How to update firmware

Nissin flash and commander firmware can be updated either by you or by our service center, depending on the model. For update details, please refer to the Firmware Update History, and for compatible cameras, please check the Camera Compatibility Chart.

Please select your model

Models you can update yourself: Air10s / MG80 Pro / MG60 / MG10 / MG8 / MG-X

Models requiring service center updates: i60A / Air R / MF18 / MF18 II / i400 / i40 / Air1 / Di700A / MG8000

※Update services for Di28, Di466, Di622, Di622 MARK II, Di866, Di600, Di700, and Di866 MARK II have ended. There are no firmware updates for the i600 or Power Pack PS8.

Updates at Our Service Center (Free)

Applicable models: i60A, Air R, MF18 / MF18 II, i400, i40, Air1, Di700A, MG8000

※We cannot guarantee that an update will resolve issues for combinations other than those confirmed to be working. Please check the Camera Compatibility Chart first.

We will perform the service at our facility.
【Firmware Update Request Form】Please fill out the form and send the product to us.

Shipping Address (Changed in June 2025)
Nissin Japan Logistics, Yoshida Bldg. 1F, 544-8 Waseda Tsurumaki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0041
TEL: 03-4455-3057 ※This phone number is for shipping purposes only; it is not a customer service window.
Product name: Please indicate "Strobe (Firmware Update)"

Cost

Firmware updates are free. Customers are responsible for shipping costs to our facility.
If you attach a copy of your proof of purchase*, we will cover the return shipping cost.
For second-hand products, overseas purchases, or parallel imports, return shipping is not covered, but the firmware update itself remains free of charge.
*Receipts, delivery slips, or email screenshots that show the place and date of purchase.

Turnaround time

1–2 business days

Important notes for firmware requests

We do not provide individual status updates regarding the arrival, progress, or return date of your item unless there is a special reason.
To check on the status, please use the inquiry form.
We only accept requests for firmware updates.
If you require repairs or a functional test (paid service), please apply via the Repair Request Form.

Models updated by you

Before downloading, please be sure to read the Firmware License Agreement. By downloading, you are deemed to have agreed to this contract. Please select the file corresponding to the same mount (Canon, Nikon, etc.) as your product.

Air10s

How to check the version


Turn on the Air10s and continue holding the power button. After holding it for about 3–4 seconds, numbers will appear on the LCD screen in two rows. In the case of the photo, it displays "Version 1-2".

Update Procedure

Required Items

  • A Windows or Mac computer connected to the internet
  • A microSD card*, card reader, SD card adapter, etc.
    *Please note that cases have been reported where non-branded microSD cards have failed to perform the firmware update.
  1. Download the firmware file from the download link on this page. The file is compressed in ZIP format, so please unzip it on your computer.
    For Windows
    "Right-click" the downloaded firmware file and select "Extract All".
    Click "Extract" when the window appears.
    The compressed file will be extracted into a new folder, and the firmware file will be generated inside.
    For Mac (macOS 10.12 / Safari)
    After downloading the file, click the Zip file in the "Downloads" folder in the top right.
    A folder for the extracted file (blue) will be created; open that folder.
    Confirm that the firmware file is inside.
  2. Insert the microSD card into your computer or card reader. If you are using a pre-formatted card, proceed to (4).
  3. If using an unformatted card, initialize (format) the microSD card. The file format should be FAT (2GB or less) or FAT32 (4–32GB). Cards initialized in digital cameras, etc., can be used, but please ensure the card is completely empty.
    For Windows
    Be sure to select "FAT" or "FAT32".
    For Mac OS
    Use Disk Utility. Be sure to select "MS-DOS (FAT)".
  4. Once formatting is complete, copy the firmware file downloaded earlier directly into the root directory of the formatted microSD card. Depending on the version, there may be one or two files. Please note that changing the firmware file name, creating folders on the card, or placing the file in a location other than the root directory may result in an unsuccessful update.
    Only put the "firmware file" on the microSD card.
  5. Remove the card from the computer and insert it into the Air10s while it is powered off.
  6. When you turn on the Air10s, the LED on the side of the card slot will flash, and the update will start automatically.
  7. When the LED turns solid green after about 30 seconds to 1 minute, the update is complete. Remove the battery to force the device off, then remove the microSD card.

