NISSIN DIGITAL MG60 Flash Light Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- NISSIN DIGITAL
Table of Contents
NISSIN DIGITAL MG60 Flash Light
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Thank you for purchasing a Nissin product
Before using this flash unit, please read this instruction manual and refer to
the manual of the camera owner carefully to get a better understanding of the
proper operation to enjoy flash photography.
Nissin MG60 is designed for Canon / Nikon / Sony cameras, with the latest TTL (Canon: ETTL / ETTL II; Nikon: i-TTL; Sony: P-TTL) flash control system. Please note that MG60 is not usable with other branded cameras for TTL operation.
Compatible cameras
Please refer to Nissin’s compatibility chart shown on its home page for
details and recent updates:
http://www.nissin-japan.com or
http://www.nissindigital.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These safety instructions refer to important information on how to use this product safely and properly. Please read the following instructions before using the product.
WARNING
This symbol refers to the possibility of personal injury, death or property damage if not followed as described.
- The flash unit contains high voltage electric parts. Do not try to open or repair the flash unit. Return it back to the repair service station or the store where you bought it from.
- Do not touch the inside parts from the opening when the unit was dropped or broken.
- Do not shoot the flash directly to the eyes at a short distance. It may damage the eyes.
- When taking a flash picture, especially toward a baby, it is recommended to keep the flash unit at least 1 meter (3.3feet) away from the subject. Or use a diffuser or bounce the light to the ceiling or wall to soften its intensity.
- Do not place the flash unit near any flammable gas, chemicals, or such liquids. It may cause fire or electric shock.
- Do not touch the flash unit with wet hands or use it in the water. The flash unit carries high voltage inside and it may cause an electric shock.
- Do not shoot the flash unit directly at the driver of automobiles or such vehicles.
- Do not set the flash window close to the human body and shoot, which may get scalded.
- Place the batteries correctly in position. Placing the batteries in the wrong polarity may cause leakage, exothermic heat or explosion.
CAUTIONS
This sign refers to conditions that may cause damage or defect.
- Do not leave or store the flash unit at a temperature over 40ºC/ 104ºF, such as in the automobile.
- The flash unit is not water-resistant. Keep the unit away from rain, snow, and humidity.
- Do not use benzene, thinner, or other alcoholic agents to clean the unit.
- Do not use this flash unit with cameras that are not recommended in the compatibility list on the official website, otherwise, it may damage the camera’s circuitry.
- Remove the batteries when not in use for a longer period of time.
- Do not have a heavy impact on the flash unit, nor throw it onto a hard surface floor.
Components
- Fill-in reflector
- Light-diffusing panel
- Video light
- Remote/ Slave sensor
- AF-assist light
- Mounting foot and Hotshoe contacts
- Colour monitor
- Pilot button (Test flash button)
- Mode dial
- Control dial and button
- Power button
- Flash head
- Magnetically contacted zoom head
- Unlock button
- Battery compartment door
- USB service port
(for firmware update)
Accessories:
Operation
Inserting batteries
- Open the battery compartment door and insert 4 x 14500 Li-ion or size AA rechargeable batteries as shown in the picture.
- Make sure the + and – battery contacts are correctly inserted in the battery compartment.
- Close the battery compartment door and slide it back in place.
Mounting MG60 on the camera
- Turn off MG60.
- Turn the lock ring of MG60 to loosen it all the way as shown in the picture.
- Slide the mounting foot of MG60 into the hot-shoe of the camera.
- Turn the lock ring to the opposite direction and tighten it.
Turn on the flash unit
- Press the On / Off switch and the Pilot button turns red, showing the unit is turned on.
- In a few seconds, the Pilot button turns green. The MG60 is ready to shoot.
- For a test flash, press the Pilot button.
- To turn off the flash unit manually, press the On/Off switch once.
Battery status
A battery signal is shown on the screen means:
- Wrong insertion of battery (battery type / position)
- Low battery
The MG60 will turn off after 30 seconds
It is recommended to use 4 batteries in the same brand and replace them all at
the same time.
Overheat
An overheat signal twinkling on the screen means:
- Flash overheating
- Battery overheating
The signal will switch off when cools down.
MG60 flash mode
Rotate the dial to select a function.
MG60 functions control
Video light
- Set MG60 to the camera’s hot-shoe and press the on/off switch to power on.
- You can select the power by rotating the Power dial, 9 steps of output level can be adjusted.
Shooting MG60 automatically
In the camera’s shooting modes listed above, MG60 will fully work with the automatic-flash system.
- Set MG60 to the camera’s hot shoe and press the on/ off switch to power on.
- Rotate the Function dial to A mode.
- MG60 is now set for the camera’s automatic flash control system.
- Press the shutter button of your camera halfway to focus the subject.
- Shutter speed, aperture, and flash mark ( ) are indicated in the camera’s viewfinder.
- Take the picture. MG60 is fired and the result is immediately the camera’s LCD display.
- When you change the focal length, the power zoom flash MG60 immediately sets its position to match the lens focal selected.
Shooting MG60 automatically
Set the camera’s shooting mode, select focal length, and take pictures with
MG60 on your camera.
MG60 is a supplement to help you in taking a creative and live picture. Almost
all tasks are automatically done by the camera and you just control the camera
only. 
TTL flash power compensation
With the latest TTL flash control system, the flash power level is always automatically controlled by the camera for the most appropriate exposure. If you wish, you can soften or weaken the flashlight, or give more light to the subject without changing the environmental or background exposure effect. The MG60 can make it possible to quickly adjust the exposure for each particular flash picture as needed.
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Set MG60 to the camera’s hot shoe and press the on/ off switch to power on.
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Rotate the Function dial to mode.
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To set the Flash power compensation level rotate the Control wheel to the power level you desire.
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TTL flash power compensation is provided in 12 steps by 1/3 Ev increments for
-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0,
+0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7 and +2.0 Ev. -
Take a picture and the subject is shown with the required lighting effect by keeping the background exposure level as originally expected.
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On some cameras, the TTL flash power compensation setting is provided in its menu mode. When setting the TTL flash power compensation on your camera, any compensation which is also set on the MG60 will be counted in addition to the compensation you selected in the camera’s menu mode. ( i.e. Having a +1 compensation set on the flash and a +1.3 compensation set in the camera would yield a total compensation of +2.3 EV.)
Manual Exposure Flash
On some occasions, or for special expression, you may need your own flash exposure instead of the automatically controlled exposure. You can set MG60 for non-automatic flash mode, and select the desired flash power.
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Set MG60 to the camera’s hot shoe and press the on/ off switch to power on.
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Rotate the Function dial to M mode.
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You can select the power by rotating the Control Wheel: 1/256 – 1/1 (Full) power.
The red color bar represents 1 step, the White color bar represents 1/3 step
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Set the camera shooting mode to [ A ] or [ M ]
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Select your desired F–stop and/or shutter speed. Point at the subject and press the shutter.
Multi-flash
In Multi-flash mode, the MG60 fires repeatedly during a single exposure,
creating stroboscopic multiple-exposure effects.
The power level, frequency, and the number of flashes are to be set on the
flash unit in advance.
Power, Frequency, and Times
- Manual power is provided from 1/8 to 1/256 power.
- 1 Hz to 100 Hz frequency can be set.
- 1 time to 90 times can be set.
