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Setting the Slave flash
Channel, Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the
Remote flash.
TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash, which can however only
be set by the Master flash.
From the 6 icons screen, select
Select
R and set
. AF assist light starts blinking
Set
every 2 seconds showing MG80000 stands by in Remote
Flash mode .
Select
the line channel and set
channels are available from 1 to 4.
Select
the line Group and set
3 groups are available from A to C.
Select
the line Zoom and set
When setting MG8000 to the Remote mode, the zoom
setting system is automatically set at 24mm position. The
zooming position can be selected manually to any other
available position.
Press on/off switch to lock this condition. (Press it again to
release the lock).
Or press set
, the screen shows the 6 icons screen
Set
and returns back to Remote setting page. The function and the value remain
recorded as set.
When placing more flashes, repeat the same operation procedures
instructed above.
The group can be chosen freely from A, B or C, but the channel of this
bundle of wireless flash system is to be set in one common channel.
The flash mode and the value can not be set on the Remote flash, but they
are set by the Master flash only.
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Custom settings
A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your MG8000.
From 6 icons, select
Custom setting mode and set
Select
the item to be customized and set
value to customize.
10 custom settings are prepared.
My TTL
TTL Exposure level custom setting
TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard
balance in accordance with Nissin's standard. If any
adjustment is however required, or if you like to set your
own preferable level, it can be adjusted for about ±3Ev. by
every 1/3 steps.
Modeling
Illuminating the subject to find its lighting
efficiency.
A short pulse of flash light released by the test button
illuminates the subjects and monitors the lighting efficiency
on the subject.
Display
Display can be set off if it's not necessary.
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 MG8000.
Rotate
Cancel the rotating action and keep the image fixed.
The screen won't rotate.
ft/meter
For the user who prefer distance indication by feet.
Select ft instead of meter.
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and set
.
Set
the channel. 4
the group.
zooming position.
.
Set
the
Switch
Lock
SETTING THE SLAVE FLASH
Group A
Master Flash
CREATIVE FLASH LIGHTING:
Set Master flash.
Set Slave flash/ flashes.
Make sure the channel and its group setting are correct.
Attach the Master flash to the camera and place the Slave flash/ flashes at any
desirable place within the system operation area, which is approximately 7 to
10 meters between the Master and Slave flash/ flashes depending on the
setting condition.
Auto off timing can be selected from 10min.
Auto Off
15min, 30min, 45min, 60min or off (cancel).
Firmware
A firmware upgrade service is available for the
MG8000 Extreme, which provides a USB service
terminal (By local service/ local dealer) to upload
the latest software.
All the customs setting are reset to the
Reset
default value and conditions which are
provided and set at the factory.
Buzzer
This is available for Wireless Remote mode.
When using MG8000 as a slave remote
flash, a "beep" sound indicates the master flash
has triggered successfully.
Key lock function is set to default for power switch.
Switch
When select "
On / Off ", the lock function will be
replaced by "Flash off" function. An icon of flash
off will be displayed on the screen when pressing
the switch.The flash will stop function until you
press it again to release. This is available for all
modes.
Those customized value and conditions are effective on all modes and
memorized even when the flash unit is switched off.
To reset the customized value or conditions, select
"Yes" and set
. All the memorized data is cancelled and MG8000 is
Set
reset to the default value and condition.
Functions by Camera setting
You do not need to set the flash unit for these functions.
FE.
F.E Lock
Lock
MG8000 offers this function at A and TTL mode.
Focus the main subject and press <
on the camera (or < FEL > button on some
cameras. Exposure value on the main subject is
memorized in the flash. Aim the viewfinder center over the main subject
and release the shutter.
Group B
Group C
Switch
Lock
Switch
Lock
Switch
On / Off
Reset, choose
> button
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