Nissin MG8000 User Manual download pdf (Page 8)

Channel, Group and the flash reflector zooming position are to be set on the

Remote flash.

TTL and Manual mode is available on Remote Flash, which can however only

be set by the Master flash.

Setting the Remote flash

From the 6 icons screen, select and set .

Select Remote and set . AF assist light starts

blinking every 2 seconds showing MG8000 stands by in

Remote Flash mode .

Select the line channel and set the channel. 4

channels are available from 1 to 4.

Select the line Group and set the group.

3 groups are available from A to C.

Select the line Zoom and set zooming position.

When setting MG8000 to the Remote mode, the zoom

setting system is automatically set at 24mm position. The

zooming position can be selected manually to any other

available position.

Press on/off switch to lock this condition. (Press it again to

release the lock).

Or press set , or wait about 8 seconds. The screen

shows the 6 icons screen and returns back to Remote setting page. The

function and the value remain recorded as set.

When placing more flashes, repeat the same operation procedures

instructed above.

The group can be chosen freely from A, B or C, but the channel of this

bundle of wireless flash system is to be set in one common channel.

The flash mode and the value can not be set on the Remote flash, but they

are set by the Master flash only.

Set

SETTING THE SLAVE FLASH

Group A

Group B

Group C

Master Flash

CREATIVE FLASH LIGHTING:

Set Master flash.

Set Slave flash/ flashes.

Make sure the channel and its group setting are correct.

Attach the Master flash to the camera and place the Slave flash/ flashes at any

desirable place within the system operation area, which is approximately 7 to

10 meters between the Master and Slave flash/ flashes depending on the

setting condition.

A variety of custom settings enable you to customize your MG8000.

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 adjusted for about ±3 Ev. by

every 1/3 steps.

From 6 icons, select Custom setting mode and set .

Select the item to be customized and set the

value to customize.

10 custom settings are prepared.

Custom settings

Set

TTL Exposure level custom setting

A short pulse of flash light released by the test button

illuminates the subjects and monitors the lighting efficiency

on the subject.

Modeling

Illuminating the subject to find its lighting

efficiency.

Rotate

Cancel the rotating action and keep the image fixed.

The screen won’t rotate.

ft/meter

For the user who prefers distance indication by feet.

Select feet instead of meter.

To save battery energy, or simply to avoid the display illumination, the display

screen can be switched off when not in operation. Set it off, and the display

goes off in 8 seconds after the last operation. The display will not be woken

up by the camera’s shutter release. The display can only be woken up by any

operation button of MG8000.

Display

Display can be set off if it’s not necessary.

My TTL

Those customized values and conditions are effective on all modes and

memorized even when the flash unit is switched off.

To reset the customized value or conditions, select Reset, choose

“Yes” and set . All the memorized data is cancelled and MG8000 is

reset to the default value and condition.

Set

Auto Off

Reset

All those customs setting is reset to the

default value and conditions which are

provided and set at the factory.

Firmware

A firmware upgrade service is available for the

MG8000 Extreme, which provides a USB service

terminal (By local service/ local dealer) to upload

the latest software.

Buzzer

This is available for Wireless Remote mode.

When using MG8000 as a slave remote

flash, a “beep” sound indicates the master flash

triggers successfully.

Auto off timing can be selected from 10min.

15min, 30min, 45min, 60min or off (cancel).

Switch

On / Off

Key lock function is set to default for power switch.

When select “ On / Off ”, the lock function will be

replaced by “Flash off” function. An icon of flash

off will be displayed on the screen when pressing

the switch.The flash will stop function until you

press it again to release. This is available for all

modes.

Switch

Lock

Switch

Lock

Switch

Lock

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