Modeling Flash - Phottix Mitros Instruction Manual

Auto-Save Functions
The Phottix Mitros will remember ash settings. Mode, power levels, etc. will be
retained in the ash if it is turned o and then back on.
Setting Flash Zoom
The Phottix Mitros Flash has two ash head zoom modes – Auto (Azoom) and
Manual (Mzoom). Auto zoom will dynamically change ash head zoom as a
camera's zoom lens is changed to provide optimum lighting. Manual zoom al-
low the user to set the zoom of the ash head.
To set:
1. Press the button.
2. The Zoom area on the LCD will be highlighted and ash.
3. Press the or
or the desired Mzoom manual level.
4. Press the button when the zoom is properly set.
Please Note:
1. When in Azoom and the ash head is raised or rotated from the 0 degree
standard forward position - the ash zoom will set itself to 50mm. "- -" will be
displayed on the LCD. The ash zoom will not change if the head is lowered
to -7 degrees.
2. Azoom will work ONLY when the ash head is set to either 0 or -7 degrees.
3. When in Mzoom and the ash head is raised or rotated from the 0 degree
standard forward position - the ash zoom will not be changed from the pre-
vious setting.
4. Flash Zoom can be adjusted when the head is raised or rotated by switch-
ing to Mzoom mode and making desired adjustments.
Setting High Speed Sync or Second Curtain Sync
The Phottix Mitros ash has both High Speed Sync and Second Curtain Sync
functions. See further details under High Speed Sync and Second Curtain Sync later
in this manual.
To set:
1. Press the button.
2. The button will cycle between HSS, SCS and turning both o .
Please note:
-HSS and SCS are available in ETTL and Manual modes, but not in Multi mode.
Test Button
Pressing the test button will trigger the ash. This can be used for metering (in
manual mode only). In Wireless Master Mode pressing the test button will re
slave ashes on the same channel being controlled by the Master ash. Test but-
ton output levels can be con gured (see C.Fn-07 below).
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buttons to set the ash head zoom to Azoom
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Auto-Idle Functions
To save battery power the Phottix Mitros TTL Flash is equipped with Idle and
Auto O modes.
1. In Non-Wireless Slave Modes: The ash will go into Auto Idle mode after 90
sec. if no buttons have been pressed or it has not been red. The ash LCD will
go blank. Half-pressing the camera shutter button or pressing the test button
on the ash will wake up the Phottix Mitros.
2. In Wireless Slave Mode, the ash will go to Slave Idle Mode after 60 minutes if
no buttons have been pressed or it has not been red, "IDLE" will be displayed
on the ash LCD. Full-pressing the camera shutter button or pressing the Mas-
ter ash test button will wake up ashes in idle mode. Slave Idle Timer can be
changed from 60 minutes to 10 minutes (see C.Fn-10 below). The ash will go
into Slave Auto O Mode after 8 hours if no buttons have been pressed or it has
not been red after "IDLE" is displayed on the ash LCD. Pressing the test button
on the ash will wake it up. Slave Auto O can be changed from after 8 hours to
after 1 hour (see C.Fn-11 below).

Modeling Flash

1. Pressing the camera depth-of- eld preview button (if available) will re the
ash continuously for 1 second. This Modeling Flash is useful in seeing lighting
e ects and balance on the subject.
2. Modeling Flash is available in all modes, ETTL, Multi and Manual.
3. Modeling Flash can be used in both normal and wireless shooting and can be
set (see C.Fn-02 below).
Please note:
1. Overheating and damage can result from excessive use of the Modeling
Flash. Do not use more than 20 times in succession.
2. When overheating the ash will automatically increase charging time until
the ash temperature has decreased.
Autofocus (AF) Assist Light
1. In low light/contrast situations the Phottix Mitros' built-in Auto Focus Assist
Light will illuminate to assist with AF. The AF Assist Light on the front of the ash
will project a focusing target on the subject.
2. AF Assist Light functions can be set to on or o (see C.Fn-08 below).
Adjustments
The Phottix Mitros will adjust levels in 1/3 stop increments. Some cameras have
custom functions to change stop adjustments from 1/3 to 1/2 stop increments
for FEB and FEC. If camera custom functions are changed the Phottix Mitros will
automatically adjust levels in 1/2 stops.