Nissin Di866 User Manual

DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH  
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo  
Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SIMPLE OPERATION  
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product  
When attaching Di866 to the camera, the basic flash exposure operation is fully  
controlled by the camera. It is 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.  
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.  
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS  
Nissin Di866 type Canon is designed for Canon digital SLR, with the latest TTL  
flash control system, and features Nissin’s original rotating color display easily  
guiding its operations.  
Di866 provides many advanced flash functions.  
Wireless TTL off camera flash technology, high speed shutter synchronization,  
frequent repeat-flash system, External Av priority setting, etc. are supported.  
It works automatically with Canon ETTL/ ETTL II auto-flash system.  
Please note that Di866 type C is not usable with other branded cameras for  
TTL operation.  
Compatible cameras  
Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown in its home page for details.  
UNIQUE FUNCTION  
The color display automatically rotates  
to keep user easily operate the flash  
unit.  
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Mounting Di866 on the Camera  
BASIC OPERATION  
Turn off the power switch of both Di866  
and the camera  
Inserting batteries  
1.  
2.  
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.  
Turn the lock ring of Di866 to loosen it all  
the way 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.  
Slide the mounting foot of Di866 into the  
hotshoe of the camera.  
3.  
+/- symbol is clearly marked at the battery  
compartment.  
3.  
4. Turn the lock ring to opposite direction  
and tighten it.  
x4  
Place the battery magazine back into the  
body.  
4.  
5. Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at the  
hotshoe for sure contact.  
When the recycle time becomes longer  
than 20 sec., replace the batteries with the  
fresh ones or recharge the batteries  
(rechargeable batteries).  
Removing Di866 from the Camera  
Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di866 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.  
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NOTE  
Turn on the flash unit  
It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and type, and  
replace them all at the same time.  
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 30sec. after the setting  
job is terminated.  
Wrong insertion of each cell would not make electric contact.  
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.  
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Di866 has energy saving double power off function.  
SETTING THE MODE AND THE FUNCTION  
1.  
The power is automatically turned off (to stand-by mode), in about 30 sec.  
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 sec. of idle use.  
While Di866 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 again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or  
press any button of the flash unit.  
Full Automatic Flash Control  
The modes to be set on the camera:  
Tv  
(Shutter priority),  
(Full Auto),  
(Program),  
Av (Aperture priority),  
(Manual), A-DEP Automatic depth-of-field,  
Portrait,  
Landscape, Close-up, Sports,  
Night Portrait.  
In all those camera’s modes listed above, Di866 will automatically  
and fully work in ETTL automatic flash control system.  
2.  
In case Di866 is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit is completely turned  
off and shut out the current leakage from the batteries.  
Set Di866 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on.  
Display screen automatically shows A, the Full Automatic  
Mode.  
To turn on Di866 again, take the first step of turning the flash unit on.  
In case of using Di866 in off-camera-use mode (Wireless TTL flash-slave,  
Universal Slave function), it is recommended to change the turn off timer  
at the Custom setting....ref. page 32 .  
Di866 is now set for the camera’s automatic flash control  
system.  
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.  
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 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 responds without  
delay and set its light source for the proper illumination angle.  
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The lens focal length you set is shown in the display screen of the flash unit.  
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 can make it possibly quicker for each shot at respective occasion of flash  
picture.  
The flash illumination coverage of Di866 responds to the lens focal length of  
24mm to 105mm (full size format/film camera standard).  
Set the camera’s mode, select the focal length and take pictures with  
Di866 on your camera.  
Di866 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.  
The modes to be set on camera:  
Tv  
(Full Auto),  
(Program),  
(Shutter priority),  
Av (Aperture priority),  
(Manual),  
A-DEP Automatic depth-of-field,  
Mode  
Shutter Speed  
Aperture Setting  
Control on the camera  
Automatic  
Portrait,  
Landscape,  
Close-up,  
Sports,  
Night Portrait.  
Automatic  
Automatic  
Manual  
Automatic  
Automatic  
Automatic  
Manual  
Automatic  
In all those camera’s modes listed above, Di866 will automatically  
and fully work in ETTL automatic flash control system.  
