Phottix Mitros for Nikon - Manual (Page 8)

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En INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Flash Exposure Compensation - FEC
The Phottix Mitros+ Flash can be used to adjust Flash Exposure Compensation
(FEC) from -3 to +3 in 1/3 rd stops. This is useful in situations where fine-tuning of
the TTL system is needed based on the environment.
To set FEC:
1. Press the button to enter FEC Adjustment Mode.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust FEC up or down.
3. Press the button to exit FEC Adjustment Mode.
Please note:
1. The flash output value can also be set on cameras equipped with built-in
flash exposure compensation functions. For more detailed information, refer
to the camera User Manual.
2. If Flash Exposure Compensation is set on both the camera and the flash,
then the total exposure value will be the sum of the two Flash Exposure Com-
pensation values.
3. Only the Flash Exposure Compensation value set on the flash will be dis-
played on the Flash’s LCD screen.
Exposure Compensation
When using TTL flash mode changing the camera’s exposure compensation
value the exposure on both the subject and the background can be adjusted
brighter or darker. In shooting situations with a light-colored background the
compensation will need to be increased. With a darker background the com-
pensation will need to be reduced.
Bracketing-BKT
Bracketing (BKT) can be used to automatically change flash power over a series
of photos. The camera will record a series of images with different exposures.
Exposure count, over and under exposure levels can be set by the user. BKT is
useful in run-and-gun situations as well as when shooting scenes with differ-
ent lighting conditions to help ensure a properly exposed photo. It can also be
used for HDR photography. Please see your camera user manual for more details
about this function.
Flash Exposure Value Lock (FV lock)
Flash Exposure Value Lock (FV Lock) is used to lock the flash exposure level be-
fore a photo is taken. This is useful when manual spot metering is being used in
a scene with different lighting conditions.
The flash will fire a pre-flash when the FV lock button is pressed on the camera,
which will be used to calculate flash power during the exposure. This value will
be saved in the camera’s internal memory. The
and icons will
be displayed in the rear LCD and the viewfinder of the camera when FV lock is
being used.
Auto FP High-Speed Sync Mode
In Auto FP High Speed Sync mode, the camera’s x-sync speed (usually 1/200 to
1/250) is overridden and faster shutter speeds, up to the camera’s maximum
shutter speed, can be used. This is useful when using aperture priority mode or
to limit ambient light. Maximum shutter speeds may vary with different camera
models - see your Camera’s User Manual for details.
The HSS icon will be displayed on the flash LCD when the shutter speed exceeds
the camera x-sync speed and Auto FP High-Speed Sync Mode is being used. The
flash will set itself to Auto FP High-Speed Sync mode if this function is enabled
on the camera body - see your Camera’s User Manual for details.
Auto FP High-Speed Sync can be used in wireless flash mode.
Please note:
- Auto FP HSS can drastically reduce flash power, battery power and range.
Red-Eye Reduction / Red-eye Reduction Fast/Slow Flash Sync
To help prevent the Red Eye effecting photos this function will fire the flash 3
times at a reduced output level immediately before a photo is taken. The Red-
Eye Reduction function can be combined with the Slow Flash Sync function.
The use of a tripod is strongly recommended in this mode when using slower
shutter speeds to prevent camera shake.
Slow Flash Sync
When both the subject and background are in a low-light environment, this fea-
ture can be useful to control the flash at slow shutter speeds further to achieve
the correct exposure.
The use of a tripod is strongly recommended in this mode when using slower
shutter speeds to prevent camera shake.
Second Curtain Sync (Rear Curtain Sync)
The Phottix Mitros+ Second Curtain Sync function makes the flash fire at the
end of an exposure, not the beginning. This can be useful with slow shutter
speeds for capturing special effect.
Manual (M) Mode
In Manual Mode the flash will fire at the power level you set. The Phottix Mitros+
TTL Flash can be adjusted from 1/1 (full power) to 1/128 – 8 stops of adjustments
in 1/3rd stop increments. Aperture, shutter speed and ISO on the camera need
to be manual adjusted. For best results use M-Manual mode on the camera.
To use:
1. Press the button until M is displayed on the flash LCD.
2. Press the button to enter the power adjustment screen. The power
level will flash and be highlighted.
3. Press the or buttons to adjust the flash power.
4. Press the button to exit the power adjustment screen.
5. When the flash ready light is illuminated red the flash is fully charged and
ready to fire.
6. Pressing the
button will fire the flash at the manual power level you
set. This is useful when taking meter readings.
Please note:
- Half pressing the shutter button will display the effective manual flash pow-
er range on the Flash LCD.