Notes on Firmware Updates

  • Be sure to use a microSD card with a capacity of 32GB or less, formatted as FAT or FAT32.
  • microSDXC cards with a capacity of 64GB or more, or cards formatted with NTFS or Mac OS Extended, cannot be recognized.
  • Do not put anything on the microSD card other than the firmware file, as this may prevent the update from completing properly.
  • While you can use cards formatted in digital cameras, please be sure to delete any folders or image data other than the firmware file to prevent update failures.
  • After the update, we recommend performing a reset (remove the microSD card and, while the unit is powered on, hold down the power button for more than 5 seconds). (Performing the update and reset will not delete pairing information.)
  • If the green LED lights up immediately upon starting the update, it indicates that the firmware file could not be loaded correctly due to dirt on the SD card slot or a poor connection. In this case, do not remove the microSD card; remove the battery, turn the power off, and try turning it on again. If the firmware file loads successfully after several attempts, there is no problem, but if you cannot update, the unit may become inoperable and require you to send it to us. We appreciate your understanding.

Download Firmware File

Please read the license agreement before downloading. Downloading is considered agreement to this license.
Read License Agreement

Air10s Firmware Update History

MG80 Pro

How to check the version


With the MG80 Pro powered on, hold the power button for 5 seconds or more. (Release the button after holding for 3–5 seconds to enter operation mode selection.)
The firmware version is displayed as two rows of three-digit numbers. (The photo shows "Ver. 2-3")
Releasing the button will reset the unit and switch it to on-camera mode; please switch the operation mode as necessary.

Update Procedure

(1) Prepare a microSD card* of 32GB or less, unzip the file downloaded from the link below, and copy only the unzipped file to the card. (If a folder was created when unzipping, copy only the contents, not the folder itself.)
*Please note that cases have been reported where non-branded microSD cards have failed to perform the firmware update.

(2) Open the cover near the group buttons C and D of the MG80 Pro to reveal the microSD card slot. With the unit powered off, insert the card so that the "card's top surface faces the group button (operation surface) side." You will hear a click when it is inserted properly. (The cover will not close while the card is inserted.)

(3) Powering the unit on will automatically start the firmware writing. The LED next to the card slot will flash orange, and after a few dozen seconds, it will flash red. Never turn off the power or remove the card during this process.

(4) When the update is finished, the LED will turn solid green. Simply remove the card to finish. Turn the power on again to confirm it operates normally and that the firmware version is correct.

Notes on Firmware Updates

  • Be sure to use a microSD card with a capacity of 32GB or less, formatted as FAT or FAT32.
  • microSDXC cards with a capacity of 64GB or more, or cards formatted with NTFS or Mac OS Extended, cannot be recognized.
  • Do not put anything on the microSD card other than the firmware file, as this may prevent the update from completing properly.
  • While you can use cards formatted in digital cameras, please be sure to delete any folders or image data other than the firmware file to prevent update failures.
  • If the LED lights up red immediately upon starting the update, it indicates that the firmware file could not be loaded correctly due to dirt on the SD card slot or a poor connection. In this case, do not remove the microSD card; remove the battery, turn the power off, and try turning it on again. If the firmware file loads successfully after several attempts, there is no problem, but if you cannot update, the unit may become inoperable and require you to send it to us. We appreciate your understanding.

Download Firmware File

Please read the license agreement before downloading. Downloading is considered agreement to this license.
Read License Agreement

※ Be sure to download the firmware for the same mount as your product. Using the wrong mount will prevent proper operation even if the update completes.
※ If any new issues arise due to the firmware update, please contact us here.

MG80 Pro Firmware Update History

MG60

How to check the version


With the MG60 powered off, press the power button and the pilot lamp simultaneously; the firmware version will be displayed as a number while you hold them. (The photo shows "Ver. 1")
If the unit powers on without displaying the version, press the power button to turn it off and try pressing the pilot lamp first.

