Introducing the New Machine-Gun Strobe "MG10" (Flash Group Control Edition)
The new MG10 machine-gun strobe, which is now available for individual purchase, has been receiving rave reviews for enabling a wider range of expression. In this installment, we are discussing a new flash group feature that is exclusively supported by the MG10.
In addition to the conventional A, B, and C groups, the MG10 features a new D group, allowing for the control of all four groups displayed on the Air10s control panel.
Previous models that do not support the D group (such as the i60A and Di700A) can only be controlled within the three groups of A, B, and C.
In this photo, the MG10 on the left is set to A, the middle MG10 is set to B, and the i60A on the right is set to C.
Up to this point, it functions the same as previous models, but the MG10 introduces a new flash group called the "Advance Group."
Simply put, think of this as "a flash group separate from the conventional A-D groups, usable only with the MG10 (*1)."
*1 As of October 2018, the basic D group and the Advance Groups ●A–●D are only supported by the MG10.
The top image shows the standard Basic Groups, while the bottom shows the switch to the Advance Groups.
In Advance Group mode, a ● symbol is appended to the flash group name, and both "M" and "TTL" indicators appear at the bottom of the display.
You can switch modes by long-pressing the modeling lamp button.
The same operation is used to return to the Basic Group mode.
On the MG10, if you turn the flash group setting dial past D, the ●A–●D indicators will appear. These are the Advance Groups.
The biggest feature of the Advance Group is the ability to "mix and use TTL and manual flash simultaneously."
In this photo, the MG10 set to ●A is configured for TTL auto, while the MG10 set to ●B is configured for manual flash.
You can even control combinations such as one light for fixed-output background lighting and another for TTL-controlled front lighting, all from the Air10s.
However, please note that conventional strobes like the i60A and Di700A cannot be controlled using this Advance Group.
You might wonder if they can't be used at the same time, but that is not the case.
In this photo, in addition to the MG10s set to Advance Groups ●A (TTL) and ●B (Manual), an i60A is added using the Basic Group C.
Although you need to switch the display on the Air10s, both the Basic and Advance groups are active behind the scenes, allowing you to use them simultaneously. Furthermore, since the flash modes of the Basic and Advance groups are not linked, with a little extra effort, you can control up to 8 groups of strobes!
It might seem complicated because it can do so much, but this feature was included to accommodate all kinds of scenes and shooting styles. Even if you don't utilize everything, we hope this gives you some inspiration for what you can achieve with these capabilities.
We invite you to use the high-heat-resistant, high-output, and multifunctional MG10, along with the Air10s, which maximizes the potential of the MG10, for your photography.
In addition to the conventional A, B, and C groups, the MG10 features a new D group, allowing for the control of all four groups displayed on the Air10s control panel.Previous models that do not support the D group (such as the i60A and Di700A) can only be controlled within the three groups of A, B, and C.
In this photo, the MG10 on the left is set to A, the middle MG10 is set to B, and the i60A on the right is set to C.Up to this point, it functions the same as previous models, but the MG10 introduces a new flash group called the "Advance Group."
Simply put, think of this as "a flash group separate from the conventional A-D groups, usable only with the MG10 (*1)."
*1 As of October 2018, the basic D group and the Advance Groups ●A–●D are only supported by the MG10.
The top image shows the standard Basic Groups, while the bottom shows the switch to the Advance Groups.In Advance Group mode, a ● symbol is appended to the flash group name, and both "M" and "TTL" indicators appear at the bottom of the display.
You can switch modes by long-pressing the modeling lamp button.
The same operation is used to return to the Basic Group mode.On the MG10, if you turn the flash group setting dial past D, the ●A–●D indicators will appear. These are the Advance Groups.The biggest feature of the Advance Group is the ability to "mix and use TTL and manual flash simultaneously."
In this photo, the MG10 set to ●A is configured for TTL auto, while the MG10 set to ●B is configured for manual flash.You can even control combinations such as one light for fixed-output background lighting and another for TTL-controlled front lighting, all from the Air10s.
However, please note that conventional strobes like the i60A and Di700A cannot be controlled using this Advance Group.
You might wonder if they can't be used at the same time, but that is not the case.
In this photo, in addition to the MG10s set to Advance Groups ●A (TTL) and ●B (Manual), an i60A is added using the Basic Group C.Although you need to switch the display on the Air10s, both the Basic and Advance groups are active behind the scenes, allowing you to use them simultaneously. Furthermore, since the flash modes of the Basic and Advance groups are not linked, with a little extra effort, you can control up to 8 groups of strobes!
It might seem complicated because it can do so much, but this feature was included to accommodate all kinds of scenes and shooting styles. Even if you don't utilize everything, we hope this gives you some inspiration for what you can achieve with these capabilities.
We invite you to use the high-heat-resistant, high-output, and multifunctional MG10, along with the Air10s, which maximizes the potential of the MG10, for your photography.