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BASIC OPERATION
WARNING
Fill-in reflector
Light diffusing panel
Wireless flash sensor
Flash head
AF-assist light
Accessories: Flash stand, Pouch
Pilot lamp (Test flash button)
On / Off switch (Press button)
Mode select button / indicator
(TTL
→
Manual
→
Slave 1
→
Slave 2)
Flash power level indication lamps (6 LEDs)
Flash power level select button
Lock ring
Mounting foot
Hotshoe contacts
Battery magazine
Nomenclature
NOTE
Inserting batteries
Mounting Di466 Four Thirds on the Camera
Shooting Di466 Four Thirds automatically
Olympus cameras
Removing Di466 Four Thirds from the Camera
Turn on the flash unit
To save battery energy, the power is automatically turned off (to
stand-by mode), both in TTL mode & Manual Power mode, in about
2 minutes of idle use.
While Di466 Four Thirds is in the stand-by mode a Pilot lamp
blinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by mode.
To turn on Di466 Four Thirds again, press the camera’s shutter
button halfway or press any button of the flash unit.
In case Di466 Four Thirds is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit is
completely turned off and shut out the current leakage from the
batteries.
To turn on Di466 Four Thirds again, take the first step of turning the
flash unit on.
In case of using Di466 Four Thirds as a slave flash (at slave
mode*5), Di466 Four Thirds will not go into the stand-by mode. It
will however automatically turn off when not used over 60 minutes.
*5: Slave mode : Refer instruction below.
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.
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.
Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the wall to
soften its intensity.
Do not use the flash unit in the flammable gas, chemicals or
such liquids. It may cause fire or electric shock.
CAUTIONS
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 resistance. 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 this
instruction manual, otherwise it may damage the camera’s
circuitry.
Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of
time.
Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and take
pictures with Di466 Four Thirds on your camera.
Di466 Four Thirds is a supplement to help your taking a creative
and live picture. Almost all jobs are automatically done by the
camera and you just control the camera only.
Di466 Four Thirds has energy saving double power off function.
Nissin Di466 Four Thirds / Micro Four Thirds
version has been developed for digital SLR and
(Micro) Four Thirds system cameras with
hotshoe and the latest TTL flash control
technolgy.
Note: No film camera can be used with Di466
Four Thirds.
Attach Di466 Four Thirds to your camera, and
then almost all jobs are controlled by the
camera for the most proper exposure.
Read this instruction manual and refer your
camera owner’s manual to enjoy flash
photography.
Flash stand
DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Remove the battery
magazine and insert 4 x
size AA batteries as shown
in the picture.
The battery compartment is
designed so that each cell
is placed in same direction
to avoid the confusion in
poor light situation.
It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and type,
and replace them all at the same time. Wrong insertion of each
cell does not make electric contact.
NOTE
Before mounting or removing Di466 Four Thirds into
or from the camera, it is recommended to turn off the
power switch of both Di466 Four Thirds and the
camera.
Set Di466 Four Thirds to the camera’s hotshoe and turn on the
power switch.
Di466 Four Thirds is automatically set for the camera’s TTL
mode when ready lamp lights up.
Press the shutter button of your camera halfway to focus the
subject.
Take the picture. Di466 Four Thirds is fired and the result is
immediately shown on the camera’s LCD display.
When you change the focal length, The power zoom flash
head of Di466 Four Thirds responds without delay and
immediately sets its position to match the lens focal length you
selected.
The flash illumination coverage of Di466 Four Thirds responds
to the lens focal length of 12 mm to 53 mm.
In all camera's shooting mode listed above, Di466 Four Thirds will
fully work in TTL automatic-flash system.
For a test flash, press the Pilot lamp. 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).
To turn off the flash unit manually, press the On / Off switch for
2 seconds.
Panasonic cameras
[P](Program), [ ](Full Auto), [A](Aperture priority),
[S](Shutter priority) or [M](Manual);
Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of Di466 Four
Thirds 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.
Slide the mounting foot of
Di466 Four Thirds into the
hotshoe of camera.
Turn the lock ring to loosen
it as shown in the picture.
Turn the lock ring to
opposite direction and
tighten it.
Lock pin comes out to hook
the foot at the hotshoe for
sure contact.
Press the On / Off switch
and Pilot lamp turns red
showing the unit is turned
on.
In a few seconds, the Pilot
lamp turns green. Di466
Four Thirds is ready to
shoot.
+ / - symbol is clearly
marked at the battery
compartment.
