Nissin Di622 - Canon - Compatibility Issues

[imagerap]

Hi. Posted a plea for help on the 5D MkIII Thread, but in hindsight wondered if it would get seen!?!

Anyway, problem is that I can't get my Nissin Di622 flashgun to flash, whether connected via hotshoe or via sync cable.

Is this a known issue and is there a workaround please?

BTW: It works fine on my 40D and daughter's 400D.

 

[stu.artd]

There is a compatiblity chart on the Nissin website, I can't see the 5D Mk3 listed on it.

Compatibility chart

 

[Soda Farl]

As above not compatible with the new generation of camera's. The Nikon one doesn't work with the D800,D600 either. This is the downside of buying third party gear.

 

[modchild]

I think the only way to get it working would be to have the firmware updated. I had the same problems with my 60D and the wifes 650D. You have to send them off to get the firmware updated as you can't do it yourself though.

I can confirm the Di622 MkII and the Di866, MkI and MkII, all work properly on the 5D3 and the 60D and 650D as I have tried them. I ended up selling my Di622 MkI and updated to the Di866 MkII and it's a fantastic flash.

 

[imagerap]

I think the only way to get it working would be to have the firmware updated. I had the same problems with my 60D and the wifes 650D. You have to send them off to get the firmware updated as you can't do it yourself though.

I can confirm the Di622 MkII and the Di866, MkI and MkII, all work properly on the 5D3 and the 60D and 650D as I have tried them. I ended up selling my Di622 MkI and updated to the Di866 MkII and it's a fantastic flash.

Not quite what I wanted to hear Stuart but sound advice, thank you. It looks like it's time to upgrade to a MkII then.

 

[imagerap]

Actually, just another thought...

...I wonder if the MkI will trigger via the MkII?

I've got some Studio Lighting already, but this could provide a more mobile option 'on location'.

Has anyone tried slaving a Di622 MkI off of a Di622 MkII?