Any available  
Tv  
Av  
shutter speed can be set.  
Any available  
Set Di866 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on.  
Automatic  
Manual  
Display screen shows A. Press set  
of 6 icons.  
and the display turns to the screen  
Set  
f-stop can be set.  
Any shutter speed /  
Manual  
Set  
. Or the  
f-stop combination can be set.  
Select TTL by select button  
and set  
display returns back to the A mode screen in about 8  
seconds.  
The TTL flash exposure compensation value 0.0Ev is  
shown as a default setting.  
TTL flash exposure compensation is provided in 19 steps  
by 0.3Ev increment from -3.0・・・0・・・to +3.0Ev.  
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Select  
the compensation value you desire  
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING  
Set  
and set  
.
An ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING enables you to enjoy creative flash  
To keep this value on your flash, press on/off switch to lock.  
(Press it again to release the lock)  
photography.  
For advanced flash photography, the following two functions can be set on your  
flash.  
Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required  
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  
camera.  
Di866 provides an extra small flash below the main flash. This small flash gives  
a fill-in light while bouncing the main flash. Bouncing the light may shadow the  
underside of face, and this fill-in flash brightens up the shadow.  
When the flash exposure compensation is set on the flash unit, this value is  
to be counted in addition to the compensation value you set on the camera.  
The display screen of the flash unit however shows the exposure  
compensation value set on the flash unit only.  
Set  
On the TTL function screen, press the set button  
TTL Advance page appears.  
for 2 sec.  
Select  
Subflash and continuously select  
the power  
Set the camera’s mode, select the flash exposure compensation value and  
take pictures.  
and set Set or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL  
function screen.  
Almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera with such  
compensation of the flash exposure value and you just manually control  
the camera only.  
The following 6 powers are prepared in accordance with the  
photographic situation.  
Subflash power  
Guide No. at ISO100  
1/1 (Full power)  
12  
8.5  
6
1/2  
1/4  
1/8  
4
3
1/16  
1/32  
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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.  
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Hi-Speed Sync  
Manual Zoom Setting  
The flash of Di866 can be set for camera with higher shutter speeds up to  
The reflector position of Di866 can be set manually.  
1/8000 second.  
To get an illumination area different from the picture frame either wider or  
narrower field, manual zoom setting makes a sense. When using Di866 with  
non-dedicated camera or traditional film type camera, the reflector position of  
Di866 does not respond to the camera lens movement. In this case, use this  
Manual Zoom Setting.  
Set  
On the TTL function screen, press the  
for 2 sec.  
button  
TTL Advance page appears.  
Select ‘Hi-Speed’ by  
button.  
Select ‘On’ for High-Speed Sync by  
button.  
Set  
Press the  
screen.  
button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL function  
On the TTL function screen, press the set button Set for 2 sec.  
TTL Advance page appears.  
A symbol  
appears at the upper right hand corner for High-Speed Sync  
H
Select  
M.Zoom and continuously select  
on and  
Set  
set  
or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL function  
Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB)  
screen.  
Di866 supports exposure bracketing function at every 0.3Ev increment within  
the range of 3Ev. You will get 3 continuous flash pictures in different  
exposure effects on each frame. Set the camera shutter for drive mode and  
number of picture frame is to be set on the camera. Refer the camera owner’s  
manual for details.  
2nd (rear) curtain synchronization  
Flash usually synchronizes to the camera shutter when it opens  
(1st curtain sync.). For the slow shutter photography, Di866 can  
be set the flash timing just before the shutter closes (2nd curtain  
sync.). By using this function, a moving subject is imaged with  
such moving marks behind. Refer the camera owner’s manual for  
details.  
Set  
On the TTL function screen, press the  
TTL Advance page appears.  
button for 2 sec.  
K
Select ‘Bracketing’ by  
button.  
Select ‘On’ for Bracketing by  
button.  
Select your favorite EV step from 0.3 to 3 for  
Set  
On the TTL function screen, press the  
TTL Advance page appears.  
button for 2 sec.  
Set  
Bracketing by  
Press the  
button.  
button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL function screen.  
Select ‘Curtain’ by  
button.  
A ‘BKT1’ symbol appears at the upper right hand corner for Bracketing.  