Update Procedure

The following items are required to begin the firmware update process:

  • A computer connected to the internet (Windows or Mac)
  • A USB memory stick (32GB or less) with a USB Type-C connector. You may also use a standard Type-A USB memory stick with a Type-C adapter. (The unit cannot be updated by connecting it directly to a computer.)
  • A fully charged lithium-ion battery or nickel-metal hydride battery
  1. Download the firmware file from the download link on this page. The file is compressed in ZIP format, so please unzip it on your computer.
    For Windows
    "Right-click" the downloaded firmware file and select "Extract All".
    Click "Extract" when the window appears.
    The firmware file will be generated in the specified location.
    For Mac (macOS 12.3 / Safari)
    After downloading the file, click the download arrow button in the top right, then click the magnifying glass icon in the window that opens.
    Confirm that the firmware file is inside the folder.
    ※You may see an error message during unzipping like "Unable to expand '...' – unsupported format," but this occurs because it is trying to unzip the already-unzipped firmware file. If a new file has been created in the same location as the downloaded file, the extraction was successful, so you can ignore this message.
  2. Insert the USB memory stick into your computer. If the USB memory stick is already formatted, proceed to (4).
  3. If using an unformatted USB memory stick, initialize (format) it. The file format should be FAT (2GB or less) or FAT32 (4–32GB). New USB memory sticks are usually already initialized, but please ensure the USB memory is empty.
    For Windows
    Be sure to select "FAT" or "FAT32".
    For Mac OS
    Use Disk Utility.
  4. Remove the USB memory stick from the computer and insert it into the MG60 while it is powered off.
  5. When you turn on the MG60, the pilot lamp will flash yellow, and the update will start automatically.
  6. When the LED turns solid green after several to a dozen seconds, the update is complete. Turn off the power and remove the USB memory stick.

Notes on Firmware Updates

  • Do not save any files on the USB memory stick other than the firmware.
  • If the unit powers on without the pilot lamp flashing, the MG60 is not recognizing the USB memory. Try re-inserting the memory stick and powering on again.
  • If the pilot lamp remains solid yellow, the MG60 is not recognizing the USB memory or the firmware file. Power off the unit and check if the correct file is saved on the USB memory.

Download Firmware File

Please read the license agreement before downloading. Downloading is considered agreement to this license.
Read License Agreement

MG60 Firmware Update History

MG10

How to check the version

With the MG10 powered off, press and hold the pilot lamp (test flash button) and the power button.
Once powered on, release the pilot lamp but continue holding the power button.
The pilot lamp will flash red. The number of flashes represents the version.

Update Procedure

(1) Prepare a microSD card* of 32GB or less, unzip the file downloaded from the link below, and place only the unzipped file onto the card.
*Please note that cases have been reported where non-branded microSD cards have failed to perform the firmware update.

(2) Lift the head of the MG10 up 90 degrees to reveal the microSD card slot at the base. With the unit powered off, insert the card so that the "card's top surface faces the grip side (card's terminal side faces the flash head side)." You will hear a click when it is inserted properly.

(3) Powering the unit on will automatically start the firmware writing. The LED next to the card will flash red. Never turn off the power or remove the card during this process.

(4) When the update is finished, the LED will turn solid green. Simply remove the card to finish. Turn the power on again to confirm it operates normally and that the firmware version is correct.

Notes on Firmware Updates

  • Be sure to use a microSD card with a capacity of 32GB or less, formatted as FAT or FAT32.
  • microSDXC cards with a capacity of 64GB or more, or cards formatted with NTFS or Mac OS Extended, cannot be recognized.
  • Do not put anything on the microSD card other than the firmware file, as this may prevent the update from completing properly.
  • While you can use cards formatted in digital cameras, please be sure to delete any folders or image data other than the firmware file to prevent update failures.
  • If the LED turns solid green immediately upon starting the update, it indicates that the firmware file could not be loaded correctly due to dirt on the SD card slot or a poor connection. In this case, do not remove the microSD card; remove the battery, turn the power off, and try turning it on again. If the firmware file loads successfully after several attempts, there is no problem, but if you cannot update, the unit may become inoperable and require you to send it to us. We appreciate your understanding.

Download Firmware File

Please read the license agreement before downloading. Downloading is considered agreement to this license.
Read License Agreement

MG10 Firmware Update History

MG8

How to check the version

With the MG8 powered off, press and hold the pilot lamp (test flash button) and the power button.
Once powered on, release the pilot lamp but continue holding the power button.
The pilot lamp will flash red. The number of flashes represents the version.

