The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXlMacroTwin Lite MT-24EX are flash
units for closeup photography. They have many high-end features such as
the E-TTL (Evaluative-TTL) autoflash system.
The available features depend
the MR-14EXlMacro
Twin
firm your EOS camera type and the MR-14EXlMT-24EX features which are
compatible with your camera.
This instructions booklet has separate sections forType-A and Type-B
EOS cameras. Read Chapter 1 which applies to all cameras, then read the
respective chapters which apply to your camera type.
Type-A Cameras
Type-B Cameras TTLAll EOS cameras other than the above.
E-TTL ELAN II/ELAN
on
the type of EOS camera you use with
Lite MT-24EX. Refer to the tables below to con-
EOS-1D,1V,3, D30, ELAN 7/7E, 30/33,
REBEL
G,
SOON,
IIE,SO/SOE,
3000N/66, IX, IX 7/IX
REBEL 2000/300,
Lite
MR-14EXlMT-24EX Features Available with EOS Cameras
0:
AvailableX:Not available
Features
TIL
autoflash0
ETTL autoftash
High-speed sync (FP flash)
FE lock0
FEB (Flash exposure bracketing)00
Wireless, multi-Speedlite E-
'With C.Fn-3-1 .
TTL
With
Type-A
O'
0
0
CamerasWith
Type-B.
• Key to Symbols
U The Caution symbol alerts you to actions to prevent flash
photography problems.
[lJ
The Note symbol gives additional information for basic operations.
~~~
The Light bulb symbol offers helpful tips for operating the Macro
Ring Lite or for taking pictures.
Keep this Instructions booklet handy for future reference.
About Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Instructions3
How to Use this Booklet3
Nomenclature6
1 Before You Start(Type-A Cameras,"-ype-B Cameras). ...9
Installing Batteries10
External Power Sources12
Attaching the Control Unit to the Camera13
Attaching the Flash Ring14
Main Switch15
Pilot Lamp and Test Firing16
re
Flash Exposu
Flash Range17
Flash Mode19
Setting the Film Speed19
LCD Panel Illumination19
Focusing Lamp20
Resetting to the Default Settings20
Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes22
Confirmation16
3 Advanced Flash RhotographV (Type-A Cameras).25
~tD
at:
Selecting the Flash Tube26
Modeling Flash29
FE Lock30
Flash exposure compensation
(-3 to+3stops)
FEB amount (-3 to
Manual flash output level
Flash exposure compensation icon
ETTL
E-TT.
TTL
TTL
M'
ManualflaShiconi.
Flash tube10(AlB)
Slave
10
(C)
~
IiBml
Flash ratio control icon
~~D
Flash tube A firing icon
Flash ratio scale segment
AlBIC manual flash indicator
Flash ratio scale (8:1 -
+3
L autoflash
autoflash icon
LlLM
----
stops)
(1/1-1164)
iCOi
~
ETTL
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--
FEB status (Fb-1 to 3)
SLAVE
C flash exposure
compensation amount
+3
(-3 to
AlBIC manual flash output
(1/1to1164)
Custom Function Nc>.Isetting
(F1-7,O,1)
~
FEB icon
(fi
Custom
Function icon
t:I>
2nd-curtain
sync icon
GIl
FP flash icon
~
at:
Flash tube B
firing icon
stops)
(1
- 4)
• The LCD panel is shown with all the icons and indications displayed. The items
actually displayed differdepending on the flash settings.
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Learn how to prepare the Macro Ring
Lite MR-14EX for actual use.
BeforeYou Start
Page 10
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX requires one of the following two types of
batteries:
(1) Four size-AA alkaline batteries
(2) Four size-AA
nickel-hydride batteries
Slide the battery compartment
cover as shown by the arrow and
flip it up.
Insert the batteries.
• Make sure the +and - battery
contacts are properly oriented as
shown in the battery chamber.
Close the battery chamber cover
in
as shown
the diagram.
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Inr;:,t<:lllinn
Ill
.•
usef8~rpewbatteri~softhesame
fou.rb~tten~~at
.SiZE)"AAJithiurnb~tteries
.-AltholJ9h1l0n-aJkaline, manganese batteries
flashes
H~rrl0vethebatte.rieswheh
•
anextended.period.
