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Introduction
The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II is a flash unit for shooting
close-ups with Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL/
TTL autoflash systems. The flash unit is equipped with various
functions suitable for a wide range of shooting objectives, from simple
shooting to advanced shooting. It has functions to control the flash ratio
between flash tubes A and B, single-side firing, wireless multiple flash
shooting using additional slave flash units, and manual flash.
Read this instruction manual while also referring to your
camera’s instruction manual.
Before using the product, read this instruction manual and your
camera’s instruction manual to familiarize yourself with their
operations.
Using the MR-14EX II with a Camera
Using with an EOS DIGITAL camera (Type-A camera)
You can use the MR-14EX II for easy macro flash shooting by
autoflash control in the same way as a camera’s built-in flash.
Using with an EOS film camera
Camera with an E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash system (Type-A
camera)
You can use the MR-14EX II for easy macro flash shooting by
autoflash control in the same way as a camera’s built-in flash.
Camera with a TTL autoflash system (Type-B camera)
See page 76.
* This instruction manual assumes that the MR-14EX II is used with a
Type-A camera.
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Item Check List
Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
MR-14EX II. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
MR-14EX II
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Lens Cap
(p.16)
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Case
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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
9: Indicates the Select dial.
8: Indicates the Set button.
3/1/4/ : Indicates that the respective function remains active for
7/2 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after you let go
of the button.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
M: M shown to the right of the page title indicates that the
function is performed when the camera’s shooting
mode is set to <d/s/f/a/F> (Creative Zone
mode).
Basic Assumptions
The operation procedures assume that both the camera and the
MR-14EX II’s power switches are set to <K>.
The icons used for buttons, dials and symbols in the text match the
icons found on the camera and the MR-14EX II.
The operation procedures assume that the menu and Custom
Functions of the camera, and the Custom Functions and Personal
Functions of the MR-14EX II are at their default settings.
All figures are based on the use of four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries
and Canon’s testing standards.
The operation procedures assume that a macro lens is used.
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Chapters
Introduction
Getting Started wit h Mac r o Fla sh Shooting
1
Preparations for macro flash shooting and basic shooting
Setting Flash Functions with Camer a Operations
2
Setting the flash functions from the camera’s menu screen
Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting
Wireless multiple flash shooting using additional slave units with
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optical transmission
Customizing the MR-14EX II
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Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions
Battery compartment cover
lock-release lever (p.14)
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Nomenclature
LCD Panel
E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash (p.21)
G : Battery indicator (p.18)
a : E-TTL II/E-TTL
autoflash
b : TTL autoflash
j: Normal shooting
t: Temperature
increase (Firing
restriction/p.69)
c : High-speed sync
(p.30, 40)
r : Second-curtain
sync (p.31, 40)
u:Custom
Functions
(p.61)
Flash exposure level
Aperture
f : Flash exposure
compensation (p.27, 40)
Flash exposure compensation
amount
T:Personal
Functions
(p.65)
FEB sequence (p.62)
g : FEB (p.28, 40)
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, :
Flash ratio setting
Firing group
l :Fire A:B
(flash ratio control)
4 : Fire A (single-side firing)
5 : Fire B (single-side firing)
The screens shown are examples. The display will show only the settings
currently applied.
The functions, such as <=> and <@>, displayed above function
buttons 1 to 4, change according to the settings.
When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminates (p.19).
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Flash ratio
Nomenclature
Manual flash (p.32)
q : Manual flash
Manual flash
output
Firing group
4 :Fire A
5 :Fire B
Wireless multiple flash shooting with optical transmission
(p.43)
M : Master
: :Optical
transmission
wireless shooting
* : Transmission
channel
g : Wireless shooting
(master)
Firing group
l : Fire A:B (flash
ratio control)
4 :Fire A
5 :Fire B
6 :Fire C
(slave C)
j : Fire A, B, and C
(only when C.Fn-15 is set to 1)
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Cautions for firing continuous flashes
To avoid degrading and damaging the flash unit due to overheating,
do not fire more than 20 continuous flashes. After 20 continuous
flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 min.
