Phottix Mitros User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI
ISTRUZIONI D’USO
РУКОВОДСТВО ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ
说明书
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Phottix Mitros TTL Flash
for Canon

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Note: To start immediately using this ash please refer to the quick-start guide.
For advanced features please read this manual and be familiar with your camera
manual and operations.
The Phottix Mitros TTL Flash for Canon is designed to work with Canon DSLR
cameras and features ETTL I/II, Manual, Multi modes as well as Wireless Master/
Slave triggering.
Warnings
1. Use your ash safely. Do not re the ash into the eyes of people or animals at
short distances – damage and/or blindness can occur.
2. Be careful using the ash in or around cars, buses, motorcycles or other mov-
ing vehicles as accidents can result.
3. Never use the ash near combustible gases (gasoline, solvents, etc.).
4. Do not expose the ash or batteries to dripping/splashing water, or high hu-
midity.
5. Do not leave the ash or batteries in a hot location (direct sunlight, in a closed
car, etc.).
6. Remove batteries from the ash when not being used for an extended period
of time.
7. Change the batteries when required. Use undamaged batteries in good con-
dition. Do not mix battery types or new and used batteries.
8. Do not put opaque objects in front of the ash lens when ring the ash. The
energy emitted by the ash may cause objects to burn, or cause damage to the
ash tube or fresnel lens.
9. Use caution in touching the ash head after use. It may be hot and can cause
burns.
10. The ash contains high voltage electronic parts. Do not disassemble or at-
tempt to repair the ash. Never touch the ash’s internal components.
11. Do not touch the External Power Port contacts with any metal objects – this
can cause electric shock and serious injury.
Table of Contents
Parts and Functions …...................................................…... 2
Modes …….............................................................................7
Wireless Triggering……........................................................ 9
Custom Functions…….........................................................11
Technical Specs…….............................................................12
En INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Phottix Mitros TTL Flash
for Canon
Parts
Back / Left Side
1. LCD Display
2. Mode Button
3. Test Button
4. Power Switch
5. Ready Light
6. Arrow Adjustment
Buttons (see below)
7. Set Button
8. Locking Lever
9. 3.5mm Sync Port
10. USB Port
11. External Power Port
Arrow Adjustment Buttons
1. Up Arrow / Zoom Adjustment Mode Button
2. Right Arrow / Wireless Flash Mode Button
3. Down Arrow / HSS / SCS Button
4. Left Button / Custom Functions Button
Front / Right Side
1. Bounce Card
2. Wide Angle Diuser
3. Flash Head
4. Wireless Signal Receiver Area
5. AF Assist Light
6. Hot Shoe
7. Battery Compartment

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En INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please note:
These instruction assume:
1. Both the ash and camera are switched on.
2. The ash and camera are set to the same settings as this manual.
3. Camera menu and ash custom functions menu are set to default values.
4. The ash is being used with a compatible Canon DSLR.
Installing batteries
1. Press the battery cover in while pushing it towards the bottom of the ash.
The battery cover will open and raise.
2. Insert AA batteries as shown by the diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Lower the battery cover and push back towards the top of the ash, locking
it in place.
Please note:
- Please use four standard high-quality batteries of the same brand. Make
sure all batteries are at similar powers levels.
- Batteries can get hot when the ash is being used. Use caution when chang-
ing batteries.
- If you do not use the ash for an extended period of time, store with bat-
teries removed.
Attaching the ash to a camera
Turn o both the camera and ash
1. Align the ash hot shoe with the camera hot shoe.
2. Slide the ash into the camera hot shoe until fully inserted.
3. Lock the ash in position by pushing the locking lever to the right until the
lock engages with a click.
4. To Unlock, press the locking release button on the locking lever and slide to
the left.
Turning the Flash On / O
1. To power on the ash move the power switch to the on position.
2. To power o the ash move the power switch to the o position.
Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level Indicator on the LCD (see below) will display an approximate
indication of how much power remains in the batteries in the ash. Use this as
a rough guide as to when a battery change is needed. If ash recycling time has
become very long (30 seconds) change the batteries.
