for Canon EOS digital SLR cameras
for Nikon digital SLR cameras
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo
Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong
622II.Rev.0610.1.4
WARNING
Nissin Di622 Mark II is designed for digital SLR cameras with hotshoe
and the latest TTL flash control technology.
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.
Note: No film camera can be used with Di622 Mark II.
Attach Di622 Mark II to your camera, and then almost all jobs are
controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure.
Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit
was dropped and broken.
Do not fire the flash direct to the eye at short distance. It may
damage the eye. When taking flash picture especially
toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at
least 1 meter (3.3feet) away from the subject.
Read this instruction manual and refer your canera owner’s manual to
enjoy flash photography.
Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the wall
to soften its intensity.
The compatibility list of Di622 Mark II, please check at our official
Do not use the flash unit in the flammable gas, chemicals or
such liquids. It may cause fire or electric shock.
CAUTIONS
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 resistant. 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
the compatibility list at our official website, otherwise it may
damage the camera’s circuitry.
Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of
time.
Shooting Di622 Mark II automatically
Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with
Di622 Mark II on your camera.
Di622 Mark II is a supplement to help you taking a creative and live
picture. Almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera and you just
control the camera only.
Canon cameras
(Program),
(Full Auto),
(Aperture priority),
(Shutter priority) or
(Manual); and / or
Nikon cameras
Mode
Canon Nikon
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
Setting
Control on
the camera
(Program),
(Full Auto),
(Aperture priority),
(Shutter priority) or
(Manual);
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Manual Automatic
Automatic Manual
Manual Manual
In all camera's shooting mode listed above, Di622 Mark II will fully work
in TTL (ETTL, ETTL-II for Canon, and i-TTL for Nikon) automatic-flash system.
Any available shutter
speed can be set
Set Di622 Mark II to the camera’s hotshoe and turn on the power switch.
Any available f-stop
can be set
Di622 Mark II is automatically set for the camera’s TTL mode when
ready lamp lights up.
Any available shutter
speed / f-stop can be set
Press the shutter button of your camera halfway to focus the subject.
Shutter speed, aperture and flash mark ( ) are indicated in camera’s view
finder.
Synchro Terminal
Take the picture. Di622 Mark II is fired and the result is immediately shown
on the camera’s LCD display.
Di622 Mark II equipped a Synchro terminal (X terminal) to connect the
off-camera cable, allows photography with flash units seperate from
the camera. This feature can be applied in Manual mode only.
When you change the focal length, The power zoom flash head of
Di622 Mark II responds without delay and immediately sets its position to
match the lens focal length you selected.
The flash illumination coverage of Di622 Mark II responds to the lens
focal length of 24mm to 105mm (35mm film camera standard).
Joy of Flash Photography
Fill-in flash and Light diffusing panel
For short distance or portrait flash photography, we wish if the light is
not too sharp or too strong to the subject. Use fill-in reflector flash or
diffuse the light.
TTL flash power compensation
Ch1 Group A
With the latest TTL flash control system, the
D
F
flash power level 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 or background exposure effect
Di622 Mark II can make it possible quickly
for each shot at respective occasion of flash
picture.
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.
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.
TTL flash power compensation is provided in 7 steps by half Ev
increment for -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0, and +1.5 Ev.
Set the Flash power level select button to the power level you desire.
This technology is also useful to eliminate
the shadow on the subject under the tree.
For portrait photography, pull out the light diffusing panel and place it
over the flash window as shown in the picture. The diffusing panel
makes the flash light soften and creates a lively color effect on the
subject.
When Di622 Mark II shows no level indication LED is turned on, the
flash power compensation level is at even (0 Ev) level as default
Press the flash power select button, by each press of + marked knob,
it sets the power of +0.5 → +1.0 → +1.5 Ev. and the - marked knob
sets it to -0.5 → -1.0 → -1.5 Ev. The power level indication lamp
Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required lighting
effect by keeping the background exposure level as originally
Since the light diffusing panel expands the lighting area, it covers the
range of 16mm focal length lens.
On some cameras, the TTL flash power compensation setting is
provided in its menu mode.
When setting the TTL flash power compensation on your camera, the
same of Di622 Mark II is, in this case, to be counted in addition to
the compensation you selected in the camera’s menu mode.
