Nissin MG8 NAS READY is a universal flash unit usable for Canon, FT, Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony systems. The assignment of the Air 10s / Air 1 control unit determines the system version for the given camera type. ... Read More
Product description Nissin MG8 Single
- Guide number 60 (ISO 100/200 mm) / 83 Ws
- Charging 1.5 s
- High performance
- Removable motorized ZOOM head
- High power modeling light
- NAS Ready 2.4 GHz
- Doash radio signal 100 m (* 1)
- 8 groups A, B, C, D and Ȧ, Ḃ, Ċ, Ḋ (* 2)
- 8 channels
- IDs coding technology
- Open mode (* 2)
- Support for TTL, M modes, 1st and 2nd lamella synchronization, HSS synchronization with short times (1/8000 s), synchronization with long times,
- red-eye reduction (* 3)
- Flash output correction in 1/3 EV steps
- Min. power in manual mode 1/256
- ZOOM spotlight remote control
- TTL memory
- Modeling light (* 2)
- User firmware update using Micro SD / SDHC card
- Coverage of focal lengths 24–200 mm
- (18 using a diffuser)
- Remote wireless camera shutter
- External source connector
- For systems: using NAS Air1 / Air10s control unit supports systems: Canon, Four Thirds / Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony
Mobile studio - high performance
Powerful wireless radio-controlled flash Nissin MG8 NAS READY usable for mobile work with the camera outdoors, as well as for lighting in the studio.
Nissin Air System (NAS) What is NAS?
NAS is a Nissin wireless radio system for controlling external flashes. It operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. Compared to a traditional optical system, a radio system is less prone to beam angle, lighting conditions, and obstacles between the controller and the slave flash.
The range of the MG8 + Air10s is 100 m. To prevent interference and erroneous firing by other users or devices operating on the same frequency, 8 working channels with digital IDs coding are available. The Nissin Air10s control unit can control 8 groups (A, B, C, D, Ȧ, Ḃ, Ċ, Ḋ) of MG10 flashes.
Characteristics
Removable magnetic ZOOM head.
The Nissin MG8 flash is equipped with an automatic magnetic ZOOM head. The head can be removed and the flash used without it. The position of the flash head adjustment is secured by the lock button. The flash head can be rotated 180 ° horizontally to the right and left in the horizontal direction, tilted upwards at an angle of up to 90 ° and downwards at an angle of 7 ° (for macro photography). The power of the lamp when used without the ZOOM head is GN20 (ISO 100 / m) / 83 Ws. Thanks to this equipment, the flash expands the possibilities when working with indirect flash and offers more options for different lighting angles.
The MG8 offers “A” auto zoom mode and manual zoom mode. Available settings include 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, 85 mm, 105 mm, 135 mm and 200 mm.
Powerful LED modeling light
Powerful 8 W modeling LED light without ZOOM head for studio work. Power can be set remotely in 25 steps using the Air10s radio control unit.
Fast charging
The MG8 flash is powered by 8 rechargeable AA batteries or two 26650 Li-ion batteries (4000 mAh and larger).
It is also possible to connect an external PS8 source (Sony version) to the flash.
When using two Li-ion batteries and an external PS8 source, the charging time is only 0.8 s. When using Li-ion batteries alone, the charging time is extended to 1.5 s, and using eight AA batteries, the flash charging time is 1.5 s.
The MG8 is equipped with magazines for both types of batteries.
OPEN mode
The MG8 flash together with the Air10s control unit offers the "OPEN" mode. New function (works only with Air 10s unit) for pairing settings.
OPEN mode allows multiple controllers to share the same set of MG8 flash units.
This eliminates the need to re-pair the controller and flash group when using multiple cameras. The same flash settings can be used when changing the camera and continuing to shoot.
Independent control of 8 groups of flashes in slave mode
With Air10s, the MG8 supports 8 flash groups. 4 basic (A, B, C, D) and 4 advanced (Ȧ, Ḃ, Ċ, Ḋ) groups. The Air10s control unit can be paired with a virtually infinite number of "slave" units.
Basic group (s) (A, B, C, D):
All paired slaves operate in the same TTL or M mode.
Advanced group (s) (Ȧ, Ḃ, Ċ, Ḋ):
Paired slave flash units can operate in various combinations of TTL and M modes.
Basic and advanced groups can be used simultaneously for different flashes.
Example:
The i60A works in Basic Group A in manual mode. At the same time, I work with two MG8 flash units in advanced groups Ȧ and Ḋ, one in TTL mode, the other in manual mode.
Applicable NAS control units: Air 1 / Air 10s
The MG8 flash can be controlled using both the Air 10s and Air 1 control units.