Place the battery magazine
back into the body.
Shutter speed, aperture and flash mark ( ) are indicated in
camera’s view finder.
[P](Program), [ ](Full Auto), [A](Aperture priority),
[S](Shutter priority) or [M](Manual);
Mode
Olympus Panasonic
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
Setting
Control on the
camera
[ ]
[ P ]
[ P ]
[ S ]
[ M ]
[ A ]
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Install batteries to correct direction.
Come to Stand-by mode in 2 minutes, and
Power off in 30 minutes after the power on
or the last use of flash unit.
Zooming
Position
Flash Power Level
Usable
cameras
Guide No.
Illumination
coverage
Power
source
Battery life
Energy
Saving
Recycle time
Flash
Exposure
Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds system
digital cameras
JOY OF FLASH PHTOGRAPHY
SPECIFICATIONS
Guide Number table
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fill-in flash and Light diffusing panel
Bounce Lighting
If the subject is close (within 2 meters),
turn the flash head 90 degrees
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.
This technology is also
useful to eliminate the
shadow on the subject
under the tree.
When the flash unit is turned on, it is automatically set for TTL
automatic flash mode. In this mode, the mode select indicator
does not light.
You can select the power,
from the left to right,
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 [ A ] or [ M ].
The color of mode select
indicator turns to Red as
shown in the picture.
Press the mode select
button.
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.
Since the light diffusing panel expands the lighting area, it
covers the range of 9mm focal length lens.
Turn the flash head upwards. It turns
upward to 45 > 60 > 75 > 90 degrees.
When the flash head stays at turning or
tilting position, the zoom setting position
of Di466 is automatically set at the
position for 25 mm(50mm / film
camera standard) 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.
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
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 +1.5ev.
Set the Flash power level select button to the power level you
desire.
When Di466 Four Thirds shows no level indication LED is
turned, the flash power compensation level is at even(0Ev) level
as default value.
Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required
lighting effect by keeping the background exposure level as
originally expected.
Press the flash power select button, by each press of + marked
knob, it sets the power of +0.5
→
+1.0
→
+1.5Ev. and the -
marked knob sets it to –0.5
→
–1.0
→
–1.5Ev. The power
level indication lamp shows the power level you set.
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 Di466 Four Thirds is, in this case, to be
counted in addition to the compensation you selected in the
camera’s menu mode.
With the latest TTL flash
control system, the 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
Di466 Four Thirds can make it possible quickly for each shot at
respective occasion of flash picture.
AF assist light emitter
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.
When taking a picture of a baby or small children, do not shoot
the flash straight on to them. Bounce the light off the ceiling or
wall so that it won’t scare them.
The lighting on a subject in front of the wall, creates an
unnecessary sharp shadow on the wall resulting the picture
disappointed. Bounce the light off the ceiling or
wall to soften the light on the subject,
and the shadow fade out.
Flash mode setting
Di466 Four Thirds has a 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, Slave 1
(S1: color green) for digital pre-flash system and Slave 2 (S2: color
blue) for analog flash system.
Slave 1
: In this mode, Di466 Four Thirds synchronize to the
pre-flash system. The master flash is to be set at TTL mode.
Slave 2
: In this mode, Di466 Four Thirds 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.
To reset the flash unit to the other 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 effect. It
automatically turns-off
when not in use over 60
minutes.
WARANTEE :
In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void the
warrantee. Please refer the respective warrantee 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 agent.
3.When the products is used with the cameras not applicable,
lens, adaptors or such accessories produced by the third
party.
4.Fault or defect caused 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.
The zoom setting position is automatically set for the focal length of
12mm while using Di466 Four Thirds as a slave unit.
Place the master flash on the camera and
switch it on. Or set
the camera for flash
mode to always
fire the built-in
flash.
Wireless Remote Flash
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 the battery magazine with 4 batteries fully loaded as
instructed above.
Press the pilot lamp and
On/Off switch both together
and hold for 3 seconds.
The mode select lamp turns
purple showing the unit is ready
for TTL exposure level
adjustment.
Press the power level select
button 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
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.
TTL Exposure level custom setting
In some occasion, or for special expression, you may need your
own flash exposure instead of automatic controlled exposure. You
can set Di466 Four Thirds for non-automatic flash mode, and
select the desired flash power from 6 different levels.
Manual Exposure Flash
Following functions are available on Olmypus 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 Olmypus only
Setting master flash:
Switch Di466 Four Thirds on and
while the ready lamp is on, press the
mode select button to select
S1
(color
turns
Green
) or
S2
(color turns
Blue
).
