Dorr Daf-320 User manual

DAF-320

TTL FLASH

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GB INSTRUCTIONS FOR DÖRR DAF-320 TTL FLASH CANON

INTRODUCTION

The DÖRR DAF-320 is a system ﬂash, which harmonizes with the functions of your Canon DSLR or system camera. Our intension is that by using the DAF-

320 you will achieve much better image results than with the use of the built-in camera ﬂash or without ﬂash. For an optimum use of the functions of your

new ﬂash unit, please read these instructions before starting to work with the ﬂash.

NOMENCLATURE

Main & assist light switch

LC display

C2 button

Arrow key right

SET button

Clamp collar

Arrow key left

Flash ready indicator

MODE button

C1 button

Button for test ﬂash and

strobe modelling light

KEY FEATURES OF THE DÖRR DAF-320 FLASH

• ETTLFlashControl– the required ﬂash power is calculated and set

automatically. Perfectly illuminated pictures are guaranteed.

• +/-Correction - for adaption to dicult light conditions

• PowerfulFlash – guide no. 32; the ﬂash ranges up to 15m (at ISO 400

and aperture setting F4.0)

• ManuelPowerSetting– of great advantage for complex or creative

picture composing

• RemoteControlandSlaveMode– allows the wireless use of the D-320

ﬂash o camera – using TTL or manual ﬂash control

• FlashHeadcanbebouncedandtilted – for indirect ﬂash ensuring softer

light characteristics

• StrobeFlash – for creative image eects

• LEDModellingLight– ensures precise autofocus even at low ambient

light

• SleepFunction – auto power saving mode

• StableMetalFlashHead

• OverheatingProtection

• LCD – displays all settings

Flash head

LED modelling light

Battery compartment

Unlock key for battery compartment

Locking pin

USB charging socket

Flash contacts

Wireless sensor

SAFETY HINTS

- Do not use or touch the device kit with wet hands.

- If the device is not in use for a longer period, please remove the batteries.

- Protect the device from rain, moisture and extreme temperatures.

- Do not use the device if it has been dropped. In this case a qualiﬁed electrician

should inspect the device before you use it again.

- If the device is damaged or if you notice a burnt smell: Interrupt the electronic

power supply by removing the batteries. Do not attempt to repair the device by

yourself. When service or repair is required, contact qualiﬁed service personnel.

- Never use aggressive cleansing agents or benzine to clean the device. We

recommend a soft microﬁber cloth to clean the outer parts of the device.

- Store the device in a dust-free, dry and cool place.

- Keep away from children.

- DÖRR is not liable for damages caused by improper use or the failure to

observe the safety hints.

BATTERY HINTS

Only use high-quality batteries of popular brands. When inserting the batteries,

please note correct polarity. Do not insert batteries of dierent types. Please

remove batteries when device is not in use for a longer period. Do not charge the

batteries - risk of explosion! In case of contact with battery acid rinse the aected

area immediately with water and contact a doctor. Do not dispose of batteries in

household waste.

Thank you for choosing this DÖRR product.

Pleasereadtheinstructionmanualandsafetyhintscarefullybeforerstuse.Keepthisinstructionmanualtogetherwiththedevice.

ETTLFLASHCONTROLWITHPROGRAMMODE

Once the ﬂash is mounted on the camera, switch the camera on and set it to program (P) mode. Aperture and

ﬂash sync time will be set automatically. Now switch the ﬂash unit on. In case the ﬂash is not in ETTL mode,

press the MODE button repeatedly until the ETTL ﬂash mode is on. The LCD shows “ETTL”. When the ﬂash

ready signal indicator on the ﬂash starts glowing, you simply need to press the release button of your camera.

The auto ETTL ﬂash control ensures exact illumination of your object by controlling both the camera´s and the

ﬂashgun´s amount of light.

ETTLFLASHCONTROLWITHAPERTUREPRIORITYMODE

If you wish to take pictures in aperture priority mode in favour of a certain focus range, the ETTL ﬂash

control will be available as well. Set your camera to aperture priority mode (Av) and the ﬂash to ETTL

mode. Now you can set the desired aperture at the camera manually. Please note that the ﬂash range

decreases with smaller apertures (higher aperture numbers).

ETTLFLASHCONTROLWITHSHUTTERPRIORITYMODE

Set the camera to shutter priority mode (Tv) and the ﬂash to ETTL mode. Now you can set a desired exposure time on your camera. However, it should

not go below the camera’s shortest ﬂash sync time (x-synchronization) – see camera manual.

