Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash for Nikon User Manual

1. Introduzione

The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash is designed for professional macro photography, offering precise control and soft, diffuse light. This manual provides instructions for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your MF18 flash unit for Nikon cameras.

• Intuitive Color LCD: Features a bright, easy-to-read display for clear numerical values.
• Uscita potente: Guide number of 16 (m) for achieving significant depth of field in close-up photography.
• Controllo preciso della potenza: Offers Manual power from 1/1 to 1/64 (1/3 EV steps), Fine Macro power from 1/128 to 1/1024 (1/6 EV steps), and TTL compensation from -3.0 to +3.0 (1/3 EV steps).
• LED Modeling Lights: Four built-in LED lights assist with focusing in low-light conditions.
• Sincronizzazione ad alta velocità (HSS): Supports shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second for wider apertures in bright light.

2. Contenuto della confezione

Verificare che tutti gli articoli siano presenti nel pacco:

• Nissin Digital MF18 Macro Ring Flash Unit
• Anodized aluminum adapter rings for lenses with filter sizes: 52mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, and 77mm
• Custodia protettiva
• Manuale dell'utente (questo documento)

3. Impostazione

3.1. Installazione della batteria

The MF18 requires 4 AA batteries. Ensure correct polarity when inserting the batteries.

1. Individuare il vano batteria sull'unità di controllo.
2. Aprire il coperchio del vano batterie.
3. Inserire 4 batterie AA, facendo corrispondere i terminali positivo (+) e negativo (-) come indicato all'interno del vano.
4. Chiudere saldamente il coperchio del vano batterie.

3.2. Mounting the Control Unit to the Camera

Attach the control unit to your camera's hot shoe.

1. Slide the control unit's mounting foot into the camera's hot shoe.
2. Secure the unit by tightening the locking mechanism on the control unit.

3.3. Attaching the Ring Flash Head to the Lens

The MF18 comes with various adapter rings to fit different lens filter sizes.

1. Select the appropriate adapter ring for your lens's filter thread size (52mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, or 77mm).
2. Avvitare l'anello adattatore scelto sulla filettatura del filtro anteriore dell'obiettivo della fotocamera.
3. Align the ring flash head with the adapter ring and gently push it until it clicks into place. Ensure it is securely attached.

Image: The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash control unit mounted on a camera hot shoe, with the ring flash head attached to the lens. This illustrates the complete setup.

3.4. Connecting the Flash Head to the Control Unit

Connect the coiled cable from the ring flash head to the control unit.

1. Insert the connector from the ring flash head's coiled cable into the designated port on the control unit.
2. Assicurarsi che il collegamento sia saldo per evitare scollegamenti accidentali durante l'uso.

Immagine: un primo piano view of the connection ports on the Nissin MF18 control unit, including the flash head connection port and a USB port.

4. Istruzioni per l'uso

4.1. Accensione/Spegnimento

Press and hold the power button on the control unit to turn the flash on or off. The color LCD will illuminate upon power-on.

4.2. Display LCD e navigazione

The MF18 features an intuitive color LCD display. Use the control buttons to navigate through menus and adjust settings. The screen automatically rotates for easier viewing when the camera is rotated.

4.3. Flash Modes and Power Control

The MF18 offers several flash modes for versatile lighting control:

• Modalità TTL: Automatic flash exposure control, compatible with Nikon's i-TTL system. Adjust compensation from -3.0 to +3.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
• Modalità manuale: Manually set flash power from 1/1 (full power) to 1/64 in 1/3 EV steps.
• Fine Macro Mode: For extremely precise light control, power can be set from 1/128 to 1/1024 in 1/6 EV steps. This is ideal for very close-up subjects.

4.4. LED Modeling Lights

The four built-in LED modeling lights can be activated to assist with focusing in dim environments. Press the dedicated button to toggle the modeling lights on or off.

4.5. Sincronizzazione ad alta velocità (HSS)

When enabled, HSS allows the flash to synchronize with shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second. This feature is useful for shooting with wide apertures in bright ambient light to achieve shallow depth of field.

4.6. Adjusting Flash Head Position

The ring flash head can be adjusted to spread the light wider or to prevent vignetting with certain lenses. Press the release buttons on the sides of the flash head to expand or contract its diameter.

Image: The Nissin MF18 ring flash head shown in both its compact and expanded configurations, demonstrating its adjustable design.

Image: The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash head with its LED modeling lights illuminated, providing continuous light for focusing.

5. Manutenzione

• Pulizia: Utilizzare un panno morbido e asciutto per pulire l'unità flash. Per lo sporco ostinato, un panno leggermenteamp È possibile utilizzare un panno, seguito da un panno asciutto. Non utilizzare solventi o detergenti abrasivi.
• Cura della batteria: Se il flash non viene utilizzato per un periodo prolungato, rimuovere le batterie per evitare perdite.
• Magazzinaggio: Store the flash in its protective case in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Gestione: Avoid dropping the flash or subjecting it to strong impacts.

6. Risoluzione Dei Problemi

7. Specifiche

8. Garanzia

The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash comes with a 2 Year parts and Labor warranty. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For detailed warranty terms and conditions, refer to the official Nissin websito o contattare l'assistenza clienti.

9. Supporto

For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty inquiries, please contact Nissin customer support. Visit the official Nissin websito per informazioni di contatto e risorse aggiuntive.

Nissina Websito: www.nissindigital.com