New Pocket-sized Nissin i40 Flash Now Available for Four Thirds Cameras
OutdoorHub 06.30.14
Nissin, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electronic flash units for half a century, has expanded its line of compact Nissin i40 flashes. This high performance, dial operation flash is now available for Four Thirds cameras.
Pocket sized, it is under 3-1/2” high and weighs less than 8 ounces, and features a video light function with 9 steps of output level adjustment.
A simple operation panel has two selector dials to operate the flash:
function and power dials. The function dial shows the mode you are in; the power indicator lets you adjust the power based on the mode in use. So easy to operate, even beginners can quickly get started.
With its extremely small size, the Nissin i40 is especially suitable for traveling, as well as for family and indoor/outdoor shooting. Even though it is small, the i40 provides the features you expect in a full-size flash. Professional functions include: Wireless TTL mode; HSS up to 1/8,000 of a second shutter sync speed; flash output of GN40 at 105mm. In addition, it comes with two traditional optical slave modes suitable for both TTL flash triggering and studio strobe triggering.
Other features include a zoom head that auto-adjusts to the setting of the lens. The flash comes equipped with a built-in diffuser that gives a 16mm lens coverage. A soft box is included for softening light output and reducing the shadows.
The flash head rotates horizontally 180°to right and left and tilts up 90°which is suitable for close up photography. This makes bounce shooting more effective, with more angles that can be used.
Despite its compact size, it is powered by four AA batteries, which means the i40 reduces both the frequency of changing the batteries and the recycling time. Its durable metal hotshoe design has a quick-release button for fast and easy attachment.
The Nissin i40 to support the Four Thirds cameras (ND40-FT) has a retail price of $269.
For more information about Nissin flashes, visit the MINOX website at: www.minox.com/usa.
