Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash for Sony - Manual (Page 2)

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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back
to the repair service station or the store you bought it from.
Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.
Do not shoot the flash directly to the eye at short distance. It may damage the eye.
When taking a flash picture, especially toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at least 1
meter (3.3feet) away from the subject. Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or to the wall to
soften its intensity.
Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas, chemical or such liquids. It may cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use in the water. The flash unit carries high voltage inside and
it may cause an electric shock.
Do not shoot the flash unit directly at the driver of automobiles or such vehicles.
Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot, which may get burned.
Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may cause leakage,
exothermic heat or explosion.
CAUTIONS
Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over 40ºC, such as in the automobile.
The flash 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 flash unit with the cameras which are not recommended in 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 have a heavy impact to the flash unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface floor.
When using the external power pack, read the safety instructions carefully and follow the operation manual.
This sign refers the danger or serious damage.
This sign refers the damage or defect.
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Nomenclature
Display screen
Extra battery magazine
Lock ring
Hotshoe contacts
Foot lock pin
Adapter Rings x 6
52 / 58 / 62 / 67 / 72 / 77 mm
X-terminal
USB service port
Power Pack socket
External service box
Flash tube
Battery magazine
Set button
Select button
Select button
On/Off switch / Lock button
Pilot button
Mounting tabs
LED lamp (4x)
Expansion button
Release button
Release button
*49 / 55 / 82 mm (optional for purchase) (optional for purchase)
MF18 Flash Modes and Functions - to be set on the flash unit. For Canon: Functions by Flash setting
MENU SCREEN FOR MAIN MODES
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Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Full Automatic Mode
TTL Program Mode
Wireless Mode (Master)
Fine Macro Mode
Manual Mode
Custom Setting Mode
Full Automatic Mode
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Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure
TTL Program Mode page 13
Master Mode - Selecting the desired manual power on the ring flash
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
Flash exposure can be locked at the main subject while moving the framing.
FE. Lock page 21
FE.
Lock
value can be compensated.
(Group A and B) and controlling the slave flashes (Group A or C).
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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
Rear curtain synchronization page 23
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 23
The flash fires immediately after the first curtain has fully opened.
1st curtain synchronization page 23
such moving marks behind.
The flash fires just before the rear curtain closes. A moving subject will appear with
Rear curtain synchronization
such moving marks behind.
A B
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