Phottix Mitros+ TTL Transceiver Flash for Canon
Instruction Manual
Note: To start immediately using this flash please refer to the quick-start guide.
For advanced features please read this manual and be familiar with your
camera manual and operations.
The Phottix Mitros+ TTL Transceiver Flash for Canon is designed to work with
Canon DSLR cameras and features ETTL I/II, Manual, Multi modes as well as
Wireless Master/Slave triggering.
Warnings
1. Use your flash safely. Do not fire the flash into the eyes of people or
animals at short distances – damage and/or blindness can occur
2. Be careful using the flash in or around cars, buses, motorcycles or other
moving vehicles as accidents can result.
3. Never use the flash near combustible gases (gasoline, solvents, etc.)
4. Do not expose the flash or batteries to dripping/splashing water, or high
humidity.
5. Do not leave the flash or batteries in a hot location (direct sunlight, in a
closed car, etc.)
6. Remove batteries from the flash when not being used for an extended
period of time.
7. Change the batteries when required. Use undamaged batteries in good
condition. Do not mix battery types or new and used batteries.
8. Do not put opaque objects in front of the flash lens when firing the flash.
The energy emitted by the flash may cause objects to burn, or cause damage
to the flash tube or fresnel lens.
9. Use caution in touching the flash head after use. It may be hot and can
cause burns.
10. The flash contains high voltage electronic parts. Do not disassemble or
attempt to repair the flash. Never touch the flash’s internal components.
11. Do not touch the External Power Port contacts with any metal objects –
this can cause electric shock and serious injury.
Table of Contents
Parts and Functions ……………………………………
Modes …………………………………………………….
Wireless Triggering……………………………………….
Custom Functions……………………………………….
Technical Specs…………………………………………
Parts
Back / Left Side
1. LCD Display
2. Mode Button
3. Test Button
4. Power Switch
5. Ready Light
6. Arrow Adjustment Buttons (see below)
7. Set Button
8. Locking Lever
9. 3.5mm Sync Port
10. USB Port
11. External Power Port
Arrow Adjustment Buttons
1. Up Arrow / Zoom Adjustment Mode Button
2. Right Arrow / Wireless Flash Mode Button
3. Down Arrow / HSS / SCS Button
4. Left Button / Custom Functions Button
Front / Right Side
1. Bounce Card
2. Wide Angle Diffuser
3. Flash Head
4. Wireless Signal Receiver Area
5. AF Assist Light
6. Hot Shoe
7. Battery Compartment
Please note:
These instruction assume:
1. Both the flash and camera are switched on.
2. The flash and camera are set to the same settings as this manual.
3. Camera menu and flash custom functions menu are set to default
values.
4. The flash is being used with a compatible Canon DSLR.
Installing batteries
1. Press the battery cover in while pushing it towards the bottom of the
flash. The battery cover will open and raise.
2. Insert AA batteries as shown by the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
3. Lower the battery cover and push back towards the top of the flash,
locking it in place.
Please note:
- Please use four standard high-quality batteries of the same brand. Make sure
all batteries are at similar powers levels.
- Batteries can get hot when the flash is being used. Use caution when changing
batteries.
- If you do not use the flash for an extended period of time, store with batteries
removed.
Attaching the flash to a camera
Turn off both the camera and flash
1. Align the flash hot shoe with the camera hot shoe.
2. Slide the flash into the camera hot shoe until fully inserted.
3. Lock the flash in position by pushing the locking lever to the right until
the lock engages with a click.
4. To Unlock, press the locking release button on the locking lever and
slide to the left.
Turning the Flash On / Off
1. To power on the flash move the power switch to the on position.
2. To power off the flash move the power switch to the off position.
Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level Indicator on the LCD (see below) will display an
approximate indication of how much power remains in the batteries in the
flash. Use this as a rough guide as to when a battery change is needed. If
flash recycling time has become very long (30 seconds) change the batteries.
Raising and Rotating the Flash Head
1. The flash head will elevate from -7 to 90 degrees with stops at -7, 0, 45,
60, 75 and 90 degrees. Gently raise or lower the flash head into the
required position.
2. The flash head will rotate 180 degrees in either direction with stops at
60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 degrees. Gently rotate the flash head into
the required position.
3. When the flash head is raised or rotated from the 0 degree standard
forward position the flash zoom will set itself to 50mm. “- -” will be
displayed on the LCD. Flash zoom when the head is raised or rotated
can be changed in MZoom mode (see below).
4. At -7 degrees the flash zoom will act the same as 0 degree – it will not
change any settings.