Select  
‘2nd’ for 2nd Curtain Sync by  
button.  
Set  
Press the  
button or wait for 8 sec to return to the TTL  
Remark:  
IMAGE ZONE (  
function screen.  
Portrait,  
Landscape,  
Close-up,  
Sports,  
A symbol ‘>>>’ appears at the upper right hand corner for 2nd  
Curtain Sync, while no symbol appears for normal flash sync. (1st  
curtain)  
Night Portrait) When setting the camera mode to any of those image  
zone, Di866 is automatically set at TTL-AUTO function mode. In this  
mode, TTL exposure level compensation can not be adjusted. All other  
advance functions are available.  
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Manual Power Opertion  
As for the non-dedicated or traditional type film  
cameras, the film speed (ISO) information is not  
transferred from the camera.  
The mode to be set on the camera:  
or  
v
In this case, the film speed (ISO) is to be set on the  
flash unit to indicate the camera-subject distance.  
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.  
Move cursor  
to ISO line at Advanced function page  
and continuously select  
Press the set Set button.  
the ISO value to which you set camera.  
or wait for 8sec. to return to M function screen.  
Set the camera mode, to  
or  
on your camera.  
v
Set the mode of Di866. From the 6 icons screen, select  
Set  
M/Av and set  
M and set  
.
Select  
Select  
.
Set  
Set  
your desired power and set  
.
The camera-subject distance for the most proper exposure  
is determined by the 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.  
9.0  
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  
to F.Stop line and continuously select  
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.  
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Setting of Master and Slave flash:  
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING  
Setting Master flash:  
The master flash to be set is one unit only.  
Place the master flash on the  
Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode.  
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page 14  
page 15  
page 19  
Sub Flash Function  
camera and switch it on, and set to  
Manual function mode or set to the  
Manual Zoom Setting  
camera’s built-in flash on. Make  
Universal Slave Function  
sure which mode you chose, digital  
Di866 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 master flash.  
pre-flash flash system or analogue flash system.  
Setting Slave flash Di866:  
Multiple numbers of flashes can be set. Switch  
Di866 on and select the appropriate slave  
system, either SD or SF.  
Slave Digital (SD) for digital pre-flash system and Slave Film (SF) for an  
analogue flash system are available.  
When flash is set to the slave function, the red  
LED starts blinking every 2 seconds showing the  
slave function is in order. Make sure the mode  
you set, SD or SF which should couple with the master  
flash system.  
SD: In this mode Di866 synchronizes to pre-flash system. The master flash is to  
be set at TTL/ETTL II mode.  
SF: In this mode Di866 synchronizes to the traditional single flash system. The  
master 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.  
Set slave flash at any place and direct the flash head as you  
desire. Slave sensor in the slave flash is facing to the camera or  
to the master flash.  
Use the included flash stand. Place Di866 on to the flash stand  
which can be placed either on a flat place or on the tripod by the  
screw.  
How to find SD or SF?  
Select SD on your slave flash and release your camera’s shutter to flash your  
master flash. The slave flash flashes if the Master flash is SD, and does not  
flash if the Master flash is SF. If your slave flash is set at SF, it flashes against  
both of SF and SD flash system.  
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NOTE  
Metal type accessory shoe is not recommended since it may give electric damage on  
the electrical contact of the flash hotshoe.  
To set Di866 to the salve function mode, move cursor  
to Slave line at Advanced function page and  
When setting Di866 to the slave function, the zoom setting system is  
automatically set for the Manual Zoom at 24mm 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  
60min. or be cancelled (off). The sensing angle of the slave sensor is  
100 approx.  
continuously select  
SD or SF in accordance with the  
system of the master flash you set.  
Press the set Set button or wait for 8 sec. to return to M  
function screen.  
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In this case, reset this F. Stop on you camera.  
Av. Mode Operation  
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.  
The mode to be set on the camera:  
or  
v
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 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.  
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING  
Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode.  
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page 14  
page 15  
page 19  
Sub Flash Function  
Set the camera mode, to M or Av on your camera.  