Differences when using the Air 10s and Air 1 control unit:
| MG8 | Air 10s | Air 1 |
| Signal range [m] | 100 | 30 |
| Operating models | TTL, Manual, Zoom Auto/Manual | TTL, Manual, Zoom Auto/Manual |
| TTL correction [EV] | −2 ~ + 2 EV in 1/3 EV | −2 ~ + 2 EV in 1/2 EV |
| Correction M [EV] | 1/256 ~ 1/1 in step 1/3 EV | 1/128 ~ 1/1 in step 1/2 EV |
| HSS | yes | yes |
| Number of groups | 8 (A, B, C, D, Ȧ, Ḃ, Ċ, Ḋ) | 3 (A, B, C) |
| Advanced groups | yes | no |
| Open mode | yes | no |
| Modeling light | Yes | No |
| Zoom (Manual adjustment) | Yes | Yes |
Support HSS flash sync with short shutter speeds:
The flash supports shutter speeds up to 1 / 8,000 s (* 3).
(* 3) Function available depending on the camera model.
Other equipment
NAS wireless radio mode
Radio 2.4 GHz NAS Slave mode
TTL, M, Zoom, HSS. In combination with Air 10s control unit.
working channels: 1 - 8
groups: A, B, C, D, Ȧ, Ḃ, Ċ, Ḋ
TTL FLASH EXPOSURE CORRECTION
Flash output can be adjusted by TTL flash exposure compensation. The camera's exposure compensation function affects the overall exposure of the image area. Flash exposure compensation adjusts the exposure for the main subject only, with minimal effect on the exposure of the background scene.
The flash output can be adjusted from −2 to +2 EV, in 1/3 EV increments.
Ports for external services
The Nissin MG8 flash supports Power Pack and Nissin Power Pack PS 8 / PS300, Sony connector. The external power supply Nissin Power Pack PS8 version for Sony and a separate source cable N057 Sony are available.
Cable trigger connector (2.5 mm).
Tripod thread 1/4 ".
Micro SD slot (firmware update).
External Power Pack
PS8, Sony connector
2.5 mm cable trigger, tripod thread 1/4 "
Firmware Update
Concerned that your flash will no longer be compatible with the launch of new camera models? A firmware update service is available for Nissin Speedlights.
The MG10 can be updated by the user.
COMPATIBILITY
Flash description Nissin MG8 Single
Nissin MG8 Single flash specifications
| Type | Using a NAS controller, supports digital single-lens reflex systems: - Canon - Nikon - Sony (MI socket) - 4/3, Micro 4/3 - Fujifilm |
| Guide number | GN 60 (ISO 100/200 mm) GN 32 (ISO 100/35 mm) GN 20 (ISO 100/83 Ws without ZOOM reflector) |
| Vacuum tube | Double silicon vacuum tube |
| Vacuum tube life | 100,000 flashes (at full power) |
| Beam angles | Cover focal lengths of 24 - 200 mm (18 mm when using a diffuser) |
| Power supply |
8x AA (or rechargeable) pencil batteries 2x 26650 Li-ion battery (4,000 mAh or greater) * Batteries not included. |
| Charging time | 0.8 s with PS8 + 2x Li-ion batteries 1.5 s with 2 x 26650 Li-ion batteries 1.5 with 8x AA rechargeable batteries |
| Number of full flashes (approximate) |
1,000 s 2 x Li-ion 5,000 mAh 500 with 8 x rechargeable AA 2,200 mAh |
| Flash / communication | control with Nissin Air10s (all functions) |
| Flash duration | 1 / 10,000 - 1/167 s |
| Flash color temperature | 5,600 K |
| Flash control | Canon: E-TTL II / E-TTL Nikon: TTL Sony: P-TTL 4/3: TTL Fujifilm: TTL |
| Wireless flash modes |
2.4 GHz Nissin Air System |
| TTL flash exposure compensation | −2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV increments |
| Indirect flash lighting |
Up: -7 ° - 90 ° |
| Flash sync (* 3) |
- synchronization to the first and second lamella - synchronization with short HSS times - reduction of red eye effect - synchronization with long times (depending on camera) - FE / FV Lock (set on the camera) |
| Modeling LED light |
8W LED with thermal protection |
| Manually adjustable flash outputs | 1/256 - 1/1 (step 1/3) controlled by Air10s |
| Operating modes (* 3) | TTL, Manual, Synchronization on the 1st and 2nd lamella, Synchronization with short HSS times (1 / 8,000 s), Red-eye reduction Synchronization with long times (depending on camera) |
| External ports | PS8 external power connector (Sony version) PC synchronization connector 2.5 mm synchronization jack Micro SD slot Tripod thread 1/4 ", 20UNC |
| Bracket |
Bracket From the right and left side |
| Shutter release / shutter | Cable connection to the camera Wireless connection of NAS to the camera |
| Accessories | Case AA battery compartment Li-ion battery tray Shoulder Ball tripod head (Nissin) Diffuser Filter holder |
| Dimensions | 210 (H) × 145 (W) × 80 (D) mm |
| Weight | 725 g (without batteries) |
(* 3) Functions available depending on the camera model.
Note: Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice
