Nissin MG8000 User Manual

DIGITAL T TL POWER ZOOM FLASH

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Type C

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MG0412C REV. 1.2

Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product

Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer

your camera owner’s manual carefully to get a better understanding of

proper operation to enjoy flash photography.

Nissin MG8000 Extreme type Canon is designed for Canon digital SLR, with

the latest TTL flash control system, and features Nissin’s original rotating color

display, easily guiding its operations.

It works automatically with Canon ETTL/ ETTL II auto-flash systems.

Please note that MG8000 Extreme type C is not usable with other branded

cameras for TTL operation.

UNIQUE FUNCTION

The color display automatically rotates

to allow for easy operation in both the

horizontal and vertical positions.

SIMPLE OPERATION

When attaching MG8000 to the camera, the basic flash exposure operation is

fully controlled by the camera. It is the same idea as when you use the built-in

camera flash but placed on the hotshoe.

SPECIAL FEATURES

MG8000 is featuring exetreme high heat resistance to obtain more than 1000

times continuum emitting with full power without overheating problems.

Assorting with Nissin Power Pack PS300 is suggested, enables blazing fast

and maximizes the extreme performance.

In additon, MG8000 provides many advanced flash functions, such as Wireless

TTL off camera flash technology, high speed shutter synchronization, frequent

repeat-flash system, External Av priority setting, etc. are supported.

Compatible cameras

Please refer Nissin’s compatibility chart shown in its home page for details and

recent updates: http://www.nissin-japan.com or http://www.nissindigital.com

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this

product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using

the product.

WARNING

This sign refers the danger or serious damage.

The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back to the

repair service station or the store you bought it from.

Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.

Do not shoot the flash directly to the eyes at short distance. It may damage the eyes.

When taking a flash picture, especially toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at least 1 meter

(3.3feet) away from the subject. Or use diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or wall to soften its intensity.

Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas, chemical or such liquids. It may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use in the water. The flash unit carries high voltage inside and it

may cause an electric shock.

Do not shoot the flash unit directly at the driver of automobiles or such vehicles.

Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot, which may get scalded.

Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in wrong polarity may cause leakage, exothermic

heat or explosion.

Do not touch the metal parts after long time flashing, which may get scalded.

Nomenclature

Flash head/

Wireless transmitter

Sub-Flash

Remote/ Slave sensor

AF-assist light

Rotating

display screen

Mounting foot

X-terminal

USB service port

External service

box

Power Pack socket

External auto exposure sensor

Lock ring

Hotshoe contacts

Foot lock pin

Battery magazine

CAUTIONS

This sign refers the damage or defect.

Do not leave or store the flash unit in the temperature over 40ºC, such as in the automobile.

The flash unit is not water resistance. Keep the unit away from rain, snow and humidity.

Do not use benzene, thinner or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit.

Do not use this flash unit with the cameras which are not recommended in compatibility list at official

website, otherwise it may damage the camera’s circuitry.

Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time.

Do not have a heavy impact to the flash unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface floor.

When using the external power pack, read the safety instructions carefully and follow the operation manual.

Multifunction button

Set button

Select button

Pilot lamp (Test flash button)

Diffuser

Flash stand

On/Off switch (System lock button)

Soft Case

Extra

battery magazine (optional)

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MENU SCREEN FOR MAIN MODES

MG8000 Flash Mode and Functions - to be set on the flash unit.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Advanced functions are provided in some operation modes –

to be set on the flash unit

…

Full Automatic Mode

…

TTL Program Mode

…

Manual Setting Mode

…

Multi- flash Mode

…

Wireless Remote Flash Mode

…

Custom Setting Mode

Full Automatic Mode

Flash light is fully controlled by the camera for the most proper exposure.

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Advanced

Functions

Sub-Flash

Manual Zoom

Slave Function

F.Stop Setting*1

ISO setting*2

*1 Effective on at Universal Slave function in Manual Power operation and when using MG8000 with film

type camera or with non dedicted camera.

*2 Effective on Universal Slave function, and when using MG8000 with film type camera or with non

dedicated camera.

TTL Program Mode

Manual Setting Mode

Operation Modes

Manual Setting Mode

Functions by Camera setting – The flash is automatically

controlled by the camera

TTL Program Mode

Flash light is automatically controlled by the camera but the flash exposure

value can be compensated.

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FE. Lock

FE.

Flash exposure can be locked at the main subject while moving the framing.

Lock

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Manual Setting Mode

Manual Mode -Selecting the desired manual power on the flash unit,

Av poriority Mode- Selecting the desired f-stop on the flash unit.

Multi-flash Mode

Multiple lighting exposes the playback photos in one frame of picture.

Wireless Remote Flash Mode

Placing multiple numbers of flashes (slave flash) off camera and controlling the creative TTL lighting.

Custom Setting Mode

Variety of custom settings is available for own default value.

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BASIC OPERATION

Inserting batteries

Usable batteries - Alkaline batteries, Lithium batteries, NiMH batteries.

Remove the battery magazine and insert

4 x size AA batteries as shown in the

picture.

The battery compartment is specially

designed so that every cell is placed in the

same direction to avoid the confusion in

poor light condition.

+/- symbol is clearly marked at the battery

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NOTE

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.

compartment.

Place the battery magazine back into the

body.

When the recycle time becomes longer

than 20 seconds, replace the batteries

with the fresh ones or recharge the

batteries (rechargeable batteries).

MG8000 has energy saving double power off function.

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 MG8000 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 MG8000 again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway or

press any button of the flash unit.