Manual Zoom Setting  
Universal Slave Function  
Set the mode on Di866. From the 6 icons screen, select  
Set  
M/Av and set  
Select  
.
Av and set Set .  
In additional to the Manual power mode, the universal slave function  
supports Av operation mode.  
F. Stop is displayed in the screen in accordance with the  
ISO setting on the camera.  
Setting Slave flash: Select the slave mode SD or SF and set the  
desired F.stop and ISO speed on the Slave flash. As for setting  
Master flash, follow to the instruction manual in the Universal slave  
page at Manual power operation --- Page 20.  
Set  
on the flash  
Select  
unit.  
your desired F. Stop and set  
Press on/off switch to lock the value. (Press it again to  
release the lock)  
Set the same F. Stop on your camera.  
The display screen shows the F. Stop selected, the  
camera-subject maximum distance for the proper  
exposure and the focal length set on the camera.  
The flash light is automatically controlled within the  
distance area. The shortest distance for the proper  
exposure is approximately 1.0m(3ft.) from the camera to the subject.  
The distance varies by changing the focal length and F. Stop set on Di866.  
This Av. mode of Di866 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.  
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The use of tripod is recommended  
for this flash mode.  
Multiple Flash Mode (Repeat flash/Stroboscopic flash)  
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NOTE  
The mode to be set on the camera:  
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following  
Number of flashes ÷ Frequency Shutter Speed  
Repeating the flash illumination on the subject freezes the sequence of motion  
in one frame of picture.  
Example : To get 20 flashes at 10Hz  
20÷102  
In this mode, the power level, frequency and the number of flashes are to be  
set on the flash unit in advance.  
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is 2 sec. or longer.  
Shutter for bulb setting is also available.  
Power Ratio:  
 Uncontrolled manual power is provided in 5 steps, from 1/8 to 1/128 power.  
Guide Table for the number of flashes  
Frequency :  
Hz  
1
2
3
4
5
6-7  
8-9  
10  
11 12-14 15-19 20-50 51-90  
Power  
 1 Hz to 90 Hz frequency can be set.  
Flash Times :  
1/8  
14  
30  
60  
90  
90  
14  
30  
60  
90  
90  
12  
30  
50  
80  
80  
10  
20  
40  
70  
70  
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
 1 time to 90 times can be set.  
1/16  
1/32  
1/64  
1/128  
20  
30  
50  
50  
20  
25  
35  
35  
10  
20  
25  
25  
8
8
8
8
8
8
12  
20  
20  
12  
20  
20  
12  
20  
20  
12  
20  
20  
12  
20  
20  
12  
20  
20  
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. From the 6 icons screen, select  
    
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Caution  
Set  
and set  
.
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.  
Value setting screen is appeared with the default values  
preset as shown.  
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 basic 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  
In this mode, the reflector zooming function is  
automatically set for option. Either Auto zoom or Manual  
zoom setting is selectable.  
Select  
the function and choose  
the desired value  
one by one.  
when recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds by main batteries only.  
- ref. External Power Pack (page 35)  
Press on/off switch to lock this condition.  
Or press set or wait for 8 sec. to return the multi flash  
Set  
function screen.  
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Remote flash  
Wireless Remote Flash Mode  
There is no limit of the numbers of remote flash to set in one time.  
The mode to be set on the camera:  
It is however recommended to set maximum 3pcs in one group, as it may  
cause interference between flashes depending on the photographic conditions.  
Portrait,  
Landscape,  
Close-up,  
Sports,  
Night Portrait  
Di866 provides two possibilities of off camera wireless remote flash system.  
This page explains Wireless Remote flash system. (The other system,  
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.  
universal slave flash system, is prepared at M and Av. mode - Ref. page 19/ 22)  
The flash unit placed on the camera, connected by TTL off-camera flash cord is  
called “Master flash”. The master flash to be set is one unit only.  
When setting Di866 to Remote flash, it is recommended to cancel the auto-off  
setting or set it to 60 minutes at the Custom Settings - Ref. page 32.  
Refer your flash instruction manual for this function, which may differ according  
to the flash model.  
