Nikon NEEWER NW655 Set Top Flash User Manual

NW655 Set—top flash Nikon
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NEEWER NW655 Set Top Flash

Preface
The roof flash models applicable to the Nikon series camera, compatible with TTL automatic flash. Use TTL flash light, you will get more simple shooting expenence. under the condition of complex changes in light and can automatically obtain accurate flash exposure. shooting at ease. The product features outstanding performance in the following respects:

• GNGO (m ISO 100, ZOOM 200mm), 22 dimming level (1/1~1/128)
  

• Compatible with Nikon TTL
  Support TTL flash automatically, can be used as a wireless multiple lights flash system master or slave unit, shooting is more simple and quick.

• Broken code LCD screen
  Direct display, easy to operate

• Built-in 2.4 G wireless transmission
  Transceiver, capable, creative

• Wireless remote control power trigger
  Q-N trigger can be purchased separately to achieve wireless TTL control flash (not included)

• Function is all ready, enjoy unlimited
  Support manual and frequency flash mode, high-speed sync/second curtain sync/such as flash exposure compensation function of TTL.
  The flash, even every time the output brightness and color temperature consistent (5600±200K), the light evenly distributed.

WARNING

1. Please stay dry .
2. Please do not disassemble the product without permission, such as product failure by the company or authorized maintenance personnel for inspection maintenance.
3.  Please do not let children contact with this product.
4. It is prohibited to remove the, impact, extrusion or into the fire, if severe ballooning, please do not continue to use. Please do not put i n more than 50 degrees of high  temperature environment.
5.  Do not use flash head is the eye flash (especially the baby’s eyes), otherwise it may cause visual impairmentina short period of time.
6. Please do not in the vicinity of chemicals, combustible gas or other special material use flash light , these substances under special circumstances may be sensitive to the  instant of the flash light , could lead to fire or electromagnetic interference. In these cases, please pay attention to relevant warning labels.
7.  This product is not waterproof, please pay attention to waterproof and damp environment in rainy day.
8. In case of any trouble, please tum off your flash power immediately.

• Standard items

1. Lamp body
2. Micro base
3. Protect the package
4. Instruction manual

• Specifications used in the following warming signs:

****The “carefully” waming symbol to avoid shooting problems.
The “notice” t o provide supplementary information symbols.

Component Name

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Control Panel

1. Flash mode button/function button1
2.  Function button 2
3. Test button
4.  Function left button
5.  Function button 3
6. Function button 4
7. set button
8.  Function right button
9. ON/OFF power switch
10. Return indicator lamp
11. Display
12.  Battery compartments
13.  Fixed a knob
14. Eye plate
15. Flash head
16. Slave units status indicators
17.  Auxiliary focus light
18. Hot shoe
19. Built-in wide-angle plate
20. External power supply socket
21.  Synchronous jack

LCD liquid crystal display

•  Screen will display only the current application setting s .
• According to above the function button 1 to function button 4 function (such as ) according to the set of state change.
•  When the action button or dial, liquid crystal display light .
• Press and hold function button 2 and function button 3 at the same time, the factory settings can be restored after 3 seconds .

Loading and unloading of the flash

1. Install the flash.
   • Sliding flash block to make it fully inserted into the camera’s hot shoe.

2. Tighten the flash .
   •  Spin lock knob on the fixed seat until the lock flash.

3. Remove the flash .
   • Spin lock knob on the fixed seat, unlocked until the flash.

Power management

• The ON/OFF power switch controls the opening and closing of the product. Turn off the power when not in use for a long time. This product is designed with automatic power off function.
  Note: When the flash Is unattended operating for a long time (approximately 90 seconds), the flash will automatically turn off . Press the flash test button on the light to activate it.

Flash mode: TTL automatic flash mode

The flash has three modes: TTL auto flash, M manual flash, and Multi stroboscopic flash. In TTL mode, the camera’s metering system will detect the flash light reflected  from the main body, thereby auto matically adjusting the flash output to achieve a balanced exposure of the main body and background. Support exposure  compensation, high-speed synchronization, second-curtain shutter synchronization, exposure lock, aperture preview and contrast flash, etc . Press the mode selection button, and the three flash modes will appear on the LCD screen in sequence.

