Nissin Di466 TTL Flash Unit for Olympus and Panasonic Cameras ~ $97 Delivered (Amazon.co.uk)

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  squaredonut on 27/05/2013 - 19:53

  Wonder how good this works with the OMD

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    phamid on 27/05/2013 - 20:14

    +1

    If it helps, I have a Nissin Di622 Mark 2 for my D5000, great flash.

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      cheepwun on 27/05/2013 - 21:45

      +1

      The 622 Mark II is still on my list, but I couldn't pass this deal up when I saw it. I'll probably end up getting both eventually :)

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    cheepwun on 27/05/2013 - 22:00

    Winston,
    It should work very well.
    There is some talk here:
    http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3271862

    and small issue solved here:
    http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/42564755

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      squaredonut on 28/05/2013 - 07:31

      Thanks for that, ordered!

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    twneseguy on 27/05/2013 - 23:58

    +1

    I've got this flash unit and I can confirm that it works like it should with the OMD. Great flash for the price

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  kermuffle on 27/05/2013 - 20:56

  -2

  i'm confused… does this make instant noodles or something?

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    cheepwun on 27/05/2013 - 21:41

    No but it leaves lots of spare change for the purchase of many-a-packet of said instant noodles.

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  kermuffle on 27/05/2013 - 21:31

  -1

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissin_Foods

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  YZYgold on 27/05/2013 - 21:41

  Tempting!, wonder if i should get 1 for my gx1

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    cheepwun on 27/05/2013 - 21:48

    Panasonic DMC-GX1 has a nice finger-tiltable flash but if you find it too weak for some situations, a 4xAA-battery model like this could be exactly what you're looking for.

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  YZYgold on 27/05/2013 - 22:04

  got 1 thanks!

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  Duff5000 on 27/05/2013 - 22:07

  I dont know the slightest thing about flashes for m4/3

  What is needed when looking for a flash for an m4/3?

  DX has some cheaper options like:
  http://dx.com/p/560-ii-2-0-lcd-flash-speedlite-speedlight-4-…
  (states some m4/3 cameras)

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    cheepwun on 27/05/2013 - 22:25

    +3

    The Yongnuo YN560 II are excellent units but they only work in manual mode, not TTL (Through The Lens metering).

    "Manual" means proper exposure won't be worked out by the flash unit communicating camera settings with the flash; it's up to you to make adjustments to flash output power if you want to maintain consistent exposure, especially as you change camera settings or the light around you changes.

    Basically TTL metering tries to set the best exposure for your shots which is good when you don't have much time to muck around with settings since the camera and flash are 'talking' to each other and know about ISO, aperture and shutter settings and the flash can adjust flash power accordingly.

    If, for example, I changed my shutter from 1/40th of a second to 1/500th of a second (or changed my ISO, or aperture…) a TTL flash would adjust its flash output when taking the shot in order to "expose it properly". Of course sometimes you don't want this, which is where manual flash output is most desired, or simply flash compensation (adjustments) up or down.

    Generally-speaking, flashes that do TTL metering for your camera system cost more than manual flash units, all things being roughly equal.

    For more info, google TTL flash.

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  cheepwun on 28/05/2013 - 01:05

  +1

  If the wrong price (higher than £56.18) shows up on the Amazon page, take note if a third-party seller is listed as the seller. If so, click on:
  11 new from £56.18

  Then find amazon.co.uk and "Add to basket" from there.

  If nothing like that shows up, it looks like Amazon may have pulled the deal.

  Right now, I have to choose amazon.co.uk as the seller by the method above and I can still access the discounted price. Amazon have decided to throw in a third-party seller in the listing right now, so that's why the extra steps are necessary to re-choose amazon.co.uk.

  Amazon are a pain when they do this, but the discount is still available as I write this.

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  djshitu on 28/05/2013 - 08:41

  Can anyone comment on its working with D7000? Or any other recommendations

  I am on a tight budget….

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    cheepwun on 28/05/2013 - 11:20

    If it works, it will probably only do so as a manual flash without TTL when mounted on your Nikon cam.

    If it only works manually, you have lots of cheaper choices from other manufacturers; I'd probably go for the Yongnuo YN560 II if I just wanted a decent 4xAA manual flash without TTL but with faster recycle times that 4 batteries offer. The Yongnuo YN460 II might also be worth a buy if you wanted an even more basic manual flash for less money than the nicer YN560 II.