Raising and Rotating the Flash Head
1. The ash head will elevate from -7 to 90 degrees with stops at -7, 0, 45, 60, 75
and 90 degrees. Gently raise or lower the ash head into the required position.
2. The ash head will rotate 180 degrees in either direction with stops at 60, 75,
90, 120, 150 and 180 degrees. Gently rotate the ash head into the required
position.
3. When 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. Flash zoom when the head is raised or rotated can be changed in MZoom
mode (see below).
4. At -7 degrees the ash zoom will act the same as 0 degree – it will not change
any settings.
Using the Bounce Card or Wide Angle Diuser
The Phottix Mitros Flash comes equipped with a white bounce card and wide
angle diuser panel in the ash head.
1. The wide angle diuser panel will cause the ash to spread light to a 14mm
equivalent.
2. The white bounce card can be used when the ash head is in a raised position
to bounce light forward to assist with catch lights in a subject’s eyes.
To use:
1. Gently pull the diuser panel and bounce card from the ash head using
the ridge on the bottom of the diuser panel.
2. If using the diuser panel it will drop into position over the ash head. Gen-
tly push the bounce card back into the ash head if not needed.
3. If using the bounce card only gently push the diuser panel back into the
ash head.
Using the Flash Head Diuser
The Phottix Mitros TTL Flash comes with an attachable diuser that can be add-
ed to the front of the ash head when needed. It is good for softening light,
reducing hot spots and shadows and better coverage for macro photography.
To use:
1. Align the diuser with the ash head, with the “UP” mark on the diuser
facing up.
2. Snap one side of the diuser mount into the corresponding ash head
mount.
3. Repeat step 2 on the other side of the diuser.

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Overheating Protection
The Phottix Mitros contains an overheating protection circuit that will slow ash
recycle time to avoid overheating-related damage. Approximately 20 full-power
ashes in a short amount of time will trigger this protection. A [ Hot! ] Icon will
appear when the overheating protection circuit is in operation.
To avoid further overheating or possible damage the ash will increase the re-
cycling time to assist in lowering the ash temperature. Wait 10 minutes before
using the ash.
If the ash continues to be used after the [ Hot! ] Icon appears and the ash does
not cool down a [ Stop ] icon will appear on the LCD. Cease using the ash and
wait 10 minutes for it to cool down.
Sync and USB Ports
1. The 3.5mm Sync Port can be used with a 3.5mm sync cable to trigger the
ash – from a ash trigger or camera. This port is input only – ash signals are
not output from this port.
2. The USB port is used for rmware upgrades. Firmware announcements and
instructions will be made available on Phottix websites.
Status LED
Left LED: Flash-ready indicator. In Quick Flash Mode, the LED will ash green
when the ash has the minimum recycle charge. It will ash red when fully
charged.
Right LED: Flash exposure conrmation lamp. If a standard ash exposure is ob-
tained, the ash exposure conrmation lamp will light blue for approximately 3
seconds. If the ash exposure conrmation lamp doesn’t light, move closer to
the subject or increase the camera ISO setting.
External Battery Port
The External Battery Port is a proprietary Phottix design for use with Phottix
ash cables. The external port is compatible with the Canon CP-E4 compact bat-
tery pack or compatible models when the included adapter is used.
Please note:
- Batteries must be used in the ash even when an external battery pack is
used.
- Never use non Canon-compatible battery packs.

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The LCD Display
The LCD display on the Phottix Mitros ash contains important information re-
garding ash settings and functions.
Top Line:
1. Flash Mode: Indicates the set mode of the ash - ETTL, Manual, Multi, M(slave
mode), Multi (slave mode)
2. Zoom: Indicates auto or manual ash head zoom and distance
3. Battery Level Indicator, Hot!, Stop
Second Line:
High Speed Sync (HSS) / Second Curtain Sync (SCS) icon
FEB, Group, Power Level, EV, Multi Mode indicators (Frequency and Flash Count)
In ETTL mode: HSS/SCS, FEB, EV
In M mode: HSS/SCS, Group, Power Level
In Multi mode: Group, Power Level, Frequency, Flash Count
Third Line:
Beep Signal Icon, “-7°” icon, Master / Slave Triggering Area – displays channel,
master/slave mode, group information
Fourth Line:
Flash and Exposure information: C.Fn icon, Aperture (f stop), ash range and
ash ratio
Aperture
CH1 – 4
Flash range
(in meters/feet)
3.0EV (" C " will
be displayed on
camera’ s EV
setting is
preferred.)
