Nissin Di866 manual Available combination of flash models and cameras, Ab C, Remote flash

Multiple Flash Mode (Repeat flash/Stroboscopic flash)

The mode to be set on the camera:

Repeating the flash illumination on the subject freezes the sequence of motion in one frame of picture.

In this mode, the power level, frequency and the number of flashes are to be set on the flash unit in advance.

Power Ratio:

Uncontrolled manual power is provided in 5 steps, from 1/8 to 1/128 power. Frequency :

1 Hz to 90 Hz frequency can be set. Flash Times :

1 time to 90 times can be set.

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

and set Set .

Value setting screen is appeared with the default values

preset as shown. 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.

Press on/off switch to lock this condition.

Or press set Set or wait for 8 sec. to return the multi flash function screen.

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The use of tripod is recommended for this flash mode.

!NOTE

The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following

Number of flashes ÷ Frequency ＝ Shutter Speed
Example : To get 20 flashes at 10Hz								20÷10＝2
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is 2 sec. or longer.
Shutter for bulb setting is also available.
Guide Table for the number of flashes
Hz	1	2	3	4	5	6-7	8-9	10	11	12-14	15-19	20-50	51-90
Power
1/8	14	14	12	10	8	6	5	4	4	4	4	4	4
1/16	30	30	30	20	20	20	10	8	8	8	8	8	8
1/32	60	60	50	40	30	25	20	12	12	12	12	12	12
1/64	90	90	80	70	50	35	25	20	20	20	20	20	20
1/128	90	90	80	70	50	35	25	20	20	20	20	20	20

!Caution

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.

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 when recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds by main batteries only. - ref. External Power Pack (page 35)

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Wireless Remote Flash Mode

The mode to be set on the camera:

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, 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.

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.

Available combination of flash models and cameras

Wireless TTL Flash Pairing Chart

		Remote flash
Master flash	Group Setting	Nissin Di866
Nissin Di866		Canon 420Ex
	A	(Wireless TTL ONLY)
Canon 580Ex		Canon 430Ex
Canon 580Ex	A:B
	A:B C	Canon 430EX
	A B C	Canon 580EX
		Canon 580EX

Remote flash

There is no limit of the numbers of remote flash to set in one time.

It is however recommended to set maximum 3pcs in one group, as it may cause interference between flashes depending on the photographic conditions.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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