The flash unit placed off the camera is called “Remote Flash” (Canon calls it  
‘’Slave’’). Multiple number of flashes can be set and controlled in 3 different  
groups (A, B and C group). 4 channels are prepared for signal transmission  
between the Master flash and the Remote flash.  
At Remote flash mode, Di866 is set automatically for manual zoom setting and its  
reflector position is set for 24mm to cover the wider range of illumination. It is  
Available combination of flash models and cameras  
Wireless TTL Flash Pairing Chart  
Remote flash  
possible to set the desired flash coverage angle manually by select button  
.
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  
Master flash  
Group Setting  
saturated by sunlight and its responsibility will extremely be reduced. In this  
case, the wireless 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.  
Nissin Di866  
Canon 420Ex  
Nissin Di866  
Canon 580Ex  
Canon 580Ex  
(Wireless TTL ONLY)  
A
Canon 430Ex  
Canon 430EX  
Canon 580EX  
Canon 580EX  
A:B  
A:B C  
Where is the Remote flash sensor?  
Remote flash sensor is provided behind the front panel of Di866 at the  
name of Nissin DIGITAL. The sensor’s sensing angle to respond to the  
incoming light is about 100 degree.  
A
B
C
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Single Group Slave Flash (Group A Setting)  
1. Navigate the cursor to Group A  
Setting the Master flash  
The modes available on the Master flash are TTL and M mode.  
The master flash sets the signal transmission channel, flash reflector zooming  
position, flash mode of the master flash itself and flash mode and value  
adjustment of the Remote flash at A, B and C respectively.  
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash mode and select mode: TTL or M  
Selecting TTL  
1. Navigate the cursor to the Value Adjustment and set the EV  
compensation level.  
In the main page  
Select  
Wireless mode.  
2. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).  
3. Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode  
4. When TTL mode selected, move the cursor to the Value Adjustment and  
set the EV compensation level.  
In the Wireless page  
Select Master mode.  
5. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).  
In the Master page  
6. Select TTL or --- (FLASH OFF) in the Flash Mode.  
7. When TTL mode selected, Navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment  
and set the power ratio.  
Netvigate the cursor and adjust the value according to the  
instruction at the bottom bar.  
Cursor Netvigation  
Value Adjust  
Selecting M  
1. Navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and set the power ratio  
2. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).  
Channel Select  
Select Channel: Ch1, Ch2, Ch3 & Ch4  
3. Select M or --- (FLASH OFF) in the Flash Mode.  
4. When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment  
and set the power ratio.  
Zoom Select  
Select Zoom Mode: Auto, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm,  
70mm, 85mm, 105mm  
Note: When setting --- (FLASH OFF) mode, the master flash may flash when  
shutter released. This flash is however the monitoring flash (pre-flash) before the  
camera’s shutter opens and is not be exposed in the actual picture.  
Group Setting  
Value Adjustment  
Group  
Ev compensation at TTL mode  
(-0.3Ev to +3.0Ev)  
Multiple Group Slave Flash (Group B & C Setting)  
M = Master Flash  
A = Group A  
B = Group B  
C = Group C  
Group A MUST be set, in order to adding Group B  
Power Ratio at M mode  
(1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16,  
1/32, 1/64, 1/128)  
Adding Group B  
Flash Mode  
TTL = TTL Mode  
M = Manual Mode  
--- = Flash off  
When TTL mode selected in Group A   
1.  
Navigate the cursor to GROUP B, and select TTL in the operation mode  
box.  
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2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power level ratio  
between Group A and Group B.  
4. Select M or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.  
5. When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment  
and set the power ratio.  
^The power level ratio can be selected from 13 different combinations, such  
as A:B = 8:1 – 5.6:1 – 4:1 – 2.8:1 – 2:1 – 1.4:1 – 1:1 – 1:1.4 – 1:2 – 1:2.8 –  
1:4 – 1:5.6 and 1:8  
^This 3 group slave flash technology is recommended to shade off or remove the  
shadow behind subject which may be caused by the lighting produced by Group  
A and/or B.  
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).  
4. Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.  
5. When TTL mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and  
set the EV Compensation.  
SETTING THE REMOTE FLASH  
When M mode selected in Group A  
Group A  
Group B  
1. Navigate the cursor to GROUP B, and select M in the operation mode box.  
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power ratio  
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).  