FEB Information
(Shots taken / FEB amount)
8 : 1 – 1 : 1 – 1 : 8
1/1 – 1/128 N(1 – 100)
(1 – 199) Hz
A B C
A
B
C
A : B : C
A+B+C
A : BC
A : B
SLAVE
MASTER
OFF
OS
SCS
HSS
14mm – 105mm
Azoom
Mzoom
ETTL
M
Multi
M
Multi
C.Fn

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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 buttons to set the ash head zoom to Azoom
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).
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.

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Flash Modes
The Phottix Mitros has three ash modes: ETTL, Manual (M) and Multi (Strobo-
scopic).
To change modes:
1. Press the button.
2. The ash modes will cycle through ETTL, Manual (M) and Multi modes.
3. The current mode will be displayed in the top left corner of the LCD.
ETTL Mode
In ETTL Mode the ash and camera will work together to calculate the correct
exposure for recorded images. When the shutter button is fully pressed the ash
will re a pre-ash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and ash pow-
er the instant before the photo is taken.
Flash Exposure Compensation - FEC
The Phottix Mitros Flash oers Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) functions
and adjustements from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. This is useful in situations where
ne-tuning of the TTL system is needed based on the environment.
To set FEC:
1. Press the button to enter FEC Adjustment Mode.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust FEC up or down.
3. Press the button to exit FEC Adjustment Mode.
Please note:
- 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 adjust levels in 1/2 stop increments.
Flash Exposure Bracketing - FEB
Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB) can be used to automatically change ash pow-
er over a series of photos. The camera will record three images with dierent
exposures – one exposed as per camera calculations, one over-exposed and
another under-exposed. Over and under exposure levels can be set by the user.
FEB is useful in run-and-gun situations as well as when shooting scenes with
dierent lighting conditions to help ensure a properly exposed photo. It can
also be used for HDR photography.
Some cameras have ash exposure storage function, see your camera user man-
ual for more details.
To Set FEB:
1. Press the button.
2.
Press the button.“FEB 0”will be displayed and highlighted on the LCD.
3. Press the and buttons to adjust the exposure bracketing
amount.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Please note:
- By default: FEB will be cancelled after three photos are taken. FEB can be set
in the Custom Functions screen (see C.Fn-03 below).
- FEB shooting sequence can be changed (see C.Fn-04 below).
- FEB can be used with FEC and FEL (see below).
- For best results set the camera drive mode to“single” and ensure the ash is
fully recharged before taking the second and third photos.
- 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 adjust levels in 1/2 stop increments.
Flash Exposure Lock - FEL
Flash Exposure Lock (FEL) can be used to lock the ash exposure before a photo
is taken. This is useful when manual spot metering is being used in a scene with
dierent lighting conditions.
While in ETTL mode, press the camera’s FEL button (the“ ”button) to use this
function. See your camera user manual for more information on FEL functions
and usage.
Pressing the FEL Button will cause the ash to re a pre-ash that will be used
to calculate ash power during the exposure. This will be retained in the camera
memory. The FEL icon will be displayed in the camera viewnder.
Each time the FEL button is pressed a pre-ash will re and a new exposure cal-
culated. When the shutter button is fully pressed the ash will re at the locked
exposure.
Please note:
- If the subject is too far away underexposure will result, the “FEL” icon will
blink for approximately 0.5 sec. in the camera viewnder.
- If the subject is too small in the viewnder, FEL may not be eective.
High Speed Sync – HSS
In HSS mode, the camera/ash maximum sync speed can reach the camera’s
maximum shutter speed. This is useful when using aperture priority mode or
to limit ambient light. HSS may vary with dierent camera models - see your
camera user manual for details.