ETTLFLASHCONTROLWITHMANUALEXPOSURESETTING

Set your camera to manual exposure mode (M) and the ﬂash to ETTL mode. Now you can set the aperture and exposure time as desired. Despite of the

manual setting, the ETTL ﬂash control will automatically provide the correct illumination for your object.

INSERTING THE BATTERIES

• Openthebatterycompartmentbymovingtheunlockkeyforward.

• Insert2MignonAAbatteriesintothebatterycompartmentandmakesureto

respect the polarization as indicated in the battery compartment.

• Closethecompartmentlidbypressinguntilitclicksclosed.

• Pressthemainswitchfor2secondstoswitchtheashuniton.

BATTERYSTATUSDISPLAY

When switching on the ﬂash, the LCD shows a battery symbol, indicating the battery capacity. In case the batteries are exhausted, an empty battery

symbol will blink. If so, please replace the batteries with fresh ones or recharge the batteries (if using rechargeable ones).

CHARGING BATTERIES

We recommend the use of rechargeable NiMH or Li-Ion batteries for ecological and economic reasons. The batteries can remain in the ﬂash’s battery

compartment during the charging. Connect the ﬂash via Micro USB cable to a power bank (both optional) or another power source of AC 5V 1A.

MOUNT THE FLASH ON YOUR CAMERA AND SWITCH THE FLASH ON

• Slidetheashontothecamera’shotshoeasfarasitwillgo.

• Fixtheclampcollarbyrotatingitclockwise.Sotheashwillnotgetlooseaccidentally.

• Ifyouwishtoremovetheashfromthecamera,rotatetheclampcollarcounterclockwise.

• Pressthemainswitchfor2secondstoswitchtheashuniton.

SLEEPMODE

In order to save the battery power, the DAF-320 ﬂash is ﬁtted with a power saving function. It becomes active

60s after last use of the camera, or when you switch the camera o. The ﬂash goes to standby mode and the

display shows Sleep. When you switch camera on again, the ﬂash will automatically be ready.

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OPERATIONOFFLASH

MANUALFLASHEXPOSURECOMPENSATIONWITHETTLCONTROL(+/-CORRECTION)

The auto ETTL ﬂash control usually ensures correct illumination. Some objects require a

more natural image eect, so the ﬂash power needs to be slightly reduced. In other cases,

a slightly increased ﬂash power can improve the image result. Press the C2 button to set

the desired exposure compensation value. The display shows 0.0EV. Pressing the right arrow

key, you can increase the ﬂash power, using the left arrow key, the ﬂash power will be reduced.

Each step corresponds to approx. 1/3EV. 1 EV corresponds to 1 aperture step. Once the desired correction ﬁgure is selected, conﬁrm by pressing the C2

button. The correction value will be used until changed. The auto ETTL ﬂash control remains active; however, the ﬂash power will be inﬂuenced by the

set correction value within a range of -3.0EV to + 3.0EV.

MANUALFLASHMODEPHOTOGRAPHY

For manual ﬂash mode, press the MODE button until the LCD shows “M” followed by the ﬂash power ratio.

The full ﬂash power ratio 1/1 can be reduced down to 1/128. To set the desired ﬂash power, press the SET button.

The ﬂash power shows up in the LCD with a dark background and can be varied in 1/3 EV steps by pressing the

arrow keys. Aperture must be set manually. The ﬂash range varies according to the aperture in use.

FLASH BRACKETING

When you are trying to photograph important objects in a dicult setting, bracketing with various power rations can be useful. Press the C2 button FEB.

The gradation symbol is marked in the display. Using the arrow keys, the desired gaps between the 3 bracketing shots can be set in steps of approx. 1/3

EV. Conﬁrm with SET button. Example: the set value is 1,3EV. The ﬁrst shot will be taken with -1,3EV, the second shot without correction, the third shot will

be taken with a correction of +1,3EV.

FLASHRECYCLINGTIMEDISPLAY

Depending on the ﬂash power output, it may take up to 5 seconds until the ﬂash is ready for the next shot. During the charging time, the ﬂash ready

indicator blinks. Once it glows permanently, the ﬂash unit is ready to ﬁre the next ﬂash.

INDIRECT FLASH

The DAF-320 boasts of a bounce and tilt ﬂash head. So the ﬂash direction can changed horizontally by 150° (60° to the left, 90° to the right) and from -7°

to 90° vertically. You can avoid the direct ﬂash onto your object, by directing the ﬂash to a reﬂecting surface (incident angle = angle of reﬂection). The

surface should be neutrally white (white wall or ceiling). When using coloured reﬂection surfaces, the colour of the surface will be reﬂected with the

light, this will lead to colour distortions.