TTL mode
By pressing the < MODE > mode selection button, set the flash to , can make flash into TTL mode.

• Half focus according to the camera shutter button.
• Inthe moments before the shutter release a flash, flash receiving the main flash camera information.

Flash exposure compensation
The FEC range is adjustable from-3 to +3 in precision 1/3 f-stop increments.
Due to the demand of environment need to fine tune the TTL system, this feature is very useful.
Set the flash exposure compensation:

1.  Press the function button 2 , make flash exposure compensation icon on the screen.

2. Set the flash exposure compensation amount.
   • Adjust the left and right function buttons to set the amount of exposure compensation.
   • “0.3” means 1/3 gear, “0.7” means 2/3 gear.
   •  To cancel the flash exposure compensation, will flash exposure compensation amount is set to”+0″,

3. Press the < SET >settings button, determine flash exposure compensation.

High speed synchronization
With high-speed sync (FP flash), you can use the flash simultaneously at all shutter speeds. In the high-speed sync mode, it is more convenient to use the aperture priority to  fill flash the portrait.
Selecting high-speed sync mode .

1. After the flash light is installed on the camera and set the flash sync speed to 1/320S (auto FP) or 1/250S (auto FP) in the Nikon camera body settings, half press the shutter button and the flash screen displays high- speed sync icon. At this time, the flash high-speed sync function is activated.
2. Turn the camera dial, the shutter speed can be set to 1/2505 or higher shutter speed.
3. To confirm whether the FP high-speed sync function is currently being used, check the shutter speed through the camera viewfinder to determine it. If the shutter speed  is 1/2505 or higher, shows the high-speed sync function is activated.

• If, in the Nikon fuselage set will flash sync speed s ( FP ) automatically set to 1/320S or 1/250S (FP) automatically, no matter how much is the actual shutter speed, flash
   icon is displayed on the screen.

• Using high-speed synchronous, the higher the shutter speed, the less the effective
  range.

• To restore normal flash, please in Nikon fuselage Settings, set the flash sync speed is not automatic ( FP ) option, half press the shutter, the flash on the screen  icon will disappear.

• Low in high-speed synchronous mode. Unable to set frequency flash.

• After high-speed synchronous flash 15 consecutive , flash heat protection function may be activated.

Second curtain shutter synchronization
With the slow shutter, you can create a ray path be hind the object. The flash flashes immediately before the shutter closes.

1.  In the Nikon camera body settings, select Rear flash mode to achieve rear-curtain synchronization.
2. In the Nikon camera body settings, select non-Rear flash mode to cancel the rear-curtain synchronization.

Flash mode: M manual flash

You can set the flash out put in increments of 1/3 between 1/128 power and 1/1 full power.
To get the correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.

1. Press < MODE > mode to select 1 button and display on the screen.
2. Press function button 2 flash output power icon to jump, adjust left and right function button to set flash output power.
3. Press the < SET > setting button to determine the flash exposure compensation.

Display flash output
When the flash output is changed during the shooting process, the following table will clearly show how the aperture value is changed. For example 1/4+0.3-1/4+0.7. You  can see how the aperture values change when you increase or decrease the flash output.
For example, when the flash output is reduced to 1/2, 1/2+0.7 or 1 / 2 + 0 . 3 , and then increased to 1/2, 1/2+0.3, 1/2+0.7, 1/1 will be displayed .

S1 Optical control unit settings
In the M manual flash mode, short press the function button for 3, to enter the S1 function, the flash can be used as a secondary light to create a variety of lighting effects, suitable for manual flash environment. It will trigger the flash in synchro-nization with the first flash of the main flash, the effect is the same as using the wireless flash trigger.
S2 light control unit settings
In M manual flash mode, short press the function button 3 to enter the S1 function, release and then press the function button 3 to use the S2 function, the flash can be used as a secondary light, suitable for TTL flash environment. With anti-flash function, using a camera with a pre-flash function can use light control to achieve synchronized shooting. It will trigger the flash in synchronization with the second flash of the main flash, that is, 2 light-controlled flashes. When exiting, in the S2 function interface, short press function button 3 to exit.
• Only in M mode can S1/S2 flash mode be supported.

