Phottix Mitros for Canon - Manual (Page 10)

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En INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wireless Triggering Mode
The Phottix Mitros+ TTL Transceiver Flash is equipped with several wireless
transmitter and receiver modes. The Mitros+ offers built-in compatibility with
the Phottix Odin TTL Trigger system for Canon and the Phottix Strato II Multi
for Canon. For information on the Odin or Strato II system consult the product
manuals.
The Mitros+ functions as:
Phottix Odin Tx(Transmitter)
Full adjustments to local and remote TTL and Manual flash power and zoom on
other Mitros+ flashes (in Odin Rx mode)or compatible flashes equipped with
Phottix Odin receivers. Flashes or studio lights with Strato, Strato II or Atlas II
receivers can be triggered in manual mode by the Mitros+ in Odin Tx mode.
Phottix Odin Rx ( Receiver)
The Mitros+ in Odin Rx Wireless Mode can be triggered by another Mitros+ in
Odin Tx mode or by Phottix Odin TCUs.
Phottix Strato II Rx (Receiver)
The Mitros+ in Strato Rx wireless Mode can be triggered by Phottix Strato II
transmitters, Phottix Odin TCUs and Phottix Mitros+ Flash in Odin Tx Mode.
OP Tx (Master) - Using Canon’s IR triggering system
Using pulses of light, a flash on the camera adjusts and fires remote flashes.
OP Rx (Slave) - Using Canon’s IR triggering system
Remote flashes in OP Rx Mode are controlled and fired by on-camera flashes in
OP Tx Master mode. Using pulses of light, a flash on the camera adjusts and fires
remote flashes.
OP Slave- Optical Slave
In OP slave mode other nearby fired flashes will trigger the Mitros+ in manual
mode only.
Please note:
The Mitros+ cannot be triggered by Phottix Strato, Strato II or Ares transmit-
ters or Atlas II transceivers in Tx mode.
Selecting Wireless Triggering Modes
To access and set the wireless triggering modes on the Mitros+:
1. Press and hold the button until the Mode Menu appears.
2. Use the or Arrow buttons to select the wireless mode.
3. Press the button to select the wireless mode.
4. Set up wireless mode parameters (group, channel) as needed.
Please note:
If the button is not pressed, the Mitros+ will use the highlighted selection
if no button is pressed for approximately 16 seconds.
Odin Tx (Transmitter Mode)
Using the Mitros+ in Odin Tx Mode allows for a flash to be used on camera in
TTL or Manual Mode as well as control three groups (A, B, C) – adjusting TTL and
manual power levels as well as flash head zoom on Mitros+ flashes set in Odin
Rx mode or other compatible flashes equipped with Phottix Odin receivers.
Using Odin Tx Mode
Odin Tx mode screen
After selecting Odin Tx Mode (above)
1. Press the button to edit the groups.
2. The and buttons will cycle though groups L, A, B, C.
3. Pressing the button while a group is selected will change the mode
from TTL, M (manual) and Off.
4. Pressing the or Arrow buttons when a group is selected will
allow for adjustment to the EV Level ±3EV in 1/3 stop in TTL Mode or adjust-
ments to the power level (1/128 to 1/1 in 1/3 stops) in Manual Mode.
5. Press the
button to exit the Odin Tx Mode editing menu.
Ratio Mode
Odin Tx ratio mode screen
Ratio is similar to Canon’s native TTL system. The ratio of groups A and B can be
set from 8:1 to 1:8. EV levels can also be adjusted. Adjustments to the local flash
(L) mode and power can be made.
To access Ratio Mode:
1. Press and hold the button while in the Odin Tx Menu. The Ratio Ad-
justment Menu will appear.
2. Press the button to open the editing mode.
3. Press the or buttons to cycle though Local Flash(L) , Flash