Nissin Di600 manual

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    for Canon EOS / Nikon digital SLR cameras for Sony digital SLR cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer your camera owner’s manual carefully to get a better understanding of the proper operation to enjoy flash photography. Nissin Di600 is designed for digital SLRs cameras with hotshoe and the latest TTL flash control technology. Not[...]

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    These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this product safely and properly . Please read the following instructions before using the product. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING 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 [...]

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    S y c n Names of the Components Flash stand Light dif fusing panel / Fill-in reflector Flash head AF-assist light / wireless flash sensor Lock ring Mounting foot Hotshoe contacts X - T erminal Pilot button (T est flash button) Battery compartment door Power switch (Press button) Mode select button / indicator (TTL → Manual → SD → SF → Wirel[...]

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    Basic Operation Inserting batteries Open the battery compartment door and insert 4 x size AA batteries as shown by the picture. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly inserted at the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment door and slide it back in place. NOTE It is recommended to use all 4 batteries of the same brand and t[...]

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    NOTE Mounting Di600 on the camera Slide the mounting foot of Di600 into the hotshoe of camera. T wist the lock ring clockwise to tighten it. T wist the lock ring anti-clockwise to loosen it as shown in the picture. Removing Di600 from the camera Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di600 off the hotshoe of camera. Before mounting or [...]

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    Push the lever of the locking ring (in the direction of the arrow) of Di600 to loosen it as shown in the picture. Slide the mounting foot of Di600 into the hotshoe of the camera while holding down the lock ring. Release the lock ring of Di600 when the mounting foot is fully slide into the hotshoe of the camera. Lock pin comes out to hook the foot a[...]

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    Turn on the flash unit For a test flash, press the Pilot button. When using the test flash as an open flash, please note that the reference guide number in this case is G.No.10 (ISO 100). T o turn of f the flash unit manually , press the On/Of f switch for 2 seconds. Press the On/Of f switch and the Pilot button turns red showing the unit is turned[...]

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    Shooting Di600 automatically Canon cameras Nikon cameras (Program), (Full Auto), (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (Manual); (Program), (Full Auto), (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (Manual); Set Di600 to the camera’ s hotshoe and turn on the power switch. Di600 is automatically set for the camera’ s TTL mode when ready lamp [...]

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    Set the camera’ s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with Di600 on your camera. Di600 is a supplement to help you in taking a creative and live picture. Almost all tasks are automatically done by the camera and you just control the camera only . Mode Canon Nikon Sony Shutter Speed Aperture Setting Control on the camera Automatic[...]

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    Joy of Flash Photography TTL flash power compensation is provided in 7 steps by half Ev increments for -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, and +1.5 Ev . T o set the Flash power level select button to the power level you desire. When Di600 shows no level indication LED is turned on, the flash power compensation level is at even (0 Ev) level as de- faul[...]

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    Fill-in flash and Light diffusing panel For short distance or portrait flash photography , if the light is not too sharp or too strong to the subject. Use fill-in reflector flash or dif fuse 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. T ake a pictu[...]

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    Bounce lighting When lighting a subject in front of the wall, an unnecessary sharp shadow may appear on the wall behind the subject resulting in a disappointing picture. Bounce the light of f the ceiling or wall to soften the light on the subject, and the shadow will fade. T urn the flash head up. It turns upward to 45° >60° >75° >90°.[...]

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    Focus the subject. Pre-flash is fired to pre-set the correct light amount for the main subject. Remarks: FEL only works on P , TV , A V , M & A-Dep mode. Set the picture frame as you desire and release the shutter . Remarks: AE-L only works on P , S, A & M mode. When the back ground of the main subject is too bright, the camera’ s exposur[...]

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    Following functions are available on Nikon cameras. Refer to camera owner's manual for details. The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to the correct exposure for both the main subject and back ground in low light conditions or at night. For Nikon Version only Slow shutter synchronization To prevent the subject's eyes from appear[...]

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    When the flash unit is turned on, it is automatically set for TTL (E-TTL II / E-TTL for Canon, or i-TTL for Nikon, or ADI / P-TTL for Sony) automatic flash mode. In this mode, the mode select indicator does not light. You can select the power by pressing the -- / + button, from the left to right, 1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1(Full) [...]

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    Wireless slave Flash Di600 has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit. You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the various directions. 3 slave modes are provided, Slave Digital (SD: green color) for digital pre-flash system; Slave Film (SF: blue color) for analogue flash system and Wireless ( :purple color) for[...]

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    Switch Di600 on and while the ready lamp is on, press the mode select button to select desired mode. The mode select button turns to TTL (no light)— Manual (red)—SD (green)—SF (blue)----- Wireless TTL slave(Purple) and back to TTL. Setting slave flash Di600: When flash is set to SD or SF mode, the first lamp of flash power level is lighten. T[...]

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    To reset the flash unit to another mode, press the mode select button for TTL and or Manual mode. Energy saving system for stand-by mode will not work when it's in slave mode. Automatic shut off function is however in effect. It automatically turns-off when not in use over 60 minutes. The zoom setting position is automatically set for the foca[...]

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    TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard balance in accordance with Nissin’s standard. If any adjustment is however required, or if you like to set your preferable level, it can be adjusted for about ±0.75 (3/4) Ev. This adjustment can only be set when the flash is off. Insert 4 AA batteries in the battery compartment. Press the [...]

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    Specifications Usable cameras Canon EOS digital SLR cameras Nikon iTTL digital SLR cameras Guide No. Illumination coverage 44/145 at 105mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft) 24-105mm (16mm with diffuse panel) (Automatically set for the lens focal length) Power source 4 x size AA alkaline batteries (Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable) Battery life 2[...]

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    Install batteries to correct direction. T rouble Shooting 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 fire. The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera Replace the batteries if the recycle time is beyond 30 seconds. Batteries [...]

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    W arranty In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void the warranty. Please refer the respective warranty condition for details which depends on the country of purchase. 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 repa[...]

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    Nissin Japan Ltd., T okyo http://www .nissin-japan.com Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong http://www .nissindigital.com 600.Rev.0613.1.0 Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.[...]