ZIV TTL-NF3 User manual

TTL
CORD
3 ' TTL CORD WITH
FOCUS ASSIST FOR NIKON
USER MANUAL
TTL-NF3
COMPATIBLE
WITH
NIKON i-TTL

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ZIV.
The TTL-NF3 is an off-camera TTL cord for dedicated
Nikon camera and flash units. This TTL cord features
an autofocus assist light to help the camera focus in
low-light conditions. A handy on/off switch allows
you to turn the AF assist light on when you need
it, and off when you don’t. This TTL cord mounts to
the cameras hot shoe while the flash can be held in
your hand and moved around as you need to adjust
the light. The 3 ’ coiled cable ensures that you can
position the flash away from the camera’s lens. And
the TTL-NF3’s mounting foot enables you to attach
the flash base to a camera bracket or light stand.

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• Please read and follow
these instructions and
keep this manual in a safe
place.
• There are no user-
serviceable parts inside
the device. Do not
attempt to disassemble or
perform any unauthorized
modification.
• Do not operate the
unit in the presence of
flammable gas or vapors.
• Do not handle with wet
hands or immerse in
water or expose to rain.
Failure to observe these
precautions could result
in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use or leave the
device in conditions of
extreme heat, severe cold,
or high humidity.
• Keep out of the reach
of children. This device
contains small parts
which may pose a choking
hazard.
• Turn off the power of the
camera before attaching
the TTL cord.
• Clean the unit with a soft,
dry cloth.
• Make sure the item is
intact and that there are
no missing parts.
• Handle the unit with care.
• All photos are for
illustrative purposes only.
PRECAUTIONS

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OVERVIEW
Front
1. Flash base
2. AF assist base
3. Coiled cable
4. AF assist light
5. Mounting foot
6. Locking ring
7. Focus pins
8. Hot shoe
9. PC sync port
10. Bracket mount
11. 1/4 " -20 threaded mount
12. AF assist on/off switch
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MOUNTING THE AF ASSIST BASE TO
YOUR CAMERA
1 LOOSEN THE LOCKING RING. Loosen the locking ring to the left, in the
opposite direction of the arrow.
2 MOUNT THE AF ASSIST BASE. Insert the mounting foot of the AF assist base
into the hot shoe on your camera.
3 TIGHTEN THE LOCKING RING. Press the button on the locking ring and turn it
to the right, in the direction of the arrow, until
you hear a click.
4 ENSURE THE MOUNT IS SECURE. Make sure the AF assist base is secure.

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USING THE FLASH BASE
The flash base can be used in a variety of ways
with a Nikon-compatible flash attached. You can
hold the flash base in your hand and move the flash
around your subject to achieve the best possible
exposure. The flash base can be mounted onto a
camera bracket to create an all-in-one unit with
your camera and flash, but the flash will be away
from the lens. This can improve your photography
by reducing random shadows that can be produced
when the flash is mounted directly on top of your
camera. You can also mount the flash base to a light
stand and position it up to 3 ' away.

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MOUNTING THE FLASH BASE
You can mount the flash base to a light stand via
the threaded 1/4 " -20 light stand mount or use the
bracket mount to connect to your equipment.
Note: Do not connect your flash until after you have
secured the flash base to your light stand or camera
bracket. If you will be using the flash base in your hand,
then proceed to attach your flash.
Mounting the Flash Base to Your Camera Bracket
1 MOUNT THE FLASH BASE Insert the flash base’s bracket mount into the
camera bracket’s shoe mount.
2 SECURE THE CAMERA BRACKET Use the camera bracket’s locking mechanism to
secure the flash base.
Screwing the Flash Base to Your Light Stand
1 MOUNT THE FLASH BASE Line up the flash base’s threaded mount with
your light stand’s 1/4 " -20 mounting stud.
2 SECURE THE FLASH BASE Use the light stands locking mechanism to
secure the flash base.

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ATTACHING YOUR FLASH
1 TURN YOUR DEVICES OFF Make sure your camera and flash are turned off.
2 MOUNT THE FLASH Insert your flash’s mounting foot into the hot
shoe of the flash base.
3 SECURE THE FLASH Secure the flash with its locking mechanism.
4 TURN AF ASSIST ON Flip the AF assist on/off switch to the right to
turn the AF assist light on.
5 TURN YOUR DEVICES ON Turn on your camera and flash.

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Cable length 1.5
' (45.7 cm)
Extended length 3
' (91 cm)
Light stand mount size 1/4
" -20
Weight 4.8 oz. (295 g)
PC SYNC CONNECTIVITY
The flash base comes equipped with a PC sync port.
This addition allows you to attach studio lights or
other flash units with a PC sync cable and position
them more than three feet away. Use a PC sync cable
that is compatible with your lighting unit.
SPECIFICATIONS

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This ZIV product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for
a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30)
days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s
responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely
to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product
that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner
and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s)
shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been
discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with
a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect,
accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This
warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have
additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Ziv Customer Service
Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”)
number, and return the defective product to Ziv along with the RMA
number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at
the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.zivphotogear.com
or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
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