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Summary of Contents for Nissin Digital i600
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL For Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Four Thirds...
- Page 2 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.
- 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
INDEX Names of the Components ............4 Basic Operation ..............5 - 7 Menu Dial ..................8 Shooting i600 automatically ..........9 - 10 Joy of Flash Photography - TTL ..........11 Manual Exposure Flash ............. 12 Wireless Slave Flash ............ -
Page 5: Names Of The Components
Names of the Components 1 Fill-in reflector 2 Flash head 3 Light diffusing panel 4 Remote/ Slave sensor 5 AF-assist light 6 Mounting foot 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... -
Page 6: 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 7 In case i600 is not in use for over 60 minutes, the unit is completely turned off. To turn on i600 again, take the first step of turning the flash unit on.
- Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Menu Dial
MENU DIAL i600 Flash Mode and Functions Rotate the dial to select a function. Sony Canon, Nikon, Fuji lm, 4/3 … 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. -
Page 10: Shooting I600 Automatically
(Aperture priority), (Shutter priority) or (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. - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Joy Of Flash Photography - Ttl
When setting the TTL flash power compensation on your camera, any compensation which is also set on the i600 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: Manual Exposure Flash
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. -
Page 14: Wireless Slave Flash
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. - Page 15 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.
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Page 16: High-Speed Sync
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. -
Page 17: Bounce Lighting
When the flash head stays at turning or tilting position, the zoom setting position of i600 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: Flash Power Lock
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 19 Flash Power Lock With Sony cameras: FE lock Focus the subject. Aim the viewfinder center over the main subject and press [ FEL ] button on some cameras. Pre-flash is fired to pre-set the correct light amount for the main subject. Remarks: FEL only works on P, A, S &...
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Page 20: For Nikon Version Only
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. -
Page 21: For Sony Version Only
For Sony Version only You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions. Rear curtain synchronization Rear All modes except Multiple flash mode are available for this sync. system. In rear-curtain sync., the flash fires just before the rear curtain close. By using this function at slow shutter speeds, a moving subject will appear with such moving marks behind. -
Page 22: For Fujifilm Version Only
For Fujifilm Version only Please refer to camera owner's manual for details. Description Mode The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. (FORCED FLASH)/ Use for backlit subjects or for natural (FORCED FLASH) coloration when shooting in bright light. Capture both the main subject and the (SLOW SYNCHRO)/ background under low light (note that (RED EYE &... -
Page 23: For Olympus Version Only
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 24: For Panasonic Version Only
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 25: Specifications
Specifications Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Four Third system Type Guide no. at ISO 100 in m GN60 at 200mm (100mm) zoom head position GN27 at 24mm (12mm) zoom head position 24 - 200mm (12 - 100mm) Focal length coverage 16mm (8mm) with built-in diffuser Power Source Four size- AA batteries Battery storage... -
Page 26: Guide Number Table
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 27: 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 28 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. 600.Rev.201104.4.0...