4. Select M or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.  
5. When M mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment  
and set the power ratio..  
Master Flash  
Adding Group C  
Group A & B (A:B) MUST be set, in order to adding Group C.  
^The group C is independently set out from the power ratio combination.  
When TTL Mode selected in Group A & B:  
Group C  
1. Navigate the cursor to GROUP C, and select TTL in the Flash Mode.  
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the EV compensation.  
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).  
CREATIVE FLASH LIGHTING:  
Set Master flash.  
4. Select TTL or --- (flash-off) in the Flash Mode.  
Set Slave flash/ flashes.  
5. When TTL mode selected, navigate the cursor to the Flash Adjustment and  
set the EV Compensation.  
Make sure the channel and its group setting are correct.  
Attach the Master flash to the camera and place the Slave flash/ flashes at any  
desirable place within the system operation area, which is approximately 7 to  
10 meters between the Master and Slave flash/ flashes depending on the  
setting condition.  
When M Mode selected in Group A & B:  
1. Navigate the cursor to GROUP C, and select M in the Flash Adjustment.  
2. Navigate the cursor to Flash Adjustment and select the power ratio.  
3. Navigate the cursor to M (Master).  
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Setting the Remote flash  
Custom settings  
Channel, Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the  
Remote flash.  
A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your Di866.  
TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash, which can however only  
be set by the Master flash.  
From 6 icons, select  
Custom setting mode and set Set .  
Select  
the item to be customized and set the  
From the 6 icons screen, select  
and set Set  
value to customize.  
Select R and set Set . AF assist light starts blinking  
7 custom settings are prepared.  
every 2 seconds showing Di866 stands by in Remote  
Flash mode .  
My TTL  
TTL Exposure level custom setting  
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  
own preferable level, it can be adjusted for about ±3ev. by  
every 1/3 steps.  
Select  
channels are available from 1 to 4.  
Select the line Group and set  
3 groups are available from A to C.  
Select the line Zoom and set  
the line channel and set  
the channel. 4  
the group.  
zooming position.  
When setting Di866 to the Remote mode, the zoom setting  
system is automatically set at 24mm position. The  
zooming position can be selected manually to any other  
available position.  
Modeling  
Illuminating the subject to find its lighting  
efficiency.  
A short pulse of flash light released by the test button  
illuminates the subjects and monitors the lighting efficiency  
on the subject.  
Press on/off switch to lock this condition. (Press it again to  
release the lock).  
Display  
Display can be set off if it’s not necessary.  
Set  
Or press set  
, the screen shows the 6 icons screen  
To save battery energy, or imply to avoid the display illumination, the display  
screen can be switched off when not in operation. Set it off, and the display  
goes off in 8 seconds after the last operation. The display will not be woken  
up by the camera’s shutter release. The display can only be woken up by the  
operation button of Di866.  
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.  
The group can be chosen freely from A, B or C, but the channel of this  
bundle of wireless flash system is to be set in one common channel.  
The flash mode and the value can not be set on the Remote flash, but they  
are set by the Master flash only.  
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.  
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OTHER FEATURES  
Auto Off  
Reset  
Auto off timing can be selected from 10min. 15min. 30min.  
45min. 60min. or off (cancel).  
AF assist light emitter  
All those customs setting is reset to the  
default value and conditions which are  
provided and set at the factory.  
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.  
Those customized value and conditions are effective on all modes(*) and  
memorized even the flash unit is switched off.  
If the subject is close(within 2 meter), turn the  
flash head 90°upward and pull out the fill-in  
reflector as shown in the picture.  
To reset the customized value or conditions, select  
Reset, choose  
Set  
Yes” and set  
. All the memorized data is cancelled and Di866 is reset  
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.  
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 18mm of  
focal length lens.  
to the default value and condition.  
Functions by Camera setting  
You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions.  
FE.  
F.E Lock  
Lock  
Di866 offers this function at A and TTL mode.  
Focus the main subject and press < > button  
on the camera (or < FEL > button on some  
cameras. Exposure value on the main subject is  
memorized in the flash. Aim the viewfinder center over the main subject  
and release the shutter.  
