlled by the camera When changing the ISO setting on the camera the F Stop of the flash unit is automatically reset for such corresponding ISO value 20 Multiple Flash Mode Repeat flash Stroboscopic flash The mode to be set on the camera M Repeating the flash illumination on the subject freezes the sequence of motion in one frame of picture In this mode the power level frequency and the number of flashes are to be set on the flash unit in advance Power Ratio Uncontrolled manual power is provided in 5 steps from 1 8 to 1 128 power Frequency 1 Hz to 90 Hz frequency can be set Flash Times 1 time to 90
12. Place the batteries correctly in position Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may cause leakage exothermic heat or explosion A EU This sign refers the damage or defect Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over 40 C such like in the automobile The flash unit is not water resistance Keep the unit away from rain snow and humidity Do not use benzene thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit Do not use this flash unit with the cameras which is not recommended in compatibility list at official website otherwise it may damage the camera s circuitry Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time Do not have a heavy impact to the flash unit nor throw it onto a hard surface floor When using the external power pack read the safety instruction carefully and follow the operation manual Nomenclature Light diffusing panel Z o p Fill in reflector eee a SS ir X terminal Flash head 7 x USB service port Wireless transmitter Y External service Sub Flash _ g Nissin ie Remote Slave sensor me E I AF assist light Power Pack socket g 2J External auto exposure sensor SIS lt Lock ring CA Mounting foot Hotshoe contacts Foot lock pin Rotating display screen Multifunction button Set button Select button Select button 4 gt Pilot lamp Test flash button Flash stand
13. c operation is however controlled by the main batteries battery magazine in the flash unit and when the main batteries are exhausted flash control system does not work Replace the batteries when recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds by main batteries only ref External Power Pack page 34 23 Q The mode to be set on the camera eum Full Auto P Program S Shutter priority A Aperture priority M Manual Di866 Mark II provides two possibilities of off camera wireless remote flash system This page explains Wireless Remote flash system The other system remote flash system is prepared at M and Av mode Ref page 16 20 The flash unit placed on the camera connected by TTL off camera flash cord is called Control flash The control flash to be set is one unit only The flash unit placed off the camera is called Remote Flash Multiple number of flashes can be set and controlled in 2 different types CTRL and CTRL There are 4 channels prepared for signal transmission between the Control flash and the Remote flash Available combination of flash models and cameras Wireless TTL Flash Pairing Chart Build in Group Setting Remote flash a330 a350 a380 Ch 1 a500 RMT or RMT2 a850 HVL F20AM a900 g N Type CTRL Nissin Di866 Mark II a700 HVL F58AM Ch 1 2 3 4 HVL F58AM a850 Nissin Di866 Mark II HVL F42AM a0 RMT or RMT2 bh eis
14. cable cameras lens or adaptors or such accessories produced by the third party 4 Fault or defect caused by fire earthquake flood public pollution and such natural accidents 5 in the case that the product is stored in dust moisture extremely high temperature or such poor conditions 6 Scratch blemish crush or worn out by a violently use or treatment 7 Guarantee card without the name of place purchased or the date of purchase stamped or no guarantee card 38
15. case use this Manual Zoom Setting On the TTL function screen press the set button Set for 2 seconds TTL Advance page appears Select S M Zoom and continuously select 4 on and set or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL function screen Select your desired focal length Hi Speed Sync The flash of Di866 Mark II can be set for camera with higher shutter speeds up to 1 8000 second On the TTL function screen press the button for 2 seconds TTL Advance page appears Select Hi Speed by button Select On for High Speed Sync by 4 P button Press the Set button or wait for 8 seconds to return to the TTL function screen Asymbol ZH appears at the upper right hand corner for High Speed Sync 15 7 Vh Manual Power Opertion The mode to be set on the camera M or A Flash Power can be adjusted manually at option The photographer can set his desired exposure manually by the most appropriate power in combination with the aperture value set on the camera 22 different power from full power to 1 128 power by every 1 3 stops are available Set the camera mode to M or A on your camera MANUAL Av Set the mode of Di866 Mark II From the 6 icons screen M select A TiL gt S mav and set Q bii Qi G Select 4 pM and set Select 4 p your desired power and set Q Manual Av The camera subject distance for the most proper exposure is determined by th
