for Sony cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 15 1 Fill-in reflector 9 Color monitor 2 Flash head 10 Pilot button (Test flash button) 3 Light diffusing panel 11 Mode dial 4 Video light 12 Control wheel and button 5 Remote/ Slave sensor 13 Power button 6 AF-assist light 14 Unlock button 7 Battery pack adapter 15 Battery compartment door 8 Mounting foot and Hotshoe contacts Accessories: Soft box Flash stand Pouch 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 i60A has an energy saving power off function To save battery energy, i60A 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 i60A 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 i60A again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or press any button of the flash unit.
Mounting i60A on the camera 1. Slide the mounting foot of i60A into the hotshoe of the camera. 2. Make sure that the mounting foot will lock (with a “click”) when it has been inserted completely. Removing i60A from the camera Press the unlock button and slide the mounting foot of i60A off the hotshoe of the camera. 1 2 Turn on the flash unit 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 i60A is ready to shoot.
MENU DIAL i60A Flash Mode and Functions Rotate the dial to select a function. Video light Built in video light with 9 steps of output level adjustment. Full Automatic Mode Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure. TTL Program Mode Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure value can be compensated. Manual Setting Mode Selecting the desired manual power on the flash unit.
Video Light Set i60A to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on. Rotate the Function dial to mode. You can select the power by rotating the Power dial, 9 steps of output level can be adjusted . NOTE LED video light lighting time approx. 3.5 hours in full power batteries. Manual zoom Press the on/ off switch to power on. Manual Zoom: In M, SD, SF, Wireless mode Hold the Manual zoom button for 1 second to enter the changing mode. Turn the outer dial to change the zoom head position.
Shooting i60A automatically (Full Auto), (Program), S (Shutter priority), A (Aperture priority), Portrait, Sunset, (Manual), Landscape, Close-up, Moving-subject, Night view In all of the camera's shooting modes listed above, i60A will fully work in TTL (ADI/ P-TTL) automatic-flash system. Set i60A to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on. Rotate the mode dial to “A” position i60A is now set for the camera’s automatic flash control system.
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 i60A 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 i60A for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power. Set i60A to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on. Rotate the Function dial to “M” mode. You can select the power by rotating the Control Wheel : 1/256 – 1/1 (Full) power.
Wireless Slave Flash i60A has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit. You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the various directions. 3 slave modes are provided, Slave Digital (SD) for digital pre-flash system; Slave Film (SF) for analogue flash system and Wireless TTL slave for wireless remote. All channels and groups A/B/C may be used. SD: In this mode, i60A synchronizes to the pre-flash system.
Wireless Remote Flash Wireless Remote - Radio Transmission (NAS) NAS Using i60A with a NAS shooting function makes it easy to shoot with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as normal ADI/ P-TTL autoflash shooting. Once i60A linked to NAS, function are control directly by the NAS master.
Shooting the subject Set the camera for flash shooting mode. Point at the subject and shoot. The slave flash will synchronize to the master flash and gives additional lighting from the different direction you desired. The flash unit will sleep after 5 minutes of idle, simply press any button on the master flash to wake up the flash unit again. Automatic shut off function is however in effect. It automatically turns-off when not in use for over 60 minutes.
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 diffuse the light with the supplied soft box. If the subject is close (within 2 meters), turn the flash head 90° upward and pull out the fill-in reflector as shown in the picture. Take a picture as usual. A blink of fill-in flash freshens up the subject in natural image.
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 sideway to left 30° >60° >90°>120°>150° >180° or to right 30° >60° >90° >120° >150° >180°. Or mixing it upward/ sideways, you can set it in multiple directions as shown.
External Power Pack Socket When using an external power source, the number of flashes is increased and the recycling time is shortened. The following external power packs are available as an option. Nissin Power Pack PS 8 1.6 seconds Nissin Power Pack PS300 1.6 seconds Sony FA-EB1AM about 3.8 seconds i60A is automatically turned off when repeating flash continuously over 20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry from overheating. It will automatically recover after 15 minutes of inactivity.
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.
Specifications Type Guide no. (at ISO 100 in m) Focal length coverage Power Source Battery storage Recycling Time Number of flashes (Approx.) LED video light lighting time (Approx.) Flash duration Color Temperature Exposure control Wireless Mode EV compensation on flash Bounce position Flash exposure control For Sony system GN60 (at 200mm zoom head position) GN27 (at 35mm zoom head position) 24mm – 200mm (16mm when using built-in diffuser) Four size- AA batteries Directly insert into the body 0.1- 5.
Guide Number table Guide No.
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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