Bounce lighting
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 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 for the aimed subject in such a
condition. This flash exposure pre-set remains locked in, even if you
change the aperture or zoom the lens in and out. This mode can only be
set on the camera.
When lighting a subject in front of the
wall, an unnecessary sharp shadow
on the wall results the picture
disappointed. Bounce the light off the
ceiling or wall to soften the light on
the subject, and the shadow fade out.
Turn the flash head up. It turns upward to 45° >60° >75° >90°.
Or tilt the flash head sideway to left 30° >60° >90° or to right 30°
>60° >90° >120° >150° >180°.
With Canon cameras:
FE lock
Or mixing it upward/ sidway, you can set it at multiple directions
as shown.
Focus the subject.
Aim the viewfinder center over the main
subject and press [ ] button on the camera
(or [ FEL ] button on some cameras).
When the flash head stays at turning or tilting position, the zoom
setting position of Di622 Mark II is automatically set at the position for
50mm focal length lens.
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.
Pre-flash is fired to pre-set the correct light
amount for the main subject.
Remarks: FEL only work on P, TV, AV, M &
A-Dep mode.
AF assist light emitter
With Nikon cameras:
Fv lock
Under the low light condition, in the dark place, AF assist light will
automatically emit the beam and illuminate the subject, so that the
camera can easily focus the subject in darkness. The beam is however
not shown in the picture.
Set the Fv lock mode at the menu on your
camera.
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).
Set the picture frame as you desire and release the
For Nikon Version only
Manual Exposure Flash
In some occasion, or for special expression, you may need your own
flash exposure instead of automatic controlled exposure. You can set
Di622 Mark II for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired
flash power from 6 different levels
Following functions are available on Nikon cameras.
Refer to camera owner's manual for details.
Slow shutter synchronization
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.
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) automatic flash mode. In
this mode, the mode select indicator does not light.
Press the mode select button.
Red-eye reduction
To prevent the subject's eyes from appearing read,
Di622 Mark II fires three controlled flash just before
the picture is taken. Red-eye reduction can be
combined with slow sync.
The color of mode select indicator turns to
Red as shown in the picture.
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)
power.
Rear curtain synchronization
In rear-curtain sync., the flash fires just before the rear
curtain close. By using this function at slow shutter
speeds, a moving subject will appear with such
moving marks behind.
Set the camera shooting mode to either [ AV ](Canon),
[ A ](Nikon), or [ M ].
Select your desired F--stop and / or shutter speed.
Point the subject and press the shutter.
Red
Ch1 Group A
D
F
Wireless Remote Flash
Setting slave flash Di622 Mark II:
Di622 Mark II 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 wireless remote channel
1 group A digital flash.
Green
Switch Di622 Mark II on and while the
Ch1 Group A
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
(Purple) and back to TTL.
D
F
Blue
SD: In this mode, Di622 Mark II synchronize to the pre-flash system.
The master flash is to be set at TTL (E-TTL for Canon and i-TTL for Nikon)
mode.
When flash is set to SD or SF mode, the
Ch1 Group A
first lamp of flash power level is lighten.
This lamp shows the 1/32 manual power
level. Press the flash power level select
button at marked + to select different
power of 1/16→1/8→1/4→1/2 and
Full.
D
F
SF: In this mode, Di622 Mark II synchronize to the traditional single
flash system. The master flash is to be set at manual mode. Studio
lighting system synchronizes to this mode. This mode is also available
for open flash, and for a standard flash in the market.
Purple
Press the button at marked — to power
downward. The power you selected is
memorized and remains unchanged untill
the unit is switched off.
Wireless: In this mode, Di622 Mark II synchronize to the wireless
remote flash system. The master flash is to be set at Channel 1 group
A in wireless remote mode.
Ch1 Group A
D
F
When the flash is set to Wireless mode,
the power level will be controlled by the
Master flash. Therefore, no setting is
require
Set slave flash at any place and direct the flash head as you desire.
Slave sensor may not respond to the master flash in the extremely
bright condition or under the poor sensing situation.
Use the flash stand included. Place Di622 Mark II on to the flash
stand which can be placed either on the flat place or on the tripod
by the screw.
Metal type accessory shoe is not recommended since it
may give electric damage on the electrical contact of the
flash hotshoe.
