Nissin i40 Manuale utente
for Four Thirds/ Micro Four Thirds
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and
refer your camera owner’s manual carefully to get a better
understanding of the proper operation to enjoy flash photography.
Nissin i40 Four Thirds/ Micro Four Thirds version has been developed for digital
(Micro) Four Thirds system cameras with hotshoe and the latest TTL flash control
technolgy. Please note that i40 Four Thirds/ Micro Four Thirds is not usable with
other branded cameras for TTL operation.
Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown at its home page for details and
recent updates: http://www.nissin-japan.com or http://www.nissindigital.com
SPECIAL FEATURES
The i40 features the use of a selector dial to quickly
move through all settings.
Flash protection function:
When the red LED lamp starts blinking, it means
that flash is overheating.
The LED turns red when charging.
When the LED lamp turns green, the flash is
charged and you can start to shoot.
Compatible cameras
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These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this product
safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit.
Return it back to the repair service station or the store where you bought it from.
Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.
Do not shoot the flash directly to the eyes at short distance. It may damage the eyes.
When taking a flash picture, especially toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit
at least 1 meter (3.3feet) away from the subject. Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the
ceiling or wall to soften its intensity.
Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas, chemicals or such liquids. It may cause fire
or electric shock.
Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use in the water. The flash unit carries high
voltage inside and it may cause an electric shock.
Do not shoot the flash unit directly at the driver of automobiles or such vehicles.
Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot, which may get scalded.
Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may cause
leakage, exothermic heat or explosion.
Do not use the included Carabiner for Climbing.
CAUTIONS
Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over 40ºC/ 104ºF, such as in the
automobile.
The flash unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away from rain, snow and humidity.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit.
Do not use this flash unit with cameras which are not recommended in the compatibility list at
official website, otherwise it may damage the camera’s circuitry.
Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time.
Do not have a heavy impact to the flash unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface floor.
This symbol refers to the possibility of personal injury, death or property
damage if not followed as described.
This sign refers to conditions which may cause damage or defect.
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Names of the Components
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1 Fill-in reflector
2 Flash head
3 Light diffusing panel
4 Video light
5 Remote/ Slave sensor
6 AF-assist light
7 Mounting foot
8 Hotshoe contacts
Accessories: Soft box, Flash stand, Pouch, Carabiner (not for climbing)
9 On/ Off switch
10 Pilot button (Test flash button)
11 Function dial
12 Release button
13 Power dial
14 Battery compartment door
A Indicator lamp A
B Indicator lamp B
C Indicator lamp C Soft box Pouch
Carabiner
(NOT FOR CLIMBING)
Flash stand
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Inserting batteries
1. Open the battery compartment door
and insert 4 x size AA batteries as
shown by the picture.
2. Make sure the + and - battery contacts
are correctly inserted at the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment door
and slide it back in place.
When the recycle time becomes longer than
30 seconds, replace the batteries with fresh
ones or recharge the batteries (rechargeable
batteries).
NOTE
It is recommended to use all 4 batteries of the same brand and type, and replace
them all at the same time.
Wrong insertion of each battery would not make electric contact.
Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries or NiMH batteries.
Basic Operation
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i40 is automatically turned off when repeating hi power full flash continuously over 20
to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry from overheating. It will automatically recover
after 15 minutes of inactivity. The pilot button will blink in the red color every 1.5
seconds.
i40 has an energy saving power off function
Protect overheating function
To save battery energy, i40 automatically switches to stand-by mode, in A mode, TTL
mode & Manual Power mode, in about 2 minutes of idle use; in SD mode, SF mode
& Wireless TTL Slave mode, in about 5 minutes of idle use.
While i40 is in the stand-by mode a Pilot button blinks every 2 seconds showing the
flash unit is in stand-by mode. To turn on i40 again, press the camera’s shutter
button halfway or press any button of the flash unit.
In case i40 is not in use for over 60 minutes, the unit is completely turned off.
To turn on i40 again, take the first step of turning the flash unit on.
Basic Operation
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Mounting i40 on the camera
Removing i40 from the camera
Press the unlock button and slide the mounting
foot of i40 off the hotshoe of the camera.
Slide the mounting foot of i40 into the
hotshoe of the camera.
Make sure that the mounting foot will lock
(with a “click”) when it has been inserted
completely.
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Turn on the flash unit
For a test flash, press the Pilot button.
To turn off the flash unit manually, press
the On/ Off switch for 1 second.
Press the On/ Off switch and Pilot button
turns red, showing the unit is turned on.
In a few seconds, the Pilot button turns
green. The i40 is ready to shoot.
Indicator Lamp A on.
MENU DIAL
i40 Flash Mode and Functions
Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the
most proper exposure.
Built in video light with 9 steps of output level adjustment
Full Automatic Mode
TTL Program Mode
Manual Setting Mode
Slave Digital
Slave Film
Wireless TTL Slave Mode (A/ B/ C)
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Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera
but the flash exposure value can be compensated.
Manual Mode -Selecting the desired manual power
on the flash unit.
Placing multiple numbers of flashes (slave flash) off
camera and controlling the creative TTL lighting or
Manual power output.
Rotate the dial to select a function.
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Video Light
You can select the power by rotating the Power dial, 9 steps of output level
can be adjusted .
Rotate the Function dial to mode.
Indicator Lamp C on in blue colour.
Indicator Lamp A on.
Set i40 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on.
Manual zoom
Press and hold the on/off switch 3 seconds until the
colour of Pilot button change according to the Manual
zoom area.
** Pull out the fill-in reflector as shown in the picture.
reminder notice: colour and zoom length are marked.
Press the on/ off switch to power on.
Manual Zoom: In M, SD, SF, Wireless mode
NOTE
LED video light lighting time approx. 3.5 hours in full power batteries.
NOTE
The manual setting you selected is memorized and remains unchanged when power on.
Focal length coverage 24-105mm which is according to 35mm CCD format. For Four
Thirds camera, focal length distance is indicated in ( ).
For different type camera, please check your camera instruction manual.
Green - Auto
Dark Blue - 24mm (12mm)
Pink - 50mm (25mm)
Blue - 80mm (40mm)
Orange - 105mm (53mm)
Shooting i40 automatically
Olympus cameras
Panasonic cameras
(Program), (Full Auto), (Aperture priority),
(Shutter priority) or (Manual);
(Program), (Full Auto), (Aperture priority),
(Shutter priority) or (Manual);
Set i40 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on.
Indicator Lamp A on.
Rotate the Function dial to “A” mode.
i40 is now set for the camera’s automatic flash control system.
Press the shutter button of your camera halfway to focus the subject.
Take the picture. i40 is fired and the result is immediately shown on the camera’s
LCD display.
When you change the focal length, the power zoom flash head of i40 immediately
sets its position to match the lens focal length you selected.
The flash illumination coverage of i40 responds to the lens focal length of
24mm (12mm) - 105mm (53mm).
In all of the camera's shooting modes listed above, i40 will fully work in TTL
automatic-flash system.
Shutter speed, aperture and flash mark ( ) are indicated in camera’s view finder.
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