Nissin i866 Flash for Nikon/Tumax DPT386 AFZ

[Felix]

Hi Everyone,

I came across the above and realised that the contact points for the Nikon and our K20D is exactly the same.  Is it worth to buy this flash?  Singapore is selling this for SGD$360 and the i622 for $250 and also the Tumax DPT386 AFZ for SGD$190.00

http://www.artworkfoto.com/tumax_ttl_flash.html
 Tumax DPT386 AFZ Specs
Tumax Flash Main Characteristic
• Digital power zoom and manual zoom flash head
• Auto focus/TTL flash
• LCD display
• Red focus assist beam for low light focusing
• 5 level of power ratio from 1/1 to 1/16
• Built-in slave function
• Built-in reflecting plate and wide panel diffuser
• Power saving function

Specifications
• Guide no. (ISO100/DIN21) 45(m) at 85mm position
• Focal length 24-28-35-50-70-85mm
• Multi-angle bounce flash head (in degree)0 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90
• Recycle time 0.5 - 4 seconds
• Power source 4 x "AA" (alkaline batteries)
• Number of Flashes 120 (times with fresh batteries)
• Dimensions 72 x 100 x 125mm
• Weight (w/o batteries) Approx. 270g


http://www.reddotphoto.co....php?pid=168&catid=10
Nissin i866 Specs
Product Description
With a GN of 60, it beats currents speedlights out there! Nissin Di866 boasts numerous functions such as sub flash, ITTL slave modes, optical slave triggering, menu with colour screen. Download short manual here or Full manual here.

Features
Guide Number:

Main flash 60(ISO 100, m) or 84(ISO 200, m) at 105mm lens angle coverage
Sub flash 12(ISO 100, m) or 17(ISO 200, m) for 35mm lens angle coverage
Camera Sync.:
TTL hotshoe (on camera flash)
PC cord service connector (off camera flash)
Wireless TTL, and Slave synchronization (off camera flash)
"MY TTL": Nissin orginal feature. TTL default level is adjustable
Power zoom of 24-105mm. Manual motor zoom is possible
Manual power ratio of 8 levels from 1/1 through 1/128
Flash Exposure Bracketting
TTL Flash Compensation for +/- 3.0EV
Auto shut off energy saving system
Modeling light when using in wireless off-camera flash mode
Built-in catchlight panel and wide panel ("mini bounce white card")

Specifications
Power Source:
Battery magazine - 4 x AA, (Lithium, NiMH and Oxiride are usable)
Power Pack - Nissin Power Pack Pro 300 (NiMH exclusive battery cluster)
Recycling time:
3.5 sec. by Battery Magazine with 4 x NiMH
0.5 sec. by Nissin Power Pack Pro 300
Number of flashes:
150 full power flashes per set of NiMH batteries
300 full power flashes by Nissin Power Pack Pro 300
Dimensions ( W x H x D ) mm: 74 x 134 x110
Weight (w/o batteries): 380g

Compatible cameras include:
For Di866-C: Canon 1D3, 1D2, 5D2, 5D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 1000D,
500D, 450D, 400D, 350D, 300D, G7/G9/G10, Sx10IS, Sx1IS
For Di866-N: Nikon D3x, D3, D2xs, D700, D300, D300s, D200, D90, D80, D70/D70s,
D40x, D40, D60, D50, D5000, D3000, P5000, P5100, P6000, Fuji S5 Pro

Warranty
One year warranty by Schmidt Marketing Singapore

[spyglass]

I would be a bit leary to jump at these flash units based on the sole fact that the flash has the same number of pins in the same physical arrangement unless the manufacturer had documentation to support the use of the flash on a Pentax camera. Although there appears to be a cost saving, the wireless feature offered by the Pentax AF360FGZ & AF540FGZ, and seamless operation with a Pentax K10, K100, K20, K200, justifies the small additional expense.

It is important to keep an eye on the market place and see what products are availible. This may be one product that offers a beneift to Pentax users but definately needs more research and support for the manufacturer.

Thanks for bring this to our attention. 


Spyglass

[Felix]

Checked out the Nissin and only fires in Manual mode . . .