To use HSS mode:
1. Press the button.
2. The HSS icon will be displayed on the ash LCD.
3. Set shutter speeds higher than the camera’s ash sync speed and take
photos.
To exit HSS mode:
1. Press the button twice.
2. It will cycle from HSS to SCS and back to regular FCS mode.
Please note:
- Check that the HSS icon is displayed in the viewnder.
- HSS drastically reduces ash power, battery power and range.

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Second Curtain Sync – SCS
The Phottix Mitros Second Curtain Sync function makes the ash re at the end
of an exposure, not the beginning. This can be useful with slow shutter speeds
for capturing special eect.
To use:
1. Press the button twice. This will cycle from FCS to HSS and then
the SCS mode.
2. To cancel: Press the button once. This will return to standard FCS
mode.
Please note:
SCS functions will not work in Wireless or Multi modes.
Manual (M) Mode
In Manual Mode the ash will re at the power level you set. The Phottix Mitros
TTL Flash can be adjusted from 1/1 (full power) to 1/128 – 8 stops of adjustments
in 1/3rd stop increments. Aperture, shutter speed and ISO on the camera needs
to be manually adjusted. For best results use M-Manual mode on the camera.
To use:
1. Press the button until M is displayed on the ash LCD.
2. Press the button to enter the power adjustment screen. The power
level will ash and be highlighted.
3. Press the or buttons to adjust the ash power.
4. Press the button to exit the power adjustment screen.
5. When the ash ready light is illuminated red the ash is fully charged and
ready to re.
6. Pressing the button will re the ash at the manual power level you
set. This is useful when taking meter readings.
Please note:
- Half pressing the shutter button will display the eective manual ash pow-
er range on the Flash LCD.
Multi: Stroboscopic Mode
With Multi Stroboscopic mode a series of rapid ashes will be red. The ash
count, frequency and power of these ashes can be programmed on the Phottix
Mitros. Multi mode is useful for capturing multiple images of a moving subject
in the same photo and other special eects.
The frequency of the eect (in Hz. - number of ashes per second), the total
number of ashes and output levels can be set.
To use:
1. Press the button until Multi is displayed on the ash LCD.
2. Press the button to adjust Multi settings. Displayed (from left to right
on the LCD) Power, Frequency (HZ) and Flash Count. Power is highlighted and
ashing upon entering the adjustment screen.
3. Press the and buttons to change between Power, Frequency
(HZ) and Flash count.
4. Press the and buttons while the setting is highlighted to
adjust Power, Frequency (HZ) and Flash count to the desired levels.
5. Press the button to exit the adjustment screen.
Please note:
1. Overheating and damage can result from excessive use of the Multi Strobo-
scopic Mode. Do not use more than 20 times in succession.
2. When overheated the ash will automatically increase charging time until
the ash temperature has decreased.
Stroboscopic Mode and Shutter Speeds
To determine the proper camera shutter speed to be used with various Strobo-
scopic Mode variables, use the following formula:
Number of ashes / Frequency = Shutter Speed
Example: 5x (number of ashes) / 10 Hz (Frequency) = .5 second shutter speed.
This is a rough guideline: You may need to increase or decrease the shutter
speed to get the desired result.
Multi Stroboscopic Mode Output Chart
If the number of ashes is displayed as “N---”, the maximum number of ashes
will be as shown by the table below regardless of the ring frequency.

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Wireless Triggering Mode
The Phottix Mitros TTL Flash is equipped with wireless triggering. Using pulses
of light, a ash on the camera adjusts and res remote ashes.
The Phottix Mitros can also be triggered as an Optical Slave (OS). In OS mode
other nearby red ashes will trigger the Mitros in manual mode only.
A ash set in Master mode must be attached to the camera (or the camera pop-
up ash used, if compatible). Remote ashes must be set to slave mode.
Wireless triggering is achieved by pulses of light red by the Master ash. All
ashes must be in line of sight. The Wireless Signal Receiver Area must be able to
“see” signals from the Master ash. This system may not perform well outdoors
or in brightly lit areas.
