NissinNI-HI40C Compact Flashgun i40 for Canon Cameras Photography - NFG013C

Full frame cameras are heavy enough with pro-sized lenses and other ephemera, (EOS 6D etc.)so I searched for a compact flash to fill a slot in the camera bag to replace my Canon Ex430 flash. I was ideally looking for a travel flash, small but still fully functioning away from home. The Nissin Di466 seemed ideal until I noticed its brother, the Nissin i40 and realised for a bit more money I could get a higher spec and greater functionality squeezed into a lighter, smaller package. I was not to be disappointed. Delivered quickly by Amazon, the flash was soon in use having found a small pocket in my holiday camera bag, and what a delight it has been being able to use the built-in diffuser, bounce-card and supplied soft box. Having the ability to swivel the head pretty much in any direction has been so useful. Manual dials are old-school, but simplicity has its advantages; power control at the twist of an easily-read dial, choice of function also at the twist of its second dial. There is a LED video/modelling light also provided, but have not used that yet, but can double-up as a torch if you are short on light . I owned a Nissin flash in the seventies and was impressed then, forty years later Nissin still deserve my admiration. If this all sounds a bit twee and happy I think that would be about right as it's just one of those pieces of kit that puts a smile on my face.

i purchased this for my canon 100d as I wanted something small and compact, this flash is great. good guide number and very easy to use, I love the old fashioned dials on the back. so much easier than screens and menu's.highly recommend it.

I have had this flashgun before for a Nikon. This one was bought to use on a Canon. These flashguns are brilliant small but powerful ideal for use on the smaller mirrorless cameras The only reason for one star is it arrived faulty.

Perfection size and not to heavy idea flashgun

The only small TTL flash option and highly recommended. Easy to use, very compact and balances well on both my 6d and my 100d. Very good build quality and metal construction.

First class flash unit at a good price. If you are looking for a small flash then this is the answer,Works very well with my 600D. Manufactured to a high standard. Amazon service as good as ever.

It works as it should

item only worked for a few flashes and then failed to operate. alternative bought instead.