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Nissin MG8000 Extreme Instruction Manual

Nissin MG8000 Extreme Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL TTL POWER ZOOM FLASH
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Type C
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer
your camera owner's manual carefully to get a better understanding of
proper operation to enjoy flash photography.
Nissin MG8000 Extreme type Canon is designed for Canon digital SLR, with
the latest TTL flash control system, and features Nissin's original rotating color
display, easily guiding its operations.
It works automatically with Canon ETTL/ ETTL II auto-flash systems.
Please note that MG8000 Extreme type C is not usable with other branded
cameras for TTL operation.
UNIQUE FUNCTION
1
The color display automatically rotates
to allow for easy operation in both the
horizontal and vertical positions.
Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo
http://www.nissin-japan.com
Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong
http://www.nissindigital.com
Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
SIMPLE OPERATION
When attaching MG8000 to the 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 placed on the hotshoe.
SPECIAL FEATURES
MG8000 is featuring exetreme high heat resistance to obtain more than 1000
times continuum emitting with full power without overheating problems.
Assorting with Nissin Power Pack PS300 is suggested, enables blazing fast
and maximizes the extreme performance.
In additon, MG8000 provides many advanced flash functions, such as Wireless
TTL off camera flash technology, high speed shutter synchronization, frequent
repeat-flash system, External Av priority setting, etc. are supported.
Compatible cameras
Please refer Nissin's compatibility chart shown in its home page for details and
recent updates: http://www.nissin-japan.com or http://www.nissindigital.com
MG0412C REV. 1.2
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  • Page 1 It works automatically with Canon ETTL/ ETTL II auto-flash systems. In additon, MG8000 provides many advanced flash functions, such as Wireless Please note that MG8000 Extreme type C is not usable with other branded TTL off camera flash technology, high speed shutter synchronization, frequent cameras for TTL operation.
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Nomenclature SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using X-terminal the product. USB service port Flash head/ Wireless transmitter WARNING External service This sign refers the danger or serious damage. Sub-Flash The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts.
  • Page 3: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION MG8000 has energy saving double power off function. Inserting batteries Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries, NiMH batteries. The power is automatically turned off (to stand-by mode), in about 30 seconds of idle use on the camera or after the last setting is made. To Remove the battery magazine and insert save the battery energy, you can select the display-off setting from the 4 x size AA batteries as shown in the...
  • Page 4 The flash illumination coverage of MG8000 responds to the lens focal length of TTL Flash Exposure Value Compensation 24mm to 105mm (full size format / film camera standard). With the latest TTL flash control system, the flash power level is always automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure.
  • Page 5 Hi-Speed Sync Manual Zoom Setting The reflector position of MG8000 can be set manually. The flash of MG8000 can be set for camera with higher shutter speeds up to To get an illumination area different from the picture frame either wider or 1/8000 second.
  • Page 6 Setting of Master and Slave flash: ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING Setting Master flash: The master flash to be set is one unit only. Advanced custom setting is prepared in this mode. Place the master flash on the camera and switch it on, and set to Manual Sub Flash Function page 14 function mode or set to the camera’s built-in flash on.
  • Page 7 Canon 430EX Canon 7D Slave flash sensor is provided behind the front panel of MG8000 at the Canon 580EX name of Nissin DIGITAL. The sensor’s sensing angle to respond to the Canon 580EX Nissin MF18 (Ring flash) incoming light is about 100 degree.
  • Page 8 Single Group Slave Flash (Group A Setting) Setting the Master flash 1. Navigate the cursor to Group A The modes available on the Master flash are TTL and M mode. 2. Navigate the cursor to Flash mode and select mode: TTL or M The master flash sets the signal transmission channel, flash reflector zooming position, flash mode of the master flash itself and flash mode and value Selecting TTL...
  • Page 9 A firmware upgrade service is available for the Switch Lock A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your MG8000. MG8000 Extreme, which provides a USB service terminal (By local service/ local dealer) to upload From 6 icons, select Custom setting mode and set the latest software.
  • Page 10: Other Features

    Wireless Master mode Off-camera shoe cord (Optional) Wireless Remote mode MG8000 can be used together with Nissin SC-01 (Off Camera Shoe Slave flash function at external auto-exposure Cord). The cord provides a TTL hot shoe at main body. Slave to digital pre-flash system...
  • Page 11 Guide Number and Flash duration table WARRANTY Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters/feet) In case of the following reasons of the defect, it may void the warranty. Please refer to Flash Power Level the respective warrantee condition for details which varies from different countries. Zoom Full 1/16...