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Bounce Lighting  
USB Service Port  
For firmware update service, Di866 provides a USB service port.  
Di866 is developed to work with the cameras presently  
available in the market and it may need to install updated  
firmware to work with the new cameras in the coming future,  
or the cameras with updated firmware. In this case, a  
software to work with such new version will be available at  
Nissin’s homepage to download.  
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.  
The same USB connector cord included in the camera’s  
package can be used commonly.  
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.  
X terminal  
Di866 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 has a x-terminal  
socket for flash synchronization. A standard sync-cable in the  
market is usable.  
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.  
Di866 is  
automatically  
turned off when  
repeating flash  
Canon CP-E4  
260 flashes  
continuously over  
20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry. It will be  
automatically reset after 15minutes of stationary.  
Please note that the basic operation is controlled by the main  
batteries(battery magazine) in the flash unit and 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.  
OVERHEAT  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Guide Number and Flash duration table  
Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet)  
Usable cameras  
Guide No.  
Canon ETTL flash system SLR and hotshoe type  
compact digital cameras-ref. page 2 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  
Flash Power Level  
Zoom  
Full  
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1/2  
22  
1/4  
16  
18  
20  
23  
26  
27  
30  
1/8  
11  
1/16  
8
1/32  
5.5  
6.5  
7
1/64  
4
1/128  
2.5  
3
position  
24mm  
28mm  
35mm  
50mm  
70mm  
85mm  
105mm  
Wattage  
36  
25  
12.5  
14  
9
4.5  
5
Illumination coverage  
Power source  
Battery life  
24-105mm (18mm with diffuser panel built-in)  
4 x LR6 batteries (Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable)  
40  
28  
10  
3.5  
4
46  
32  
16  
11.5  
13  
8
5.5  
6.5  
7
150-1500 flashes according to the mode (with alkaline batteries)  
Come to Stand-by mode in 30 sec., and Power off timer can be set  
5.5 sec. with fresh alkaline batteries for full power  
ETTL/ ETTL II for Canon 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 10m / 2.3 to 33 ft.  
5600 K°at full power flash  
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18  
9
4.5  
5
Energy Saving  
Recycle timer  
Flash Exposure  
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19  
13.5  
15  
9.5  
10.5  
60  
42  
21  
7.5  
5.5  
Flash  
Duration  
(sec.)  
1/600  
1/900  
1/1500 1/3200 1/5000 1/9000 1/15000 1/22000  
AF assist light  
Color Temperature  
Flash Duration  
1/300 sec. (full power flash)  
TROUBLE SHOOTING  
1/300-1/30,000 sec. (controlled flash)  
FP flash for high speed synchronization  
Wireless TTL off camera flash system  
Wireless Master mode  
Wireless flash  
The flash unit does not start charging.  
Batteries are not correctly installed  
Wireless Remote mode  
>>>  
Install batteries to correct direction.  
Slave flash function at external auto-exposure  
Slave to digital pre-flash system  
Batteries are exhausted  
>>>  
Replace the batteries if the recycle time is beyond 20  
Slave to traditional single flash sytem  
Service socket for the external power pack(optional accessory)  
Nissin Power Power Pack Pro-300  
External Power Pack  
The flash unit does not flash.  
The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera  
Canon Power Assist Pack CP-E4  
>>>  
Mount the flash unit firmly on the camera’s hot shoe.  
USB service port  
Sync. Contact  
For firmware update service from homepage  
USB cord is not included  
The flash unit is automatically powered off  
>>>  
Turn on the switch again.  
Camera’s hot shoe-ETTL for Canon system  
Traditional sync. System  
The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.  
X-terminal socket  
There is a reflective object or strong lighting near the subject.  
Dimensions  
Weight  
74 x 134 x 110mm (29.2 x 53 x 43.5 inch)  
380g  
>>>  
Use Fv lock.  
The unit is set for manual exposure mode at wrong distance  
>>>  
Set to TTL mode or select other power level.  
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WARANTEE  
In case of the following reasons of the defect, it may void the warrantee. Please refer  
to the respective warrantee 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 inapplicable 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.  
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