    Yongnuo sell direct and their official ebay store is here: http://stores.ebay.com.au/hkyongnuophotoequipment

    If shopping on Amazon and want Nikon's TTL feature, you could be interested in this Sunpak model.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunpak-PF-30X-Flash-i-TTL-Nikon/dp/B…
    It's a smaller unit that only takes 2xAA and only tilts like this Nissin, no left-right swivel. Choosing Amazon as the seller is the wise thing to do before adding it to your basket ( click on "9 new from £49.00" if Amazon is not showing up as the seller). Goes for roughly the same price this Nissin does, and you might not mind the less power.

    Or get this Sunpak model.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunpak-DigiFlash-DF3000-TTL-Nikon/dp…
    Seems to use 4xAA and has TTL for Nikon. That's cheap.

    There are lots of choices. Nissin, Sunpak, Yongnuo, Metz and others make relatively inexpensive Nikon TTL versions of their flashes (and Canon TTL models too). Speaking of Nissin, their 466 Nikon TTL model is not currently discounted like the Four Thirds model offered here is, but still pretty good value for a 4xAA model, but there are cheaper.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nissin-Di466-Canon-Developed-Technol…

    B&H (and Amazon) also sell many other inexpensive TTL models compatible with Nikon's TTL system, some of them jaw-droppingly cheap. http://www.bhphotovideo.com (B&H tend to charge more for courier delivery though)

    You can search for models from Sunpak, Metz, Nissin, etc.
    or simply search for Nikon TTL

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      djshitu on 31/05/2013 - 19:02

      Thanks for such a detailed reply. It surely will help me find one suited for me.

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  cheepwun on 01/06/2013 - 16:38

  Marking deal as expired.

  Looks like Amazon.co.uk have put it back up in price (had to click on 10 new from £74.99 to see Amazon's price since they switched the main listing to a third-party seller). It's back up in price.

  For those who missed out, the price may fluctuate in future so good luck.

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  cheepwun on 05/06/2013 - 17:38

  Got mine today. Surprised it came so early.

  Nice little unit that comes complete with flash stand (with metal screw thread) and an unpadded grey drawstring pouch.

  It's a fair bit smaller than my Yongnuo YN560II despite also taking 4xAA, so it's a nice not-too-large size compared to some of my other units. The Nissin's shoe mount is plastic, much like my older Metz. Supplied shoe stand (to support the flash for off-camera use) has room for the locking pin to lock into it, as it should.

  The flash recycles decently fast with 4xAA eneloop. Buttons feel reassuring and solid. Manual and Slave modes are indicated with the changing colour of the LED as you press it. Nice. Pilot button works well and is easy to press. Exposure compensation is easy and LEDs are lit bright.

  Removable battery magazine is fairly unique and can make battery changes less of an issue in poor light I guess, but nothing to write home about here. Head zoom works well enough within its parameters; as I adjust the zoom on the camera it buzzes away in corresponding fashion. Exposure is good in TTL. Manual and Slave modes can be easily accessed on-unit.

  AF Illuminator
  Haven't hooked it up to my Four Thirds Olympus yet but I expect the AF illuminator to work there but it doesn't on my Panasonic mirrorless; it still focuses with the camera's own AF illuminator, but I knew this before I bought it. Mirrorless models have been cut down somewhat in this department compared to earlier Olympus Four Thirds DSLRs.

  Small nit-pick:
  http://www.nissindigital.com/di466_ft.html
  Here Nissin says:

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  SILENT OSCILLATION
  The oscillation circuit produces frequencies that are inaudible to humans.
  The sharp humming of the oscillator can cause irritation, which may be quite severe in certain settings.

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  My unit can be 'heard' as it is on (very soft but can hear the hissing). So I don't totally agree with 'silent' unless Nissin have a different definition of silence. But this is no different to many other units I've tried so no big deal.

  Over-all I like this Nissin unit so far. It's a good deal to have a nice 4xAA TTL flash for under $100 I reckon. I still want me some swivel action when on-camera but I have other units that can do that. This will be fine for most of my shooting. Some preliminary off-camera action in slave mode (triggered by the onboard flash of the cam) has been good; haven't kept it on long enough for anything to go to 'sleep' yet.

  Over-all very pleased.