In case the MG8000 is not in use over 30 minutes, the unit is completely

turned off. To turn on MG8000 again, take the first step of turning the

flash unit on.

In case of using MG8000 in off-camera-use mode (Wireless TTL

flash-slave, Universal Slave function), it is recommended to change the

turn off timer at the Custom setting....ref. page 33 .

The mode and the value set on the flash unit before turning off is

memorized and returns in the same condition when switch it on again.

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Mounting MG8000 on the Camera

Turn off the power switch of both MG8000

and the camera.

Turn the lock ring of MG8000 to loosen it

all the way as shown in the picture.

Slide the mounting foot of MG8000 into

3. the hotshoe of the camera.

Turn the lock ring to opposite direction

and tighten it.

Lock pin comes out to hook the foot at the

hotshoe for sure contact.

Removing MG8000 from the Camera

Loosen the lock ring and slide the mounting foot of MG8000 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.

Turn on the flash unit

Press the on/off switch. Screen A appears, and the mode A is set.

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.

SETTING THE MODE AND THE FUNCTION

Full Automatic Flash Control

The modes to be set on the camera:

(Full Auto), (Program), (Shutter priority),

(Aperture priority), (Manual), Automatic depth-of-field,

Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,

Night Portrait.

In all the camera modes listed above, MG8000 will automatically and fully work

in ETTL / ETTL II automatic flash control system.

Set MG8000 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power on.

Display screen automatically shows A, the Full Automatic

Mode.

MG8000 is now set for the camera’s automatic flash control

system.

Press the on/off switch once again to lock this condition on

your flash. (Press it again to release the lock)

All the jobs required for this mode are completed.

When the pilot lamp turns green, press the shutter button of your camera

halfway to focus the subject.

Shutter speed, aperture and flash mark ( ) are shown in camera’s view finder

and the display panel of the camera.

Press the shutter, and MG8000 is fired. The result is immediately shown on the

camera’s LCD monitor.

Flash power is automatically controlled by the camera and the most proper

exposure is obtained on your picture.

When you change the focal length of your camera lens, MG8000 responds

without delay and sets its light source for the proper illumination angle.

The lens focal length you set is shown in the display screen of the flash unit.

A-DEP

The flash illumination coverage of MG8000 responds to the lens focal length of

24mm to 105mm (full size format / film camera standard).

Set the camera’s mode, select the focal length and take pictures with

MG8000 on your camera.

MG8000 is a supplement to help you taking a creative and live picture.

While you are taking pictures in Full Automatic mode, almost all jobs are

automatically done by the camera and you just control the camera only.

TTL Flash Exposure Value Compensation

With the latest TTL flash control system, the flash power level is always

automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure. You

can soften or weaken the flash light, or give more light to the subject without

changing the environmental or background exposure effect. The MG8000 can

possibly make it quicker control the flash output for each individual picture.

The modes to be set on camera:

A-DEP

Set

Mode Shutter Speed

Automatic

Manual

Automatic

Manual

Aperture Setting

Automatic

Manual

Control on the camera

Automatic

Any available

shutter speed can be set.

Any available

f-stop can be set.

Any shutter speed /

f-stop combination can be set.

(Full Auto), (Program), (Shutter priority),

(Aperture priority), (Manual), Automatic depth-of-field,

Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,

Night Portrait.

In all those camera’s modes listed above, MG8000 will automatically

and fully work in ETTL / ETTL II automatic flash control system.

Set MG8000 to the camera’s hotshoe and press the on/off switch to power

on.

Display screen shows A. Press set and the display

turns to the screen of 6 icons.

Select TTL by select button and set . Or the

Set

display returns back to the A mode screen in about 8

seconds.

The TTL flash exposure compensation value 0.0Ev is

shown as a default setting.

TTL flash exposure compensation is provided in 19 steps

by 0.3Ev increment from -3.0・・・0・・・to +3.0Ev.

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Select the compensation value you desire

Set

and set .

To keep this value on your flash, press on / off switch to

lock. (Press it again to release the lock)

Take a picture and the aimed subject is shown with required

lighting effect by keeping the exposure level of background

as originally expected.

On some cameras, the TTL flash exposure compensation can be set on the

camera.

When the flash exposure compensation is set on the flash unit, this value is

to be counted in addition to the compensation value you set on the camera.

The display screen of the flash unit however shows the exposure

compensation value set on the flash unit.

Set the camera’s mode, select the flash exposure compensation value and

take pictures.

Almost all jobs are automatically done by the camera with such

compensation of the flash exposure value and you just manually control

the camera only.

ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING

An ADVANCED CUSTOM SETTING enables you to enjoy creative flash

photography.

For advanced flash photography, the following five functions can be set on your

flash.

Sub Flash Function

MG8000 provides an extra small flash below the main flash. This small flash

gives a fill-in light while bouncing the main flash. Bouncing the light may

shadow the underside of face, and this fill-in flash brightens up the shadow.

On the TTL function screen, press the set button for 2 seconds.

Set

TTL Advance page appears.

Select Subflash and continuously select the power

and set or wait for 8 seconds to returns to the TTL

Set

function screen.

The following 8 powers are prepared in accordance with the

photographic situation.

Subflash power Guide No. at ISO100

1/1 (Full power)

1/2

1/4

1/8

1/16

1/32

1/64

1/128

8.5

1.5

This subflash function is available only at

bounce photography, and the mark SUB

appears when tilting the flash head. When

the flash head is set at the normal position,

this mark disappears.

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