As you can see in the size comparison between the nikon sb700 and the nissin i60a, the nikon is a bit beefierchunky and weighs slightly more. Nissin i40 synchronizes to the wireless remote flash system. Nissin di700a flash for sony flawed in many ways in reply to wootpile apr 4, 2016 i cannot for the life of me get the flash to fire off camera with the air commander at full 11 power in hss. When you compare nikon flashes, select from features like wireless and radio control, bounce lighting, led video lighting, and builtin cooling. This article is written as an introduction to the current and older line of nikon speedlights, specifically the nikon sb300, sb400, sb500, sb600, sb700, sb800, sb900, sb910 and sb5000.
Increased power and wireless connectivity are the two hallmarks of nissins new i60a flashgun. A list of flash guns, for easy comparison of strobes, from different manufactures. Mode a will be selected when a noncpu lens is mounted, regardless of mode selected using flash units custom settings. As canon continues to expand the speedlite family, more photographers struggle to know which flash to buy. Nissin di700a flash kit with air 1 commander for fujifilm cameras. Choosing the best canon speedlite flash for your needs. Nissin camera flashes is produced by solid and precious technology. With a global network of over 200 locations worldwide, the nissin group offers a variety of logistic services to meet all business needs. Finding the best flash for your dslr can be challenging, especially if youre just getting started with photography.
The flash foot is easily modified to include a sync connection lumopro lp120. The nissin di866 digital flash is designed for digital slr cameras with many worlds first and highest features in the class of clipon type flash unit. Nissin di700, air, i40, i60 flashguns for canon, nikon, sony, fujifilm, panasonic and olympus best prices on nissin flash from uk digital. It is almost toy like in the crudeness of some moving parts. The nissin i60a flash for sony cameras is a compact yet powerful i60a ttl and hss enabled speedlight with a builtin 2. Get the best deals on nissin digital camera flashes when you shop the largest online selection at. Used as master flash to control slave flash group a or c. Im posting this to the micro fourthirds thread because theres a lot of interest here in small flashes that go well with m43 gear.
Jan 17, 2018 the new gary fong lightsphere and handselected lighting kits duration. Buy nissin i60a flash for canon cameras featuring nissin air 2. A while ago i saw a post on fuji rumours about this little flash, i mostly just glanced over it and carried on about my day, but i saw more and more articles and leaks crop up over the past few months and upon reading up it seemed that the i40 would be a most welcome addition to my kit a bit of clarification. Nissin has now turned its attention to offcamera flash, using the nissin. Available 6 available only in ittl, aa, a, gn and m mode. The list is intended to supplement the list of photographic equipment makers.
Nissin di700a air flash and air 1 commander, 2piece kit, 2. The nissin i40 is a small shoemount flash unit comparable to the panasonic fl360 and the olympus fl600r. The nissin di700a and air 1 commander looks like the future for wireless flash photography. Nissin have announced a new compact, though high powered, i60a ttl and hss enabled speedlight, with 2. Can only be selected using camera flash control option. It is compatible with nikon digital slr cameras and coolpix hotshoe cameras. I rarely use flash, in fact i really only use it for dancing. Nissin di700a flash kit with air 1 commander for micro four thirds cameras. For me, nissin has set the new standard for mirrorless flashes. Not supported by camera, but flash functions are indicated 4. The nissin foods group aspires to be a branding corporation, which we define as a conglomerate that creates and develops marketleading brands. The nissin i60a can control three groups of flashes in its role as a commander, or it can be controlled via another nissin flash unit only the di700a at the moment equipped with the nas system or by the companys air 1 commander unit. Compared with the traditional optical wireless transmitters, 2.
Nissin mf18 macro ring flash for canon the nissin mf18 macro flash is a powerful guide number 16 at iso 100 flash that offers superb controllability with the added bonus of being a trigger unit for other slave flashes. This canon version is both ettl and ettl ii compatible and works fully with their eos digital slr cameras. The nissin, to me, seems brittle and not so refined in comparison. There is a softbox included in the package and also an integrated diffuser and reflector card on each flash. A sidebyside comparison instantly shows the differences between the di866 and canon speedlite 580 ex ii with a lack of buttons to change modes and settings across the back. Not responsible for typographical or illustrative errors. Nissin speedlite di466 flash for canon, nikon or fourthirds. This is the nissin 360 tw, a semiautomatic flash made in japan in the early 1980s. Nissin releases i60a flash unit with a guide number of 60m. Dec 26, 2015 the small size and light weight of this flash make it an ideal flash for small bodies like my fujifilm xt1. The only real difference between flashes is how far away you can get and still. Nissin digital is the leading manufacturer of camera accessories and external flash guns for dslr and mirrorless cameras.
