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Manual Mode
The Manual mode provides the setting of power ratio from 1/1 (full) to 1/64
or OFF (Side A or B)with 1/3 EV steps.
Cursor navigation
Value adjustment
Select Manual in main menu, press set
To set the desired power ratio of both Side A and B,
navigate the cursor
to adjust the power ratio OR
To set the desired power ratio of either Side A or B,
navigate the cursor
to select and set the power ratio
individually.
The power ratio can be selected from 1/1 to 1/64 (or OFF)
with 1/3 EV steps.
To switch on the modeling LED, press
until the modeling LED icon (
off automatically after fired or press the
seconds to switch off.
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A firmware upgrade service is available for
Firmware
the MF18 which provides a USB service
terminal (By local service/ local dealer) to
upload the latest software.
All the custom settings are reset to the
Reset
default values and conditions which are
provided and set at the factory.
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 Reset, choose "Yes" and
set
. All the memorized data is cancelled and MF18 is reset to the
Set
default value and condition.
Other shutter functions by camera setting
For Canon cameras
FE Lock
FE.
Lock
MF18 offers this function at TTL mode. Focus the main subject and
press <
> button 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.
For Nikon cameras
FV Lock
FV
Lock
MF18 offers this function at TTL mode. Default the Fn button to FV
lock. Press the Fn button to lock flash value. Press again to cancel Fv
lock. Exposure value on the main subject is memorized in the flash.
Aim the viewfinder center over the main subject and release the
shutter.
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.
Set
Manual
1/4
-1/3
EV
Side A
Manual
1/64
-2/3
EV
for 2 seconds
Set
Side A
) is on. The icon switches
button for 2
Set
Custom settings
A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your MF18.
-2/3EV
Press Set
Set
Select
the item to be customized and set
6 custom settings are prepared.
My TTL
1/4
TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard
-1/3
EV
Side B
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.
1/4
-1/3
EV
Side B
Display
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 MF18.
Rotate
Auto Off
Shutter
For Canon only
ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING
An ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING enables you to enjoy creative flash
photography. For advanced flash photography, the following functions can be
set on your flash or camera according to the camera model.
For Canon
(Shutter functions setting by flash)
Update
1st curtain synchronization
Usually, the flash fires immediately after the first curtain has
fully opened. This is called 1st curtain. This method is usually
used during flash shooting.
Return to the main menu, press set
and press set
Navigate the cursor to Shutter and select
set
.
Set
Set the EV compensation value and power ratio level you
desire .
High speed shutter synchronization
MF18 synchronizes to the highest shutter speed set on the
camera. To capture subject with softening off the back ground
in daylight synchronization photography, the shutter speed is to
set at higher than the regular synchronization speed.
Return to the main menu, press set
SETTING and press set
Navigate the cursor to Shutter and select
press set
Set
Select TTL in the main menu, the High speed
synchronization icon (
Set the EV compensation value and power ratio level
you desire.
to enter the Custom setting page.
TTL Exposure level custom setting
Display can be set off if it's not necessary.
Cancel the rotating action and keep the image fixed.
The screen won't rotate.
Auto off timing can be selected from 10min.
15min, 30min, 45min, 60min or off (cancel).
Shutter functions can be selected from 1st
Curtain synchronization, High Speed
synchronization and Rear curtain
synchronization.
. Select SETTING
Set
.
Set
, then press
. Select
Set
.
Set
, then
.
) switches on.
the value to customize.
Setting
Shutter
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Setting
Shutter
EV
A:B 1:2.8
Setting
Shutter
EV
A:B 1:2.8
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