Nissin i40
Nissin i40 Flashgun for Nikon User Manual
Model: i40
1. Inleiding
Thank you for choosing the Nissin i40 Flashgun for Nikon. This compact and powerful flash unit is designed to provide versatile lighting solutions for your photography needs. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the flashgun to ensure proper operation and to maximize its potential.
2. Veiligheidsinligting
To prevent injury to yourself or others, or damage to the product, read all safety precautions before use. Keep this manual for future reference.
- Do not disassemble or modify the flashgun.
- Keep the flashgun away from water and moisture.
- Do not operate the flashgun in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
- Vermy direkte blootstelling van die oë aan die flitslig, veral van naby.
- Use only specified batteries. Ensure correct polarity when inserting batteries.
- Remove batteries if the flashgun will not be used for an extended period.
3. Produk verbyview
The Nissin i40 is a compact and lightweight flashgun offering a guide number of 40 (at 105mm, ISO 100). It features TTL, manual, and optical slave modes, a built-in diffuser, and a bounce card.
3.1. Komponente
- Flash Head (rotates and tilts)
- Beheerwiel
- Mode-knoppie
- Kragskakelaar
- Batterykompartement
- Hot Shoe Mount
- Built-in Diffuser
- Bounce Card


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4. Opstelling
4.1. Installering van batterye
- Open the battery compartment cover located on the side of the flashgun.
- Insert four AA-size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) according to the polarity indicators inside the compartment.
- Maak die batterykompartement se deksel stewig toe.
4.2. Aanheg aan kamera
- Ensure both the camera and flashgun are turned off.
- Slide the flashgun's hot shoe mount fully into the camera's hot shoe.
- Tighten the locking wheel on the flashgun to secure it in place.
5. Bedryfsinstruksies
5.1. Skakel aan/af
To turn on the flashgun, slide the power switch to the "ON" position. To turn off, slide it to "OFF". The flashgun will automatically enter sleep mode after a period of inactivity to conserve battery power.
5.2. Moduskeuse
Druk die MODUS knoppie om deur die beskikbare flitsmodusse te blaai:
- TTL (Deur-die-lens): Outomatiese flitsblootstelling gebaseer op kamerameting.
- Handleiding (M): Manually set flash power output (1/1 to 1/256).
- SD (Slave Digital): Optical slave mode for digital pre-flash systems.
- SF (Slave Film): Optical slave mode for traditional single-flash systems.
5.3. Adjusting Flash Head
The flash head can be tilted upwards by 90 degrees and rotated horizontally by 180 degrees to the left and 90 degrees to the right for bounce flash photography.
5.4. Using Built-in Diffuser and Bounce Card
Pull out the wide-angle diffuser panel and the bounce card from the flash head as needed. The diffuser softens the light for wider coverage, while the bounce card helps direct light when bouncing off a ceiling.
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6. Onderhoud
Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your Nissin i40 Flashgun.
- Clean the flashgun body with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
- Keep the hot shoe contacts clean and free of dust.
- Store the flashgun in a cool, dry place when not in use.
- Verwyder batterye as dit vir lang tydperke gestoor word om lekkasie te voorkom.
7. Probleemoplossing
| Probleem | Moontlike oorsaak | Oplossing |
|---|---|---|
| Flits gaan nie af nie. | Batteries are dead or incorrectly inserted. Flashgun not securely mounted. Flashgun is off. | Replace batteries or check polarity. Re-mount flashgun securely. Turn flashgun on. |
| Flash is too weak/strong. | Incorrect flash mode or power setting. ISO/aperture settings on camera. | Adjust flash power in Manual mode. Check camera settings. Ensure TTL is functioning correctly. |
| Flash does not sync with shutter. | Shutter speed too high (exceeds sync speed). | Reduce camera shutter speed to below or at the camera's maximum flash sync speed. |
8. Spesifikasies
| Kenmerk | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gidsnommer | GN40 (at 105mm, ISO 100) |
| Brandpuntafstanddekking | 24-105mm (16mm with built-in diffuser) |
| Kragbron | 4 x AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) |
| Herwin tyd | 0.1-4 seconds (approx.) |
| Flitsmodusse | TTL, Manual, SD, SF |
| Flitsduur | 1/800 - 1/20000 seconds |
| Afmetings (BxHxD) | 85 x 61 x 85 mm (ongeveer) |
| Gewig | 203g (sonder batterye) |
9. Waarborg en Ondersteuning
Nissin products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. This product comes with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product for specific terms and conditions.
For technical support, service, or warranty claims, please contact your local authorized Nissin distributor or visit the official Nissin webwebwerf:
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