Nissin Di28 User's Manual
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1. Di28 Nissin Speedlite Di28 A COMPACT PROFESSIONAL FLASH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Nissin Speedlite Di28 is developed for digital SLR cameras with the latest TTL flash control technology Type C is for Canon EOS digital SLR cameras model 300D Rebel 350D Rebel XT 400D Rebel XTi 10D 20D 30D 5D 1D Mark II 1D Mark II N 1Ds Mark II as well as Proshot G7 It works automatically with E TTL Il and E TTL auto flash system Type N is for Nikon digital SLR cameras model D40 D40x D50 D70 D70s D80 D200 D2Xs D2X D2Hs D2H as well as Coolpix P5000 and Fuji FinePix S5Pro It works automatically with i TTL auto flash system Attach Di28 to your camera and then almost all jobs are controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure Flash exposure compensation control is provided so that you can choose fairly controlled flash exposure you desire Read this instruction manual and refer your camera owner s manual to enjoy flash photography Nissin Nissin Japan Ltd Tokyo http www nissin japan com Nissin Marketing Ltd Hong Kong A ENN 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 and broken Do not fire the flash to th2. E SPECIFICATIONS Canon EOS digital Nikon digital SLR cameras SLR cameras D300 Rebel D40 D40x D50 D70 D350 Rebel XT D70s D80 D200 wsebiom D400 Rebel XTi D2Xs D2X D2Hs D10 D20 D30 D5 D2H and Coolpix 1D mark II 1D mark II N P5000 1Ds mark Il Fuji FinePix S5Pro and Proshot G7 Guide No 20 65 ISO 100 m ft Illumination 49mm 14mm with light diffuser coverage Power 2 x size AAA batteries Size AAA Ni MH source or lithium batteries usable Battery 70 1500 flashes according to the taking life picture condition with alkaline batteries Energy Come to Stand by mode in 2min and Saving Power off in 30 minutes after the power on or the last use of flash unit Recycle 0 2 5 5 sec with fresh alkaline batteries time 0 2 4 sec with Ni MH batteries Flash Automatic exposure Exposure ETTL II E TTL iTTL Color Temperature 5600 K approx Flash i Birate 1 1500 1 20 000 controlled flash sec Weight 100gr Without battery Dimensions 58 W x37 D x92 H mm 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 beyond 30 sec The flash unit does not fire 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
3. unit is automatically powered off gt gt gt Turn on the switch again The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed A reflective object or strong lighting near the subject gt gt gt Use FE or Fv lock CAUTIONS In case of the following reason of the defect it may void the warrantee Please refer the respective warrantee condition for details which depend on the country by country 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 3 When the products is used with the cameras not applicable lens adaptors or such accessories produced by the third party 4 Fault or defect caused by fire earthquake flood public pollution and such natural accident 5 In case that the product is stored in dust moisture extremely high temperature or such poor condition 6 Scratch blemish crush or worn out by a violently use or treatment 7 Guarantee card without name of place purchased or date of purchase stamped or no guarantee card
4. CD display The flash illumination coverage of Di28 responds to the lens focal length of 19mm and 14mm with light diffuser Di28 helps your taking a creative and live picture Almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera and you just concentrate to control your camera Mode Aperture Setting Control on the camera Canon Nikon Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Any available shutter speed can be set Manual Automatic Any available Manual f stop can be set Automatic Any shutter speed f stop combination can be set Manual Manual E JOY OF FLASH PHTOGRAPHY Flash exposure compensation With the latest TTL flash control system the flash power is always automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure You wish if you can soften or weaken the flash light or give more light to the subject without changing the environmental exposure effect Di28 can make it possible quickly for each shot at respective occasion of flash picture Flash exposure compensation is provided in 5 steps by half Ev increment for 0 5 1 0 0 0 5 and 1 0Ev Set the Flash exposure compensation selector to the power level you desire When Di28 is ready to shoot the pilot lamp turns Green the compensation level of even 0Ev level as default value Press the Power switch the Pilot lamp turns by eac
5. atically turned off to stand by mode in about 2 minutes of idle use When Di28 is placed on Canon camera it will turn to stand by mode after 5sec approx when the camera has been turned off or turned to stand by mode While Di28 is in the stand by mode a Pilot lamp blinks every 5 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand by mode To turn on Di28 again press the camera s shutter button halfway or press any button of the flash unit In case Di28 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 Di28 again take the first step of turning the flash unit on Shooting Di28 automatically Canon cameras P Program O Full Auto Av Aperture priority Tv Shutter priority or M Manual Nikon cameras P Program g Full Auto A Aperture priority S Shutter priority or M Manual In all camera s shooting mode listed above Di28 will fully work in TTL ETTL ETTL II for Canon and iTTL for Nikon automatic flash system Set Di28 to the camera s hotshoe and turn on the power switch Di28 is automatically set for the camera s TTL mode when ready lamp lights up Press the shutter button of your camera halfway o focus the subject Shutter speed aperture and flash mark are indicated in camera s view finder Take the picture Di28 is fired and the result is immediately shown on the camera s L