16. e film speed ISO and the F stop set on the camera This distance is shown in the Manual function screen The film speed information ISO is automatically transferred from the camera The F stop you set on the camera is to be set maunally on the flash unit too To get the camera subject distance on the display screen F Stop setting is required Press set Set for 2 seconds the screen goes to the Advanced Function page Move cursor amp to F Stop line and continuously select 4 gt the same F Stop number you set on your camera Press on off switch to lock the value Press it again to release the lock The distance is automatically followed by changing the focal length and ISO sensitivity level on the camera or selecting the other power level 16 As for the non dedicated or traditional type film M Advance cameras the film speed ISO information is not transferred from the camera In this case the film speed ISO is to be set on the flash unit to indicate the camera subject distance Move cursor Sto ISO line at Advanced function page and continuously select 4 the ISO value to which you set camera Press the set Set button or wait for 8 seconds to return to M function screen 17 Press the set button or wait for 8 seconds to return to ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode M__ Advance Sub Flash Function page 14 Man
17. ength and take pictures with Di866 Mark II on your camera Di866 Mark Il is a supplement to help you taking a creative and live picture While you are taking pictures in Full Automatic mode almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera and you just manually control the camera only Shutter Speed Aperture Setting Control on the camera cu Automatic Automatic Automatic P Automatic Automatic Automatic Any available s Manual Automatic shutter speed can be set Any available Automatic Manual f stop can be set Manual Manual Any shutter speed f stop combination can be set TIL TTL Flash Exposure Value Compensation With the latest TTL flash control system the flash power level is always automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure You can soften or weaken the flash light or give more light to the subject without changing the environmental or background exposure effect Di866 Mark II can make it possibly quicker for each shot at respective occasion of flash picture The modes to be set on camera 0 Full Auto P Program S Shutter priority A Aperture priority M Manual Q Portrait g Landscape Y Close up Y amp _Moving subject Sunset amp Night view In all those camera s modes listed above Di866 Mark II will automatically and fully work in ADI P TTL automatic flash control system Set Di866 Mark II to the camera s hotshoe
18. ff the power switch of both Di866 Mark II and the camera 2 Push the lever of the locking ring in the direction of the arrow of Di866 Mark II to loosen it as shown in the picture 3 Slide the mounting foot of Di866 Mark II into the hotshoe of the camera while holding down the lock ring 4 Release the lock ring of Di866 Mark II when the mounting foot is fully slide into the hotshoe of the camera 5 Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at the hotshoe for sure contact Removing Di866 Mark II from the Camera Push down the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di866 Mark II off the hotshoe of the camera Make sure to slide off the mounting foot and completely clear the lock pin off the hooking slot on the hotshoe Turn on the flash unit Press the on off switch Screen A appears and the mode A is set The pilot lamp blinks red showing the unit is charging In a few seconds the pilot lamp turns green The display screen automatically turns off in about 30 seconds after the setting job is terminated For a test flash press the pilot lamp To turn off the flash unit manually press the on off switch and hold it for 2 seconds SETTING THE MODE AND THE FUNCTION A Full Automatic Flash Control The modes to be set on the camera w0 Full Auto P Program S Shutter priority A Aperture priority M Manual amp Portrait Landscape WW Close up YG _ Moving subjec
19. he batteries rechargeable batteries It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and type and replace them all at the same time Wrong insertion of each cell would not make electric contact Di866 Mark II has energy saving double power off function 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 job To save the battery energy you can select the display off setting from the custom setting In this case the display screen turns off in about 8 seconds of idle use While Di866 Mark II is in the stand by mode display screen turns off and the pilot lamp blinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand by mode To turn on Di866 Mark Il again press the camera s shutter button halfway or press any button of the flash unit 2 Incase Di866 Mark II is not in use over 30 minutes the unit is completely turned off and shut out the current leakage from the batteries To turn on Di866 Mark II again take the first step of turning the flash unit on In case of using Di866 Mark II in off camera use mode Wireless TTL flash slave Universal Slave Remote function it is recommended to change the turn off timer at the Custom setting ref page 30 The mode and the value set on the flash unit before turning off is memorized and returns in the same condition when switch it on again Mounting Di866 Mark II on the Camera 1 Turn o
