Nissin Digital MF18 Manuel utilisateur
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Canon / Nikon / Sony
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
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 or Sony digital camera, 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 or Sony ADI/P-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.
Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer to the
manual of camera owner carefully to get a better understanding of the proper
operation to enjoy flash photography.
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Unique Function
Simple Operation
Advanced Functions
The color display automatically rotates to allow for easy operation in both the horizontal
and vertical positions.
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.
MF18 provides advanced flash functions including 1st curtain synchronization, Rear curtain
(2nd curtain) synchronization and High speed shutter synchronization are supported.
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Safety Instructions
These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this product
safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using the product.
• Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.
• Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may
cause leakage, exothermic heat or explosion.
• Do not leave or store the commander unit in the temperature over 40ºC/ 104ºF, such
as in the automobile.
• The commander unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away from rain, snow and
humidity.
• Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit.
• Do not use this commander unit with cameras which are not recommended in the
compatibility list at official website, otherwise it may damage the camera’s circuitry(*).
• Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time.
• Do not use the Nissin MF18 to pick up whole camera system when it installed on your
camera. To pick up the whole camera system, you should hold the handle of camera
body or the lens.
CAUTIONS
This sign refers to conditions which may cause damage or defect.
(*) Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown here:
https://www.nissindigital.com/compatibility-chart
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Externalservicebox
Adapter Rings x 6 (Included)
52 / 58 / 62 / 67 / 72 / 77 mm (Canon, Nikon)
49 / 55 / 62 / 67 / 72 / 77 mm (Sony)
*49 / 55 / 82 mm (purchase for optional)
Batterymagazine
Lock ring
Lock pin
Hotshoe contacts
LED lamp
Flash tube
USB service port
X-terminal
Power Pack socket
Mounting tabs
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Expansion button
Release button
Display screen
Set button
Pilot button
Select button
On/Off switch (Lock button)
Components
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MF18 Flash Modes and Functions - to be set on the flash unit.
Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the
most proper exposure.
Full Automatic Mode page 11
Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera
but the flash exposure value can be compensated.
TTL Program Mode page 13
Selecting the desired manual power on the ring
flash and controlling the slave flashes.
Wireless Mode (Master) page 15
Setting the flash power from 1/128 to 1/1024 with
1/6 Ev steps.
Fine Macro Mode page 18
Setting the flash power from 1/1 (Full) to 1/64 with
1/3 Ev steps.
Manual Flash Mode page 19
Variety of custom settings is available for own
default value.
Custom Setting Mode page 20
Menu Screen For Main Modes
…Master mode
…TTL mode
…Setting mode
…Auto mode
…Manual mode
…Fine Macro mode
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Advanced Functions
For Canon: Functions by Flash setting
Flash exposure can be locked at the main subject while moving the framing.
FE. Lock page 21
FE.
Lock
Flash synchronizes to the faster shutter speed than regular synchronization speed.
High speed shutter synchronization page 22
The flash fires just before the rear curtain closes. A moving subject will
appear with such moving marks behind.
Rear curtain synchronization page 24
Flash exposure can be locked at the main subject while moving the framing.
Fv. Lock page 21
Fv.
Lock
The flash fires immediately after the first curtain has fully opened.
1st curtain synchronization page 22
For Nikon: Functions by Camera setting
Flash synchronizes to the faster shutter speed than regular synchronization speed.
High speed shutter synchronization (FP) page 24
The flash fires immediately after the first curtain has fully opened.
1st curtain synchronization page 24
The flash fires just before the 2nd curtain closes. A moving subject will
appear with such moving marks behind.
2nd curtain synchronization page 23
For Sony: Functions by Flash setting
Flash synchronizes to the faster shutter speed than regular synchronization speed.
High speed shutter synchronization page 25
The flash fires immediately after the first curtain has fully opened.
1st curtain synchronization page 25
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Remove the battery magazine and insert
4 x size AA batteries as shown in the
picture.
The battery magazine is specially
designed so that every battery is placed
in the same direction to avoid the
confusion in poor light condition.
+/- symbol is clearly marked at the
battery compartment.
Place the battery magazine back into the
body.
NOTE
It is recommended to use all 4 batteries in same brand and type, and replace them
all at the same time.
Wrong insertion of each cell would not make electric contact.
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4.
When the recycle time becomes longer
than 20 seconds, replace the batteries
with fresh ones or recharge the batteries
(rechargeable batteries).
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x 4
Inserting batteries
Basic Operation
Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, NiMH batteries.
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Turn off the power switch of both MF18 and
the camera.
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Loosen the lock ring of MF18 so the hotshoe
mounts easily.
Slide the mounting foot of MF18 into the
hotshoe of the camera from the back.
Turn the lock ring to opposite direction and
tighten it.
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Mounting MF18 on the Camera
Screw the adapter ring that is the same size as
the lens onto the front thread of the lens.
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Attach the flash head to the adapter. Press the
release buttons on top and bottom of the
flash head to insert the four mounting tabs on
the inside of the flash head correctly into the
groove on the adapter ring.
After the flash head is attached, pull it lightly
to make sure the tabs are inserted into the
groove correctly.
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Expansion of the Flash Head
Removing MF18 from the Camera
Turn on the flash unit
• Press the on/off switch. Main screen appears.
• The pilot lamp blinks red showing the unit is charging.
• In a few seconds, the pilot lamp turns green.
• The display screen automatically turns off in about 30 seconds after the setting job is
terminated.
• For a test-flash, press the pilot lamp.
• To turn off the flash unit manually, press the on/off switch and hold it for 2 seconds.
Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of MF18 off the hotshoe of the
camera. Make sure to turn the lock ring all the way to completely clear the lock pin
off the hooking slot on the hotshoe. Press the release button on the flash head and
remove. Screw the adapter ring off the front thread of the lens.
Press the expansion buttons on the sides of
flash head.
The flash head is expanded. It is possible to
expand one side if necessary.
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After the flash head has been attached, should you experience vignetting due to the
flash covering a part of the lens, it is recommended that the flash ring be expanded to
its wide position. This should eliminate the dark corners on the image. (It is also
depending on the angle of view).
Remark: This Macro flash is preferable to apply on macro lens. For zoom lens, please
adjust the suitable position to prevent the dark corners.
To close the expansion, push it lightly back to
the original position.
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