Using the Bounce Card or Wide Angle Diffuser
The Phottix Mitros+ Flash comes equipped with a white bounce card and wide
angle diffuser panel in the flash head.
1. The wide angle diffuser panel will cause the flash to spread light to a
14mm equivalent.
2. The white bounce card can be used when the flash head is in a raised
position to bounce light forward to assist with catch lights in a subject’s
eyes.
To use:
1. Gently pull the diffuser panel and bounce card from the flash head
using the ridge on the bottom of the diffuser panel.
2. If using the diffuser panel it will drop into position over the flash
head. Gently push the bounce card back into the flash head if not
needed.
3. If using the bounce card only gently push the diffuser panel back
into the flash head.
Using the Flash Head Diffuser
The Phottix Mitros+ TTL Flash comes with an attachable diffuser that can be
added to the front of the flash head when needed. It is good for softening light,
reducing hot spots and shadows and better coverage for macro photography.
To use:
1. Align the diffuser with the flash head, with the “UP” mark on the diffuser
facing up.
2. Snap one side of the diffuser mount into the corresponding flash head
mount.
3. Repeat step 3 on the other side of the diffuser.
Overheating Protection
The Phottix Mitros+ contains an overheating protection circuit that will slow
flash recycle time to avoid overheating-related damage. Approximately 20 fullpower flashes in a short amount of time will trigger this protection. A [ Hot! ]
Icon will appear when the overheating protection circuit is in operation.
To avoid further overheating or possible damage the flash will increase the
recycling time to assist in lowering the flash temperature. Wait 10 minutes
before using the flash.
If the flash continues to be used after the [ Hot! ] Icon appears and the flash
does not cool down a [ Stop ] icon will appear on the LCD. Cease using the
flash and wait 10 minutes for it to cool down.
Sync and USB Ports
1. The 3.5mm Sync Port can be used with a 3.5mm sync cable to trigger the
flash – from a flash trigger or camera. This port is input only – flash signals
are not output from this port.
2. The USB port is used for firmware upgrades. Firmware announcements
and instructions will be made available on Phottix websites.
Status LED
Left LED: Flash-ready indicator. In Quick Flash Mode, the LED will flash green
when the flash has the minimum recycle charge. It will flash red when fully
charged.
Right LED: Flash exposure confirmation lamp. If a standard flash exposure is
obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will light blue for approximately 3
seconds. If the flash exposure confirmation lamp doesn’t light, move closer to
the subject or increase the camera ISO setting.
External Battery Port
The External Battery Port is a proprietary Phottix design for use with Phottix
flash cables. The external port is compatible with the Canon CP-E4 compact
battery pack or compatible models when the included adapter is used.
Please note:
- Batteries must be used in the flash even when an external battery pack is
used.
- Never use non Canon-compatible battery packs.
The LCD Display
The LCD display on the Phottix Mitros+ flash contains important information
regarding flash settings and functions.
Top Line:
1. Flash Mode: Indicates the set mode of the flash - ETTL, Manual, Multi, M
(slave mode), Multi (slave mode)
2. Zoom: Indicates auto or manual flash head zoom and distance
3. Battery Level Indicator, Hot!, Stop
Second Line:
High Speed Sync (HSS) / Second Curtain Sync (SCS) icon
FEB, Group, Power Level, EV, Multi Mode indicators (Frequency and Flash
Count)
In ETTL mode: HSS/SCS, FEB, EV
In M mode: HSS/SCS, Group, Power Level
In Multi mode: Group, Power Level, Frequency, Flash Count
Third Line:
Beep Signal Icon, “-7°” icon,
Fourth Line:
Flash and Exposure information: C.Fn icon, Aperture (f stop), flash range
Auto-Save Functions
The Phottix Mitros+ will remember flash settings. Mode, power levels, etc. will
be retained in the flash if it is turned off and then back on.
Setting Flash Zoom
The Phottix Mitros+ Flash has two flash head zoom modes – Auto (Azoom)
and Manual (Mzoom). Auto zoom will dynamically change flash head zoom as
a camera’s zoom lens is changed to provide optimum lighting. Manual zoom
allow the user to set the zoom of the flash head.
To set:
1. Press the button.
2. The Zoom area on the LCD will be highlighted and flash.
3. Press the or buttons to set the flash head zoom to Azoom
or the desired Mzoom manual level.
4. Press the button when the zoom is properly set.
Please Note:
1. When in Azoom and the flash head is raised or rotated from the 0
degree standard forward position - the flash zoom will set itself to
50mm. “- -” will be displayed on the LCD. The flash zoom will not
change if the head is lowered to -7 degrees.