20. ice is available for the T Di866 Mark Il which provides a USB service terminal By local service local dealer to upload the latest software Reset All those customs setting is reset to the default value and conditions which are provided and set at the factory Buzzer This is available for Wireless Remote mode When using Di866 Mark Il as a slave remote flash a beep sound indicates the master flash triggers successfully Those customized value and conditions are effective on all modes and memorized even the flash unit is switched off To reset the customized value or conditions select Reset choose Yes and set Set All the memorized data is cancelled and Di866 Mark II is reset to the default value and condition 31 Functions by Camera setting You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions 7 Rear curtain synchronization Rear All modes except Multiple flash mode are available for this sync system In rear curtain sync the flash fires just before the rear curtain close By using this function at slow shutter speeds a moving subject will appear with such moving marks behind Refer the operation manual of the camera for details gj Auto Flash Bracketing Di866 Mark II supports this function at A mode and TTL mode By setting this function on the camera you will get continuous flash pictures in the different exposure effect on each frame Exposure compensation ratio number of pic
21. iffuser 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 seconds and Power off timer can be set 5 5 seconds with fresh alkaline batteries for full power ADI for Sony 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 10 m 2 3 to 33 ft 5600 K at full power flash 1 300 seconds full power flash 1 300 1 30 000 seconds controlled flash FP flash for high speed synchronization 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 10 meters Direct position Service socket for the external power pack optional accessory Nissin Power Pack PS300 Sony External Battery Adaptor FA EB1AM For firmware update service USB cord is not included Camera s hot shoe ADI for Sony system Traditional sync System X terminal socket Dimensions 74 x 134 x 110mm 2 92 x 5 27 x 4 33 inch Weight 380g 35 36 Guide Number and Flash duration table WARRANTY Guide No at manual exposure mode ISO 100 in meters feet 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
22. n5 8 5 5 4 70mm 52 36 26 18 13 9 6 5 4 5 85mm 54 38 27 19 13 5 9 5 7 5 105mm 60 42 30 21 15 10 5 7 5 5 5 Flash 1 600 1 900 1 1500 1 3200 1 5000 1 9000 1 15000 1 22000 Duration seconds TROUBLE SHOOTING The flash unit does not start charging Batteries are not correctly installed gt gt gt Install batteries to correct direction Batteries are exhausted gt gt gt Replace the batteries if the recycle time is beyond 20 seconds The flash unit does not flash The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera gt gt gt Mount the flash unit firmly on the camera s hot shoe The flash unit is automatically powered off gt gt gt Turn on the switch again The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed There is a reflective object or strong lighting near the subject gt gt gt Use manual exposure flash or an appropriate correction by the TTL exposure level custom setting The unit is set for manual exposure mode at wrong distance gt gt gt Set to TTL mode or select other power level In case of the following reasons of the defect it may void the warranty Please refer to the respective warranty condition for details which varies from different countries 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 provider 3 When the product is used with the inappli
23. nd 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 34 USB Service Port Tired of your flash no longer working whenever a new camera comes onto the market A firmware upgrade service is available for the Di866 Mark II which provides a service terminal to upload the latest software A service charge for the firmware upgrade will be applied varying with different region Please check at your local dealer for details about the update service X terminal Di866 Mark II 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 Mark II has a x terminal socket for flash synchronization A standard sync cable in the market is usable 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 Wireless effective distance External Power Pack USB service port Sync Contact SPECIFICATIONS Sony ADI flash system SLR and hotshoe type Compact digital cameras ref Nissin official website 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 d