-In
low temperatures, take
pocket, etc:,
o.
To
preveQtfaultyconnections,
necessary, usea
In
the case ofs.ize-AA•nickel-hydride and size-AA lithiumbatteries, the· shape
•
of
the contacts is
with the flashunit before buying.
Will
gne
time.I
c:an·
be
less.
and
two
use the batteries alternately.
dean
cloth to
not
standardized. Be sure that the batteries are compatible
type..When replacing batteries, replace all
alsobeused.
the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX will
set50f
make
wipe
may
also be used, the number
batteries and
sure the
the
battery contacts,.
keepone
battery
contacts are clean. If
setwarmina
notbe
Batteries
of
used for
Recycling Time and Flash
Battery TypeRecycling TimeFlash Count
Size-AA alkaline batteriesApprox.
Count
(Applicable to both or only one flash tube firing)
0.1-7 sec.Approx. 120 to 800
• The minimum recycling time applies in theE-TTL orTTL mode while the
or
maximum recycling time applies in the manual
• The minimum flash count applies in the manual
while the maximum flash count applies in the
• The above specifications are based
on
Canon's testing standards.
full-output (1/1) mode.
or
full-output (1/1) mode
E-TILorTIL
mode.
• Using size-AA nickel-hydride batteries will yield only about 70 to 80
percent of the flashes (1550 mAh at full output) obtainable with size-AA
alkaline batteries. The recycling time will also be about half the time with
size-AA alkaline batteries.
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External Power Sources
~~1
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX can use either of the following two external
power packs. For details
on
the power pack, refer to the Instructions of the
respective power pack.
(1) Compact Battery Pack CP-E2
Uses six size-AA alkaline, nickel-hydride, or lithium batteries.
Transistor Pack E (w/alkaline batteries)Approx.0.1-4
Transistor Pack E
CP-E2
(wiN
i-Cd Pack TP)Approx. 0.1-3
• The minimum recycling time appliesinthe E-TTL or
maximum recycling time applies
in
the manualorfull-output (1/1) mode.
Recycling
Time
(sec.)
Approx.0.1-4
TIL
mode while the
Flash Count
Approx.120-800
Approx,
400-2500
Approx.
400-2500
Approx.
330-2000
• The minimum flash count applies in the manual or full-output (1/1) mode
while the maximum flash count applies
in
the
E-TIL
or TTL mode.
• The above specifications are based on Canon's testing standards.
..
-Evenwhen
tbeMR-14EX to power
-TheMR-14EX
the flash. Therefore,.the.internalpower source.
thanthe
set
an~xternal
externalpow~rso~
of·
size-AAbatteries handy fortheinternal. power source.
power source isused, batteries must stillbeinstalled
its
usesboth the internaland external power sources to recycle
internal circuitry.
rce.
ForproI5m~edflash·
may
become exhaustedsooner
photography,keepa spare
12
in
Page 13
Attaching
the
Control
Unittothe
Loosen the locking collar by
turning it as shown by the arrow.
Slip the Control Unit's mounting
foot into the camera's hot shoe all
the way.
Turn the locking collar as shown
by the arrow and tighten.
~
The mounting foot's locking pin will
also extend into the hot shoe.
• To detach the Control Unit, turn the
locking collar
until it stops. (The locking pin retracts
into the mounting foot.) Then slip it
off the hot shoe.
Camera",....
in
the opposite direction
I
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Attaching the Flash Ring .IIIIIII'IlJIJIII.IIIJIII'
The Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXcan be attached directly to the following
lenses: EF 50mm f/2.5 COMPACT MACRO, EF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO
USM, EF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO, and MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x lenses. To
attach it to the EF 180mm f/3.5L MACRO USM, the Macro Lite Adapter
72C"(sold separately) is required.
.....
1IJJIJIJ1lf1J
Press the release
sides
• Keep pressing both release buttons.
Attach theflash ringtothe Macro
Ring Lite
the lens.
• Let go of the release buttons and
make sure the flash ring is securely
attached to the front of the lens.
• The flash ring can rotate 360
degrees.
• To detach the flash ring, follow this
procedure
Attaching the Macro Lite Adapter 72C
Screw on the Macro Lite Adapter 72C
onto the front of the EF 180mm f/3.5L
MACRO USM lens.
of
the flash ring.
mount
in
reverse.
buttonsonboth
on the
front
of
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The main switch has three settings as shown below.
OFF,O.N rSE
«JIIIr»
OFF,O.N rSE
mum)
OFF,O.N rSE
Turns off the power.
Turns on the power.
Turns on the power and enables
the SE mode.
..
To save battery power, the SE (Save
Energy) mode turns off the Macro
Ring Lite automatically after
of
non-use.
• To cancel the SE mode, press the
test firing button.
90
sec.
I
~~~
Mel110ryfeature
The·.MacroRi~g
etc..,
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••
mode~flashexposurecompensationsetting,
••
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effect.·\I\Ih~nxo~replacethe
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the
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This tests whetherthe Macro Ring Lite can fire a flash.
Check the Pilot lamp.
• When the flash is ready, the Pilot
lamp will light.
Press the Pilot lamp (test firing
button).
~
A flash will fire.
• The Pilot lamp is also a test firing
button.
I.lI
•A test flash cannot be fired afteryou press the camera's shutterbutton halfway
and the camera metering is still active
• If the Macro Ring Lite
the Macro Ring Lile.
is
in the SE mode, pressing the test firing button turns on
When a correct flash exposure has
been obtained, theflash exposure
confirmation lamp lights in yellowgreen for 3 sec. immediately after the
flash fires.
low-light or when the viewfinder image getsdarkerat high magnifications, it
becomes difficult to achieve correct focus.
can assistwith focusing.
PILOT
~111,lIllIJlJl~I[]~lmIUiUllmli~mnlmm~m~
In
such cases, the focusing lamp
Press
the
~
The
bottom of the flash ring will lightfor
about
<LAMP>button.
focusing lamps on the top and
20
sec.
(Q)O
Focus
the
sUbject.
Press
the
•Toturn off the focusing lamps, press
<LAM P
<LAMP>
the
>button.
button again.
Resetting to the Default Settings
When the Macro Ring Lite is attached to an EOS camera equipped with a
<CLEAR>
settings (exceptthe Custom Functions) to its default settings
button, pressing the
<CLEAR>
button resets the Macro Ring Lite's
Press
the
camera's
_JllJlfIJlIJ'
<CLEAR>
button.
•
The
default settings are as follows:
~
E-TTL autoflash*
Left and right flash tubes firing atthe
same
output
Normal flash
*With the EOS-1
will be set.
20
Nand
EOS-1, TTL autoflash
••
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When the MR-14EX is mounted on a
Type-A camera such as the EOS-1
taking flash pictures with E-TTL
autoflash is just as easy as normal
autoexposure (AE) pictures.
As with evaluative metering, the E-TTL
autoflash system uses a multi-zone
_metering sensor which enables highly
precise flash exposure control. A
preflash is fired for evaluative flash
metering and the reading
memory. The result
with excellent balance between the flash
exposure and ambient light.
is
is
a flash picture
V,
stored in
ForType-A Cameras
Basic Flash
Photography
oIn macrophotography, setting the correct exposure greatly depends
be
subject. Itwould
(~p.32)
[iI·.ThiS
s~cti()nusestheEQS-l
·Sefore
14EX.·
•
F6rEOS;;t
besttobracket the exposure even forthe
Vas
the
proceeding,
firsttumonthe
...
V.<>p~ratiGris,referJo.
Type-A qamera.
MainSwitchonthe
th~
EOS-1·.Vlnstrl.lctionsbooklet
EOS~
same
1 V
on
subject.
and
the
MR~
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Using
Flash
with
the
Camera's
Shooting
Modes
.......
ForE-TTL autoflash shots, just set the camera's shooting mode to P
(Program AE),
serious closeup flash photography,
* When you press the shutter button completely, a preflash is fired
immediately before the picture is taken. The preflash is used to obtain the
subject's reflected-light reading for calculating the optimum output of the
main flash.
