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Nissin's logo. Click here to visit the Nissin website! PRESS RELEASE: Nissin Ring Flash MF18 announced


September 21, 2010 - Nissin group is pleased to announce Nissin MF18 at Photokina 2010. This is the latest Ring flash model features the outstanding functions and high level performance. The range of macro lens mount adaptors is usable from 49 to 77mm. It provides an extraordinary guide number of 16 (ISO100) with a user friendly design of auto color display and My TTL custom setting. In addition, it has Wireless and High Speed Synchro. function to achieve high quality performance. The Power Pack port extends the usability of connection to different lighting and power systems. Nissin MF18 Ring flash gives a high standard of professional macro shooting.

Key Features:

Wide range of lens mount adaptation
Nissin MF18 supports a wide range of macro lens mount adaptors from 49 to 77mm.

Color and Auto Rotating Display
The color display will automatically rotate from horizontal to vertical as the flash is rotated and the user friendly six icon interface represents each of the operation mode– Auto, TTL, Manual, Multi, Wireless TTL (Master/Remote) and Custom Setting.

External Power Pack Port
Nissin MF18 supports Nissin Power Pack PS300, it can be used to speed up the recycling time of flashes.

Nissin MF18 ring flash. Photo provided by Nissin Japan Ltd. Click for a bigger picture!


Nissin MF18 ring flash.
Photo provided by Nissin Japan Ltd.

More Features:

  • Lens mount usable: 49mm-77mm

  • Guide number 16 (ISO 100)

  • Supports Canon E-TTL, Nikon i-TTL and Sony ADI/ P-TTL cameras

  • Flash ratio: 1:8 - 1:1 - 8:1 (Two flash tubes)

  • My TTL setting

  • Wireless flash

  • High speed synchro.

  • External Power Pack Port

  • Modeling LED Light with Light Ratio Control

Specifications
Usable cameras Canon EOS digital SLR cameras Nikon iTTL digital SLR cameras Sony ADI / P-TTL digital SLR cameras
Guide No. 16 (ISO 100 m / ft)
Illumination Coverage Approx. 80° top / bottom; 80° left / right
Flash Duration 1.4 ms
Exposure Control E-TTL II / E-TTL i-TTL ADI / PTTL
Flash Range Normal flash: Approx. 20mm - 5.5m
Flash Ratio 1:8 - 1:1 - 8:1
High Speed Flash Yes
Modeling Lamp Yes
Wireless Flash
Transmission Method Optical pulse
Channels 4 channels
Transmission Angle Approx. 80° top / bottom; 80° left / right
Controllable Slave Group Group C RMT2
Recycling Approx. 0.7 - 7 seconds
Lens Mount 49 - 77mm
Power Source
Control Unit 4 AA size batteries
Battery Life Approx. 120 - 800 flash with AA alkaline batteries
Power Saving Yes
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Nissin MF18 ring flash. Photo provided by Nissin Japan Ltd. Click for a bigger picture!


Nissin MF18 ring flash.
Photo provided by Nissin Japan Ltd.


(First posted on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 14:37 EDT)

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