Nissin Di466 FT User Manual

for Four Thirds/Micro Four Thirds

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH

Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo

http://www.nissin-japan.com

Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong

http://www.nissindigital.com

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.

Read this instruction manual and refer your canera owner’s manual
to enjoy flash photography.

The compatibility list of Di622 Mark II, please check at our official
website: www.nissindigital.com

Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

WARNING

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.
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

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.

466FT.Rev0310.1.2

Nomenclature

x 4

Filter
guide

Fill-in reflector
Light diffusing panel
Wireless flash sensor
Flash head
AF-assist light

Lock ring
Mounting foot
Hotshoe contacts
Battery magazine

Basic Operation

Inserting batteries

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.

+ / - symbol is clearly marked at the
battery compartment.

Place the battery magazine back
into the body.

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

Accessories: Flash stand, Pouch

Mounting Di466 Four Thirds on the Camera

Turn the lock ring to loosen it as shown in
the picture.

Slide the mounting foot of Di466 Four
Thirds into the hotshoe of camera.

Turn the lock ring to opposite direction
and tighten it.

12-53

For 4/3 Digital Cameras

NOTE

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.

Flash stand

Turn on the flash unit

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.

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.

Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at
the hotshoe for sure contact.

Removing Di466 Four Thirds from the Camera

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.

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.

Di466 Four Thirds has energy saving double power off function.

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.