for Canon/ Nikon digital SLR cameras
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Page 1: ...for Canon Nikon digital SLR cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...
Page 2: ...ikon are not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation Please refer Nissin s compatibility chart shown at its home page for details and recent updates http www nissin japan com or http www nissindigital com 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...
Page 3: ... and it may cause an electric shock Do not shoot the flash unit directly at the driver of automobiles or such vehicles Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot which may get scalded Place the batteries correctly in position Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may cause leakage exothermic heat or explosion CAUTIONS Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature ove...
Page 4: ...t diffusing 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 11 Selector dial 12 Set button 13 Pilot button Test flash button 14 On Off switch System lock button 15 3 5mm sync socket 16 X terminal 17 Battery magazine BM 02 18 Rotate lock 1 3 ...
Page 5: ...ed in the battery compartment 4 Place the battery magazine back into the body When the recycle time becomes longer than 30 seconds replace the batteries with fresh ones or recharge the batteries rechargeable batteries NOTE It is recommended to use all 4 batteries of the same brand and type and replace them all at the same time Wrong insertion of each battery would not make electric contact Usable ...
Page 6: ...is in the stand by mode a Pilot button blinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand by mode To turn on Di700 again press the camera s shutter button halfway or press any button of the flash unit 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 Press the Set button for 5 seconds to ...
Page 7: ...mpletely clear the lock pin off the hooking slot on the hotshoe Turn off the power switch of both Di700 and the camera Turn the lock ring of Di700 to loosen it all the way as shown in the picture Slide the mounting foot of Di700 into the hotshoe of the camera Turn the lock ring in the opposite direction and tighten it 1 2 3 4 Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at the hotshoe for sure contact 5 6 ...
Page 8: ...he Di700 is ready to shoot MENU SCREEN Di700 Flash Mode and Functions Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure Full Automatic Mode TTL Program Mode Manual Setting Mode Slave Digital Slave Film Wireless TTL Slave Mode Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure value can be compensated Manual Mode Selecting the desired manual power ...
Page 9: ... to lock this condition on your flash Press it again to release the lock Take the picture Di700 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 Di700 responds without delay and immediately sets its position to match the lens focal length you selected The flash illumination coverage of Di700 responds to the lens ...
Page 10: ...Speed Aperture Setting Control on the camera Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Manual Any available shutter speed can be set Any available f stop can be set Any available shutter speed f stop can be set Synchro Terminal Di700 is equipped with a Synchro terminal X terminal to connect an off camera cable This allows photography with ...
Page 11: ...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 camera would yield a total compensation of 2 3 EV With the latest TTL flash control system the flash power level is always automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure If you wish if you can soften or weaken the flash light or give more light to the subject without ...
Page 12: ...button Set Di700 to the camera s hotshoe and press the on off switch to power on In some occasions or for special expression you may need your own flash exposure instead of the automatic controlled exposure You can set Di700 for non automatic flash mode and select the desired flash power from 8 different levels Manual Exposure Flash 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 ...
Page 13: ...mode Di700 synchronizes to the pre flash system The master flash is to be set at TTL E TTL for Canon i TTL for Nikon mode SF In this mode Di700 synchronizes 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 Wireless TTL Slave For Canon...
Page 14: ...he flash is set to the Wireless mode the power level will be controlled by the Master flash The remote works on all channels and with group A B C Set slave flash at any place and direct the flash head as you desire Slave sensor may not respond to the master flash in a poor sensing situation such as extremely bright condition Use the flash stand included Place Di700 on to the flash stand which can ...
Page 15: ...owever in effect It automatically turns off when not in use for over 60 minutes The zoom setting position is automatically set for the focal length of 35mm while using Di700 as a slave unit Set the camera for flash shooting mode Point at 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 sub...
Page 16: ...of fill in flash freshens up the subject in natural image 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 Since the light diffusing panel expands ...
Page 17: ... 60 90 120 150 180 Or mixing it upward downward sideways you can set it in multiple directions as shown 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 Colored ceiling or wall may reflect its color on t...
Page 18: ...automatically recover after 15 minutes of inactivity The pilot button will blink in the red color every 1 5 seconds 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 30 seconds by main batteries only C...
Page 19: ...erexposed 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 You can lock the correct flash exposure for the targeted 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 camer...
Page 20: ...or Nikon Version only Slow shutter synchronization 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 Red eye reduction In rear curtain sync the flash fires just before the rear curtain closes By using this function at slow shutter speeds a moving subject will appear with such movin...
Page 21: ... mode SF mode 2 to 2 EV in increments of 1 2 EV Bounce position Flash exposure control AF assist beam effective range Operation panel External service ports External Power Pack Accessories Dimensions Weight Up 90 Down 7 Left 180 Right 180 with flash head tilting rotating lock release button 1st Curtain synchronization 2nd Curtain synchronization High speed synchronization Red eye reduction Slow sy...
Page 22: ...sed or underexposed A reflective object or strong lighting is 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 Guide Numer table Guide No at manual exposure mode ISO 100 in meters Zooming Position 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 105mm Full 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 1 64 1 128 22 15 11 8 5 4...
Page 23: ...s 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 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 violen...
Page 24: ...Nissin Japan Ltd Tokyo http www nissin japan com Nissin Marketing Ltd Hong Kong http www nissindigital com 700 Rev 0513 1 0 Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice ...
