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Nissin Di700 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 for Canon/ Nikon digital SLR cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Nikon are not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation. SPECIAL FEATURES The Di700 features the use of a selector dial to quickly move through all settings and can be easily operated by one finger-tip. Flash protection function: When the red LED lamp starts blinking, it means that flash is overheating.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. WARNING This symbol refers to the possibility of personal injury, death or property damage if not followed as described.
  • Page 4 Names of the Components Flash stand 1 Fill-in reflector 10 Display screen 2 Light diffusing panel 11 Selector dial 3 Flash head 12 Set button 4 Remote/ Slave sensor 13 Pilot button (Test flash button) 5 AF-assist light 14 On/Off switch (System lock button) 6 Mounting foot 15 3.5mm sync socket 7 Hotshoe contacts...

  • Page 5: Inserting Batteries

    Basic Operation Inserting batteries Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries or 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 battery is placed in the same direction to avoid confusion in poor lighting conditions.
  • Page 6 In case Di700 is not in use for over 60 minutes, the unit is completely turned off. To turn on Di700 again, take the first step of turning the flash unit on. Reset setup Option Press the Set button for 5 seconds to reset the setup menu...
  • Page 7 Removing Di700 from the camera Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di700 off 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.
  • Page 8 In a few seconds, the Pilot button turns green. The Di700 is ready to shoot. 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).
  • Page 9 (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (Manual); In all of the camera's shooting modes listed above, Di700 will fully work in TTL (ETTL, ETTL-II for Canon and i-TTL for Nikon) automatic-flash system. Set Di700 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on.
  • Page 10 Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with Di700 on your camera. Di700 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.
  • Page 11 When setting the TTL flash power compensation on your camera, any compensation which is also set on the Di700 will be counted in addition to the compensation you selected in the camera’s menu mode. ( i.e. Having a +1 com- pensation set on the flash and a +1.3 compensation set in the...
  • Page 12 You can set Di700 for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power from 8 different levels Set Di700 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on. Rotate the dial to “M” mode then press the Set button.
  • Page 13 Wireless Slave Flash Di700 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) for digital pre-flash system; Slave Film (SF) for analogue flash system and Wireless TTL slave for wireless remote.
  • Page 14 Setting slave flash Di700 Switch Di700 on and while the ready lamp is on, rotate the dial and press Set button to select desired mode. When flash is set to SD or SF mode, the of flash power level is indicated by the lighted LED’s.
  • Page 15 60 minutes. The zoom setting position is automatically set for the focal length of 35mm while using Di700 as a slave unit. To reset the flash unit to another mode, press the mode select...
  • Page 16 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 diffuse the light. If the subject is close (within 2 meters), turn the flash head 90°...
  • Page 17 When the flash head stays at turning or tilting position, the zoom setting position of Di700 is automatically set at the position for a 50mm focal length lens. The wall or ceiling in this case should be a flat surface and white color is preferable.
  • Page 18 2.6 seconds (SD-8A) Nikon SD-8A/ SD-9 1.5 seconds (SD-9) Di700 is automatically turned off when repeating flash continuously over 20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry from overheating. It will automatically recover after 15 minutes of inactivity. The pilot button will blink in the red color every 1.5 seconds.
  • Page 19 Flash Power Lock When the back ground of the main subject is too bright, the camera’s exposure reading system adjusts the flash light intensity for such back ground condition and it results in the main subject being underexposed. Or in case the main subject is not placed in the center of the viewfinder, the flash picture may result in the aimed targeted subject being under or over exposed.
  • Page 20 Red-eye reduction To prevent the subject's eyes from appearing red, Di700 fires three controlled flashes just before the picture is taken. Red-eye reduction can be combined with slow sync. Rear curtain synchronization In rear-curtain sync., the flash fires just before the...
  • Page 21 External power source socket, PC terminal, 3.5mm sync socket External Power Pack Service socket for the external power pack (optional accessory) Nissin Power Power Pack PS300/ PS 8 Soft case, flash stand (with screw) Accessories 140(H) x 75(W) x 115(D) mm/ Dimensions 5.5(H) x 3(W) x 4.5(D) inches...
  • Page 22 Guide Numer table Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters) Flash Power Level Zooming Position Full 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 105mm 135mm 200mm Trouble Shooting The flash unit does not start charging. Batteries are not correctly installed Install batteries to correct direction.
  • Page 23 Warranty 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.
  • Page 24 Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo http://www.nissin-japan.com Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong http://www.nissindigital.com Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 700.Rev.0513.1.0...

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