Flash mode: Multi stroboscopic flash

With stroboscopic flash, a series of fast flashes can be produced. It can take multiple images of moving objects on a single photograph. You can set the flash frequency (the  number of flashes per second, expressed in Hz ) , the number of flashes and the flash output.

1. Press < MODE > flash mode to select the button and display < MULTI > on the screen.

2.  Set the flash frequency and the number of flashes.
   • Press the button, the flash times icon will bounce, adjust the left and right function buttons to set the number.
   • Press the button twice, the flash frequency icon will bounce, adjust the left and right function buttons to set the number.

3. Press function button 2, the flash output power icon bounces , adjust the left and right function buttons to set the flash output power . Press the   button to confirm, and all settings will be displayed.

Calculate shutter speed
In the process of stroboscopic flash, the shutter should be kept open until the flash stops.
Use the following formula to calculate the shutter speed, and then use the camera to set it.
Flash numberfflash frequency = shutter speed
For example, if the number of strokes is 10, the frequency of strokes is 5 Hz, and the shutter speed is at least 2 seconds .

****In order to prevent the flash head from overheating and damage, do not take more than 10 consecutive stroboscopic shots. After 10 flashes , please let the flash cool for  at least 15 minutes. If you attempt to perform more than 10 consecutive stroboscopic shots, the flash may stop automatically to prevent the flash head from overheating. If this happens, let the flash cool for at least 15 minutes.
• lt is more effective to use stroboscopic flash in front of a dark background for highly reflective subjects.
• lt is recommended to use a tripod and remote control switch.
• Stroboscopic flash cannot be set when the flash out put is 1/1 and 1/2.
• You can also use “bulb” when stroboscopic flashing.

Maximum stroboscopic number

Flash  HZ output| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6-7| 8-9| 10| 20-50| 60-199
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1/4| 7| 6| 5| 4| 4| 3| 3| 2| 2| 2
1/8| 14| 14| 12| 10| 8| 6| 5| 4| 4| 4
1/16| 30| 30| 30| 20| 20| 20| 10| 8| 8| 8
1/32| 60| 60| 60| 50| 50| 40| 30| 20| 16| 12
1/64| 90| 90| 90| 80| 80| 70| 60| 50| 30| 20
1/128| 100| 100| 100| 100| 100| 90| 80| 70| 40| 40

Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission

• The NWé655 installed on the camera is called the m a i n control unit, and the NW655 controlled by wireless is called the Slave unit.
• Flash signal transmitter Q-N (purchased separately) wireless control can also be used as the slave unit of NW655. For a detailed description of setting the function of the m a in control unit, please refer to the instructions for the use of the signal trans mitter .

1 . Wireless setting
You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal flash, be sure to set the wireless setting to “Off”.
Main control unit settings

Long press function button 1 make the screen display
Slave unit settings

First long press function button 1 for the first time make the screen display .
Then long press function button 1 a second time make the screen display .
In slave unit interface mode, long press function button 1 to exit and display the exit inter face .

Set the main control unit: group channel parameters

2. Set up communication channels
TTL, M wireless flash shooting group and parameter settings: first enter the main control unit setting interface, as follows
Main control unit settings

Long press function button 1 make the screen display .
Press function button 2 to select the main control group and a/B/C, after selecting the corresponding group, then press function button 1, select TTL, M, OF options (power adjustment can be a djusted by pressing the left and right buttons), M group control main light mode and parameters.