The mode select button turns to
TTL(nolight)—Manual(red)—S1(green)
—S2(blue) and back to TTL.
Setting slave flash Di466 Four Thirds:
When flash is set to either slave
mode, the first lamp of Flash power
level indication lamps is lighten. This
lamp shows the 1/32 manual
power level. Press the Flash power
level select button at to select different power of 1/16
→
1/8
→
1/4
→
1/2 and Full.
Press the button at marked — to power downward.
The power you selected is memorized and remains unchanged
untill the unit is switched off.
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 Di466 Four Thirds on to the
flash stand which can be placed either on the flat place or on
the tripod by the screw.
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.
Shooting the subject:
NOTE
Metal type accessory shoe is not recommended since it
may give electric damage on the electrical contact of
the flash hotshoe.
Slow synchronization
In the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series of
pre-flashes are emitted just before the regular flash
fires. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the
bright light and minizes the red-eye phenomenon.
Red-eye reduction flash
2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes.
Changing the flash timing can create interesting
effects in your picture. The slower the shutter speed,
the better the effects turn out.
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain)
Automatic exposure
12 mm
14 mm
18 mm
25 mm
35 mm
43 mm
53 mm
12.7/42
14/46
16/52
18/59
19/62
21/69
23/75
9/29
10/33
11/36
12.7/42
13.5/44
15/49
16.5/54
6.4/21
7/23
7.8/26
9/29
9.5/31
10/33
11/36
4.5/15
5/16
5.5/18
6.4/29
6.7/31
7/23
8/26
3.2/10
3.5/12
4/13
4.5/15
4.7/15.5
5/16
5.6/18
18/59
20/65
22/72
24/79
27/88
30/98
33/108
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
beyond 30 seconds.
Batteries are exhausted
>>>
>>>
>>>
Use manual exposure flash or an
appropriate correction by the TTL exposure
level custom setting.
The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.
A reflective object or strong lighting near the subject
>>>
Set to TTL mode or other power level.
The unit is set for manual exposure mode
>>>
Turn on the switch again.
The flash unit is automatically powered off
>>>
This sign refers the danger or serious damage.
This sign refers the damage or defect.
x 4
Red
Green
Blue
Purple
Press together
Manual exposure at 6 power level
(See guide number table below)
AF assist light
Color Temperature
Flash
Duration
Wireless
Flash
Dimensions
Weight
Filter
guide
[ S ]
[ M ]
[ A ]
[ ]
Any available shutter
speed can be set
Any available f-stop
speed can be set
Any shutter speed/f-stop
combination can be set
33 / 108 at 53 mm focal length (ISO 100 m/ft)
12 - 53 mm (9 mm with diffuse panel)
(Automatically set for the lens focal length)
4 x size AA batteries
(Size AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries usable)
200-1500 flashes according to the mode
(with alkaline batteries)
4 seconds with fresh alkaline batteries
Effective range of approx. 0.7 to 6m / 2.3 to 20 ft.
5600 K
1/800 (full power flash) sec.
1/800-1/20,000 (controlled flash) seconds
Slave function with 6 power level
(See guide number table below)
67(W) x 105(H) x 95(D) mm / 2.6(W) x 4.1(H) x 3.7(D) inches
230 g
TTL
Setting Di466 Four Thirds as the external flash.
The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such
as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash mode depend on
the exposure mode.
While using slow synchronization with flash
shooting, you can also use this funtion to achieve
red-eye reduction. When shooting a subject against
a night scene, this function allows you to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon. As the time from emitting
pre-flashes to shooting is long in 2nd curtain
synchronization, it is difficult to achieve red-eye
reduction. Hence, only 1st curtain synchronization
setting is available.
Slow synchronization / Red-eye reduction
Following functions are available on Panasonic cameras. Refer to
camera owner's manual for details.
When taking pictures against a dark background
landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed
when the flash is activated. Dark background
landscape will appear brighter.
For Panasonic only
Slow synchronization
for FOUR THIRDS/MICRO FOUR THIRDS
466FT.Rev0310.1.2
2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes.
Changing the flash timing can create interesting
effects in your picture. The slower the shutter speed,
the better the effects turn out.
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain)
12-53
For 4/3 Digital Cameras
for
M
and
S
mode ONLY
**
*Remark: Some camera models are originally programmed to disable the AF assist light
function.
