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  • Page 1 Canon / Nikon / Sony INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Compatible Cameras

    Please read this instruction carefully before using. Get a better understanding of a proper operation to enjoy with it. Nissin MG60 are designed for Canon / Nikon / Sony cameras which built-in NAS system to controlling the flash. Please note that MG60 are not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This safety instructions, an important information on how to use Nissin's products safely and properly. Please read the following lines carefully. WARNING This sign refers to the possibility of personal injury, death or property damage if not followed as described. •...
  • Page 4 ................4 Operation ................5 - 6 Mode dial ..................7 - Video light ................. 9 - Shooting MG60 automatically .......... 10 - 11 - TTL ..................12 - Manual exposure flash ............13 - Multi-flash ................ 14 - 15 - Wireless slave SD/SF .............
  • Page 5 Components 1 Fill-in reflector 10 Control dial and button 2 Light diffusing panel 11 Power button 3 Video light 12 Flash head 4 Remote/ Slave sensor 13 Magnetically contacted zoom head 5 AF-assist light 14 Unlock button 6 Mounting foot and Hotshoe contacts 15 Battery compartment door 7 Colour monitor 16 USB service port...

  • Page 6: Operation

    3. Close the door and slide it back in place. Mounting MG60 on the camera 1. Turn off MG60. 2. Rotate lock ring of MG60 to loosen it all the way as shown in the picture. 3. Slide the mounting foot of MG60 into the camera hotshoe.

  • Page 7: Energy Saving

    A battery icon shows: - Wrong insertion (battery type / position) - Low battery MG60 will turn off after 30 seconds * It is recommended to use 4 batteries in the same brand and type. Replace them all when they are low battery.

  • Page 8: Mode Dial

    Mode dial MG60 flash mode selection Rotate the dial for selection. Video light Built-in video light with 9 steps of output level adjustment. Slave Film The flash is triggered by a light from another flash unit and synchronizes to the manual flash.

  • Page 9: Control Dial

    Control dial MG60 functions adjustment Dial Rotate to adjust power, select groups/ channel or switch on/off advanced setting. Lock Hold the button for 1 second to lock or unlock buttons mis-press and whole control setting. Press to enter the advanced setting page, press again to confirm setting and return back to main page.

  • Page 10: Video Light

    Mode dial Video light • Set MG60 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the power button to turn on. • Rotate the Function dial to mode. • Select power by rotating the Power dial, 9 steps of output level can be adjusted.
  • Page 11 • Shutter speed, aperture and flash mark ) are indicated in camera’s view finder. • Take the picture. MG60 is fired and the result is immediately shown on the camera’s LCD display. • When you change the focal length, the power zoom flash head of MG60 immediately sets its position to match the lens focal length you selected.
  • Page 12 Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length and take pictures with MG60 on your camera. MG60 is a supplement to help you in taking a creative and live picture. Almost all tasks are automatically done by the camera and you just control the camera only.
  • Page 13 When setting the TTL flash power compensation on your camera, any compensation which is also set on the MG60 will be counted in addition to the compensation you selected in the camera’s menu mode. ( i.e. Having a +1 compensation set on the flash and a +1.3 compensation set in the camera would yield a total compensation of +2.3 EV.)
  • Page 14 You can set MG60 for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power. • Set MG60 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/ off switch to power on. • Rotate the Function dial to M mode.

  • Page 15: Multi-Flash

    Mode dial Multi-flash In Multi-flash mode, MG60 fires repeatedly during a single exposure and creates stroboscopic multiple-exposure effects. The power level, frequency and the number of flashes should be set on the flash unit in advance. Power, Frequency and Times •...