Channel settings

1. Lightly press function button 3 , the channel flashes, press the left and right function buttons to adjust the channel, and then press SET to confirm .
2. Press function button 4 again, the flash coverage value flashes, press the left and right function keys to adjust the flash coverage, and then press set to confirm .
3.  Press the SET button to select the main control group , and press the function button 1 to select TTL, M, OF (TTL: when the auxiliary light is flashing, the main  lamp will flash in TTL mode. M: When the auxiliary lamp is flashing, the main lamp itself will flash in M mode. OF: the main lamp will not flash when the auxiliary lamp is off . )

Multi:Manual wireless flash shooting

1. Set strobe mode.
   • Press function button 1 , button to make the screen display < Multi > .

2. Flash power / flash frequency / flash number settings .
   • Press function key 2 to select the main control group and (A/B/C). After selection, press function button 1 < MODE > to select on and off options. Function button 4 can adjust zoom.
   •  Press the SET button 1 time to flash the flash out put power icon (flash output power icon transfer , adjust the left and right function buttons to set the number ) ,  press the SET button 2 t i m e (flash number icon transfer, adjust the left and right function buttons to set the number), press the SET button 3 time down (flash  frequency icon transfer , adjust the left and right function buttons to set the number)
   • Press function button 3 (channel icon transfer, adjust the left and right function buttons to set the number, and press SET to confirm after adjustment}

Slave control unlt settings

In the master interface mode, long press function button 1 again to enter the slave inter face make the screen display

1. Press function button 1 to select different modes TTL, M, Multi.
2. Press function button 2 to select the group (A/B/C/D/E)
3. Press function button 3 to select channel 1 – 3 2 (channel icon transfer , adjust the left and right function buttons to set the number, press SET to confirm after adjustment)
4. Press function button 4 to select focal length 20-200mm (the focal length icon is adjusted , adjust the left and right function buttons to set the number, and press SET to confirm after adjustment)

Note: The master flash and slave flash must be in the same ID setting, set the channel and group to be the same for wireless lighting flash (ID is set in the custom function 05  interface, the factory default is OFF, no adjustment is required)

Location and operating range (example of Wireless Flash photography)
• Use a subordinate unit for automatic flash shooting

• Position the subordinate unit with the attached micro-bracket.
• Before starting shooting, please test flash and test shoot.
• The transmission distance may be shorter due to the location of subordinate units, the surrounding environment, weather conditions and so on.

Wireless multi-flash shooting
Subordinate units can be divided into two or three groups for TTL automatic flash shooting at the same time. In addition, each flash group (up to 5 groups) can be set and photographed in different flash modes.
Two subordinate groups were  used for automatic flash shooting.

• Three subordinate groups were used for automatic flash shooting.

Other applications

Auxiliary focus light automatically
Under the condition of low brightness or contrast of filming, flash built-in af assist lamp will open, make it easier for af. When af difficult, auxiliary focus light glows red; When the focus accurately, auxiliary focus lights automatically out.

Auxiliary focus light automatically
Under the condition of low brightness or contrast of filming, flash built-in af assist lamp will open, make it easier for af. When af difficult, auxiliary focus light glows red; When the focus accurately, auxiliary focus lights automatically out.
• Users in the use, such as found auxiliary focusing the light not bright, because the camera has been in a state of focusing accurately.

Reflection flash
By pointing the flash head at the wall or ceiling, the flash is reflected by the wall before illuminating the subject. This can reduce the shadow behind the object and get a more natural photographic effect. It’s called reflective flash.
Spin flash head to set the direction of reflection.

• lf the wall or ceiling too far, reflex flash might be too weak and cause underexposure.
• The walls or ceilings should be flat and white to facilitate efficient reflection. If the reflective surface is not white, the photograph will be biased.

Create eye light
Use eye contact plate, you can create a look in the eyes of your subject in order to make facial expressions more vivid light.

1. Will flash head upward rotation 9W.

2. Pull out wide angle plate, at the same time the pop-up eye plate.

3. Push into wide angle astigmatism board.

• Only wide-angle astigmatism plate is pushed in.
• Follow the same steps in the reflective flash.
**• Please rotate the flash head refers to forward and upward 90°, if around rotating flash head won’t produce eye light.
• To get the best eye light effect, your subject is not 1.5 m / 4.9 feet in the camera.
ZOOM: Set flash coverage and use wide-angle astigmatism
** There are two kinds of the flash zoom mode: automatic zoom and manual zoom. You can set the flash coverage to match the lens focal length of 20-200 mm. Zooms in, the focus will change along with the change of camera zoom lens, in order to provide the best flash effect. Likewise, use the built-in wide-angle plate, flash range can be extended for 14 mm wide angle lens.
When zooming manually, press function button 4, ZOOM zoom value flickers.