For increased performance and power control consider using the Phottix Odin
TTL Flash Trigger with your Phottix Mitros ash. The Phottix Odin controls and
res TTL ashes via radio signals, not pulses of light, and is less limited in all
environments.
Optical Slave (OS) Mode
In Optical Slave (OS) Mode the Phottix Mitros will re when it optically “sees”
another nearby ash re.The Mitros will re in manual mode at the power levels
it was set to.
To Set OS Mode:
1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter wireless mode.
2. Press button to cycle to OS mode.
3. Press the button to conrm and exit the screen.
4. The ash will change to Manual-M mode.
5. Set the desired power level.
Please note:
- Do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave unit(s). Obsta-
cles can block signal transmissions.
- Ensure the slave ash’s Wireless Signal Receiver Area faces toward the trig-
gering ash.
- TTL pre-ashes will set o a ash set to OS mode. The ash will re before
the exposure. Do not mix OS mode with other ashes using TTL.
- Unlike other Wireless Mode, Optical Slave (OS) does not use channels. A ash
set in OS mode will re when it sees any ash trigger.
Wireless Settings
Flashes must be set to Master or Slave mode. A Master ash is needed on the
camera to control remote (slave) ashes. The same transmission channel needs
to be set on both Master and Slave ashes. Groups need to be set for Slave ash-
es, Group Ratio functions needs to be set for Master ashes.
To set Master Mode:
1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter wireless mode.
2. Pressing the and buttons will cycle between Master with
ash, Master without ash, Slave, OS and O modes.
3. Select Master with ash or Master without ash.
4. Pressing button will change the highlighted selection from Master
to Channel and Ratio.
5. Select the transmission channel.
6. Select the Ratio mode (see below).
7. Press the button to conrm and exit the screen.
Master with Flash mode: The Master ash on the camera will re when a
photo is taken.
Master without Flash mode: The Master ash on the camera will not re
when a photo is taken. The ash will emit a short burst of light to communi-
cate with slave ashes but this light will not be part of the exposure.
To set Slave Mode:
1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter wireless mode.
2. Pressing the and buttons will cycle between Master with
Flash, Master without Flash, Slave, OS and O modes.
3. Select Slave.
4. Pressing the button to change the highlighted selection from Slave
to Channel and Group.
5. Select the Transmission Channel.
6. Select the group: A, B or C.
7. Press the button to conrm and exit the screen.
8. When Slave ashes are ready to shoot the AF Assist light on the front of the
ash will blink once every 1 second.
9. To set Multi or Mmodes for the Slave – press and hold the button
for approximately 2 sec.
10. Set Power Levels or Multi Strobe Frequency / Flash Count using the arrow
buttons.
Please note:
- Make sure the Master and Slave ashes are set to the same transmission
channel (1-4).
- Do not place any obstacles between the master unit and slave unit(s). Obsta-
cles can block signal transmissions.
- When using wireless bounce ash, please ensure the slave ash Wireless Sig-
nal Receiver Area faces toward the Master ash.
- When using only one ash set Wireless Mode to“O”.
Transmission channels
The Phottix Mitros Wireless system has four transmission channels: 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Signals from the Master ash are sent to Slave ashes on these channels. If Mas-
ter and Slave ashes are set to dierent channels the Slave ashes will not re.
Using Wireless Triggering
With a ash in Master mode on the camera and remote ashes in Slave mode,
pressing the shutter button will re the Master ash (if set to Master with ash)
and ashes set to Slave mode within the range of the Master ash. The camera
and ash will meter the scene and re ashes in TTL mode to properly expose
the scene.
Ratio Modes
Slave ashes can be controlled by the master ash in dierent ratio modes.
Available modes are:

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ETTL Modes
A+B+C All three groups re at an average of the total calculated output.
A:BC Groups A and B can be set by Flash Ratio (see below). Group C is inde-
pendent with its ash output level assigned by the camera.
The EV compensation of Groups A and B can be adjusted.
1. Press the button after exiting the Flash Ratio Setting Screen.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust up or down EV for Groups
A and B.
