Page 2 - NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for NikonTM; External TTL Flash for NikonTM
2 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Important safety instructions; Package contents
3 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Important safety instructions 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus in the water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not store near any heat...
Page 4 - Front view; Item
4 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Front view # Item Description 1 Built-in wide angle panel Use to spread the flash light over a wider angle or to reduce its direct intensity. 2 Flash head Provides the light (flash) for the photograph. 3 AF-assist beam emitter Projec...
Page 5 - Back view; Description; MODE
5 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Back view # Item Description 1 Power level indicator Shows the power level selected. 2 Brightness/FEC –/+ button Press to lower or raise the brightness or Flash Exposure Compensation level. 3 MODE button Press repeatedly to change th...
Page 6 - Setting up your flash; Installing the batteries; the compartment down, then lifting it open.
6 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Setting up your flash Installing the batteries \ 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing it with your thumb, sliding the compartment down, then lifting it open. 2 Insert four (4) AA batteries (not included). Make sure that t...
Page 7 - Attaching the flash; Turn the camera and the flash off and loosen the locking knob.
7 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com 3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide it into place. * Based on four (4) new, AA alkaline batteries. Attaching the flash 1 Turn the camera and the flash off and loosen the locking knob. 2 With the flash facing toward the fr...
Page 8 - Removing the flash; Slide the power switch to; ON; . The flash begins charging. The flash zoom; Note; TEST
8 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com 3 Rotate the locking knob on the mounting foot until it’s tight. Do not overtighten. Removing the flash • Make sure that the camera and flash are turned off, then remove the flash from the camera by loosening the locking knob and sli...
Page 9 - Using your flash; Fully automatic flash shooting; AUTO; that the
9 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Using your flash Fully automatic flash shooting Setting the camera's shooting mode to P (Program AE) or AUTO (Full Auto) makes automatic shooting as easy as normal AE shooting. 1 Set the flash to i-TTL auto flash mode by pressing the...
Page 10 - FV
10 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Using the Flash Value Lock (FVL) The FV (flash value) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting into the flash for any part of the scene you select. 1 Set the flash to i-TTL auto flash mode by pressing the MODE button repeatedly...
Page 11 - Using S1/S2 slave triggering mode; S1 slave triggering mode
11 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Using S1/S2 slave triggering mode S1 slave triggering mode In this mode, the flash unit functions as a slave flash for creating multiple lighting effects. It should be used in manual flash mode. In S1 mode, the flash unit fires at t...
Page 12 - Using bounce flash; Hold the flash head and turn it to the angle you want.
12 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Using bounce flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash bounces off of the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This is called...
Page 13 - Creating a catchlight; Point the flash head upward 90°.
13 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Creating a catchlight With the white reflector card, you can create a catchlight (a light source that causes a specular highlight) in the subject’s eyes to add life to their facial expression. 1 Point the flash head upward 90°. 2 Pu...
Page 14 - Using the wide angle panel; reflector card comes out at the same time.
14 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Using the wide angle panel Use the wide angle panel to spread light over a wider angle or to reduce its intensity. 1 Pull out the wide angle panel on the front of the flash head. The white reflector card comes out at the same time. ...
Page 15 - Using Auto Power Off; To set the slave auto power off time:; • Press and hold the; Using the AF-assist beam firing function; To turn the AF-assist beam firing function on or off:; • Press and hold the; Caution
15 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Using Auto Power Off To save battery power, if the flash is not used for 90 seconds it enters sleep mode when attached to a camera, or mounted on the mini stand or a tripod. When the flash is in S1/S2 slave triggering mode, the flas...
Page 16 - Over-Temperature Protection; Error codes
16 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Over-Temperature Protection • To avoid overheating and damaging the flash head, allow the camera to rest after 20 continuous flashes. • If you fire too many flashes, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated an...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting; Problem
17 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Troubleshooting Problem Solution The flash does not charge • Make sure that the batteries are installed in the correct direction. • If appears and blinks on the back of the flash, replace the batteries immediately. • Install the bat...
Page 18 - Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without notice.; EXPOSURE CONTROL; FLASH RECYCLING
18 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Compatible cameras Nikon DSLR series cameras (i-TTL autoflash). Guide No. 26/85 meters/feet at ISO 100 Flash mode TTL, M, S1, S2 Vertical rotation angle -10 to 90 d...
Page 19 - Legal notices; FCC warning
19 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept ...
Page 21 - How long does the coverage last?
21 NS-DXFL2N External TTL Flash for Nikon™ www.insigniaproducts.com ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - INSIGNIA Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in t...
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