24. set 2 Navigate the cursor to the TYPE to display CTRL or CTRL 3 Move the cursor to the RATIO and set it OFF When setting wireless flash photo shooting with lighting ratio control Single group slave 1 Navigate the cursor to the MODE to display TTL or MANUAL When selecting MANUAL the flash unit fires with the power level to be set 2 Navigate the cursor to the TYPE to display CTRL 3 Move the cursor to the RATIO to display CTRL and RMT 4 Move the cursor to the SET and set the power ratio When setting wireless flash photo shooting with lighting ratio control Multi group slave 1 Navigate the cursor to the MODE to display TTL or MANUAL When selecting MANUAL the flash unit EET 24mm Mode is CTRL SS cree RMT RMT2 fires with the power level to be set 2 Navigate the cursor to the TYPE to display CTRL 3 Move the cursor to the RATIO to display CTRL RMT and RMT2 Mode 4 Move the cursor to the SET and set the power ratio or flash Ratio EE ae reget al off set_EB Setting the Remote flash Channel Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the Remote flash TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash which can however only be set by the Master flash From the 6 icons screen select lt po Q and set Select REMOTE and set Q AF assist light starts blinking every 2 seconds showing Di866 Mark II stands by in WIRELESS A LY 4441
25. splay screen of the flash unit however shows the exposure On the TTL function screen press the set button for 2 seconds compensation value set on the flash unit only TTL Advance page appears Select Subflash and continuously select 4 gt the power and set Set or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL EV Set the camera s mode select the flash exposure compensation value and function screen 0 f 0 take pictures The following 6 powers are prepared in accordance with the ay mm Almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera with such photographic situation Zoom compensation of the flash exposure value and you just manually control the camera only 13 Subflash power Guide No at SO100 1 1 Full power 12 Sub Flash Off M Zoom eZ 1 2 5 Off 8 1 4 6 1 8 4 3 2 1 16 1 32 This subflash function is available only at bounce photography and the mark SUB appears when tilting the flash head When the flash head is set at the normal position this mark disappears Manual Zoom Setting The reflector position of Di866 Mark II can be set manually To get an illumination area different from the picture frame either wider or narrower field manual zoom setting makes a sense When using Di866 Mark II with non dedicated camera or traditional film type camera the reflector position of Di866 Mark II does not respond to the camera lens movement In this
26. ss TTL function may not result in success Making a shade to cover the sensor of remote flash is one of the ideas to help the situation Where is the Remote flash sensor Remote flash sensor is provided behind the front panel of Di866 Mark II at the name of Nissin DIGITAL The sensor s sensing angle to respond to the incoming light is about 100 25 Setting the Control flash The modes available on the Control flash are TTL and M mode The control flash sets the signal transmission channel flash reflector zooming position flash mode of the master flash CTRL itself and flash mode and value adjustment of the Remote flash at RMT and RMT2 respectively Inthe main page Select Wireless mode WIRELESS A T Ya Inthe Wireless page Select M Master mode Wireless Master Inthe Master page Nevigate the cursor and adjust the value according to the instruction at the bottom bar lt gt v Cursor Nevigation 4 gt gt Value Adjust Channel Select Select Channel Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 amp Ch4 Zoom Select Select Zoom Mode Auto 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 105mm Mode Select Select mode TTL or Power Ratio at M mode 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 1 128 Type Setting Select type CTRL amp CTRL 26 When setting wireless flash photo shooting 1 Navigate the cursor to the MODE to display TTL or MANUAL When selecting MANUAL the flash unit fires with the power level to be
27. t sunset 8 Night view In all those camera s modes listed above Di866 Mark II will automatically and fully work in ADI P TTL automatic flash control system Set Di866 Mark II to the camera s hotshoe and press the on NTjie off switch to power on Display screen automatically shows A the Full Automatic Mode Di866 Mark II is now set for the camera s automatic flash 24mm control system Press the on off switch once again to lock this condition on your flash Press it again to release the lock All the jobs required for this mode is completed When the pilot lamp turns green press the shutter button of your camera halfway to focus the subject Shutter speed aperture and flash mark are shown in camera s view finder and the display panel of the camera Press the shutter and Di866 Mark II is fired The result is immediately shown on the camera s LCD monitor Flash power is automatically controlled by the camera and the most proper exposure is obtained on your picture When you change the focal length of your camera lens Di866 Mark II responds without delay and set its light source for the proper illumination angle 10 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 l