Being the professional grade flashguns, both nissin di866 mark ii and canon speedlite 580ex ii have a thermal cutout feature, that shuts the flash down if the internal temperature raises to a level that can damage the flash. The nissin air system, nas, is nissins newly developed 2. Come to find out, the eneloop xx rechargeable batteries that i prefer to use for all of my speedlights do not work in this unit. Camera designs wood grip for fuji xpro2 now available. Japanese flash manufacturer nissin have announced their first radio based flash system, in the new air 1 commander, and di700a speedlight with 2. Whereas total exposure is controlled by the cameras ev compensation function, the flash can compensate for the exposure on the main subject only, with little impact on the exposure of the background scene. Nissin air r receiver for sony multi interface shoe flash can be triggered using their previously released nissin air 1 commander for sony multi interface shoe to control multiple offcamera flashes at distances up to 98 nissin air r receivers add wireless slave ttl functionality with support for highspeed sync up to 18000 second, manual. Speedlight flashes give you nikons trusted compatibility, reliability, and performance, so your photos get the best coverage, fill. In the direct flash comparison, the default setting for the nissin flash seems to be underexposed therefore, always check the photo and make necessary adjustment but i doubt anyone would use direct flash most of the time. We love the neewer nw561 flash for beginners because its much cheaper than most flash units, yet still has plenty of great features to help you figure out if you want to step up to more expensive units. Nissin digital japan has been a leading manufacturer of the highest quality electronic flash units for over 60 years. Feb 23, 2016 flash manufacturer nissin has announced a hotshoe flash unit that features a guide number of 60m and the companys radio wireless control system. For almost 50 years, nissin digital has maintained exceptional quality standards that two generations of photographers have relied on for their lighting needs. Speedlite 270ex ii starting with the least expensive.
With small primes on it feels a little overbalanced, but with larger primes like the. For starters, the di866 features wireless ttl that lets me take advantage of the latest cameraflash. The nissin i40 for fuji could have been even better than it currently is, but it is already close to perfect. I had the opportunity to test the new nissin di866 flash which if you didnt know what it was you would think is a nikon sb900. Technically, the article is supposed to be called nikon speedlight comparison, because nikon calls their flash units speedlights. Flash power can be adjusted from 1128 to 11024 at every 16 ev steps. Nov 19, 20 i considered getting another nikon which lasted five years of heavy use, but they were far more expensive when comparing specifications. Starting with the least expensive flash, the 270ex ii is a mini speedlite.
The di622 is nissins midrange flash, and with a guide number gn of 44 iso 100 at 105mm it is in direct competition with the canon speedlite 430 ex ii. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. The power of the flash can be controlled with ttl flash level compensation. Unfollow nissin flash to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Powerful pro compact flash for use with small mirrorless cameras on camera or off camera with nissin air system nas wireless control professional photographers demanding high power and and high heat resistance and on camera wireless commander control through the. I swapped them out for the regular eneloops which work fine.
Nissin speedlite di466 flash for canon, nikon or fourthirds digital slr cameras has been discontinued by nissin and is no longer available. Lets have a look on the technical side of the nissin flash i60a and the nissin commander air 1. Prices, specifications, and images are subject to change without notice. Make offer nissin di700a shoe mount flash for nissin. I have a lot of experience with nikon speedlights and they are very smooth and solid units so far as construction is concerned. I bought the nissin di700a flash kit with air 1 commander for micro four thirds specifically for ttl usage, but somebody on youtube was asking about how it performs doing high speed sync hss. The best light modifiers for bounce flash and off camera. Initially, i just wanted it as a fill flash, but more and more, i have been using it as a backup. Find the right flash with our nikon speedlight comparison tool. Nissin went all out on the development of this flash and they managed to get something amazing. Manufacturer rebates, terms, conditions, and expiration dates are subject to manufacturers printed forms nyc dca lic. Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure value can be compensated. It has a guide number of 54 at 200 mm zoom and 48 at 105 mm, which is about 12stop less than flagship units like canon 600exrt or nissin di866 ii. For starters, the di866 features wireless ttl that lets me take advantage of the latest cameraflash exposure advances.
