Odin tx (transmitter mode), Ratio mode, Odin rx (receiver) mode – Phottix Mitros for Nikon User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Odin Tx (Transmitter Mode)

Using the Mitros+ in Odin Tx Mode allows for a flash to be used on camera in

TTL or Manual Mode as well as control three groups (A, B, C) – adjusting TTL and

manual power levels as well as flash head zoom on Mitros+ flashes set in Odin

Rx mode or other compatible flashes equipped with Phottix Odin receivers.

Using Odin Tx Mode

Odin Tx mode screen

After selecting Odin Tx Mode (see above)

1. Press the button to edit the groups.

2. The

and

buttons will cycle though groups L, A, B, C.

3. Pressing the

button while a group is selected will change the mode

from TTL, M (manual) and Off.

4. Pressing the

buttons when a group is selected will allow

for adjustment to the EV Level ±3EV in 1/3 stop in TTL Mode or adjustments

to the power level (1/128 to 1/1 in 1/3 stops) in Manual Mode.
5. Press the

button to exit the Odin Tx Mode editing menu.

Ratio Mode

Odin Tx Ratio mode screen

Ratio is similar to Nikon’s native TTL system. The ratio of groups A and B can be

set from 8:1 to 1:8. EV levels can also be adjusted. Adjustments to the local flash

(L) mode and power can be made.

To access Ratio Mode:

1. Press and hold the

button while in the Odin Tx Menu. The Ratio Ad-

justment Menu will appear.
2. Press the button to open the editing mode.

3. Press the

buttons to cycle though Local Flash(L) , Flash

Ratio and Ratio EV adjustment.

4. Press the

buttons to adjust Local Flash EV, Ratio and Ratio

EV when selected.
5. The

button will change the mode the local flash from TTL to Manual

to Off.
6. Press the button to exit Ratio Mode editing.

7. Press and hold

button to exit Odin Tx Ratio mode and return to Odin

Tx Mixed Mode.

Please note:

The flash on camera (L) is not part of the ratio calculation. Power for the local

flash is controlled independently.

Adjusting Flash Head Zoom in Odin Tx Mode

1. Pressing the

button will open the Zoom Adjustment Menu.

2. The

and

buttons will cycle though groups L, A, B, C.

3. The

and

buttons will adjust from Azoom (automatic zoom that

changes dynamically as a zoom lens is changed) and Mzoom 17, 18, 20, 24,

28, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105mm.

4. Pressing the

button will exit Zoom Adjustment Mode.

Adjusting Transmission Channels

1. From the Odin Tx or Ratio Menu, press the

button to access the

Transmission Channel selection.

2. Press the

and

buttons to cycle through Channels 1-4.

3. Press the

button to lock in the channel.

Odin Rx (Receiver) Mode

Odin Rx mode screen

When the Odin Rx Wireless mode is selected the Phottix Mitros+ Flash will

trigger using a built-in Odin-compatible receiver. While in Odin Rx Mode the

Mitros+ can be controlled and triggered from another Mitros+ Flash in Odin Tx

Mode or an Odin TCU.

Changing Channels and Groups

1. Press the

button to access the Channel and Group selection.

2. Use the

and

buttons to select Channel or Group.

3. Use the

and

buttons to adjust the reception channel (1-4)

or group assignment (A-C).
4. Press the button to exit Channel and Group editing mode.
5. Pressing the button will allow the EV adjustment for the flash to be set

using the

and

buttons. Press the button again to exit EV

Adjustment mode.