28. te flash Setting Control flash The Control flash to be set is one unit only Place the control flash on the camera and switch it on and set to Manual function mode or set to the camera s built in flash on Make sure which mode you chose digital pre flash flash system or analogue flash system Setting Remote flash Di866 Mark II Multiple numbers of flashes can be set Switch Di866 Mark II on and select the appropriate slave system either SD or SF slave 1 When flash is set to the slave function mode the red LED starts blinking every 2 seconds showing O CMa tan the slave function mode is in order Make sure the mode you set SD or SF which should couple with the control flash system Set remote flash at any place and direct the flash head as you desire Remote sensor in the remote flash is facing to the camera or to the control flash Use the included flash stand Place Di866 Mark II on to the flash stand which can be placed either on a flat place or on the tripod by the screw Metal type accessory shoe is not recommended since it may give electric damage on the electrical contact of the flash hotshoe When setting Di866 Mark II to the slave function mode the zoom setting system is automatically set for the Manual Zoom at 24 mm position The zooming position can be selected manually to any other position available In this mode the auto off timer is recommended to set at 60 minutes or be cancelled off The
29. ted for about 3 Ev by every 1 3 steps meter EN Modeling Illuminating the subject to find its lighting x efficiency Auto Off 30min A short pulse of flash light released by the test button i o CREATIVE FLASH LIGHTING illuminates the subjects and monitors the lighting efficiency CAA on Set Control flash on the subject C a Set Remote flash flashes Make sure the channel and its group setting are correct Display Display can be set off if its not necessary Attach the Control flash to the camera and place the Slave flash flashes at any To save battery energy or imply to avoid the display illumination the display desirable place within the system operation area which is approximately 10 screen can be switched off when not in operation Set it off and the display meters between the Control and Remote flash flashes depending on the goes off in 8 seconds after the last operation The display will not be woken setting condition Bright ambient light falling onto RMT and or RMT2 may up by the camera s shutter release The display can only be woken up by the operation button of Di866 Mark II reduce the effective distance Rotate Cancel the rotating action and keep the image fixed The screen won t rotate ft meter For the user who prefers distance indication by feet Select ft instead of meter 29 30 Auto Off Auto off timing can be selected from 10min 15min 30min 45min 60min or off cancel Firmware A firmware upgrade serv
30. ture frame is to be set on the camera Refer the operation manual of the camera for details 7 Slow Shutter Synchronization SLOW All modes in Di866 Mark II supports the slow shutter synchronization The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to trace the correct exposure on both the main subject and back ground in low light conditions or at night The slow shutter speed produces a blurring effect of the subject and a sharp flash beam freeze the moment A combination of slow shutter and flash light creates a motion image in the still picture 32 OTHER FEATURES 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 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 This small blink of flash is also useful when taking a picture of baby without scaring him Pull out the light diffusing panel and place it over the flash window as shown in the picture
31. ual Zoom Setting page 15 Remote Flash Function page 18 Di866 Mark II has a universal wireless remote flash system as a slave unit You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the various directions 2 slave modes are provided in accordance with the flash system of the control flash Slave Digital SD for digital pre flash system and Slave Film SF for an analogue flash system are available SD In this mode Di866 Mark II synchronizes to pre flash system The control flash is to be set at ADI P TTL mode SF In this mode Di866 Mark II synchronizes to the traditional single flash system The control flash is to be set at manual mode Studio strobe lighting system synchronizes to this mode This mode also responds to open flash and to traditional type flash unit in the market How to find SD or SF Select SD on your Remote flash and release your camera s shutter to flash your Control flash The Remote flash flashes if the Control flash is SD and does not flash if the Control flash is SF If your Remote flash is set at SF it flashes against both of SF and SD flash system M Advance SubFlash Off To set Di866 Mark II to the slave function mode move on A l cursor 7 to Slave line at Advanced function page and e continuously select 4 gt SD or SF in accordance with the MI system of the control flash you set M Advance Sub Flash Off M function screen Setting of Control and Remo
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