Update Procedure

(1) Prepare a microSD card of 32GB or less, unzip the file downloaded from the link below, and place only the unzipped file onto the card.
※Please note that cases have been reported where non-branded microSD cards have failed to perform the firmware update (or are not correctly recognized by the unit).
※If formatting the card, be sure to use the FAT format. (Especially important for Mac OS users)

(2) Lift the head of the MG8 up 90 degrees and slide the zoom cover forward to reveal the microSD card slot at the base. With the unit powered off, insert the card so that the "card's top surface (labeled side) faces the side of the flash (terminal side faces the flash's card icon side)." You will hear a click when it is inserted properly. (If the card is sticking out, it is not secured.)

(3) Powering the unit on will automatically start the firmware writing. The LED next to the card will flash red. Never turn off the power or remove the card during this process.

(4) When the update is finished, the LED will turn solid green. Simply remove the card to finish. Turn the power on again to confirm it operates normally and that the firmware version is correct.

Notes on Firmware Updates

  • Be sure to use a microSD card with a capacity of 32GB or less, formatted as FAT or FAT32.
  • microSDXC cards with a capacity of 64GB or more, or cards formatted with NTFS or Mac OS Extended, cannot be recognized.
  • Do not put anything on the microSD card other than the firmware file, as this may prevent the update from completing properly.
  • While you can use cards formatted in digital cameras, please be sure to delete any folders or image data other than the firmware file to prevent update failures.
  • If the LED turns solid green immediately upon starting the update, it indicates that the firmware file could not be loaded correctly due to dirt on the SD card slot or a poor connection. In this case, do not remove the microSD card; remove the battery, turn the power off, and try turning it on again. If the firmware file loads successfully after several attempts, there is no problem, but if you cannot update, the unit may become inoperable and require you to send it to us. We appreciate your understanding.

Download Firmware File

Please read the license agreement before downloading. Downloading is considered agreement to this license.
Read License Agreement

MG8 Firmware Update History

MG-X

How to check the version

With the MG-X powered off, press the power button and the pilot lamp simultaneously; the firmware version will be displayed as a number while you hold them.
If the unit powers on without displaying the version, press the power button to turn it off and try pressing the pilot lamp first.

Update Procedure

The following items are required to begin the firmware update process:

  • A computer connected to the internet (Windows or Mac)
  • A USB memory stick (32GB or less) with a USB Type-C connector. You may also use a standard Type-A USB memory stick with a Type-C adapter. (The unit cannot be updated by connecting it directly to a computer.)
  • A fully charged lithium-ion battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, or alkaline battery
  1. Download the firmware file from the download link on this page. The file is compressed in ZIP format, so please unzip it on your computer.
  2. Insert the USB memory stick into your computer. If the USB memory stick is already formatted, proceed to (4).
  3. If using an uninitialized USB flash drive, initialize (format) it first. The file format should be FAT (for 2GB or less) or FAT32 (for 4–32GB). New USB drives are usually already initialized and ready to use, but please ensure the drive is completely empty.
  4. Once the firmware file has been copied to the USB drive, remove it from your computer and insert it into the MG-X while the power is turned off.
  5. When you turn on the MG-X, the pilot lamp will light up in yellow, then flash after a few seconds, and the update will start automatically.
  6. The process is complete when the LED lights up in green after a few seconds. Turn off the power and remove the USB drive.

Notes on Firmware Updates

  • Do not save any files other than the firmware on the USB drive.
  • If the device turns on without the pilot lamp flashing, the MG-X has not recognized the USB drive. Try reinserting the USB drive and turning the power on again.
  • If the pilot lamp remains lit in yellow, the MG-X cannot recognize the USB drive or the firmware file. Turn off the power and check whether the correct file is saved on the USB drive.

Firmware File Download

Please read the End-User License Agreement before downloading. By downloading, you agree to the terms of this license agreement.
Read the End-User License Agreement

MG-X Firmware Update History

How to Check the Version of Your Device

i60A

With the i60A powered off, press and hold both the pilot lamp (test fire button) and the power button. The version will be displayed. The display will disappear when you release the buttons.

To service update procedure／Update History

Air R

  1. Turn off the Air R.
  2. Set the group dial to group C and the channel dial to 8.
  3. Press and hold the power button; the front LED on the Air R will flash orange. The number of flashes corresponds to the version. The version display will disappear when you release the button, and the device will enter the power-on state.