If you fire 20 continuous flashes, and then fire the flash again
repeatedly in short intervals, the safety function may activate and
restrict flash firing. While flash firing is restricted, the fir ing inter val i s
automatically set to a time between approx. 8 and 15 sec. If this
happens, allow a rest time of at least 10 min.
For details, see “Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature
Increase” on page 69.
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Getting Started with
Macro Flash Shooting
This chapter describes the preparations before starting
macro flash shooting and the basic shooting operations.
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Conditions of the subject greatly influence the exposure when
shooting close-ups. Therefore, it is recommended to shoot the
same subject with different exposures (p.27) and check the
exposure immediately after shooting.
When the camera’s shooting mode is set to a fully automatic
mode or an Image Zone mode, the functions with M added to
the right side of the page title cannot be set. Set the camera’s
shooting mode to d/s/f/a/F (Creative Zone mode) to
enable all the operations in this chapter.
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Installing the Batteries
Use four AA/LR6 batteries.
Open the cover.
1
Slide the lock-release lever to the left
as shown in the illustration, slide the
cover down, then open the battery
compartment cover.
Install the batteries.
2
Make sure the “+” and “-” battery
contacts are correctly oriented as
shown in the battery compartment.
The grooves on the side surfaces of
the battery compartment indicate “-”.
This is convenient when replacing the
batteries in a dark place.
Close the cover.
3
Close the battery compartment cover
and slide it up.
X When it clicks in place, the battery
compartment cover is locked.
Firing Interval and Number of Flashes
Firing Interval
Quick FlashNormal Flash
Approx. 0.1 to 3.3 sec. Approx. 0.1 to 5.5 sec. Approx. 100 to 700
Based on new AA/LR6 alkaline batteries, both sides firing , and Canon’ s te sting
standards.
The Quick flash function enables flash shooting before the fla sh is fully charged
(p.18).
Using AA/LR6 batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper
battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.
Be aware that the batteries may become hot, if you chang e batteries after
firing flashes continuously.
Batteries are required by the flash unit even when an external power
source (p.68) is used.
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Number of Flashes
Attaching the Control Unit to the Camera
When <!> is displayed, or the LCD panel display turns off during
recycling, replace the batteries with new ones.
Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the
batteries, replace all four at one time.
AA/LR6 Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used.
Attaching the Control Unit to the Camera
Attach the control unit.
1
Slip the control unit’s mounting foot
all the way into the camera’s hot
shoe.
Secure the control unit.
2
Slide the mounting foot lock lever to
the right.
X When the lock lever clicks in place, it
is locked.
Detach the control unit.
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While pressing the lock-release
button, slide the lock lever to the left
and detach the control unit.
Be sure to turn off the MR-14EX II before attaching or detaching it.
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Attaching the Flash Unit to the Lens
Attach the flash unit to the front of the macro lens.
Attach the flash unit to the front
of the lens while holding down
the release button.
Make sure that the flash unit is
securely attached.
When rotating the flash unit, lightly
press the release button while
rotating it.
Detach the flash unit while holding
down the release button.
Attaching the Lens Cap
Attach the provided lens cap to the flash unit when it is not used in order
to protect the lens.
A 67 mm diameter filter can also be
attached to the flash unit (p.17).
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Be sure to attach the flash unit to the lens when shooting. Shooting while
holding the flash unit in your hand may result in a low temperature burn.
Do not touch the flash unit or batteries immediately aft er continuous flash
firing or modeling flash (p.23). Touching them may result in a burn. Make
sure that the flash unit has cooled before detaching the flash unit or
replacing batteries.
When using the following lenses, attach the Macrolite Adapter (sold
separately) to the front of the lens (filter thread) and then attach the flash
unit.
• EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM: Macrolite Adapter 67
• EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM: Macrolite Adapter 72C
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Attaching the Flash Unit to the Lens
Using a Filter
A commercially-available filter can be
used during flash shooting. A filter can
be attached, using the two procedures
described below. Filters may not be used
together with some macro lenses.
(1)Attach a 67 mm filter on the front face of the flash unit (see the
above illustration).
(2)Attach the flash unit to the lens with the filter attached to the front of
*The lens cannot be used with a filter, since focusing is interrupted by an att ached
filter touching the front of the lens. Also, filter may be damaged or the lens
malfunction may result.
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Filter Compatibility
(1)(2)
Yes
Yes
Using a Hood
If you want to use a dedicated hood with the MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x
Macro Photo (sold separately), attach the flash unit after attaching
the hood to the lens.
A hood cannot be attached when using any other macro lens.
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Turning on the Power
Set the power switch to <K>.
1
X The flash recycling starts.
X During recycling, <G> is
displayed on the LCD panel. When
flash recycling is completed, this
indicator disappears.
Check that the flash is ready.
2
The state of the flash-ready lamp
changes from off to green (Quick
flash ready) to red (fully charged).
Press the test flash button (flash-
ready lamp) to fire a test flash.
Quick Flash
The Quick flash function enables flash shooting when the flash-ready
lamp is lit green (before the flash is fully charged). It is available when
the camera’s drive mode is set to single shooting. The flash output will
be approx. 1/2 to 1/5 of the full output, but it is effective for shooting with
a shorter firing interval.
Note that you cannot use Quick flash when continuous shooting, FEB,
manual flash, or wireless multiple flash shooting is set.
Auto Power Off
T o save battery power , the power will turn off automatically after approx.
90 sec. of idle use. T o turn on the MR-14EX II again, press the camera’s
shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp).
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Quick flash cannot be used when the flash mode is set to <b>.A test flash cannot be fired when the camera’s 3/1/4/7/2
timer is active.
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Turning on the Power
Lock Function
By setting the power switch to <a>, you can disable the flash’s
buttons and dial operations. It is effective when you want to prevent the
flash function settings from being accidentally changed after you set
them.
If you operate a button or dial, <LOCKED> is displayed on the LCD
panel. (The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4
<=> and <@>, are not displayed.)
LCD Panel Illumination
When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminates for 12 sec.
If you operate them when the LCD panel is illuminated, duration of the
illumination will be extended.
, such as
The flash settings will remain in effect even after the power is turned off.
To retain the settings when replacing the batteries, replace the batteries
within 1 min. after turning off the power switch and removing the
batteries.
When the temperature of the flash unit has risen due to continuous flash
firing, the time until auto power off takes effect may increase.
You can fire a test flash or turn on/ off the focusing lamp while the power
switch is set to the <a> position. Also, when a button or dial is
operated, the LCD panel illuminates.
You can fire Quick flash during continuous shooting (C.Fn-06/p.62).Auto power off can be disabled (C.Fn-01/p.61).You can select the charging method to be used when an external power
source is used (C.Fn-12/p.63).
You can change the set ting o f the LCD panel illumination (C.Fn-22/p.64). You can change the color of the LCD panel illumination (P.Fn-03/p.65).
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Fully Automatic Flash Shooting
When you set the camera’s shooting mode to <d> (Program AE) or a
fully automatic mode, you can shoot in the E-TTL II/E-TTL fully
automatic flash mode.
Set the flash mode to <a>.
1
Press the <E> button and set to
<a>.
Check that <M> is not
displayed.
Focus on the subject.
2
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
X The shutter speed and aperture are
displayed in the viewfinder.
Check that <Q> is lit in the viewfinder.
Take the picture.
3
When you press the shutter button
completely, the flash will fire and the
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picture will be taken.
X If a standard flash exposure was
obtained, the flash exposure
confirmation lamp lights for 3 sec.