3. The EV compensation for Group C can also be adjusted.
4. Pressing the button after setting the ash ratio will move the high-
lighted selection to EV adjustment for Group C.
5. Press the or buttons to adjust the EV for Group C.
A:B Groups A and B can be set by Flash Ratio (see below). Group C is not
adjustable and does not re.
The EV compensation of Groups A and B can be adjusted.
1. Press the button after exiting the Flash Ratio Setting Screen.
2. Press the or buttons to adjust up or down EV for Groups
A and B.
Setting and Adjusting Ratio Modes
ETTL Modes
1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter wireless mode.
2. Pressing the and buttons will cycle between Master with
ash, Master without ash, Slave, OS and O modes.
3. Select Master with ash or Master without ash.
4. Pressing button will change the highlighted selection from Master
to Channel and Ratio.
5. Select the transmission channel.
6. Select the Ratio mode. Pressing the and buttons will cycle
between A+B+C, A:B and A:BC modes.
7. When A:B or A:BC are highlighted pressing the button will highlight
the ratio adjustment selection below the ratio.
8. Pressing the button will change the ratio from 1:1 to 1:8 in steps of
1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8.
9. Pressing the button will change the ratio from 1:1 to 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1,
4:1, 6:1, 8:1.
10. Press the button to conrm and exit the screen.
Manual Modes
A+B+C In manual mode all three groups re at the same output level. This
power level can be set.
A:B:C The output level of each group is individually adjusted by the user (see
below). Each group is independent, one not aecting the other.
A:B Groups A and B power level can be set individually by the user (see be-
low). Group C is not adjustable and does not re.
Setting and Adjusting Manual Modes
1. Press the button to change the ash into Manual (M) Mode.
2. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter wireless mode.
3. Pressing the and buttons will cycle between Master with
ash, Master without ash, Slave, OS and O modes.
4. Select Master with ash or Master without ash.
5. Pressing button will change the highlighted selection from Master
to Channel and Ratio.
6. Select the transmission channel.
7. Select the Ratio mode. Pressing the and buttons will cycle
between A+B+C, A:B and A:B:C modes.
8. Press the button to conrm and exit the screen.
9. Press the button to adjust power levels.
10. Pressing the or buttons will change the Flash Power Level
(1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3rd stops).
11. Pressing the button will change the Groups from A to B to C,
the button from C to B to A (if applicable).
12. Press the button to exit power level adjustment mode.
Multi Mode
A+B+C All three groups re in Multi Mode at the same power level, frequen-
cy and ash count.
A:B:C The output level of each group is adjusted individually by the user (see
below). The frequency and ash count of the multi strobe of each group are
same and can only be adjusted on Group A.
A:B Groups A and B can be set by power level individually by the user (see
below). The frequency and ash count of the multi strobe of Groups A and
B are same and can only be adjusted on Group A. Group C is not adjustable
and does not re.
Setting and Adjusting Multi Mode
1. Press the button to change the ash into Multi Mode.
2. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter wireless mode.
3. Pressing the and buttons will cycle between Master with
ash, Master without ash, Slave, OS and O modes.
4. Select Master with ash or Master without ash.
5. Pressing button will change the highlighted selection from Master
to Channel and Ratio.
6. Select the transmission channel.
7. Select the Ratio mode. Pressing the and buttons will cycle
between A+B+C, A:B and A:B:C modes.
8. Press the button to conrm and exit the screen.
9. Press the button to adjust power levels.
10. Pressing the or buttons will change the Flash Power Level
(1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3rd stops).
11. Pressing the buttons will change the Groups from A to B to C,
the button from C to B to A (if applicable), and allow power level to
be changed on these groups.
12. Pressing the button after cycling through the groups will move to
the frequency and ash count selections.
13. Pressing the or buttons will allow changes to be made to
frequency and ash count. These setting can only be changed on Group A
and will be applied to Group B or C (if applicable).
14. Press the button to exit power level adjustment mode.

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Custom Functions
The Phottix Mitros TTL Flash comes with a number of programmable custom
functions. To edit these functions (below):
1. Press the button for 2 seconds to enter the C.Fn Menu Screen.
2. Press the or buttons to cycle through the menu items – C.Fn
0 to 15.
