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Nissin I60A Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 for Four Thirds/ Micro Four Thirds cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 TTL operation. SPECIAL FEATURES The i60A is very compact in size, it can still deliver a high power output of 60GN (at ISO 100, 200mm (100mm) zoom head position). Also, you can connect your i60A to an external power source to reduce the flash recycle time during constant high power output.
  • Page 3 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 9 Color monitor 1 Fill-in reflector 10 Pilot button (Test flash button) 2 Flash head 11 Mode dial 3 Light diffusing panel 12 Control wheel and button 4 Video light 13 Power button 5 Remote/ Slave sensor 14 Unlock button 6 AF-assist light 15 Battery compartment door...

  • Page 5: Inserting Batteries

    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 i60A is not in use for over 60 minutes, the unit is completely turned off. To turn on i60A again, take the first step of turning the flash unit on.
  • Page 7 Removing i60A from the camera Press the unlock button and slide the mounting foot of i60A 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.
  • Page 8 MENU DIAL i60A Flash Mode and Functions Rotate the dial to select a function. Built in video light with 9 steps of Video light output level adjustment. Full Automatic Flash light is fully controlled by the camera Mode for the most proper exposure.
  • Page 9 Video Light Set i60A to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on. Rotate the Function dial to mode. 9 steps of output level You can select the power by rotating the Power dial, can be adjusted .
  • Page 10 (Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (Manual); In all of the camera's shooting modes listed above, i60A will fully work in TTL automatic-flash system. Set i60A to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on. Rotate the Function dial to “A” mode.
  • Page 11 Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with i60A on your camera. i60A 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 i60A 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 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.
  • Page 14 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 wireless remote.
  • Page 15 Wireless Remote Flash Wireless Remote - Radio Transmission (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 TTL autoflash shooting. Once i60A linked to NAS, function are control directly by the NAS master. User...
  • Page 16 SD, SF, and Optical wireless mode. HSS High-Speed Synchronization i60A supports shutter speeds up to 1/8,000 second. In A, M, TTL mode: Enable on i60A ON: Hold the button for 1 second to activate or, OFF: Hold the button for 1 second to deactivate.
  • Page 17 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 dif- fuse the light with the supplied soft box. If the subject is close (within 2 meters), turn the flash head 90°...
  • Page 18 When the flash head stays at turning or tilting position, the zoom setting position of i60A 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 19 Flash stand usage � D ue to the i60A's compact design and special weight distribution. We strongly recommended user to rotate the flash head in 180 degrees, before doing light bouncing on flat surface with a flash stand� � � � � .
  • Page 20 1.6 seconds Sony FA-EB1AM about 3.8 seconds i60A Four Thirds/ Micro Four Thirds version uses a Sony version power pack socket. User can purchase an external Nissin power pack PS8 for Sony to enjoy faster recycle time. i60A is automatically turned off when repeating flash continuously over 20 to 30 times to protect the flash circuitry from overheating.
  • Page 21 For Olympus only Following functions are available on Olympus cameras. Refer to camera owner's manual for details. Slow 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.
  • Page 22 For Panasonic only Following functions are available on Panasonic cameras. Refer to camera owner's manual for details. Slow synchronization When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background landscape will appear brighter. Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is...
  • Page 23 Built in video light with 9 steps output level adjustment Mode Auto, Manual, SD, SF, Wireless with A, B, C & channel selection (2.4Ghz Nissin Air system) Nissin power pack & Sony’s original factory power pack External power pack socket Soft case, flash stand (with screw), Soft box Accessories 112(H) x 73(W)x 98(D)mm/4.4(H)x 2.9(W)x 3.6(D) inchs...
  • Page 24 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 (12mm) 28mm (14mm) 35mm (18mm) 50mm (25mm) 70mm (35mm) 85mm (43mm) 105mm (53mm) 135mm (68mm) 200mm (100mm) Trouble Shooting The flash unit does not start charging.
  • Page 25 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 26 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. 60AFTv3...

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