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- Page 1 Canon/ Nikon digital SLR cameras INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Compatible Cameras
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 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
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 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: 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 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.
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Page 9: Video Light
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), (M mode) 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. Indicator Lamp A on.
- Page 11 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 12 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 13 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. 2 slave modes are provided, Slave Digital (SD) for digital pre-flash system; Slave Film (SF) for analogue flash system.
- Page 14 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 15 Automatic shut off function is however in effect. It automatically turns-off when not in use for over 60 minutes. The zoom setting position is automatically set for the focal length of 35mm while using i60A as a slave unit in SD and SF mode.
- Page 16 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°...
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Page 17: Bounce Lighting
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 18 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 19 3 seconds about 3 seconds Nikon SD-9 i60A Fujifilm 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 20 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.
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Page 21: Specifications
Specifications Type For Canon and Nikon Digital SLR cameras Guide no. (at ISO 100 in m) GN60 (at 200mm zoom head position) GN27 (at 24mm zoom head position) Focal length coverage 24mm – 200mm (16mm when using built-in diffuser) Power Source Four size- AA batteries Battery storage Directly insert into the body... -
Page 22: 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 135mm 200mm Trouble Shooting The flash unit does not start charging. Batteries are not correctly installed Install batteries to correct direction. -
Page 23: 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 24 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. 60AFJv3...
- Page 25 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 26 Red-eye reduction To prevent the subject's eyes from appearing red, i60A fires three controlled flashes just before the picture is taken. Red-eye reduction can be combined with slow sync.