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 i400 is designed for digital SLRs, with the latest TTL flash control system. Please note that i400 are not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation. SPECIAL FEATURES The i400 features the use of a selector dial to quickly move through all settings.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. WARNING This symbol refers to the possibility of personal injury, death or property damage if not followed as described. 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.
Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 12 A 1 Fill-in reflector 2 Flash head 3 Light diffusing panel 4 AF-assist light 5 Mounting foot 6 Hotshoe contacts C 9 B 10 11 7 On/ Off switch 8 Pilot button (Test flash button) 9 Function dial 10 Release button 11 Power dial 12 Battery compartment door A Indicator lamp A B Indicator lamp B C Indicator lamp C 3
Basic Operation Inserting batteries Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries or NiMH batteries. 1. Open the battery compartment door and insert 4 x size AA batteries as shown by the picture. 2 1 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.
Basic Operation i400 has an energy saving power off function To save battery energy, i400 automatically switches to stand-by mode, in A mode, TTL mode & Manual Power mode, in about 2 minutes of idle use. While i400 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 i400 again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or press any button of the flash unit. In case i400 is not in use for over 60 minutes, the unit is completely turned off.
Mounting i400 on the camera 1. Slide the mounting foot of i400 into the hotshoe of the camera. 2. Make sure that thr mounting foot will lock (with a “click”) when it has been inserted completely. Removing i400 from the camera Press the unlock button and slide the mounting foot of i400 off the hotshoe of the camera.
Turn on the flash unit Press the On/ Off switch and Pilot button turns red, showing the unit is turned on. Indicator Lamp A on. In a few seconds, the Pilot button turns green. The i400 is ready to shoot. For a test flash, press the Pilot button. To turn off the flash unit manually, press the On/Off switch for 1 second. MENU DIAL i400 Flash Mode and Functions Rotate the dial to select a function. … Full Automatic Mode Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure.
Shooting i400 automatically Canon cameras (Program), (Full Auto), (Shutter priority) or (Aperture priority), (Manual); Nikon cameras (Program), (Full Auto), (Shutter priority) or (Aperture priority), (Manual); In all of the camera's shooting modes listed above, i400 will fully work in TTL automatic-flash system. Set i400 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.
Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with i400 on your camera. i400 is a supplement to help you in taking a creative and live picture. Almost all tasks are automatically done by the camera and you just control the camera only.
Joy of Flash Photography TTL flash power compensation With the latest TTL flash control system, the flash power level is always automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure. If you wish, if you can soften or weaken the flash light, or give more light to the subject without changing the environmental or background exposure effect. The i400 can make it possible to quickly adjust the exposure for each particular flash picture as needed.
Manual Exposure Flash In some occasions, or for special expression, you may need your own flash exposure instead of the automatic controlled exposure. You can set i400 for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power from 9 different levels Set i400 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on. Indicator Lamp A on. Rotate the Function dial to “M” mode. Indicator Lamp B on.
High-Speed Sync i400 supports shutter speeds up to 1/8,000 second. Indicator Lamp A on. High-speed Sync: In A, M, TTL, Wireless mode Enable HSS (Canon)/ Auto FP (Nikon) function on camera body. For set up details please refer to Camera operation Manual. Fill-in flash and Light diffusing panel and Soft box For short distance or portrait flash photography, if the light is not too sharp or too strong to the subject, use the fill-in reflector flash or optional soft light box.
Bounce lighting When lighting a subject in front of the wall, an unnecessary sharp shadow may appear on the wall behind the subject resulting in a disappointing picture. Bounce the light off the ceiling or wall to soften the light on the subject, and the shadow will fade. The flash head turns upward to 45° >60° >75° >90°. The flash head pans to both sides left and right in steps of 30° , 60° , 90°, 120°, 150° , 180° or to right 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 150°, 180°.
Flash Power Lock When the back ground of the main subject is too bright, the camera’s exposure reading system adjusts the flash light intensity for such back ground condition and it results in the main subject being underexposed. Or in case the main subject is not placed in the center of the viewfinder, the flash picture may result in the aimed targeted subject being under or over exposed. You can lock the correct flash exposure for the targeted subject in such a condition.
For Nikon Version only Following functions are available on Nikon cameras. Refer to camera owner's manual for details. Slow shutter synchronization The flash is controlled at a slow shutter speed to the correct exposure for both the main subject and back ground in low light conditions or at night. Red-eye reduction To prevent the subject's eyes from appearing red, i400 fires three controlled flashes just before the picture is taken. Red-eye reduction can be combined with slow sync.
Specifications Type Guide no. (at ISO 100 in m) Focal length coverage Power Source Battery storage Recycling Time Number of flashes (Approx.) Flash duration Color Temperature Exposure control EV compensation on flash Bounce position Flash exposure control Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Four Third system GN40 (at 105mm zoom head position) GN27 (at 35mm zoom head position) 24 - 105mm (16mm when using built-in wide panel) Four size- AA batteries Directly insert into the body 0.
Guide Number table Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters) Zooming Position Flash Power Level Full 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 24mm 22 16 11 8 6 4 3 2 1 28mm 25 18 13 9 6 4 3 2 2 35mm 27 19 14 10 7 5 3 2 2 50mm 32 23 16 11 8 6 4 3 2 70mm 36 25 18 13 9 6 5 3 2 85mm 38 27 19 13 10 7 5 3 2 105mm 40 28 20 14 10 7 5 4 2 Trouble Shooting The flash unit does not start charging.
Warranty In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void the warranty. Please refer the respective warranty condition for details which depends on the country of purchase. 1. The product is not used in accordance with the instruction of the owner’s manual. 2. The product is repaired or modified by the one who is not an authorized repair service. 3. When the product is used with the cameras not applicable, lens, adaptors or such accessories produced by the third party. 4.
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