Custom Functions Chart
3. Press the or buttons to change the function within the menu.
4. Press the button to exit the C.Fn menu.

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Quick Flash Function
The Quick Flash function allows the ash to re at 1/6 to 1/2 of the full output.
Quick Flash recycle times are faster. It helps for snap photography for near sub-
jects.
Quick ash can be used for continuous drive modes, quick ash for continuous
shot function can be enabled or disabled (see C.Fn-06 above).
Please note:
The Quick Flash Function makes ash ring a priority. Under-exposure could
result if the subject is located to far from the camera.
Auto Backlight
The backlight will light up for 8 seconds and then go o if no buttons are
pressed. When the auto backlight function is enabled, pressing any button will
light it up after it goes o. When the auto backlight function is set to “disable”,
pressing the mode button will light it up.
TTL Pref
TTL may vary slightly when using the ash on dierent cameras. TTL Pref (C.Fn-
15) setting allows users to adjust EV from +3 to -3 in 1/3rd stops to compensate
for these slight variations. This adjustment is a personal preference based on
camera standard TTL and will be stored in memory. When this EV level prefer-
ence is set, this compensation will be used for images taken in TTL mode. This EV
compensation will not be displayed on the LCD during regular use.
Resetting to Factory Defaults
The Phottix Mitros Flash can reset to factory defaults.
To reset the ash:
1. Press and hold the and buttons for 3 seconds.
2. The ash will reset to factory default settings.
3. All custom functions will be reset to factory defaults.
Flash Information Display
For technical support or rmware upgrade checking the Phottix Mitros infor-
mation may be need. To display the hardware, software, icon library and serial
number display:
1. Press the button as the ash is turned on.
2. Press any button to cancel this display and enter the LCD screen.
Changes to the ash capacitor:
If the ash is not used for some time physical changes will take place within the
ash’s capacitor. Make sure to turn on the ash a minimum of 10 minutes every
three months to prevent any physical changes.
Technical Specication
Modes: E-TTL and E-TTL II, Manual, and Multi Stroboscopic
Guide No.: 58/190 (at 105mm focal length, ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Flash coverage: 24-105mm (14mm with wide angle diuser panel)
Auto zoom (Flash coverage automatically adjusts to match the lens focal
length)
Manual zoom (Zoom can be adjusted by changing setting on the ash/cam-
era)
Rotation: 360 degrees, Up-Down: -7 to 90 degrees.
FEC (Flash exposure compensation): Manual
FEB (Flash exposure bracketing): ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments (Manual
ash exposure compensation and FEB can be combined)
Sync modes: First Curtain Sync, Second Curtain Sync, and High Speed Sync
Stroboscopic ash: 1-199Hz
Flash exposure conrmation: Blue LED lamp lights up in E-TTL mode
Flash Recycling (with size-AA alkaline batteries)
Recycling time/Flash-ready indicator:
Normal ash: Approx.0.1-5 sec./Red LED indicator lamp lights up.
Quick ash: Approx.0.1-2.5 sec./Green LED indicator lamp lights up.
Internal power: Four size-AA alkaline batteries or size-AA Ni-MH batteries
External battery: Compatible with Phottix Battery Pack and Canon compact
battery pack CP-E4 through specic adapter
Power saving: Non-wireless slave modes: 90 seconds, Wireless slave mode: 60
minutes
Wireless ash
Transmission method: Optical pulse
Channels: 4
Wireless options: OFF, Master, Slave and Optical Slave
Transmission range (Approx.): ( Indoors:12-16m/39.36-52.48 ft., Outdoors:
7-9m/22.96-29.52 ft.,
Reception angle: ±40°(horizontal), ±30°(vertical)
Controlled slave groups: 3 (A, B, and C)
Flash ratio control: 1:8-1:1-8:1
Standby current: ≤100uA in sleep mode
Dimensions: (L x W x H): 202.8×77.5×58.3 mm
Weight: 427g (ash only, excluding batteries)
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