Set the camera's shooting mode to P, and the camera will set the flash
aperture and shutterspeed automatically. You can thereby concentrate
the subject.
~
Av (aperture-priority AE), or M (Manual exposure). For
60
5.6•
Av or M
Set
to
Set
ETTL.
Focus and take the
• Check that the Jicon (flash ready) is
is
recommended.
the
camera's
P.
the
MR-14EX's flash mode
displayed
taking the picture.
in
the viewfinder before
shooting
picture
mode
on
to
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes
in
This mode is effective for controlling the depth of field
YC?u
can also obtain a correct exposure for both the subject and
background. You set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed
automatically for the correct exposure of the background. The E-TTL
autoflash system obtains the correctflash exposure based on the aperture
you set.
Set the camera's shooting mode
toAvand set the aperture.
Av
D
your flash pictures.
----)
Set the MR-14EX's flash mode to
ETTL.
~
60
5.6•
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the t icon (flash ready) is
displayedinthe viewfinder before
taking the picture.
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes
In
this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture. The
autoflash system controls the flash exposure based on the aperture you
set. The proper exposure of the background is set with both the aperture
and shutter speed.
E-TTl
~
M
bO
D
s.b•
Set the camera's shooting mode
to M and set the aperture and
shutter speed.
)
• Set the desired aperture and the
shutter speed anywhere from 30 sec.
to the top sync speed. You can also
use
bulb.
Set the MR-14EX's flash mode to
ETTL.
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the t icon (flash ready) is
displayed
taking the picture.
in
the viewfinder before
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The MR-14EX's advanced features are
in
explained
this chapter. They are as
follows:
• Selecting the Flash Tube
• Modeling Flash
• FE Lock
(~p.29)
(~p.30)
(~p.26)
• Flash Exposure Compensation
(~p.32)
• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
(--7p.34)
• High-Speed Sync (FP flash)
(~p.36)
• Manual Flash Mode (--7p.38)
• Second-Curtain Synchronization
(~p.40)
ForType-A Cameras
Advanced Flash
Photography
I:iI
•
This
section
uses
• Before proceeding, first turn on
14EX.
• For
EOS..1Voperati6ns,
the
EOS-1
refer to
Vas
the
the
the
Main
EQS:'l
Type-A
camera:
Switchonthe.
Vlnslructions
.EOS
..
t V and
booklet.
MR-
Page 26
~~D
at:Selecting the Flash Tube
IfIItHlni_.
nnmllOm'il!
By firing only one of the flash tubes or by setting a flash ratio forflash tubes
A and
B,
set the flash ratio from 1:8 to
you can create shadows and sculptural lighting effects. You can
* The
ETTL
flash mode must be set.
* Since the flash exposure is controlled automatically, you need not bother with any
flash metering calculations.
* If you set the flash mode to M, see page 39.
1:1to8:1
(13 levels)in1/2-stop increments.
The flash tube ID is "A" for the left one and "B" for
the right one when you look atthe rear of the flash
ring.'
i
'I
in
A:B=1:1
Only flash tube A fired.
26
A:B=4:1
Only flash tube B fired.
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Selecting the Flash Tube
ETTL
lim][!]
:~D
8:1-
A : B
4:1- 2:1-~-1:2
-1:4
-1:8
at:
Press the <RATIO> button and
IiBml A : B •
select
~
Each time you press the button, the
selection will change
in
the following
loop:
~(OFF)-~
~IiBmlA:B
~
The flash ratio and the
IiBml
A : B I
c~
:~D
and
at:
icons will be displayed.
Press the <
<J
> or <C>> button to
move the bar -left or right to set
the respective A:B flash ratio.
• You can set the flash ratio from 1:8 to
1:1to8:1
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the t icon (flash ready)
displayedinthe viewfinder before
taking the picture.
I
is
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Selecting the Flash Tube
Follow the same procedure as for "Firing Both Flash Tubes" exceptfor step
2. For step 2, follow the operation below.
ETTL
Press the <
move the bar -all the way to the
left or right to the
• ;.D: Fires only flash tube A
at::
<i
> or <C>> button to
;.D
or
Fires onlyflash tube B
at:
icon.