2. Azoom will work ONLY when the flash head is set to either 0 or -7
degrees.
3. When in Mzoom and the flash head is raised or rotated from the 0
degree standard forward position - the flash zoom will not be changed
from the previous setting.
4. Flash Zoom can be adjusted when the head is raised or rotated by
switching to Mzoom mode and making desired adjustments.
Setting High Speed Sync or Second Curtain Sync.
The Phottix Mitros+ flash has both High Speed Sync and Second Curtain
Sync functions. See further details under High Speed Sync and Second
Curtain Sync later in this manual.
To set:
1. Press the button.
2. The button will cycle between HSS, SCS and turning both off.
Please note:
-HSS and SCS are available in ETTL and Manual modes, but not in Multi
mode.
Test Button
Pressing the test button will trigger the flash. This can be used metering (in
manual mode only). In Wireless Master Mode pressing the test button will fire
slave flashes on the same channel being controlled by the Master flash. Test
button output levels can be configured (see C.Fn-07 below).
Auto-Idle Functions
To save battery power the Phottix Mitros+ TTL Flash is equipped with Idle and
Auto Off modes.
1. In Non-Wireless Slave Modes: The flash will go into Auto Idle mode after
90 sec. if no buttons have been pressed or it has not been fired. The flash
LCD will go blank. Half-pressing the camera shutter button or pressing the
test button on the flash will wake up the Phottix Mitros+.
2. In Wireless Slave Mode, the flash will go to Slave Idle Mode after 60
minutes if no buttons have been pressed or it has not been fired, “IDLE”
will be displayed on the flash LCD. Full-pressing the camera shutter button
or pressing the Master flash test button will wake up flashes in idle mode.
Slave Idle Timer can be changed from 60 minutes to 10 minutes (see
C.Fn-10 below). The flash will go into Slave Auto Off Mode after 8 hours if
no buttons have been pressed or it has not been fired after “IDLE” is
displayed on the flash LCD. Pressing the test button on the flash will wake
it up. Slave Auto Off can be changed from after 8 hours to after 1 hour
(see C.Fn-11 below).
Modeling Flash
1. Pressing the camera depth-of-field preview button (if available) will fire the
flash continuously for 1 second. This Modeling Flash is useful in seeing
lighting effects and balance on the subject.
2. Modeling Flash is available in all modes, ETTL, Multi and Manual.
3. Modeling Flash can be used in both normal and wireless shooting and can
be set (see C.Fn-02 below).
Please note:
1. Overheating and damage can result from excessive use of the Modeling
Flash. Do not use more than 20 times in succession.
2. When overheating the flash will automatically increase charging time until
the flash temperature has decreased.
Autofocus (AF) Assist Light
1. In low light/contrast situations the Phottix Mitros+’ built-in Auto Focus Assist
Light will illuminate to assist with AF. The AF Assist Light on the front of the flash
will project a focusing target on the subject.
2. AF Assist Light functions can be set to on or off (see C.Fn-08 below).
Adjustments
The Phottix Mitros+ will adjust levels in 1/3 stop increments. Some cameras have
custom functions to change stop adjustments from 1/3 to 1/2 stop increments for
FEB and FEC. If camera custom functions are changed the Phottix Mitros+ will
automatically adjust levels in 1/2 stops.
Flash Modes
The Phottix Mitros+ has three flash modes: ETTL, Manual (M) and Multi
(Stroboscopic).
To change modes:
1. Press the button.
2. The flash modes will cycle through ETTL, Manual (M) and Multi modes.
3. The current mode will be displayed in the top left corner of the LCD.
ETTL Mode
In ETTL Mode the flash and camera will work together to calculate the correct
exposure for recorded images. When the shutter button is fully depressed the
flash will fire a pre-flash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and
flash power the instant before the photo is taken.
Flash Exposure Compensation - FEC
The Phottix Mitros+ Flash can be used to adjust Flash Exposure
Compensation (FEC) from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. This is useful in situations
where fine-tuning of the TTL system is needed based on the environment.
To set FEC:
1. Press the button to enter FEC Adjustment Mode.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust FEC up or down.
3. Press the button to exit FEC Adjustment Mode.
Please note:
- Some cameras have custom functions to change stop adjustments from 1/3 to
1/2 stop increments for FEB and FEC. If camera custom functions are changed
the Phottix Mitros+ will adjust levels in 1/2 stop increments.
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