NOTE
TTL Exposure level custom setting
Shooting the subject:
Set the camera for flash shooting mode. Point the subject and shoot.
The slave flash will synchronize to the master flash and gives
additional lighting from the different direction you desired.
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.
Energy saving system for stand-by mode will not work when it's in
slave mode.
Light Blue
Press together
Ch1 Group A
Automatic shut off function is however effect. It automatically
turns-off when not in use over 60 minutes.
D
F
Press the pilot lamp and On/Off switch
both together and hold for 3 sec. The
mode select lamp turns light blue color
showing the unit is ready for TTL exposure
level adjustment.
The zoom setting position is automatically set for the focal length of
35mm while using Di622 Mark II as a slave unit.
To reset the flash unit to the other mode, press the mode select button
for TTL and or Manual mode.
Ch1 Group A
Press the power level select button either
+ or - to adjust it to the required exposure
level. Each LED shows 0.25 (1/4) Ev.
increments and it can be adjusted up to
+0.75 (3/4)Ev. (over exposure
D
F
efficiency), or down to -0.75 (3/4)Ev.
(under exposure efficiency). Press the
On/Off switch for 3 sec. to turn the unit
off. The adjusted level is memorized and kept as customized default
TTL exposure level. This setting is permanently kept until you alter the
setting to the other required level.
Start to use flash unit from “Turn on the flash unit” at “BASIC
OPERATION” explained as above.
Specifications
Guide Numer table
Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters / feet)
Canon EOS
digital SLR cameras
Nikon iTTL
digital SLR cameras
Flash Power Level
Zooming
Position
Usable cameras
Guide No.
Full
1/2
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
44/145 at 105mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
24mm
28mm
35mm
50mm
70mm
85mm
105mm
18/58 12.7/42
25/82
28/92
32/105
9/29
6.4/21 4.5/15
Illumination
coverage
24-105mm (16mm with diffuse panel)
(Automatically set for the lens focal length)
20/65 14/46
22/74 16/51
10/33
11/37
7/23
5/16
4 x size AA alkaline batteries
(Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable)
Power source
Battery life
7.8/26 5.5/18
25/82 18/25
35/115
12.7/42 9/29
6.4/21
200-1500 flashes according to the mode
(with alkaline batteries)
27/88 19/63
29/95 20/65
31/102 22/74
38/125
41/134
44/144
13.5/44 9.5/31 6.7/22
Switch to Stand-by mode in 2 minutes., and power off in
30 minutes. after the power on or the last use of flash unit.
Energy saving
14/46
16/52
10/33
11/37
7/23
8/26
Recycle time 5 sec. with fresh alkaline batteries
Automatic exposure
Flash exposure
E-TTL / E-TTL II
iTTL
Trouble Shooting
Fv lock
FE lock
With [FEL] or [
button on EOS cameras
Flash
power lock
With [AE-L] or [AF-L]
button on the cameras
]
The flash unit does not start charging.
Batteries are not correctly installed
Effective range of approx. 0.7 to 6m / 2.3 to 20 ft.
AF assist light
>>>
Install batteries to correct direction.
Color
temperature
Batteries are exhausted
5600 K
>>>
Replace the batteries if the recycle time beyond 30 sec.
1/800 (full power flash) sec.
1/800 - 1/20,000 (controlled flash) sec.
The flash unit does not fire.
Flash duration
Wirless flash
The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera
SD: Slave Digital / SF: Slave Film
(Slave function with 6 power level)
Wireless: Wireless remote Channel 1 Group A
(Controlled by Master flash)
>>>
Mount the flash unit firmly on the camera's hot shoe.
The flash unit is automatically powered off
>>>
Turn on the switch again.
The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.
*See guide number table as below
A reflective object or strong lighting near the subject
Dimensions
Weight
77 x 130 x 103mm (3.0 x 5.12 x 4.05 inch)
315 g / 11 ounces
>>>
Use FE or Fv lock.
The unit is set for manual exposure mode
>>>
Set to TTL mode or other power level.
Warranty
In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void the warranty.
Please refer the respective warranty 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 product is used with the cameras not applicable, lens,
adaptors or such accessories produced by the third party.
4. Fault or defect cased 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.
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