Indirect ﬂash photography oers you the following advantages:

•Avoidsharshshadows

•Avoidsred-eyeeect

•Softoutlinesandevenillumination(particularlysuitableforportraits)

•Avoidsdisturbinglightreectionsofnon-metallicsurfaces,e.g.glasses

Please consider that indirect ﬂash photography reduces the ﬂash range.

FLASH WITH DIFFUSOR

Portraits require a softer illumination. Instead of indirect ﬂash, you can use the supplied diusor. Mount it to the ﬂash head front, then tilt the ﬂash head

upwards. The ﬂash range will be reduced with the use of the diusor.

FLASH ON SECOND CURTAIN

Using this function, the ﬂash will not ﬁre when the ﬁrst curtain opens, but only when the second curtain is about to close. This will aect image results

for moving objects if taken with an exposure time of > 1/30 s.

If the ﬂash is ﬁred onto the moving object during bulb exposure, the ambient light creates a light trail in front of the object, only the ﬂash will ﬁre and the

movement will be recorded. In case of ﬂash sync on second curtain, it is the opposite. Shortly before the second curtain closes, the ﬂash ﬁres. Now the

light trail will follow the object and create the impression of speed and dynamic on the picture. Press the C1 button to set the second curtain ﬂash. The

LCD shows a corresponding symbol.

Hint: Use the manual exposure mode of your camera and set the shutter speed manually. This way it will be easier to adjust to the current recording

situation. In order to avoid blurr caused by movements, we recommend the use of a DÖRR tripod.

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USING THE DAF-320 AS A WIRELESS EXTERNAL ETTL FLASH

(only with cameras supporting the wireless ETTL function)

For most objects, it is of great advantage to use the ﬂash laterally. Illumination will be more pleasant and more balanced than with a frontal ﬂash. For this

purpose, the DAF-320 can be used in wireless TTL ﬂash mode. The wireless TTL ﬂash mode allows you creative illumination of your object with one or

more ﬂash units from various directions. The following information will be useful:

AMasterFlash is required to trigger and release the ﬂash or ﬂashes o camera.

Depending on the camera model, the incorporated ﬂash can be used or a ﬂash with master ﬂash function can be used such as the DAF-320.

The DAF-320 can also be removed from the camera and used a RemoteFlash.In this case, the ﬂash is remote controlled. You can also use an unlimited

number of DAF-320 as remote ﬂashes. If you work with various remote ﬂashes, you can arrange them into Groups: A, B and C.

Youcanassignpropertiestoeachgroup.Example: •AllashesofgroupAwillworkinTTLashmode

  •AllashesofgroupBwillworkwithTTLmodeandexposurecorrectionof-0,3EV.

  •AllashesofgroupCwillworkmanuallywith¼powerratio

The number of groups, which can be triggered, and the possible settings vary with the camera model. Please read the instructions of your camera.

Channels: On photo shootings it may happen, that a number of photographers uses same techniques. In order to avoid possible interferences, there are

4 channels available: 1, 2, 3 and 4. It does not matter which channel you use, however, it is important to set both master and remote ﬂashes to the same

channel.

WIRELESSEXTERNALETTLFLASHWITHDAF-320INMASTERMODUS–HOWTOPROCEED

The DAF-320 in master mode can trigger a number of ﬂashes with remote function (e.g. more DAF-320). The remote ﬂashes are programmed via the

master ﬂash.

1. Press the MODE button for 2 seconds.

2. Using the arrow keys, you can choose between ﬁve modes: - Normal ETTL mode

- Remote mode

- Master mode

- S1 Slave mode

- S2 Slave mode

Select Master Mode and conﬁrm with the SET button.

3. The LCD shows a symbol for MASTER, information on groups and the selected channel CH

4. Pressing the SET button, the desired channel can be selected. CH will be marked. Now choose the channel using the arrow keys

and conﬁrm with SET button.

5. In ordert o set the desired ﬂash power ratio between the groups A and be, press the C1 button until the dispaly shows ratio A : B.

Press the SET button to mark the value. Now you can change it using the arrow keys. Conﬁrm your setting using the SET button.

6. Pressing the C1 button again, group C shows up. If you wish to enter a correction value for the ﬂashes of group C, press the SET button until +/- 0

is marked. Now you can set the correction value in steps of 1/3EV using the arrow keys. Conﬁrm your setting using the SET button.

