Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash for Sony - Manual (Page 7)

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For firmware update service, MF18 provides a USB service port.
MF18 is developed to work with the cameras presently available
in the market and it may need to install updated firmware to work
with the new cameras in the coming future, or the cameras with
updated firmware. In this case, a software to work with such
new version will be available at Nissin’s homepage to download.
The same USB connector cord included in the camera’s
package can be used commonly.
USB Service Port
MF18 has x-terminal contact to support a flash synchronization. The
external flash can be triggered by the MF18 through X
terminal. A standard sync-cable in the market is usable.
X terminal
OTHER FEATURES
When using an external power source, the number of flashes is
increased and the recycling time is shortened. The following external
power pack is available in option.
MF18 is
automatically turned
off when repeating
flash continuously
over 20 to 30 times
to protect the flash circuitry. It will be automatically reset after 15
minutes of inactivity. Please note that the basic operation is
controlled by the main batteries (battery magazine) in the flash
unit and when the main batteries are exhausted, the flash
control system does not work. Replace the batteries when
recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds by main batteries
only.
External Power Pack Socket
OVERHEAT
Nikon SD-8A / SD-9 200 flashes
Nissin Power Pack PS 300
Canon CP-E4 260 flashes 1.5 sec.
Guide Number table
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Re-install batteries to correct problem.
The flash unit does not start charging.
Batteries are not correctly installed
Mount the flash unit firmly on the camera’s hot shoe.
The flash unit does not flash.
The flash unit is not firmly clipped on the camera
Replace the batteries if the recycle time is beyond 20 seconds
Batteries are exhausted
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Turn on the switch again.
The flash unit is automatically powered off
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Use Fv lock FE lock
The flash picture is overexposed or underexposed.
There is a reflective object or strong lighting near the subject.
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Set to TTL mode or select other power level.
The unit is set for manual exposure mode at wrong distance
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Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters)
Full
16 1/2
11.31 1/4
8 1/8
5.66 1/16
4 1/32
2.83 1/64
2 1/128
1.41
Flash Power Level
Return to the main menu, press set . Select SETTING
and press set .
Navigate the cursor to Shutter and select , then press
set .
Select TTL in the main menu, the Rear curtain
synchronization icon ( ) switches on.
Set the EV compensation value and power ratio level you
desire. Set
Set
Set
Rear curtain synchronization
In rear-curtain sync., the flash fires just before the rear curtain
closes. By using this function at slow shutter speeds, a moving
subject will appear with moving marks behind. Refer to the
operation manual of the camera for details.
EV
A:B 1:2.8
For Nikon (Shutter functions setting by camera)
EV
A:B 1:2.8
EV
A:B 1:2.8
EV
A:B 1:2.8
For Nikon cameras, the shutter functions need to be set at
the camera and the icon indicates the current setting.
Select the TTL in the main menu and press set .
Set the shutter function in the camera.
The shutter function is shown.
Set the EV compensation value and power ratio level
you desire. Set
FP
1st Curtain
High Speed
Rear Curtain
Setting
Shutter
SPECIFICATIONS
Usable cameras
Guide No.
Flash energy
Illumination coverage
Power source
Battery life (Approx. flash count)
Energy Saving
Recycle time
Color Temperature
Flash Duration
Wireless flash
Lens adapter range
External Power Pack
USB service port
Sync. Contact
Dimensions
Weight
Canon ETTL / Nikon iTTL flash system SLR and hotshoe type
Compact digital cameras-ref. Nissin official website for camera models.
16 / 53 (ISO 100 m/ft)
83 Ws at full power
80° vertical, 80° horizontal
Four size-AA Alkaline / Ni-MH / lithium batteries
120-800 flashes (with size-AA alkaline batteries)
Factory setting :Stand-by mode in 30 seconds, Power off in 30 minutes
Custom setting:
10min. 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min or off (cancel)
0.1 ~ 5.5 seconds with Alkaline / NiMH batteries
5600 K at full power flash
1/700 seconds at full power (When A and B tube flash together)
1/300 seconds at full power flash (When A or B tube flash individually)
1/700-1/30,000 seconds (When A and B tube flash together)
FP flash for high speed synchronization
Optical pulse
4 channels
Transmission angle approx. 80° top / bottom 80° left / right
Controllable slave group: Group A / Group C
49 - 82mm (52 / 58 / 62 / 67 / 72 / 77 mm are included)
* 49 / 55 / 82 mm are optional for purchase
Service socket for the external power pack(optional accessory)
Nissin Power Pack PS300
Canon Power Assist Pack CP-E4
Nikon Power Assist Pack SD-8A and SD-9
For firmware update service from Nissin homepage
USB cord is not included
Camera’s hot shoe i-TTL for Nikon / ETTL for Canon system
Traditional sync. System
X-terminal socket
Main body: 115 x 65 x 85mm (4.5 x 2.6 x 3.3 inch)
Ring flash: 120 x 134 x 41mm (4.7 x 5.3 x 1.6 inch)
446 g (15.7oz) w/o battery
Remarks: Please be aware that calculating the f-number by dividing the guide number by the
distance will not result in correct f-numbers when the distance is shorter than approx. 1 meter.
This calculation requires that the size of the light source is very small compared with the
distance. This condition is not met at short distances. Therefore we recommend to use the TTL
mode at short distances instead of manual mode with calculation of the f-number.