INSTRUCTION MANUAL For Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Four Thirds
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 i600 is designed for digital SLRs, with the latest TTL flash control system. Please note that i600 are not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation. SPECIAL FEATURES The i600 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 6 8 7 9 13 A 1 Fill-in reflector 2 Flash head 3 Light diffusing panel 4 Remote/ Slave sensor 5 AF-assist light 6 Mounting foot C 10 B 11 12 7 Hotshoe contacts 8 On/ Off switch 9 Pilot button (Test flash button) 10 Function dial 11 Release button 12 Power dial 13 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 i600 has an energy saving power off function To save battery energy, i600 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 i600 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 i600 again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or press any button of the flash unit.
Mounting i600 on the camera 1. Slide the mounting foot of i600 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 i600 from the camera Press the unlock button and slide the mounting foot of i600 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 i600 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 i600 Flash Mode and Functions Rotate the dial to select a function.
Shooting i600 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, i600 will fully work in TTL automatic-flash system. Set i600 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 i600 on your camera. i600 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 i600 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 i600 for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power from 9 different levels Set i600 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.
Wireless Slave Flash i600 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, i600 synchronizes to the pre-flash system.
Setting slave flash i600 Switch i600 on and while the ready lamp is on, rotate the Function dial to select desired mode. When flash is set to SD or SF mode, rotate the Power dial to select different flash power levels of 1/256 – 1/128 – 1/64 – 1/32 – 1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2 – 1/1 (Full) power. When the flash is set to the Wireless mode, the power level will be controlled by the Master flash. The remote works on all channels and with group A/ B/ C.
High-Speed Sync i600 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, i600 fires three controlled flashes just before the picture is taken. Red-eye reduction can be combined with slow sync.
Specifications Type Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Four Third system Guide no. at ISO 100 in m GN60 at 200mm (100mm) zoom head position GN27 at 24mm (12mm) zoom head position Focal length coverage 24 - 200mm (12 - 100mm) 16mm (8mm) with built-in diffuser Power Source Four size- AA batteries Battery storage Directly insert into the body Recycling Time 0.1 - 5.5sec Number of flashes (Approx.
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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