MANUELFLASHPOWERSETTINGWITHWIRELESSFLASH(INMASTERMODEONLY)

1. Use the C2 button to activate the correction value. The LCD shows +/- 0 marked.

2. Using the arrow keys, you can adjust the ﬂash power in steps of /3EV.

3. Conﬁrm your setting using the SET button.

4. Correction range: -3.0EV to + 3.0EV.

FLASKBRACKETINGWITHWIRELESSETTLFLASH(INMASTERMODEONLY)

Press the C2 FEB button twice. Press the C2 button FEB. The gradation symbol is marked in the display. Using the arrow keys, the desired gaps between

the 3 bracketing shots can be set in steps of approx. 1/3 EV. Conﬁrm with SET button.

MANUALFLASHPOWERSETTINGWITHWIRELESSFLASH(INMASTERMODE)

1. Use the MODE button to select the manual power setting “M“.

2. Press the C1 button GROUP you can select one or more groups for which the setting will apply.

3. Press the SET button. The ﬂash power ratio is marked.

4. Use the arrow keys to set the desired correction value in steps of 1/3EV.

5. Conﬁrm your setting with SET button.

Available ﬂash power range: 1/1 (full power) to 1/128

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WIRELESSEXTERNALETTLFLASHWITHDAF-320INREMOTEMODUS–HOWTOPROCEED

1. Press the MODE button for 2 seconds.

2. Using the arrow keys, you select the Remote Mode. Conﬁrm with SET button. The LCD shows REMOTE information on the set GROUP and channel CH.

3. Use the C1 button to select the desired group and conﬁrm with SET button. The ﬂash power of the deﬁned groups is set at the master ﬂash.

4. Use the C2 button to select the desired channel and conﬁrm with SET button. Make sure that the selected channel corresponds to the

channel of the master ﬂash.

5. Place the DAF-320 ﬂash in the desired position and make sure that there is no obstacle between the master and remote ﬂash. The sensor of the remote

ﬂash must point towards the master ﬂash. We recommend positioning the remote ﬂash in a way that the sensor is in optimum position. Then turn the

ﬂash head into the desired ﬂash direction.

6. Once all settings are done and checked and the ﬂashes are positioned, you can start taking pictures.

SLAVEFUNCTIONS1(NOETTL)

You can initiate the DAF-320 wireless ﬂash by a master ﬂash (incorporated camera

ﬂash or another ﬂash unit without pre-ﬂash. Press the MODE button of D-320 until S1

appears on the LCD. The slave photocell is activated now and the corresponding

symbol is shown on the LCD. Your camera must be set to C (commander ﬂash) at the

ﬂash menu. Place the DAF-320 ﬂash at the desired position. The light sensitive photocell will now receive reﬂecting light from the incorporated ﬂash or

another ﬂash unit and releases the DAF-320 ﬂash to ﬁre simultaneously. In case the picture results achieved in S1 mode are not satisfactory, please try

to work with mode S2.

SLAVEFUNCTIONS2(NOETTL)

Modern ETTL ﬂashes ﬁre one or more pre-ﬂashes shortly before the main ﬂash is

ﬁred. In order to release the DAF-320 ﬂash in slave mode simultaneously with the

main ﬂash, the photocell must ignore the pre-ﬂashes. For this purpose, use the S2

mode. Press the MODE button until S2 appears on the LCD. The S2 function is identical

to S1 slave function, except that the pre-ﬂashes will be ignored. In case the picture results achieved in S2 mode are not satisfactory, please try to work

with mode S1.

FLASHPOWERINSLAVEMODESS1ANDS2

ETTL ﬂash control is not active in slave mode. When using the slave function, select the desired ﬂash power. First, press the SET button. The ﬂash power

shows up in the LCD with a dark background and can be varied in 1/3 EV steps by pressing the arrow keys.

1 EV step corresponds to 1 aperture step). Both aperture and exposure time need to be selected manually on the camera. Depending on the aperture, the

ﬂash range may vary. Note: The slave sensor is located at the front of the ﬂash. In slave mode, the ﬂash and the sensor should be directed towards the

master ﬂash. In slave mode, the Sleep power saving function is not available.

FLASHWITHSTROBELIGHTRPT(REPEATFLASH)

Depending on the object, it can be charming to ﬂash repeatedly while using bulb mode. This how you can, for example, you can show the course of

motion of a tennis player. Press the MODE button until MULTI shows up in the display. Now you can set the 3 parameters:

 1. FlashPower:First, press SET button to adjust ﬂash power. The ﬂash power is marked in the LCD. Using the arrow keys, it can be adjusted in full

EV steps from 1/128 to 1/8 of the full ﬂash power. (1 EV step corresponds to 1 f-stop.)

 2. NumberofFlashes: Press the C1 TIME button until the ﬂash frequency starts blinking in the LCD. Here you deﬁne the number of ﬂashes ﬁred

during one picture shot. Using the arrow keys, you can select from 1 to 10 in steps of 1 and from 12 to 70 in steps of 2. Conﬁrm the setting by

pressing the SET button again.

