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Multiple Flash Mode (Repeat flash/Stroboscopic flash)
The mode to be set on the camera:
Repeating the flash illumination on the subject freezes the sequence of motion
in one frame of picture.
In this mode, the power level, frequency and the number of flashes are to be
set on the flash unit in advance.
Power Ratio:
Uncontrolled manual power is provided in 5 steps, from 1/8 to 1/128 power.
Frequency :
1 Hz to 90 Hz frequency can be set.
Flash Times :
1 time to 90 times can be set.
Set the camera mode to M on your camera.
Set the shutter speed on your camera in accordance with the guide table in
the next page.
Set the mode on MG8000. From the 6 icons screen, select
and set
.
Set
Value setting screen will appear with the default values
preset as shown.
In this mode, the reflector zooming function is
automatically set for option. Either Auto zoom or Manual
zoom setting is selectable.
Select
the function and choose
one by one.
Press on / off switch to lock this condition.
Or press set
or wait for 8 seconds to return the 6 icons
Set
screen.
The use of tripod is recommended for this flash mode.
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Wireless Remote Flash Mode
The mode to be set on the camera:
(Full Auto),
(Program),
(Aperture priority),
(Manual)
Av
MG8000 provides two possibilities of off camera wireless remote flash system.
This page explains Wireless Remote flash system. (The other system,
universal slave flash system, is prepared at M and Av. mode - Ref. page 19/ 22)
The flash unit placed on the camera, connected by TTL off-camera flash cord is
called "Master flash". The master flash to be set is one unit only.
The flash unit placed off the camera is called "Slave Flash" (Canon type).
Multiple number of flashes can be set and controlled in 3 different groups (A, B
and C group). 4 channels are prepared for signal transmission between the
Master flash and the Remote flash.
Available combination of flash models and cameras
Wireless TTL Flash Pairing Chart
Group Setting
Master flash
Nissin MG8000
Nissin Di866
A *
Nissin Di866 Mark II
A:B
Canon 580EX
A:B C
Canon 580 EXII
Canon 600 EX-RT
Built-in Camera flash
Canon 600D
A *
Canon 60D
A:B
Canon 7D
Nissin MF18
(Ring flash)
MR-14EX
(Ring flash)
* A is equivalent to Canon master flash system 'A+B+C' mode
Channel 1 Group A only
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the desired value
(Shutter priority),
Tv
Remote flash
Nissin MG8000
Nissin Di866 *
Nissin Di866 Mark II
Nissin Di622 Mark II
Canon 420EX
(Wireless TTL ONLY)
Canon 430EX
Canon 430EX
Canon 580EX
Canon 580EX
C
Canon 600EX-RT
NOTE
!
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following formula.
Number of flashes ÷ Frequency ＝ Shutter Speed
Example : To get 20 flashes at 10Hz
The shutter speed to be set on the camera is 2 seconds or longer.
Shutter for bulb setting is also available.
Guide Table for the number of flashes
Hz
1
2
Power
1/8
14
14
1/16
30
30
1/32
60
60
1/64
90
90
1/128
90
90
Caution
!
When using an external power pack, you may take continuous frames of
multi-exposure pictures. To enjoy the extreme feature without overheating
problem, it is suggested to take an interval of 3 seconds between shots
and maybe longer time after 200 shots.
Flash source may be heated up and may cause serious damage to the
flash unit if it is overly operated.
Please note that the basic operation is however controlled by the main
batteries(battery magazine) in the flash unit and when the main batteries
are exhausted, flash control system does not work. Replace the batteries
when recycle time becomes longer than 20 seconds by main batteries only.
- ref. External Power Pack (page 36)
Remote flash (Slave flash)
There is no limit of the number of slave flashes to set at one time.
It is however recommended to set maximum 3 pcs in one group, as it may
cause interference between flashes depending on the photographic conditions.
Use a flash stand to set the slave flash. The stand provides the flash shoe and
can stay either on the flat surface, or be placed on the tripod or light stand by
the screw provided at the bottom.
When setting MG8000 to slave flash, it is recommended to cancel the auto-off
setting or set it to 60 minutes at the Custom Settings - Ref. page 33.
Refer your flash instruction manual for this function, which may differ according
to the flash model.
At Remote flash mode, MG8000 is set automatically for manual zoom setting and
its reflector position is set for 24mm to cover the wider range of illumination. It is
possible to set the desired flash coverage angle manually by select button
.
Place the slave flash in consideration to;
1.The slave flash does not shoot its light directly into the camera lens.
2.The wireless flash sensor of the slave flash is not blocked.
3.The slave flash is usually not placed behind the master flash.
4.In the daylight synchronization, the sensor of slave flash could be
saturated by sunlight and its response will be extremely reduced. In this
case, the wireless TTL function may not result in success. Making a shade
to cover the sensor of slave flash is one of the ideas to help the situation.
Where is the Slave flash sensor?
Slave flash sensor is provided behind the front panel of MG8000 at the
name of Nissin DIGITAL. The sensor's sensing angle to respond to the
incoming light is about 100 degree.
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