6. e eye at short distance It may damage the eye When taking flash picture especially toward a baby keep the flash unit at least 1 meter 3 3feet away from the subject Do not use the flash unit in the flammable gas chemicals or such liquids may cause fire or electric shock A C 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 with the cameras which is not listed in this instruction manual otherwise it may damage the camera s circuitry Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time E Nomenclature SPEEDLITE ii Er Nikon ITTL Digital Cameras Flash window Light diffuser Detachable Battery compartment door Lock ring Mounting foot Hotshoe contacts Pilot lamp Test flash button Power switch Flash exposure compensation selector Push button switch Flash exposure lebel indication E BASIC OPERATION Inserting batteries Open the Battery compartment door and insert 2 x size AAA batteries as shown in the picture Make sure the and battery contacts are correctly inserted as symbol indicated at the Battery compartment Close the Battery c
7. h press to Blue 0 5Ev gt Blue blinking 1 0Ev Red 0 5Ev gt Red blinking 1 0Ev then back to default value of Green The color blinking cycles every second Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required lighting effect by keeping the background exposure level as originally expected On some cameras the flash compensation setting is provided in its menu mode This mode is usually set for permanent use and the Flash exposure compensation of Di28 is in this case to be counted in addition to the compensation you selected in the camera s menu mode Fill in flash by using Light diffuser For short distance or portrait flash photography we wish if the light is not too sharp or too strong to the subject It is recommended to diffuse the light If the subject is in close distance within 2 meter place the light diffuser on the flash window as shown in the picture Take a picture as usual A blink of fill in flash freshens up the subject in natural lo image This technology is also useful to eliminate the shadow on the subject under the tree The diffuse panel makes the flash light soften and creates a lively color effect on the subject Since the light diffuser expands the lighting area it covers the range of 14mm focal length lens Flash Power Lock System When the back ground of the main subject is too bright the camera s exposure reading system adjusts the flash lig
8. ht intensity for such back ground condition and it result the main subject underexposed Or in case the main subject is not placed in the center of the viewfinder flash picture may result the aimed subject under or over exposure You can lock the correct flash exposure to the aimed subject in such a condition FE lock With Canon cameras Focus the subject Aim the viewfinder center over the main subject and press button onthe camera or X FEL button on some cameras P 2 Pre flash is fired to pre set the correct light amount for the main subject Return the shooting angle to cover the picture frame you required and release the shutter Di28 give a correct exposure on the main subject you aimed Remarks FEL only work on P TV AV M amp A Dep mode Fv lock With Nikon cameras Select Fv lock mode in your camera s menu mode Focus the subject Aim the viewfinder center over the main subject and press AE L button on the camera or AF L button on some cameras Pre flash is fired to pre set the correct light amount for the main subject Set the picture frame as you desire and release the shutter Di28 give a correct exposure on the main subject you aimed Following functions are available on Nikon cameras Refer to camera owner s manual Slow shutter synchronization Red eye reduction Rear curtain synchronization E TROUBLE SHOOTING
9. ompartment door Wrong insertion or using different size batteries may result damage on the flash unit It is recommended to use all 2 batteries in same brand and type and replace them all at the same time Mounting Di28 on the Camera Turn the Lock ring to loosen it as shown in the picture Slide the Mounting foot of Di28 into the hotshoe of the camera Turn the Lock ring to opposite direction to tighten it Removing Di28 from the Camera Loosen the Lock ring and slide the Mounting foot of Di28 off the hotshoe of the camera Before mounting or removing Di28 into or from the camera make sure to turn off the power switch of both Di28 and the camera P 1 Turn on the flash unit Press the Power switch for about 3 sec Pilot lamp urns to Orange showing the unit is in charging In several seconds he Pilot lamp turns to Green showing the flash is ready to shoot 41 0 EV 40 5 EV OEV 0 5 EV 1 0 EV ELILE 3 For a test flash press the Pilot lamp The test lash can also be used as an open flash shot To turn off the flash unit manually press the Power switch for 3 sec again f you do not use Di28 for longer period it is recommended to turn the unit off Di28 has energy saving double power off function Di28 has energy saving double power off function To save battery energy the power is autom
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