Phottix Mitros for Nikon - Manual (Page 7)

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Auto-Save Functions
The Phottix Mitros+ will remember flash settings. Mode, power levels, etc. will
be retained in the flash if it is turned off and then back on.
Setting Flash Zoom
The Phottix Mitros+ Flash has two flash head zoom modes – Auto (Azoom)
and Manual (Mzoom). Auto zoom will dynamically change flash head zoom as
a camera’s zoom lens is changed to provide optimum lighting. Manual zoom
allow the user to set the zoom of the flash head.
To set:
1. Press the
button.
2. The Zoom area on the LCD will be highlighted and flash.
3. Press the or buttons to set the flash head zoom to Azoom
or the desired Mzoom manual level. Please see page 10 “Adjusting Flash Head
Zoom in Odin Tx Mode” for more details.
4. Press the button when the zoom is properly set.
Please Note:
1. When in Azoom and the flash head is raised or rotated from the 0 degree
standard forward position - the flash zoom will set itself to 50mm. “- -” will be
displayed on the LCD. The flash zoom will not change if the head is lowered
to -7 degrees.
2. Azoom will work ONLY when the flash head is set to either 0 or -7 degrees.
3. When in Mzoom and the flash head is raised or rotated from the 0 degree
standard forward position - the flash zoom will not be changed from the pre-
vious setting.
4. Flash Zoom can be adjusted when the head is raised or rotated by switch-
ing to Mzoom mode and making desired adjustments.
Test Button
Pressing the test button will trigger the flash. This can be used metering (in
manual mode only). In Wireless Master Mode pressing the test button will fire
Slave flashes on the same channel being controlled by the Master flash. Test
button output levels can be configured (see C.Fn-07 below).
Auto-Idle Functions
To save battery power the Phottix Mitros+ TTL Transceiver Flash is equipped
with Idle and Auto Off modes.
1. In Non-Wireless Slave Modes: The flash will go into Auto Idle mode after 90
sec. if no buttons have been pressed or it has not been fired. The flash LCD will
go blank. Half-pressing the camera shutter button or pressing the test button
on the flash will wake up the Phottix Mitros+.
2. In Wireless Slave Mode, the flash will go to Slave Idle Mode after 60 minutes if
no buttons have been pressed or it has not been fired, “IDLE” will be displayed
on the flash LCD. Full-pressing the camera shutter button or pressing the Mas-
ter flash test button will wake up flashes in idle mode. Slave Idle Timer can be
changed from 60 minutes to 10 minutes (see C.Fn-10 below). The flash will go
into Slave Auto Off Mode after 8 hours if no buttons have been pressed or it has
not been fired after “IDLE” is displayed on the flash LCD. Pressing the test button
on the flash will wake it up. Slave Auto Off can be changed from after 8 hours to
after 1 hour (see C.Fn-11 below).
Modeling Flash
1. Pressing the camera depth-of-field preview button (if available) will fire the
flash continuously for 1 second. This Modeling Flash is useful in seeing lighting
effects and balance on the subject. (Please see your camera manual for more
information on the DOF button and button assignment)
2. Modeling Flash is available in all modes, TTL, Multi and Manual.
3. Modeling Flash can be used in both normal and wireless shooting and can be
set (see C.Fn-02 below).
Please note:
1. Overheating and damage can result from excessive use of the Modeling
Flash. Do not use more than 20 times in succession.
2. When overheating the flash will automatically increase charging time until
the flash temperature has decreased.
Autofocus (AF) Assist Light
1. In low light/contrast situations the Phottix Mitros+’s built-in Auto Focus Assist
Light will illuminate to assist with AF. The AF Assist Light on the front of the flash
will project a focusing target on the subject.
2. AF Assist Light functions can be set to on or off (see C.Fn-08 below).
3. For Cameras with a Built-in AF-assist light, the flash’s AF-assist light will take
priority (see below- Built-in Camera AF-assist Light).
Flash Modes
The Phottix Mitros+ has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M) and Multi (Strobo-
scopic).
To change modes:
1. Press the
button.
2. The flash modes will cycle through TTL, Manual (M) and Multi modes.
3. The current mode will be displayed in the top left corner of the LCD.
Non-wireless TTL Mode
Non-wireless TTL mode screen on the Mitros+
In TTL Mode the flash and camera will work together to calculate the correct
exposure for recorded images. When the shutter button is fully pressed the
flash will fire a pre-flash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash
power the instant before the photo is taken.