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Nissin MF18 Instruction Manual

Nissin MF18 Instruction Manual

Digital ttl macro flash

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DIGITAL TTL MACRO FLASH
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Type C / N
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 Macro Flash MF18 is a flash system for taking close-up photos of small
subjects using a flash to eliminate shadows, allowing you to enjoy photography.
This instruction manual is intended mainly for Canon or Nikon 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 or Nikon i-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.
UNIQUE FUNCTION
A
B
The color display automatically rotates to allow
for easy operation in both the horizontal and
vertical positions.
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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 MF18 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 it is placed on the hotshoe of the camera instead of using the
built-in flash.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
MF18 provides advanced flash functions including 1st curtain synchronization,
Rear curtain synchronization and High speed shutter synchronization are
supported.
Compatible cameras
Please refer Nissin's compatibility chart shown in its home page for details.
http://www.nissin-japan.com or http://www.nissindigital.com/download.html
MF0611 REV. 1.2
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Summary of Contents for Nissin MF18

  • Page 1 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Nissin Macro Flash MF18 is a flash system for taking close-up photos of small subjects using a flash to eliminate shadows, allowing you to enjoy photography. MF18 provides advanced flash functions including 1st curtain synchronization,...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    *49 / 55 / 82 mm (optional for purchase) (optional for purchase) MENU SCREEN FOR MAIN MODES ADVANCED FUNCTIONS MF18 Flash Modes and Functions - to be set on the flash unit. For Canon: Functions by Flash setting page 21 FE. Lock Full Automatic Mode …...
  • Page 3: Basic Operation

    To Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of MF18 off the hotshoe of save the battery energy, you can select the display-off setting from the the camera.
  • Page 4 Any shutter speed / Manual Manual Set MF18 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on / off switch to power on. f-stop combination can be set. Display screen automatically shows the Full Automatic Mode. MF18 is now set for the camera’s automatic flash control system.
  • Page 5 Ev compensation at TTL mode can be selected from -3.0 Ev to +3.0 Ev with 1/3 Ev steps. MF18 provides wireless Master / Remote (slave) wireless flash system. The Ring flash placed on the camera is called “Master”- Group A and B.
  • Page 6 . Select SETTING To reset the customized value or conditions, select Reset, choose “Yes” and and press set . All the memorized data is cancelled and MF18 is reset to the Navigate the cursor to Shutter and select , then press default value and condition.
  • Page 7: Other Features

    High Speed you desire. X terminal A:B 1:2.8 MF18 has x-terminal contact to support a flash synchronization. The external flash can be triggered by the MF18 through X Rear Curtain terminal. A standard sync-cable in the market is usable. A:B 1:2.8...
  • Page 8 WARRANTY In case of the following reasons of the defect, it may void the warrantee. Please refer to the respective warranty condition for details which varies from different countries. 1. The product is not used in accordance with the instruction of the owner's manual.