3. Frequencyoftheredashes: In order to deﬁne the time interval between the ﬂashes, press the C2 Hz button. Use the arrow keys to select

a ﬂash frequency between 1 and 10 in steps of 1 or from 10 to 100 in steps of 10. Conﬁrm the setting by pressing the SET button again.

1Hz corresponds to 1 second, 10 Hz = 1/10s, etc.

Example for calculation of exposure time: You would like to ﬁre the ﬂash 20x during an exposure with 1/32 power ratio and a frequency of 10Hz. 20x 1/10s

= 2s exposure time. Given by the higher energy consumption using strobe ﬂash, not all ﬂash frequencies and ﬂash power ratios can be combined. The

following settings are possible:

The strobe setting MULTI can also be activated with W-TTL in master mode.

1 Hz 2 Hz 3 Hz 4 Hz 5 Hz 6 Hz 7 Hz 8 Hz 9 Hz 10 Hz 20 Hz 30 Hz 40 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 70 Hz 80 Hz 90 Hz 100 Hz

1/8 14 14 12 10 8 6 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

1/16 30 30 30 20 20 20 20 10 10 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

1/32 60 60 60 50 40 32 28 24 22 20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

1/64 90 90 90 80 70 56 44 36 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

1/128 90 90 90 80 70 56 44 36 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

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SPECIFICATIONS

Flash Control ETTLautoashormanual

Guide no. 32/ISO100

Wireless Flash WirelessETTLcontrol,usableasMusterand

Remoteash

Information IlluminatedLCDisplay

Speciﬁc Functions Flashonrstandsecondcurtain,

FlashBracketing

Tilt Angle -7° to 90°

Bounce Angle 150°(60°left,90°right)

Flash Ready Indicator redLEDontherearsideofashhousing

AF Assist Light LEDlight

Flash Recycling Time max.5swithfreshbatteries

Number of Flashes 100–1500withfreshbatteries

Colour Temperature approx.5.500K

ISO No automaticmatchwithcamera

Test Flash bypressingtheashbutton

Slave Function incorporatedphotocellfor2slavemodes

Strobe Function numberandfrequencyadjustable

Energy Source 2x1,5VAAMignonbatteriesorrechargeable

batteriesofthesametype

USB Micro/Mini 5pin Socket forbatterycharging(cablenotincluded)

Weight approx.150g(w/obatteries)

Measurements 110x65x35mm

Items in box Flash,diusor,case,stand,manual

Power Ratio Setting 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128

Guide No. 32 29,4 21,5 15,2 10,8 7,6 5,4 5,1

Based on ISO 100, guide no. = aperture x distance in m

LED ASSIST LIGHT FOR AUTOFOCUS

The DAF-320 ﬂash is ﬁtted with an autofocus assist LED light. In case of very low light, the contrasts of your object may be insucient for proper auto-

focus. In this case, the autofocus assist LED will go on, when the camera shutter is pressed halfway down. So the object will be illuminated and even in

the darkest rooms, the autofocus will be able to work fast and precisely. Some cameras and certain settings will not support this function. Then the LED

assist light can be switched on by pressing the C2/Assist Light button once. By pressing it again, you can switch the LED assist light o.

STROBE ASSIST LIGHT

Press the ﬂash button for 2 seconds. The strobe assist light will work for approx. 2 seconds.

OVERHEATINGPROTECTION

The DAF-320 is ﬁtted with an overheating protection. In case of permanent and highly frequent ﬂash ﬁring with minimum 1/4 ﬂash power, the DAF-320 is

protected against damages caused by overheating. The ﬂash will go o for approximate 2 minutes and a cooling mode starts. The LCD shows TP-HI.

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ATTENTION

Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed out bin. This symbol indicates that empty batteries or rechargeable batteries which can no longer be charged, should not be disposed of with household waste.

Waste batteries may contain harmful substances that can cause damage to health and to the environment. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.

WEEE INFORMATION

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) is the European community directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, which became European law in February 2003.

The main purpose of this directive is to prevent electronic waste. Recycling and other forms of waste recovery should be encouraged to reduce waste. The symbol (trash can) on the product and on the packing

means that used electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of with general household waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste at designated collection points.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and it is a signiﬁcant contribution to protect our environment as well as human health. For more information about the correct disposal of

electrical and electronic equipment, recycling and collection points please contact your local authorities, waste management companies, your retailer or the manufacturer of this device.

RoHS CONFORMITY

This product is compliant with the European directive 2011/65/EU of June 08, 2011 for the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.

CE MARKING

The CE marking complies with the European directives.

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