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MF18 Flash Modes and Functions - to be set on the flash unit.

Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the

most proper exposure.

Full Automatic Mode

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Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera

but the flash exposure value can be compensated.

TTL Program Mode

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Selecting the desired manual power on the ring

flash and controlling the slave flashes.

Wireless Mode (Master)

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Setting the flash power from 1/128 to 1/1024 with

1/6 Ev steps.

Fine Macro Mode

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Setting the flash power from 1/1 (Full) to 1/64 with

1/3 Ev steps.

Manual Flash Mode

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Variety of custom settings is available for own

default value.

Custom Setting Mode

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Menu Screen For Main Modes

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Master mode

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TTL mode

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Setting mode

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Auto mode

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Manual mode

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Fine Macro mode

Summary of Contents for MF18

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Canon Nikon Sony ...

Page 2: ...features Nissin s original rotating color display easily guiding its operations It works automatically with Canon ETTL ETTL II or Nikon i TTL or Sony ADI P TTL auto flash systems The provided adapter rings make it available for use with different lens Please note that MF18 is not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation Before using this flash unit please read this instruction manual an...

Page 3: ... camera the basic flash exposure operation is fully controlled by the camera It is the same idea as when you use the built in camera flash but it is placed on the hotshoe of the camera instead of using the built in flash MF18 provides advanced flash functions including 1st curtain synchronization Rear curtain 2nd curtain synchronization and High speed shutter synchronization are supported 2 ...

Page 4: ...s not water resistance Keep the unit away from rain snow and humidity Do not use benzene thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit Do not use this commander unit with cameras which are not recommended in the compatibility list at official website otherwise it may damage the camera s circuitry Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time Do not use the Nissin MF18 to p...

Page 5: ...m purchase for optional Battery magazine Lock ring Lock pin Hotshoe contacts LED lamp Flash tube USB service port X terminal Power Pack socket Mounting tabs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Expansion button Release button Display screen Set button Pilot button Select button On Off switch Lock button Components 4 ...

Page 6: ... 13 Selecting the desired manual power on the ring flash and controlling the slave flashes Wireless Mode Master page 15 Setting the flash power from 1 128 to 1 1024 with 1 6 Ev steps Fine Macro Mode page 18 Setting the flash power from 1 1 Full to 1 64 with 1 3 Ev steps Manual Flash Mode page 19 Variety of custom settings is available for own default value Custom Setting Mode page 20 Menu Screen F...

Page 7: ...er the first curtain has fully opened 1st curtain synchronization page 22 For Nikon Functions by Camera setting Flash synchronizes to the faster shutter speed than regular synchronization speed High speed shutter synchronization FP page 24 The flash fires immediately after the first curtain has fully opened 1st curtain synchronization page 24 The flash fires just before the 2nd curtain closes A mo...

Page 8: ...ry compartment Place the battery magazine back into the body NOTE It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and type and replace them all at the same time Wrong insertion of each cell would not make electric contact 1 2 4 When the recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds replace the batteries with fresh ones or recharge the batteries rechargeable batteries 3 x4 Inserting batteries ...

Page 9: ...unting MF18 on the Camera Screw the adapter ring that is the same size as the lens onto the front thread of the lens 5 Attach the flash head to the adapter Press the release buttons on top and bottom of the flash head to insert the four mounting tabs on the inside of the flash head correctly into the groove on the adapter ring After the flash head is attached pull it lightly to make sure the tabs ...

Page 10: ...mpletely clear the lock pin off the hooking slot on the hotshoe Press the release button on the flash head and remove Screw the adapter ring off the front thread of the lens Press the expansion buttons on the sides of flash head The flash head is expanded It is possible to expand one side if necessary 1 2 After the flash head has been attached should you experience vignetting due to the flash cove...

Page 11: ... is completely turned off To turn on MF18 again take the first step of turning the flash unit on The mode and the value set on the flash unit before turning off is memorized and returns in the same condition when switched on again 1 2 MF 18 has energy saving double power off function The modelling LED lamps with light ratio control makes it easy to focus on the shooting subject The brightness refl...

Page 12: ...For Canon Full Auto Program Shutter priority Portrait Landscape Close up Sports Night Portrait Tv Av Aperture priority Manual Set MF18 to the camera s hotshoe and press the on off switch to power on Display screen automatically shows the Full Automatic Mode MF18 is now set for the camera s automatic flash control system Press the on off switch once again to lock this condition on your flash Press ...

Page 13: ... your picture The flash power of Side A and B are equal MF18 is a supplement to help you in taking creative and live picture While you are taking pictures in Full Automatic mode almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera and you just control the camera only Mode Shutter Speed Any available shutter speed can be set Any available f stop can be set Any shutter speed f stop combination can b...

Page 14: ...off switch to power on Display screen shows A Press and the display turns to the screen of 6 icons main menu Select TTL by select button and set Or the display returns back to the Auto mode screen in about 8 seconds Set Set Full Auto Program Shutter priority The modes to be set on the camera For Nikon Night Macro Sport Kids Scene Portrait Aperture priority Manual The modes to be set on the camera ...