Nissin released the i60a about one year ago and has slowly made a name for their brand as a flexible and reliable flash and trigger option for all major camera manufacturers. Creators of the original instant ramen, nissin has an array of delicious, quick, and easy foods with something for every taste. Flash photography fascinates me as much as, and sometimes even more than, natural light photography. Many features are installed, yet, the easy reading color display keeps the simple usability of nissin s design concept. Will the nissin flash work with the canon ettl system and if so what is the closest to a 430 and 580. So lets take a quick run through the current speedlite lineup, from low end to high end, to see if we can determine which flash is right for your needs.
You can also explore other items in the digital camera accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. Nissin i40 bounce speedlite for fujifilm mirrorless system. Nissin is a company from japan that makes aftermarket flashes for many manufacturers. The oncamera flash unit a is used for control only, while the offcamera flash unit b functions as the primary light source for the entire scene. Various slave settings offer flexible wireless flash combinations. Nissin flashes usa and canada exclusive distributor is expoimaging. A side by side comparison with a regular full size flash illustrates the dramatic difference in overall size and height of the new i40. Nissin flashes are thoughtfully designed, wellbuilt lighting tools supported with a 2 year us warranty. Jul 26, 2011 the nissin di866 doesnt have the finish of the canon speelite 580 ex ii or nikon speedlight sb 900, but then this reduction in quality is more than made up for in the price. It is almost toylike in the crudeness of some moving parts. Edges tend to be sharp and some parts feel loose and others are tight.
Overseas sales office kyoto daiichiseimei izumiya bldg. Jun 29, 2019 finding the best flash for your dslr can be challenging, especially if youre just getting started with photography. External service ports to meet professional requirements. The instruction manuals and those awful little aftermarket books just tell about. Looking for a sophisticated yet intuitive and easytouse wireless flash. Here we see almost exactly the same results, with the ad200 offering about an extra stop.
I was impressed with the other flash units nissin first sent me, but this new flash sets new standards in technology and userfriendliness. Nissin, one of japans leading manufacturers of electronic flash units. Buy nissin i40 compact flash for four thirds cameras featuring compatible with four thirds ttl, guide number. Compare with similar items this item nissin i400 flash for olympuspanasonic cameras neewer nw635 ttl gn58 flash speedlite with lcd display compatible with sony mi hot shoe mirrorless cameras a9ii a9 a7riviiiii a7iiiii a7sii a6600 a6500 a6400 a6300 a6000 a99ii a77ii rx10iiiiiiv. A photographer who understands and can manipulate available light with the use of a flash will always have an edge over those who. For starters, the di866 features wireless ttl that lets me take advantage of the latest camera flash exposure advances. In the next few years, we will sow the seeds to realize the groups philosophy and reach the turning point for our development into a global company. The nissin di700a speedlight shown with the air 1 wireless commander.
Get the best deals on nissin camera flashes for nikon when you shop the largest online selection at. However, the flash was effectively frozen and would not work at all. The original nissin di622 flash would not fire with any radio triggers, and nissin fixed that with eh di622 ii. According to the specifications, it normally happens after 2030 full power flashes at the minimal time intervals.
The nissin i40 is only compatible as slave with the sony optical wireless mode max 5m, if you want to use it with other nissin flash with nissin radio control system nissin air you will need to use the nissin air receiver like for a non nissin flash. The air 1 and di700a will be available from march, in canon and nikon versions, with a sony version to follow later in the year. Official site for nissin digital flashes usa and canada. As soon as you experiment with flash and most likely that will be the incorporated unit in your phone or digital camera, you learn that pictures taken with flash are bad. Nissin nd866n di866 digital flash for nikon digital slr.
We supply high quality lighting to the worldwide photographic industry. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Nissin air flash wireless radio system for sony e mount. We offer suitable transport routes and methods safely and economically to anywhere in the world. The nissin i60a can control three groups of flashes in its role as a commander, or it can be controlled via another nissin flash unit only the. Nissin di700 is quite unusual in how it adjusts the output levels, but well get back to it in a bit after the controls and display section. The mounting foot is the worst so far as inspiring confidence.