Even when attached to a camera that supports the E-TTL II autoflash,
<a> is displayed on the LCD panel.
If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light or if the subject is
dark (underexposed) when you check the image on the camera’s LCD
monitor, move closer to the subject and shoot again. You can also set a
higher ISO speed when using a digital camera.
“Fully automatic mode” refers to <A>, <1>, and <C> shooting
modes.
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Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode
Simply set the camera’s shooting mode to <f> (aperture-priority AE)
or <a> (manual exposure) and you can perform advanced macro flash
shooting using E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash.
You can perform flash shooting while obtaining a standard exposure of
both the main subject and background while considering the depth of
field.
Select this mode when you want to set the aperture manually. The
camera will then automatically set the shutter speed, matching the
aperture to obtain a standard exposure. If the scene is dark, a slow
sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure for both the
main subject and background. Standard exposure of the main subject
f
is obtained with the flash, while a standard exposure of the background
is obtained with a long exposure using a slow shutter speed.
Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low-li ght scenes , using a
tripod is recommended.
If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background
exposure will be und erexpo sed o r over expose d. A djust the ap erture
until the shutter speed display stops blinking.
Select this mode if you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture
manually.
a
Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash. The
exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed and
aperture combination you set.
When the shutter speed is manually set with the shooting mode set to <s>
(Shutter-priority AE), the aperture will be set automatically. However, this is not
recommended because the aperture cannot be set manually.
If you use the <Z> or <Y> shooting mode, the result will be the same as
using the <d> (Program AE) mode.
Flash Sync Speeds and Apertures Used
dAutomatically set (1/X sec. to 1/60 sec.)Automatically set
fAutomatically set (1/X sec. to 30 sec.)Manually set
aManually set (1/X sec. to 30 sec., Bulb)Manually set
1/X sec. is the camera’s maximum flash sync speed.
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Shutter SpeedAperture
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Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode
Focusing Lamp
Press the <d> button to light the
focusing lamp for 20 sec., making
focusing easier. Press the button again
to turn off the lamp.
The focusing lamp turns off automatically
when you press the shutter button on the
camera completely.
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Note that looking closely at the focusing lamp may cause vision damage.If you shoot when the focusing lamp is lit, underexposure may occur. If
necessary, set the exposure compensation or flash exposure
compensation.
Under conditions where the flash is not fired, such as in Flash Off mode
or during movie shooting, the focusing lamp will not turn off automatically
even if you press the shutter button completely.
You can change the lighting method of the focusing lamp (C.Fn-18/p.64).You can change the brightness of the focusing lamp (P.Fn-01/p.65).
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Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode
Modeling FlashN
When the camera’s depth-of-field preview button is pressed, the flash
fires continuously for 1 sec. This feature is called “modeling flash.” This
is effective for checking shadow effects on the subject and the lighting
balance. Modeling flash can be fired during wireless multiple flash
shooting (p.44) as well.
To avoid degrading and damaging the flash unit due to overheating, do
not fire the modeling flash more than 20 times continuously. After firing it
20 times continuously, allow a rest time for at least 10 min.
If the modeling flash is fired more than 20 times continuously, the safety
function may activate and restrict flash firing. If this ha ppen s, all ow a rest
time for at least 10 min.
During Live View shooting, firing modeling flash (by operating the camera)
is not possible.
Modeling flash (by operating the camera) is disabled when using the flash
unit with EOS M2, EOS M, EOS Elan II/Elan II E/50/50E, EOS REBEL K2/
3000V, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66, EOS REBEL 2000/300,
EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX, or EOS IX Lite/IX 7. Set C.Fn-02 to 1 or 2
(p.61), and fire modeling flash using the test flash button.
Modeling flash can be fired using the test flash button (C.Fn-02/p.61).
