Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash for Sony - Manual (Page 3)

NOTE
BASIC OPERATION
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.
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.
+/- symbol is clearly marked at the battery
compartment.
Place the battery magazine back into the
body.
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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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Inserting batteries
Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries, NiMH batteries.
The power is automatically turned off (to stand-by mode), in about 30
seconds of idle use on the camera or after the last setting is made. To
save the battery energy, you can select the display-off setting from the
custom setting. In this case, the display screen turns off in about 8
seconds of idle use.
While MF18 is in the stand-by mode, display screen turns off and the
pilot lamp blinks every 2 seconds showing the flash unit is in stand-by
mode.
To turn on MF18 again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or
press any button of the flash unit.
In case the MF18 is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit is completely
turned off. To turn on MF18 again, take the first step of turning the flash
unit on.
The mode and the value set on the flash unit before turning off is
memorized and returns in the same condition when switched on again.
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MF 18 has energy saving double power off function.
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.
Turn off the power switch of both MF18
and the camera
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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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.
Turn on the flash unit
Mounting MF18 on the Camera
Removing MF18 from the Camera
x4
Screw the adapter ring that is the same
size as the lens onto the front thread of
the lens. 5.
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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Expansion of the Flash Head
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. 3.
Modeling LED lamps function
The modeling LED lamps with light ratio control, makes it easy to focus on
the shooting subject. The brightness reflects flash power ratio setting of side
A and B; therefore, the desired effect can be previewed.
To switch on the modeling LED lamps,
press set for 2 seconds.
The LED lamps switch off temporarily
when the flash fires, then switch on again
for the next shoot. The icon ( ) is
indicated on the screen.
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To switch off the modeling LED lamps,
press set for 2 seconds. 3.
Set
Set
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