Insignia NS-DCF200C, NS-DCF200N, NS-DCF200S User Manual
USER GUIDE
On-Camera Flash
for Canon, Nikon, or Sony
NS-DCF200C/NS-DCF200N/NS-DCF200S
Note: Camera flashes are designed for specific camera
makes. For example, you cannot use the Canon flash
(NS-DCF200C) with a Nikon or Sony camera.
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Insignia On-Camera Flash
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Package contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Flash body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Low battery warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Attaching your flash to a camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching your flash to the stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning your flash on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a flash mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the TTL auto-flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Taking a picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using flash exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using high-speed sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using second-curtain sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Manual flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Flash output range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Optical S1 secondary flash setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Optical S2 secondary flash setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using high-speed sync settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Stroboscopic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Calculating the shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using other functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the auto-focus assist beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using bounce flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Creating a catchlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting flash coverage in manual zoom mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the wide panel to extend the flash coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Customizing function settings (C.Fn). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Understanding protection functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Over-temperature protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Protection error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
One-year limited warranty - Insignia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia
product. Your NS-DCF200C (for Canon cameras),
NS-DCF200N (for Nikon cameras), or NS-DCF200S (for Sony
cameras) represents the state of the art in advanced
on-camera flash technology and is manufactured for
reliable and trouble-free performance.
Important Safety Instructions
To prevent damage to your flash or injury to you or to
others, read the following safety precautions in their
entirety before using your flash.
1 Read and understand all instructions before using.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in
damp conditions.
4 Do not leave or store your flash in places where the
ambient temperatures are over 122°F (50°C), for example,
in an automobile. Otherwise the electronic parts may be
damaged.
5 This product contains high-voltage electronic parts.
Touching the high-voltage circuit inside it may result in
electric shock. Do not disassemble. Should repairs
become necessary, this product must be sent to an
authorized maintenance center.
6 Stop using this product if it breaks open due to a drop or
strong impact. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if you
touch the electronic parts inside it.
7 Do not fire your flash directly into the eyes (especially
those of babies) within short distances. Otherwise, visual
impairment may occur. When taking pictures of babies,
keep your flash at least 3.3 ft. (1 m) away from them.
Using bounce flash to reduce light intensity is also
recommended.
8 Do not use your flash in the presence of flammable gases,
chemicals, and other similar materials. In certain
circumstances, these materials may be sensitive to the
strong light emitting from this flash unit and fire or
electromagnetic interference may result.
9 Overheating occurs if you use your flash continuously
without letting it cool down. We advise that you let your
flash cool for about 10 minutes after 30 continuous
full-power flashes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Features
•Designed for:
• Canon cameras with hotshoe (NS-DCF200C)
•OR
• Nikon DSLR cameras with hotshoe (NS-DCF200N)
•OR
• Sony cameras with Multi Interface Shoe mount
(NS-DCF200S)
• Increased brightness and versatility compared to
built-in flash
• Compact design for easy transportation
• High-output design for maximum performance
• Full feature set for maximum flexibility
• TTL compatibility for seamless integration with
camera focus and metering system
• Backlit LCD screen for visibility
Package contents
• Insignia On-Camera Flash
•Carrying Case
•Stand
•User Guide
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Flash body
Catchlight
panel
Wide panel
Flash
head
Optical
control
sensor
Focus assist
beam
Mounting
foot
Battery
compart ment
Battery compartment
Lock r ing
LCD pane l
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Control panel
MODE ZOOM SYNC SLAVE
SET
MODE select
button
C.Fn custom
function
button (press
for 2 seconds)
ZOOM select
button
High-speed
SYNC button
SLAVE
triggering
button
SET button
Power
button
Select dial
test
button/
flash ready
indicator
High-speed sync
Flash
exposure
compensatio n
amount
Focus
length
Zoom
display
TTL autoflash
mode
LCD panel
TTL autoflash
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Manual flash
Manual
flash mode
Manual flash
output
Stroboscopic
mode
Number of
flashes
Flash
frequency
Stroboscopic flash
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Installing batteries
Battery
compartment
cover
Note: Using premium batteries, such as non-rechargable
lithium or high-output rechargable batteries, will
noticably reduce flash recycle time and improve battery
life.
1 While pressing in on the
battery compartment
cover, slide the cover
down, then lift the cover
to open the
compartment.
2 Insert two AA batteries
(not included) into the
battery compartment.
Make sure that the + and
– symbols on the
batteries match the
symbols in the battery
compartment.
3 Replace the battery
compartment cover.
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Cautions:
• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such
as sunshine, heat registers, or fire.
• Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak,
clean the battery compartment with a cloth. If
chemicals touch your skin, wash immediately.
• Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly. Do
not burn or incinerate.
Notes:
•Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Remove batteries when the charge is depleted.
• If your flash is not going to be used for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
Low battery warning
If the battery power is low,
the icon blinks on the
LCD. You need to replace
the batteries.
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Attaching your flash to a camera
1 If the camera has a plastic protective cover on the
hotshoe, remove it.
2 Rotate the lock ring on your flash’s mounting foot
counter-clockwise as far as it will go to make sure that the
lock ring is completely loosened.
3 Slip your flash's
mounting foot into the
camera's hotshoe. Make
sure that the foot is all
the way into the
hotshoe.
4 Rotate the lock ring on
the flash’s mounting
foot clockwise until it
locks in place.
5 To remove your flash,
rotate the lock ring
counter-clockwise to
loosen your flash, then
slide your flash out of
the hotshoe.
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Attaching your flash to the stand
1 Rotate the lock ring on your flash’s mounting foot
counter-clockwise as far as it will go to make sure that the
lock ring is completely loosened.
2 Slide your flash’s mounting foot into the slot on the stand.
3 Rotate the lock ring on your flash’s mounting foot
clockwise until it locks in place.
4 Set the stand on a flat, stable surface.
OR
Screw the bottom of the stand into a standard camera
tripod.
Turning your flash on and off
Cautions:
• Turn off your flash if it will not be used for an extended
period of time.
• We recommend that you do not disable the Auto Power
Off function when your flash is used off camera.
1 Make sure that the batteries are installed. See Installing
batteries on page 8.
2 Press the (power) button for one second to turn on
your flash.
If you set up your flash as the master flash, your flash
turns off after about 90 seconds. To turn on (wake) your
flash, press the camera shutter halfway or press any
button.
If you set up your flash as a slave flash, your flash turns off
after about 60 minutes. To turn on (wake) your flash, press
any button.
3 Press the button again to turn off your flash.
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