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Nissin Di700A manual

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    for Canon/ Nikon 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 Di700A type Canon and Nikon is designed for Canon and Nikon digital SLRs, with the latest TTL flash cont[...]

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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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    Names of the Components Flash stand Accessories: Flash stand, Pouch 7 8 3 6 5 4 2 9 17 11 12 13 14 10 18 16 15 1 Fill-in reflector 2 Light dif fusing panel 3 Flash head 4 Remote/ Slave sensor 5 AF-assist light 6 Mounting foot 7 Hotshoe contacts 8 Lock ring 9 Power Pack socket 10 Display screen 1 1 Selector dial 12 Set button 13 Pilot button (T est [...]

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    Inserting 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 battery is placed in the same direction to avoid confusion in poor lighting conditions. 3. +/- symbol is clearly marked in the battery compartment. 4. Place the battery magazine [...]

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    Di700A has an energy saving power off function Reset setup Option T o save battery energy , the power is automatically turned off (switch to stand-by mode), in A mode, TTL mode & Manual Power mode, in about 2 minutes of idle use; in SD mode, SF mode & Wireless TTL Slave mode, in about 5 minutes of idle use. While Di700A is in the stand-by m[...]

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    Mounting Di700A on the camera Removing Di700A from the camera Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di700A of f the hotshoe of the camera. Make sure to turn the lock ring all the way to completely clear the lock pin off the hooking slot on the hotshoe. T urn off the power switch of both Di700A and the camera. T urn the lock ring of Di[...]

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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 off the flash unit manually , press the On/Of f switch for 1 second. Press the On/ Of f switch and Pilot button turns red, showing the unit is turned on.[...]

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    Shooting Di700A automatically Canon cameras Nikon cameras (Program), (Full Auto), (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (Manual); (Program), (Full Auto), (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (Manual); Set Di700A to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/of f switch to power on. Rotate the dial to “A” mode then press the Set button. [...]

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    Set the camera’ s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with Di700A on your camera. Di700A is a supplement to help you in taking a creative and live pic- ture. Almost all tasks are automatically done by the camera and you just control the camera only . Mode Canon Nikon Shutter Speed Aperture Setting Control on the camera Automatic [...]

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    TTL flash power compensation is provided in 9 steps by half Ev increments for -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5 and +2.0 Ev . T o set the Flash power compensation level rotate the dial to the power level you desire. When Di700A shows no level indication LED turned on, the flash power compensation level is at even (0 Ev) level as default v[...]

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    You can select the power by rotating the dial, from the left to right, 1/128 – 1/64 – 1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1 (Full) power. Select your desired F--stop and / or shutter speed. Point the subject and press the shutter. Set the camera shooting mode to either [ AV ](Canon), [ A ](Nikon) or [ M ]. Rotate the dial to “M” mod[...]

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    You can select the power by rotating the dial, from the left to right, 1/128 – 1/64 – 1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1 (Full) power. You can select the power by rotating the dial, from the left to right, 1/128 – 1/64 – 1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1 (Full) power. You can select the group by rotating the dial then[...]

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    -2.0 - 1.5 - 1. 0 -0.5 +0.5 + 1.0 +2.0 + 1.5 1/128 1/64 1/32 1/16 1 /8 1 /4 1 /2 1 /1 -2.0 - 1.5 - 1. 0 -0.5 +0.5 + 1.0 +2.0 + 1.5 -2.0 - 1.5 - 1. 0 -0.5 +0.5 + 1.0 +2.0 + 1.5 1/128 1/64 1/32 1/16 1 /8 1 /4 1 /2 1 /1 13 Wireless TTL Slave - Radio Transmission (NAS) : For Canon and Nikon systems: In this mode, Di700A synchronizes to the wireless rem[...]

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    Switch Di700A on and while the ready lamp is on, rotate the dial and press Set button to select desired mode. Setting slave flash Di700A When flash is set to SD or SF mode, the of flash power level is indicated by the lighted LED’s. Rotate the dial to select different flash power levels of 1/128 – 1/64 – 1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 [...]

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    Di700A supports shutter speeds up to 1/8,000 second. High-speed Sync: In A, M, TTL, Wireless mode. Enable HSS (Canon)/ Auto FP (Nikon) function on camera body. For set up details please refer to Camera operation Manual. High-speed mode use higher flash energy. To protect the flash from overheat. The recycling time will be extended to a minimum 7 se[...]

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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. Press the rotate lock to turn the flash head up and down. It turns upward to[...]

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    External Power Pack Socket 18 When using an external power source, the number of flashes is increased and the recycling time is shortened. The following external power packs are available as an option. Di700A is automatically turned off when repeating flash continuously over 20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry from overheating. It will au[...]

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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 . (It depends on dif ferent type of camera, please check you camera instruction manual.) (It depends on dif ferent type of camera, p[...]

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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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    Specifications Type Guide no. (at ISO 100 in m) Focal length coverage Power Source Battery loading system Recycling Time Number of flashes (Approx.) Flash duration Color Temperature Exposure control Wireless Mode TTL compensation on flash for Canon and Nikon Digital SLR cameras GN54 (at 200mm zoom head position)/ GN48 (at 105mm zoom head position) [...]

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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 700A.Rev.0315.4.0 Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.[...]