MF18 Macro Flash Nomenclature & Specification

MF18 Macro Flash
For Canon / Nikon DSLR cameras

SPECIAL FEATURES

Unique Fine Macro mode 
Revolutionary Fine Macro technology stabilizes the precise fine light control from 1/128 to 1/1024 in 1/6 Ev steps fine turning to achieve the accuracy of microscope. While in Manual mode, the power ratio can be adjusted from full power to 1/64 in 1/3 Ev steps. This mode helps to achieve more stable quality when shooting high sensitive images.

Tube flash design 
Tube flash design is applied to achieve uniform light effect. Light power ratio control can be adjusted independently according to the light conditions.

Expansion flash head 
The ring head can adapt the lens from 49 to 82mm. Expanding the ring head to eliminate the problem of vignetting and hidden corners during macro photography. Package includes adaptor rings 52, 58, 62, 67, 72 and 77mm (49, 55 and 82mm are optional for purchase).

Wireless TTL
Wireless TTL with multi-function remote control system. MF18 can be used as master flash to control slave group A and C* with ± 3.0Ev compensation setting. Perfectly assorts with Di866 Mark II / Di622 Mark II or Original Canon/Nikon flashes to create more lighting effects.

*In Wireless TTL mode, Group C is slave flash setting and Ev compensation can be adjusted independently. MF18 only supports Group A or C as slave flash. For example, setting the Di622 Mark II to Wireless Channel 1 Group A when using it as slave flash.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

A firmware upgrade service is available for the MF18, which provides a USB service terminal to upload the latest software.

COMPATIBILITY

Please check the compatibility chart.

KEY FEATURES

Color and Auto Rotate Display bears simple and user friendly features of our design concept 
The Color Display will automatically follow camera angle in different position and six icons interface gives user friendly operation and representing different menus – Auto, TTL, Wireless TTL (Master), Fine Macro, Manual and Customer Setting.

Various functions
Support Canon E-TTL/E-TTL II, Nikon i-TTL system.


Auto mode:
Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera

TTL mode:
Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure value can be compensated.

Wireless mode:
Used as Master flash to control slave flash Group A or C; Support Canon and Nikon flashes.

Fine Macro mode:
Flash power can be adjusted from 1/128 to 1/1024 at every 1/6 Ev steps.

Manual mode:
Flash power can be adjusted from full power to 1/64 at every 1/3 Ev steps.

Custom setting:
All setting is customized by user.

Modeling LED
LED focus lamp with light power ratio control makes it easy to focus on the shooting subject. The brightness reflects flash power ratio setting of left and right, the effect can be previewed.

MORE FEATURES

My TTL Setting
TTL exposure level is accurately calibrated for standard balance in accordance with Nissin’s standard. If any adjustment is however required, or if you like to set your own preferable level, it can be adjust for about ±3Ev by every 1/3 step.

Quick Loading Battery Magazine
The MF18 has battery magazine system same as Di866 professional and Di466. A convenient battery magazine provides all four AA-size batteries slot in the same direction, so that the batteries can be correctly inserted without fail even in the poor light condition.

External Service Box 
External Power Pack Socket:
MF18 supports Nissin Power Pack PS 300. 

X terminal:
MF18 has X-terminal socket for flash synchronization. 

USB Service Port:
MF18 provides a USB port to update the latest firmware. 

Rear curtain sync and High speed shutter
In Rear curtain sync., the flash fires just before the rear curtain closed. By using this function at slow shutter speed, a moving subject will appear with such moving marks behind. High speed sync. is recommended for daylight flash photography.

* Only available in TTL mode

Adapter rings
MF18 can adapt the lens from 49 to 82mm. Package includes adaptor rings 52, 58, 62, 67, 72 and 77mm (49, 55 and 82mm are optional for purchase).

Specifications

• Usable camera: Canon and Nikon digital camera
• Guide Number: GN.16 * (ISO100)
• Focal length Coverage: 80°x80°
• Power source: 4 x AA battery
• Recycle time: 0.1-5.5 sec. (Alkaline, NiMH)
• Number of Flashes: 120-800 *Depends on the mode using
• Flash Power Control System:
  Full Auto mode: E-TTL, E-TTL II (for Canon), i-TTL / i-TTL (for Nikon) 
  TTL mode: E-TTL, E-TTL II (for Canon), i-TTL / i-TTL (for Nikon) with Ev compensation adjustment
  Fine Macro mode: 1/128-1/1024, 1/6 Ev steps
  Manual mode: Full-1/64, 1/3 Ev steps
• Rear curtain sync.: Yes
• High speed sync.: Yes (available in TTL mode only)
• Ev Compensation on flash : -0.3 - +3.0, 1/3Ev steps
• My TTL setting : -0.3 - +3.0, 1/3Ev steps
• LED modeling lamps: 4 units
• Color temperature: 5600K at full power flash
• Flash Duration:
  1/700 seconds at full power (When A and B tube flash together)
  1/300 seconds at full power flash (When A or B tube flash individually)
  1/700-1/30,000 seconds (When A and B tube flash together)
• Wireless Remote flash:
  Wireless TTL: Master, 4 Channels, 3 Groups (A, B and C)
  Mode: TTL / Manual, TTL flash ratio is adjustable
  Slave flash: Digital Slave / Film Slave
  
  * In Wireless TTL mode, Group C is slave flash setting and Ev compensation can be adjusted independently. MF18 only supports Group A or C as slave flash. For example, setting the Di622 Mark II to Wireless Channel 1 Group A when using it as slave flash.
• Energy Saving: 
  Auto power Off, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60 mins
  Stand-by mode 30 sec.
  Display off (Display screen switch off)
• Operation Control mode: Color Display (Auto Rotation)
• Firmware Update Terminal: USB
• X terminal: Yes
• External power pack socket: Nissin Power Pack PS300 / Canon CP-E4 / Nikon SD-8A, SD-9
• Adapter Rings: Suitable for lens from 49 to 82 mm. Package includes 52, 58 , 62, 72, 77mm (49, 55 and 82mm are optional for purchase)
• Accessories: Leather case
• Dimension: 
  Main body: 115 x 65 x 85mm (4.5 x 2.6 x 3.3 inch
  Ring flash: 120 x 134 x 41mm (4.7 x 5.3 x 1.6 inch)
• Weight: 446 gr. w/o battery

Notice: Design and specification are subject to change without prior notice.