Aputure MAGNUM SPEEDLITE MG-68TL User manual

MAGNUM SPEEDLITEMAGNUM SPEEDLITE
MGMG--68TL68TL
Aputure BEG Market
2012.06

Product Introduction
Aputure Magnum Speedlite is an exciting
new flash gun with a variety of features.
Called “Monster In Speedlites”.
It has TTL control, 4 sec recycle time, an
external power port enabling 2 sec recycle,
precise brightness control, 5 flash modes,
optical sensor, power saving mode, PC sync
port. Whatever your flash lighting needs, take
aim with the Aputure Magnum Speedlite and
gun'am down.

Main Features：
 GN 48GN 48
 Five Flash ModeFive Flash Mode（（TTL/M/TTL/M/ /S1/S2)/S1/S2)
 Precise BrightnessAdjustmentPrecise BrightnessAdjustment
 Optical SensorOptical Sensor
 Fast RecyclingFast Recycling
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PC Sync PortPC Sync Port
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PC Sync PortPC Sync Port
 External Power PortExternal Power Port
 Power Saving ModePower Saving Mode
 Setting RecallSetting Recall
 Overheating protectionOverheating protection
 Detailed LCD DisplayDetailed LCD Display

1. GN 481. GN 48
MAGNUM Speedlite
MG-68TL is measured at GN48
when in ISO100, 105mm.
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GN48 makes MG
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68TL
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GN48 makes MG
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68TL
speedlite flash much stronger
and cover much farther.

2. Five Flash Mode2. Five Flash Mode
Aputure Magnum Speedlite MG-68TL has five flash modes
including TTL/M/ /S1/S2. Press <MODE>, MG-68TL will be
switched between the five modes.
TTL ModeTTL Mode StroboflashStroboflash
ModeMode M ModeM Mode S1 ModeS1 Mode S2 ModeS2 Mode

TTL ModeTTL Mode
TTL stands for through-the-lens, a
way of measuring light levels through
the lens on the camera. It can
effectively determine the correct flash
brightness output.
When using TTL mode, camera
should be set to <M>, <AV>, or <TV>
Mode.

Stroboflash ModeStroboflash Mode
In this mode, MG-68TL fires rapidly
to capture multiple exposures of fast
moving subjects in a single image.
For example, it can be used to
capture every detailed motion when a
capture every detailed motion when a
basketball player shoots the ball.

M/S1/S2 ModeM/S1/S2 Mode
While on the camera
hot shoe, MG-68TL will
flash when you press
the camera shutter.
MG-68TL can work as
an off-camera auxiliary
flash. When the master
flash fires even the first
time, it will trigger MG-
68TL flash directly.
MG-68TL can also work as
an off-camera auxilliary flash
while shooting your master
flash in TTL mode. MG-68TL
will ignore the pre-flash of the
master flash. While the master
flash fires, it will trigger MG-
68TL.

3.3. Precise Brightness Adjustment
MG-68TL has precise brightness
adjustment. Press “left” and “right” buttons to
adjust the brightness.
In TTL mode, press the left or right button
to adjust the exposure from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd
stops.
stops.
In Stroboflash, the brightness can be
adjusted amongst 1/128, 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8
and 1/4.
When in M/S1/S2 mode ,brightness can be
set amongst 8 levels, from 1/128 to 1/1 power.
What’s more, each level includes 1/3 stop
adjustments for the tuning.

4. Optical SensorSensor
The optical sensor plays an
important role in flash lighting. For
example, multi-flash and bounce flash
applications.
As an optical slave, MG-68TL can
be triggered remotely as an auxiliary
be triggered remotely as an auxiliary
flash.
Multi-flash lighting:
The flash radio signals can be reflected
by the walls of the room. MG-68TL
can be triggered up to 20-30 meters
indoor and up to 15-20 meters
outdoors.

5. Fast Recycling5. Fast Recycling
MG-68TL only takes 4 seconds to
recharge to full brightness. Get more
shots and save more time with fast
recharging.

6. PC Sync Port6. PC Sync Port
MG-68TL includes PC sync port
which enables the flash at the
camera’s maximun flash sync speed if
triggered by the Trigmaster.

7. External Power Port7. External Power Port
MG-68TL normally recycles in 4
seconds. But when connecting to an
external power source, such as
Aputure's external battery adaptor (AP-
EBN), and triggered by the camera or
the trigmaster ,it can recycle to full
the trigmaster ,it can recycle to full
power in only 2 seconds.

8. Power Saving Mode8. Power Saving Mode
MG-68TL will enter power saving mode
automaticly when no operation in 50 seconds.
This reduces power consumption, saving
more energy for shooting.

99. Setting Recall. Setting Recall
MG-68TL saves the parameters last used
when powering off and back on again. There
is no need to remenber and set everything all
over again.
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No worry about the trouble when mistake
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No worry about the trouble when mistake
in operation, take greater efficiency.0

1010. Overheating Protection. Overheating Protection
MG-68TL will enter protection mode to
protect the flash from damage when it
flashes too frequently.
When using continuous flash, output
brightness should be set below ¼ .
brightness should be set below ¼ .

1111. Detailed LCD Display. Detailed LCD Display
MG-68TL features a high definition LCD
display that shows all relevant settings.
The high quality LCD is clear and easy to
see, and has low power consumption.