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Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash for Nikon

Used Cat #3520106 • MFR #NDMF18-N
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Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash for Nikon
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Key Features
  • Guide Number 52.5' / 16 m
  • i-TTL for Nikon Cameras
  • Supports HSS to 1/8000 Second
  • Fine Macro Mode for Precise Control
The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash for Nikon is a ringlight flash, specifically designed for use with Nikon cameras with i-TTL capabilities. Featuring a Fine Macro mode, this flash provides highly precise light control from 1/128 to 1/1204 in 1/6 EV steps, to achieve the greatest accuracy. The MF18 is high-speed sync (HSS) capable to 1/8000 second when shooting in TTL or Manual mode (1/1 to 1/64). HSS gives you the freedom to shoot with larger apertures when a shallow depth of field is desired, even when shooting in bright sunlight. When used in manual mode, the flash can be adjusted in 1/3 EV steps from full power down to 1/64th power. The tube flash design is divided in half, allowing you to vary light output depending on the lighting conditions. This design also works in conjunction with the expansion flash head, permitting use of this flash on lenses ranging from 49mm to 82mm in diameter. Specially constructed for the MF18, additional adapter rings can be purchased separately for lens sizes 49, 52, 55, 58, 62,67, 72, 77, and 82mm.
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Nissin MF18 Overview

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The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash for Nikon is a ringlight flash, specifically designed for use with Nikon cameras with i-TTL capabilities. Featuring a Fine Macro mode, this flash provides highly precise light control from 1/128 to 1/1204 in 1/6 EV steps, to achieve the greatest accuracy. The MF18 is high-speed sync (HSS) capable to 1/8000 second when shooting in TTL or Manual mode (1/1 to 1/64). HSS gives you the freedom to shoot with larger apertures when a shallow depth of field is desired, even when shooting in bright sunlight. When used in manual mode, the flash can be adjusted in 1/3 EV steps from full power down to 1/64th power. The tube flash design is divided in half, allowing you to vary light output depending on the lighting conditions. This design also works in conjunction with the expansion flash head, permitting use of this flash on lenses ranging from 49mm to 82mm in diameter. Specially constructed for the MF18, additional adapter rings can be purchased separately for lens sizes 49, 52, 55, 58, 62,67, 72, 77, and 82mm.

Brand Compatibility
Ringlight flash specifically designed for use with Nikon cameras with i-TTL capabilities.
High-Speed Sync
The MF18 is high-speed sync (HSS) capable to 1/8000 second when shooting in TTL or Manual mode (1/1 to 1/64). HSS gives you the freedom to shoot with larger apertures when a shallow depth of field is desired, even when shooting in bright sunlight. With a guide number of 16 (meters) the MF18 is also powerful enough to give you the freedom to stop down your lens and shoot with smaller apertures when a greater depth of field is required, even when shooting with
Fine Macro Mode
Fine Macro mode provides highly precise light control from 1/128 to 1/1024 in 1/6 EV steps to achieve the greatest accuracy. Variable power in manual mode is 1/1 - 1/64 minus 2/3 EV in in 1/3 EV steps.
Flash Tube Design
Tube flash design works in conjunction with the expansion flash head, permitting use of this flash on lenses ranging from 49mm to 82mm in diameter.
Wireless TTL
Wireless TTL and multi-function remote control system allow this flash to control slave groups with +/- 3 stops EV compensation.
Color Display
Color display features an easily navigable menu that automatically rotates depending on the camera's orientation.
Nissin Compatibility
Compatible with separately available Nissin PS 8 Ni-MH Battery Pack for Nikon Camera.
Modeling Lamp
Modeling LED lamp works in conjunction with power ratio control feature to help better preview your lighting.
UPC: 855747005159

Nissin MF18 Specs

Key Specs
Guide Number
52.5' / 16 m at ISO 100 (50 mm Position)
Recycle Time
Approx. 0.1 to 5.5 Seconds
Exposure Control
Nikon i-TTL
Secondary Illumination
Modeling Light
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL)
Unspecified Range
Color Temperature
5600K
Internal Power
4x AA
Lens Compatibility
52mm/58mm/62mm/67mm/72mm/77mm Filter Threads (via Included Adapter Ring)
49mm/55mm/82mm Filter Threads (via Optional Adapter Ring)
Flash
Guide Number
52.5' / 16 m at ISO 100 (50 mm Position)
Max Usable Diameter Size
82 mm
Modeling Light
LED, 4 units
Angle of Coverage
80°
Flash Duration
1/700 to 1/300 Second at Full Power
Angle of Coverage
80° x 80°
Vari-Power
Yes: -0.3 to +3, 1/3 EV steps
Recycle Time
Approx. 0.1 to 5.5 Seconds
Exposure Control
Nikon i-TTL
Power Range
1/1 to 1/1024
Recycle Time
0.1-5.5 seconds
Secondary Illumination
Modeling Light
Power Source
4 x AA batteries
External power pack compatible (Nissin Power Pack PS300 or Nikon SD-8A/SD-9)
Dimensions
Main body: 4.5 x 2.6 x 3.3" / 115 x 65 x 85 mm
Ring flash: 4.7 x 5.3 x 1.6" / 120 x 134 x 41 mm
Wireless
Weight
15.7 oz / 446 g
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL)
Unspecified Range
LED
Color Temperature
5600K
Power
Internal Power
4x AA
External Power Pack Compatible
Yes
General
Mount
Shoe Mount (Controller), Lens Mount (Flash)
Lens Compatibility
52mm/58mm/62mm/67mm/72mm/77mm Filter Threads (via Included Adapter Ring)
49mm/55mm/82mm Filter Threads (via Optional Adapter Ring)
Display
No
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.5 x 2.6 x 3.3" / 11.5 x 6.5 x 8.5 cm (Controller)
4.7 x 5.3 x 1.6" / 12.0 x 13.4 x 4.1 cm (Ring)
Weight
15.7 oz / 445.1 g (without Batteries)

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