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  • Page 1 for SONY INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Compatible Cameras

    Nissin i40 Sony version has been developed for compatible Sony camera, with the latest TTL flash control system. Please note that i40 Sony is not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 4: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components 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 9 On/ Off switch 10 Pilot button (Test flash button) 11 Function dial Flash stand Carabiner...

  • Page 5: Basic Operation

    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. Make sure the + and - battery contacts are correctly inserted at the battery compartment.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Make sure that the mounting foot will lock (with a “click”) when it has been inserted completely. Removing i40 from the camera Press the unlock button and slide the mounting foot of i40 off the hotshoe of the camera.
  • Page 8 Indicator Lamp A on. In a few seconds, the Pilot button turns green. The i40 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.

  • Page 9: Video Light

    Video Light 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 mode. Indicator Lamp C on in blue colour. 9 steps of output level You can select the power by rotating the Power dial, can be adjusted .
  • Page 10 Moving-subject, Sunset, Night view In all of the camera's shooting modes listed above, i40 will fully work in ADI/ P-TTL automatic flash control system. Set i40 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on. Indicator Lamp A on.
  • Page 11 Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with i40 on your camera. i40 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.
  • Page 12 When setting the TTL flash power compensation on your camera, any compensation which is also set on the i40 will be counted in addition to the compensation you selected in the camera’s menu mode. ( i.e. Having a +1 compensation set on the flash and a +1.3 compensation set in the camera would...
  • Page 13 You can set i40 for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power from 9 different levels 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 “M” mode.
  • Page 14 Wireless Remote Flash i40 has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit. You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the various directions. 3 remote modes are provided, Slave Digital (SD) for digital pre-flash system; Slave Film (SF) for analogue flash system and Wireless remote for wireless remote.
  • Page 15 Setting slave flash i40 Switch i40 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.
  • Page 16 HSS High-Speed Synchronization i40 supports shutter speeds up to 1/8,000 second. HSS High-Speed Sync: In A, M, TTL and Wireless mode (A, M, TTL) Press and hold Pilot button in 3 seconds. Indicator A starts blinking. Press and hold Pilot button in 3 seconds to cancel the setting .
  • Page 17 When the flash head stays at turning or tilting position, the zoom setting position of i40 is automatically set at the position for a 50mm focal length lens. The wall or ceiling in this case should be a flat surface and white color is preferable.
  • Page 18 Refer the operation manual of the camera for details. Auto Flash Bracketing i40 supports this function at A mode and TTL mode. By setting this function on the camera, you will get continuous flash pictures in the different exposure effect on each frame. Exposure compensation ratio, number of picture frame is to be set on the camera.
  • Page 19 Flash Power Lock When the back ground of the main subject is too bright, the camera’s expo- sure 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.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Type For Sony ADI/ P-TTL flash system SLR Guide no. (at ISO 100 in m) GN40 (at 105mm zoom head position) Focal length coverage 24mm - 105mm (16mm when using built-in wide panel) Power Source Four size- AA batteries Battery storage Directly insert into the body Recycling Time...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Guide Number table Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters) Flash Power Level Zooming Position Full 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 105mm Trouble Shooting The flash unit does not start charging. Batteries are not correctly installed Install batteries to correct direction.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 23 Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo http://www.nissin-japan.com Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong http://www.nissindigital.com Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. S40.Rev.0714.1.1...

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