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Nissin MF18 TTL Macro Ring Flash for Sony Cameras

SKU: NINDMF18S MFR: NDMF18S
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Key Features

  • Achieve stunning macro photos with the even lighting of this Nissin ring flash!
  • Enjoy fast recycle times for continuous shooting during critical macro sessions.
  • Get creative! Adjustable power settings offer precise control over your lighting.
  • Compact size ensures this macro ring flash is easy to carry on any shoot.
  • Mount easily to your Sony camera with included adapter rings for seamless use.
  • Explore the possibilities of macro photography with this user-friendly ringlight.
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2020-12-06T13:00:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Feels nice

Good product

TUAN N.

2018-04-03T19:20:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

This is a great flash with one minor negative. It is super easy to set up even without reading instructions. It's the only one that will fit an 82mm thread. Menus are super easy to navigate. The only minor "negative" is that I wish it was stronger. Would be even better if maximal power was higher. Still, probably one of the very best out there.

iliya k.

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Nissin MF18 Specifications

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  • Guide Number

    52.5' (16m) at ISO 100 (50mm Position)

  • Color Temperature

    5600K

  • Display

    Yes

  • 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)

  • Compatibility

    Sony

  • Ringlight Type

    Flash

  • Ring / Twin Light

    Ring Light

  • Output Control

    Sony TTL

  • Internal Power

    AA Batteries

  • Power Range

    1/1 to 1/1024

  • Recycle Time

    0.1 to 5.5 Seconds

Physical Details

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  • Dimensions

    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)

  • Weight

    Without Batteries: 15.7 oz (445.1g)

  • UPC Code

    4938574188038

Designed For Use With:

  • Sony

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Great

By iliya k.

This is a great flash with one minor negative. It is super easy to set up even without reading instructions. It's the only one that will fit an 82mm thread. Menus are super easy to navigate. The only minor "negative" is that I wish it was stronger. Would be even better if maximal power was higher. Still, probably one of the very best out there.

Feels nice

By TUAN N.

Good product

How the Nissin MF18 TTL Macro Ring Flash revolutionizes Sony camera photography: This advanced TTL Macro Ring Flash is designed specifically for Sony cameras, offering unparalleled light control for close-up macro photography. The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash is renowned for its intuitive interface and bright color LCD display, which showcases large, easily readable numerical values. This makes flash compensation and manual power adjustments a breeze, even in bright daylight conditions.

The Nissin MF18 is a potent macro flash, favored by professionals such as dentists for intraoral dental photography. Unlike LED ring lights that emit a weak constant light, the Nissin MF18 provides the necessary flash power to utilize apertures from f/16 to f/32. This allows for maximum depth-of-field when shooting close-ups with macro lenses longer than 100mm.

The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash is fully compatible with Sony's TTL systems, making it an ideal choice for Sony camera users. It's also available for Canon and Nikon camera systems, demonstrating its versatility across different brands.

The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash is a professional-grade lighting tool that delivers soft, diffuse light with exceptional light control. It emits a consistent 5600K color, making it a preferred choice for professionals requiring precise light control. Its well-diffused ring produces a soft, balanced light that beautifully illuminates your macro subjects.

The Nissin MF18 offers a range of adjustments in Manual or TTL shooting modes, including A:B (left: right) adjustment, TTL compensation from -3.0 to +3.0 in 1/3 EV steps, and manual power from 1/1 to 1/64 in 1/3 EV steps. It also offers fine macro power from 1/128 to 1/1024 in 1/6 EV steps.

The Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash is also High-Speed Sync (HSS) capable up to 1/8000 second when shooting in TTL or Manual mode. This feature allows you to shoot with larger apertures for a shallow depth of field, even in bright sunlight. With a guide number of 16 (meters), the MF18 is powerful enough to allow you to stop down your lens and shoot with smaller apertures for a greater depth of field, even when shooting with long macro lenses.

The Nissin MF18 also includes 4 built-in LED modeling lights for quick focusing in low light conditions. It can connect to an external battery pack, such as the Nissin PS8 External Power Pack, for rapid recycle times or high volume shooting.

Every version of the Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash, including the Sony multi-interface shoe version, boasts a durable metal hot shoe, reflecting its premium professional build quality. This makes the Nissin MF18 Macro Ring Flash an indispensable tool for professionals and hobbyists alike.

Nissin MF18 Features

  • Color LCD With User Friendly Interface - The MF18's intuitive and bright color LCD display features large, easy to read numerical values that are easy to read, even in bright daylight
  • A Powerful Ring Flash - With a guide number of 16 (m) the MF18 delivers the power to achieve maximum depth of field for close-up nature photography and dental photography, i.e. f/32 with 100mm macro lenses
  • Precise Power Control - The MF18 offers Manual power from 1/1 to 1/64 in 1/3 EV steps, Fine Macro power from 1/128 to 1/1024 in 1/6 EV steps, TTL compensation -3.0 to +3.0 in 1/3 EV steps, Auto
  • LED Modeling Lights For Low Light Focusing - The MF18 includes 4 built-in LED modeling lights that help you to quickly focus on difficult subjects in challenging low light conditions
  • High-Speed Sync (HSS) TO 1/8000 - With high-speed sync you can shoot with larger apertures for a shallow depth of field, even in bright sunlight, i.e. f/2.8 @ 1/8000 second

Key Features

  • Achieve stunning macro photos with the even lighting of this Nissin ring flash!
  • Enjoy fast recycle times for continuous shooting during critical macro sessions.
  • Get creative! Adjustable power settings offer precise control over your lighting.
  • Compact size ensures this macro ring flash is easy to carry on any shoot.
  • Mount easily to your Sony camera with included adapter rings for seamless use.
  • Explore the possibilities of macro photography with this user-friendly ringlight.

What's in the box:

  • Nissin MF18 TTL Macro Ring Flash
  • Adapter Rings for (49/55/62/67/72/77mm) Lenses
  • (Battery Not Included)
  • Nissin 1 Year Limited Warranty