Page 15: ...ily when the flash fires or press the button for 2 seconds to switch off The power level ratio of modeling LED can be selected from 15 different combinations To keep this value on your flash press on off switch to lock Press it again to release the lock Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required lighting effect by keeping the exposure level of background as originally expected On ...

Page 16: ...es can be set and controlled in Groups A or C 4 channels are prepared for signal transmission between the Master flash and the Remote Slave flash Master flash Group Setting Available combination of flash models and cameras Wireless TTL Flash Pairing Chart MF18 Canon Nikon Sony CH 1 2 3 4 Group A or C CH 1 2 3 4 RMT RMT2 CH 1 Group A Remote 580EX II 580EX 430EX II 430EX 420EX TTL only Di866 Di866 M...

Page 17: ...lash B Right flash C RMT Remote flash Flash Mode TTL TTL Mode M Manual Mode RMT Remote TTL Mode Value Adjustment Ev compensation at TTL mode 3 0Ev to 3 0Ev Power Ratio at TTL mode 1 1 8 1 5 6 1 4 1 2 8 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 8 1 4 1 5 6 1 8 1 1 Power Ratio at M mode Canon Nikon 1 128 1 100 1 80 1 64 1 50 1 40 1 32 1 25 1 20 1 16 1 13 1 10 1 8 1 6 4 1 5 1 4 1 3 2 1 2 5 1 2 1 1 7 1 1 3 1 1 Master...

Page 18: ...io from 1 128 to 1 1 Selecting RMT Sony 1 Select the Channel from Ch1 to Ch4 2 Navigate the cursor to Group A and set TTL Adjust and set the EV compensation level from 3 0Ev to 3 0Ev 3 When Group A is set TTL Group B is automatically set to TTL A B Navigate the cursor to Group B and set the ratio of A B from flash off 1 to 1 flash off with 0 5 Ev steps 4 For the remote flash navigate the cursor to...

Page 19: ...main menu press To set the desired power ratio of both Side A and B navigate the to adjust the power ratio OR To set the desired power ratio of either Side A or B navigate the to select and set the power ratio individually The power ratio can be selected from 1 128 to 1 1024 with 1 6 EV steps To switch on the modeling LED press for 2 seconds until the modeling LED icon is on The icon switches off ...

Page 20: ... set the desired power ratio of either Side A or B navigate the to select and set the power ratio individually The power ratio can be selected from 1 1 to 1 64 or OFF with 1 3 EV steps To switch on the modeling LED press for 2 seconds until the modeling LED icon is on The icon switches off automatically after fired or press the button for 2 seconds to switch off Set Cursor navigation Value adjustm...

Page 21: ...ed The screen won t rotate To save battery energy or imply to avoid the display illumination the display screen can be switched off when not in operation Set it off and the display goes off in 8 seconds after the last operation The display will not be woken up by the camera s shutter release The display can only be woken up by the operation button of MF18 Display Display can be set off if it s not...

Page 22: ...s select Reset choose Yes and All the memorized data is cancelled and MF18 is reset to the default value and condition Set FE Lock Reset All the custom settings are reset to the default values and conditions which are provided and set at the factory MF18 offers this function at TTL mode Default the Fn button to FV lock Press the Fn button to lock flash value Press again to cancel Fv lock Exposure ...

Page 23: ...t curtain has fully opened This is called 1st curtain This method is usually used during flash shooting Return to the main menu press Select SETTING and press Navigate the cursor to Shutter and select then press Select TTL in the main menu the High speed synchronization icon switches on Set the EV compensation value and power ratio level you desire Set Set Set High speed shutter synchronization MF...

Page 24: ... value and power ratio level you desire Set Set Set 2nd curtain synchronization In 2nd curtain sync the flash fires just before the 2nd 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 Setting Shutter For Canon Shutter functions setting by flash Setting Mode and Fu...

Page 25: ... 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 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 24 ...

Page 26: ...ed 1st curtain This method is usually used during flash shooting Return to the main menu press Select SETTING and press Navigate the cursor to Shutter and select then press Select TTL in the main menu the High speed synchronization icon switches on Set the EV compensation value and power ratio level you desire Set Set Set High speed shutter synchronization MF18 synchronizes to the highest shutter ...

Page 27: ...n 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 seco...

Page 28: ...he subject Set to TTL mode or select other power level The unit is set for manual exposure mode at wrong distance Guide No at manual exposure mode ISO 100 in meters Full 16 1 2 11 31 1 4 1 8 1 16 4 1 32 2 83 1 64 2 1 128 1 41 Flash Power Level 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...

Page 29: ...ries 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 7...

Page 30: ...rty 4 Fault or defect caused by fire earthquake flood public pollution and such natural accident 5 In case that the product is stored in dust moisture extremely high temperature or such poor condition 6 Scratch blemish crush or worn out by a violent use or treatment 7 Guarantee card without name of place purchased or date of purchase stamped or no guarantee card Please refer the respective warrant...

Page 31: ...Nissin Japan Ltd Tokyo https www nissin japan com Nissin Marketing Ltd Hong Kong http www nissindigital com MF18 Rev 0905 1 3 Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice ...

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