• Adjust left and right function buttons to change flash coverage.
• Flash coverage will be set automatically when < M is not displayed above the ZOOM icon.
• If you manually set tha flash coverage to ensure that it covers the focal length of the lens, the photo will not appear shadow edges.

1. Use wide-angle astigmatism board Pull out the wide-angle astigmatism board and place it on the flash head. The flash coverage will extend to 14 mm.
   • At the same time pop up the eyesight board. Push back the eyeplate, please.
   • Function button 4 does not work

2. When the battery power is low, the battery symbol will flicker, please replace the battery at this time.

Fn: Setting up custom functions

Please refer to the chart below for the local application bar and use the custom function to complete the settings .

Auto closin g meet
unit| | 30 min| Turn off the power supply after 30 minutes for the subordinate lamp
1H| Power off after 1H of subordinate lamp
2H| Turn off the power after 2H subordinate lamp
ID| | i| OFF-99
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1. Press function button 3 and function button 4 to enter the custom interface.
2.  Press function button 2 to select a custom project.
3. Press left and right buttons to select custom functions.
4. Press the < SET > button to confirm.
5. Press function button 4 to exit the Fn menu.

Protection function

1. Thermal protection
   • In order to prevent overheating and damage of the flash head, do not flash more than 30 times at 1/1 power. After 30 consecutive flashes, let the flash cool for at least 12 minutes.
   • If you continue to flash more than 30 consecutive flashes, the internal anti-over-heating function may be activated, making the charging time more than 12 seconds. If this happens, please let the flash cool for about 10 minutes, and the flash will return to normal.
   • When the thermal protection is activated, the symbol on the display screen will be displayed.
   Number of consecutive flashes that activate the thermal prote-ction function:

1/128(+0.3,+0.7)

In high-speed synchronization mode, the number of consecutive flashes that activate the thermal protection function is as follows:

1 /8(+0.3,+0.7)
1/16(+0.3,+0.7)| 40
1/32(+0.3,+0.7)
1/64(+0.3,+0.7)| 50
1/128(+0.3,+0.7)

Specification parameter

Flash index
(1,1 Par; 200mm focal length)| 60(m ISO 100) 190(feet ISO 100)
Flash coverage| 20 — 200mm (14 mm wide-angle astigmatism plate)
Auto focus (automatically set flash coverage suitable for lens focal length a. image size)
Manual zoom
Flash head rotation/tilt, level 0-270°, vertical -7.-90° (reflective flash)
Flash duration| 1/300-1/20000 seconds
Exposure control system| TTL Automatic flash, manual flash
mode| High-speed synchronization (up to 1/8000 second), frontcurta.n sync. r . .
i n onization, rear-curtain synchronization
Stroboscopic flash| Have (number: 100 times:199Hz)
Wireless function| Main control unit, subordinate unit, close
Controllable subordinate unit group| Optics , Si S2
2.40: A, B, C
Trans range (about)| Optics| Indoor: 12-15 meters/39.4-49.2 feet
Outdoor: 8-10 meters/26.2-32.8 feet
Receiving angle: horizontal (±40 degrees), vertical (±30 degrees)
2.4G| 100m
Channel| 2.4G| 32 group: 1-32
…nate unit status indicator| Red light indicator lights up
Modelling of flash| Flash using the camera’s depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus auxiliary optical effective range (about)| Center: 0.6-10m/edge: 0.6-5m
AA battery| Nickel-hydrogen batteries (recommended) or LR6 alkaline batteries, sections
Recycle time| About 0.1-2.6 seconds (Panasonic eneloop Ni-MH battery), the flash is ready, and the red LED indicator lights up
Full power flash number| About 230 times (2500mA Ni-MH battery)
Energy saving| The flash light will automatically power off after about 90 seconds of unattended operation. When set as a slave unit, it enters the sleep state for 60 minutes.
Synchronous trigger mode| Hot boots, 3.5mm synchronous line, Wireless control
Color temperature| 5600±200
Size| 78.5X62X195 mm
Net weight (including battery)| 365g

• Specification and appearance may change without notice.

FCC Warning:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

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