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Color Temperature Informati on Transmi ssion
This function optimizes the white balance during flash shooting by
transmitting the color temperature information to the EOS DIGITAL
camera when the flash fires. When you set the camera’s white balance
to <A> or <Q>, the function is enabled automatically.
See the specifications in your camera’s instruction manual to find out if
it is compatible with this function.
You can adjust the flash ratio between flash tubes A and B, or fire only
one of them. This can create shadows on the subject to give a more
sculptural look. The flash ratio can be set in half-stop increments as
follows: 8:1 to 1:1 to 1:8 (13 settings).
A:B = 4:1
Flash with the A:B Flash Ratio Set
Set to <l>.
1
Press the <,> button to display
<%> and <l>.
Press the <F> button.
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Press function button 3 <F>.
X The flash ratio is highlighted.
Set the flash ratio.
3
Turn <9> to set the A:B flash ratio,
then press <8>.
Flash tube B only
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l Setting the Flash RatioN
Single-side Firing
Set <4> or <5>.
Press the <,> button to display
<_> and <4> or
<_> and <5>.
Flash tube
A only
Flash ratio control is not available on the models listed below. Both sides will
fire at the same flash output, or single-side firing will apply.
The flash ratio of 8:1 to 1:1 to 1:8 is equivalent to 3:1 to 1:1 to 1:3 (1/2-
The details of the flash ratio settings are as follows.
When <l>, <4>, or <5> is not displayed, flash tubes
When the flash mode is set to <a>, see pages 32-34.
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Flash tube
B only
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EOS Elan II/Elan II E/50/50E, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66,
EOS REBEL 2000/300, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX, EOS IX Lite/IX 7
stop increments) when converted to the number of f/stops.
A and B will fire at the same flash output.
f Flash Exposure CompensationN
In the same way as normal exposure compensation, you can set
exposure compensation for flash. The flash exposure compensation
amount can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Press the <@> button or
1
<8>.
Press function button 2 <@> or
<8>.
X <f> is displayed and the flash
exposure compensation amount is
highlighted.
Set the flash exposure
2
compensation amount.
Turn <9> to set the flash exposure
compensation amount, then press
<8>.
X The flash exposure compensation
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amount is set.
“0.3” indicates 1/3 stops, and “0.7”
indicates 2/3 stops.
To cancel flash exposure
compensation, return the
compensation amount to “±0”.
Generally, set an increased exposure compensation for bright subjects,
and set a decreased exposure compensation for dark subjects.
If the camera’s exposure compensation is set to 1/2-stop increments, flash
exposure compensation will be up to ±3 stops in 1/2-stop increments.
When the flash exposure compensation is set on both the flash and the
camera, priority is given to the flash setting.
The flash exposure compensation amount can be set directly with <9>
without pressing the function button 2 <@> or <8> (C.Fn-13/p. 63).
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g FEBN
Y ou can t ake three shots while automatically changing the flash output.
This is called “FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)”. The settable range is
±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Press the <E> button.
1
Press function button 3 <E>.
X <g> is displayed.
Set the FEB level.
2
Turn <9> to set the FEB level, then
press <8>.
X The FEB level is set.
“0.3” indicates 1/3 stops and “0.7”
indicates 2/3 stops.
When used together with flash
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After the three shots are taken, FEB is canceled automatically.
Before shooting with FEB, it is recommended to set the camera’s drive
mode to single shooting, and check that the flash is recycled for each shot.
You can use FEB together with flash exposure compensation or FE lock.
If the camera’s exposure compensation is set to 1/2-stop increments, flash
exposure compensation will be up to ±3 stops in 1/2-stop increments.
You can set FEB to remain active af ter shooting the three shots (C.Fn-03/p.61).
You can change the FEB shooting sequence (C.Fn-04/p.62).
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exposure compensation, FEB
shooting is performed based on the
flash exposure compensation
amount.
When the FEB range exceeds ±3
stops, the end of the flash exposure
level shows <I> or <J>.
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