  • Page 16: Calculating The Shutter Speed

    Mode dial Multi-flash Calculating the shutter speed The shutter speed to be set on the camera is calculated in the following Number of flashes ÷ Frequency = Shutter Speed Example : To get 20 flashes at 10Hz 20÷10=2 The shutter speed to be set on the camera is 2 seconds or longer. Maximum number of continuous flashes Power Frequency...
  • Page 17 Mode dial Wireless Slave Flash MG60 has a wireless remote flash system as a slave unit. You can enjoy creative flash photography with multiple lightings from the various directions. 2 slave modes are provided, Slave Digital (SD) for digital pre-flash system; Slave Film (SF) for analogue flash system.
  • Page 18 To remoting all channels and groups A=Group A/ B=Group B/ C=Group C MG60 supports wireless TTL / M / Multi-flash. Set the mode on your master flash/commander, MG60 will follow the setting automatically. • Rotate the Mode dial to...

  • Page 19: Group Setting

    Mode dial Radio wireless remote flash (NAS) MG60 is built-in wireless remote flash system as a slave unit. You can enjoy creative photography with multiple flashes of various direction. Using MG60 with NAS makes it easy to connect with multiple flashes wirelessly in the same way as normal TTL autoflash shooting.

  • Page 20: Channel Setting

    • Press to confirm setting and back to main page. Open mode Being part of the MG Series, MG60 supports “Open Mode” and it lets different cameras to use the same set of strobe in one place. • Press...

  • Page 21: Manual Zoom

    (Note : For Nikon cameras, Users may activate the HSS(FP) function on the camera side.) Manual zoom MG60 offers "A" auto zoom mode and manual zoom mode. • Manual zoom can be set in • Hold the button for 1 second to enter zoom setting.
  • Page 22 Control dial Switch on / off MG60 Buzzer When we are using MG60 as a remote flash, it sets by default to emit a beep sound when it is changing commander setting and during charging. • Buzzer can be set on •...
  • Page 23 16mm can be supported. • When pull out the light diffusing panel, the zoom setting position of MG60 is automatically set at the position for a 24mm.

  • Page 24: Bounce Lighting

    • Or mixing it upward/ sideways, you can set it in multiple directions • When the flash head stays at turning or tilting position, the zoom setting position of MG60 is automatically set at the position for a 50mm focal length lens.
  • Page 25 AF assist light emitter Under a low light condition, or in a dark place, the AF assist light will automatically emit the beam and illuminate the subject, so that the camera can easily focus on the subject in darkness. The beam is however not shown in the picture.

  • Page 26: Firmware Update Procedure

    4. Copy firmware file to USB flash drive. 5. Eject it. 6. Insert fully charged batteries into MG60. 7. Insert the USB flash drive into the MG60. 9. Switch on the MG60. The pilot light of MG60 will blink in yellow.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications Type Canon / Nikon / Sony Guide no. (at ISO 100) GN60@200mm / GN32@35mm 82.5Ws / Quartz flash tubes Zoom coverage Removable zoom head with 24mm~200mm motorize zoom function, 16mm with diffuser Power source 4x 14500 Li-ion Batteries / 4xAA rechargeable Batteries / 4xAA Alkaline Batteries Recycling time Approx.
  • Page 28 Guide Number table Nissin MG60 Guide No. at manual exposure mode (ISO 100 in meters) Flash Power Level (Guide No.) Zooming Position Full 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 1/256 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 105mm 135mm 200mm Without zoom head For the camera system we support, there are 3 main image sensor sizes: 35mm Full Frame format, APS-C format and 1”...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Please refer to this troubleshooting if there is any abnormal situation Cannot switch on the flash or the flash does not fire. • Make sure the batteries are installed correctly. • Check if batteries are exhausted, please replace it. •...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    Warranty In case of the following reason of the defect, it may void the warranty. 1. The product is not used in accordance with the instruction of the owner’s manual. 2. The product is repaired or modified by the one who is not an authorized repair service.
  • Page 31 Nissin Japan Ltd., Tokyo https://www.nissin-japan.com/ Nissin Marketing Ltd., Hong Kong http://www.nissindigital.com Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. MG60.Rev.5.01...

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