To service update procedure／Update History

MF18 / MF18 II

  1. Insert batteries and turn on the flash.
  2. On the menu screen, select the purple wrench icon in the bottom right and press the Set button.
  3. Press and hold the down arrow key to display the second page of the "Setting" menu.
  4. Select "Firmware." An 8-digit number will appear below it, where the last 4 digits represent the version. (In the photo, it is 10-5)

To service update procedure／Update History

i400

  1. With the i400 powered on, press the power button and the pilot lamp (test fire button) simultaneously for about one second, then release.
    (If you have trouble entering confirmation mode, try pressing the power button slightly earlier than the pilot lamp.)
  2. The pilot lamp will turn off, and the LED on the mode dial side will flash white first. The number of flashes indicates the firmware version of the flash head. Next, the LED on the right side of the light output dial will flash white. The number of flashes indicates the firmware version of the body. The LEDs will continue to flash until the batteries are removed.
    Example: For a Canon version with firmware 1-3, the mode dial side LED will flash once, followed by the light output dial right-side LED flashing 3 times.
  3. After checking the version, remove the batteries to turn off the power, then reinsert the batteries to use the device.

To service update procedure／Update History

i40

  1. With the i40 powered on, press the power button and the pilot lamp (test fire button) simultaneously for about one second, then release.
    (If you have trouble entering confirmation mode, try pressing the power button slightly earlier than the pilot lamp.)
  2. The pilot lamp will turn off, and the LED on the mode dial side will flash white first. The number of flashes indicates the firmware version of the flash head. Next, the LED on the right side of the light output dial will flash white. The number of flashes indicates the firmware version of the body. The LEDs will continue to flash until the batteries are removed.
    Example: For a Canon version with firmware 18-9, the mode dial side LED will flash 18 times, followed by the light output dial right-side LED flashing 9 times.
  3. After checking the version, remove the batteries to turn off the power, then reinsert the batteries to use the device.

To service update procedure／Update History

Air1

  1. Insert batteries and turn on the flash.
  2. While pressing the power button on the flash, quickly press and hold the test fire button. Please note that if you do not press the test fire button within one second of pressing the power button, the device will turn off.
  3. Release the power button while continuing to hold the test fire button. You can confirm the version by the position and number of lit LEDs on the display.
    * If it is difficult to determine the lamp position, performing the above operation after setting the flash to M mode with an output of 1/1 may make it easier to see.
  4. The lamp display uses "binary." (The photo shows a Di700A, but the version display method is the same for the Air1.)
    (In the figure below, if a lit lamp is marked with ◯ and an unlit lamp with ●, it reads "● ● ● ● ● ◯ ● ◯," which corresponds to version 5.)

    LED lit marked as ◯, LED unlit marked as ●.
    ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ◯　→　1
    ● ● ● ● ● ● ◯ ●　→　2
    ● ● ● ● ● ● ◯ ◯　→　3
    ● ● ● ● ● ◯ ● ●　→　4
    ● ● ● ● ● ◯ ● ◯　→　5
    ● ● ● ● ● ◯ ◯ ●　→　6
    ● ● ● ● ● ◯ ◯ ◯　→　7
    ● ● ● ● ◯ ● ● ●　→　8
    ● ● ● ● ◯ ● ● ◯　→　9
    ● ● ● ● ◯ ● ◯ ●　→　10
    ● ● ● ● ◯ ● ◯ ◯　→　11
    ● ● ● ● ◯ ◯ ● ●　→　12

To service update procedure／Update History

Di700A

You can check it the same way as the Air1 (How to check the Air1 version). The lamp display "binary" is read as follows:

● ● ● ● ◯ ◯ ● ◯　→　13
● ● ● ● ◯ ◯ ◯ ●　→　14
● ● ● ● ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯　→　15
● ● ● ◯ ● ● ● ●　→　16
● ● ● ◯ ● ● ● ◯　→　17
● ● ● ◯ ● ● ◯ ●　→　18
● ● ● ◯ ● ● ◯ ◯　→　19
● ● ● ◯ ● ◯ ● ●　→　20
(1–12 are the same as the Air1 table)

To service update procedure／Update History

MG8000

  1. Insert batteries and turn on the flash.
  2. Press the Set button to return to the main menu and enter the purple "Setting" icon in the bottom right.
  3. Press and hold the down arrow on the directional pad to enter the second page; there is an item labeled "Firmware," so move the cursor to it.
  4. Numbers separated by four dots will be displayed; the two on the right are the firmware version. (In the photo, it is version 8-6)

To service update procedure／Update History