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Yes, the Nissin MF18 is available for Nikon and Sony camera systems in addition to Canon, highlighting its versatile design.
The high-speed sync (HSS) capability allows you to shoot with larger apertures for a shallow depth of field, even in bright sunlight, with speeds up to 1/8000 second.
The Nissin MF18 includes four built-in LED modeling lights that assist in focusing on difficult subjects quickly in low-light conditions.
Yes, it can connect to an external battery pack, such as the Nissin PS8 External Power Pack, to ensure rapid recycle times and support high-volume shooting.
Its ability to deliver soft, diffuse light with precise control, along with robust flash power for deep depth-of-field and high-speed sync, makes it ideal for professional macro photography.
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52.5' (16m) at ISO 100 (50mm Position)
5600K
Yes
Shoe Mount (Controller), Lens Mount (Flash)
52mm/58mm/62mm/67mm/72mm/77mm Filter Threads (via Included Adapter Ring)
49mm/55mm/82mm Filter Threads (via Optional Adapter Ring)
Canon
Flash
Ring Light
Canon TTL
AA Batteries
1/1 to 1/1024
0.1 to 5.5 Seconds
Controller: 4.5 x 2.6 x 3.2" (11.5 x 6.5 x 8.2cm)
Ring: 4.7 x 5.3 x 1.6" (12.0 x 13.4 x 4.1cm)
Without Batteries: 15.7 oz (445.1g)

Take your macro photography to the next level with the Nissin MF18 TTL Macro Ring Flash for Canon Cameras, an exceptional tool designed to deliver precision and versatility. This compact yet powerful macro ring flash is engineered specifically for Canon cameras, offering superior light control essential for capturing detailed close-up shots. Its bright color LCD display provides an intuitive user interface, featuring large, easy-to-read numerical values that simplify flash compensation and manual power adjustments, even under bright daylight conditions. This makes it an ideal choice for professionals, including dentists who require precise intraoral dental photography.
Unlike traditional LED ring lights that emit constant but weaker light, the Nissin MF18 delivers robust flash power, enabling the use of apertures ranging from f/16 to f/32 for maximum depth-of-field. This capability is particularly advantageous when working with 100mm+ long macro lenses. Fully compatible with Canon's TTL systems, the Nissin MF18 ensures seamless integration with your camera setup. Additionally, it is available for Nikon and Sony camera systems, highlighting its adaptable design.
One of the standout features of the Nissin MF18 is its ability to produce soft, diffuse light with remarkable control. The well-diffused ring generates balanced illumination that envelops your macro subjects, maintaining a consistent 5600K color temperature. This precision and consistency make it a preferred choice for medical professionals, engineers, forensic photographers, and commercial product photographers alike.
The Nissin MF18 is equipped with high-speed sync (HSS) capabilities up to 1/8000 second in both TTL and Manual modes (1/1 to 1/64), allowing you to shoot with larger apertures for a shallow depth of field, even in bright sunlight. For challenging low-light conditions, it includes four built-in LED modeling lights to facilitate quick focusing on difficult subjects. Furthermore, it can connect to an external battery pack, such as the Nissin PS8 External Power Pack, to ensure rapid recycle times and accommodate high-volume shooting needs.
Every version of the Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash, including the Sony multi-interface shoe version, features a durable metal hot shoe, underscoring its premium professional build quality. This compact, powerful, and versatile macro ring flash is an indispensable tool for both professionals and hobbyists, offering precise light control to capture stunning close-up macro images with ease.