~
~
28
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Mode
Firing a modeling flash enables you to checkthe lighting and shadow
effects before you take the picture.
_C.Fn-6 can disable the modeling flash with flash ratio.
_C.Fn-4 can have the modeling flash fire ata uniform output with all Type-A
cameras.
(~p.64)
(~p.64)
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With Type-A cameras, you can setFE(flash exposure) lock. This is the
flash version of AE lock. With
correct flash exposure reading for a specific area of the subject.
* The flash mode must be set to ETTL.
FE
lock, you use spot metering to obtain the
~
FEL
5.b
Select a
shooting
mode
with
the
camera.
Focus the subject.
Aim the viewfinder's
metering circle over thearea
spot
of
the sUbjecttobe metered. Then
<
FEL
press the
camera.
for
16 sec.
~
The MR-14EX fires a preflash to
obtain an exposure reading. The
reading is retained temporarily
memory.
~
FEL
is displayed on the viewfinder
bottom for0.5 sec.
• You can obtain a new
reading by pressing the <
again.
• To cancel FE lock, wait until 16 sec.
elapse or press the
or <
~
> button on the
FE
lock
remains in effect
FE
lock
FEL
> button on the camera.
<MODE>, <AF>,
in
> button
Focus the subject.
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~
6CI5.6
WithFElock
FE
Lock
Take the picture
•Inthe viewfinder, checkthe flash
exposure level indicator and check
that the
•
t icon is displayed.
The flash exposure was locked on the
leaf where the butterfly was resting.
I
After recomposing, the picture was
taken. Since the butterfly's white wings
and the dark background did not affect
the flash exposure reading, the
butterfly was exposed correctly.
..•If,
"th,e""flas,
,hW,ill
be,
i,n,S"
,u,
ft"
i,ci~nt",
number) and try FE lockagain
•
FElockcannotb
mode.
VVith
the viewfinderto warn thatFElock cannotbeused.
the ,
sedwh~n
,Elanll/Elan
J,WiII,blink,'U,sa,a,la,r,ger aperture (smaller
the
MR-14~Xis
IIE/SO/50E and EOS IX, the t icon blinks
setto
the M(Manual) flash
f-
in
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~Flash
With the MR-14EX, you can set the flash exposure compensation up to ±3
in
stops
In
control the background's exposure level
1/3-stop increments (or 1/2-stop increments with some cameras).
tandem, you can also set exposure compensation with the camerato
The~icon and flash exposure
compensation amount will blink.
Press the < +> or <- > button to
set the desired flash exposure
compensaJion amount.
Press the
~
The~icon and flash exposure
compensation amount will be
displayed.
<SEUSET> button.
32.
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Flash Exposure Compensation
Focus the subject.
~
When you press the shutter button
halfway, the flash exposure
compensation amount will be
displayed on the viewfinder's right
~
and the
icon will be displayed on
the viewfinder bottom.
Take the picture
• Check that the~and~icons are
in
displayed
the viewfinder beforeI
taking the picture.
~
:;0
5.:;~
•
Ill. Flash exposure compensation set,with
exposure~ompensationsetwith
In
step3,instead of
button
hal~ay
-If
you take apicture during
a,,!TI,e
e"
~n,
t,
Is'
pi6ture according to the blinking
,
-If
comp,ensation maynot obtain the desiredresult. 'In such a case, usethe
manual flash mode. (--tp.38)
s,
the'subJec(issmaJl,and the background is dark
pressingt~e<
~Q;§ett~eiflash~xpos~reco~pensation.
step
til,Ibl,ink,
g
;in
),
th,e"na,s,',eh,e,xp,e,
"
the
the camera.
2 (while the flash exposure compensation
amount.,
MR-14EX overrides anyflash
SEUSET
> qutton,you can press the shutter
SU,
r,e
cern",
pensatiQn
'
or,
faraway,
'
will
ta,k,ee,,ffe,ctin,
flash exposure
the
33
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~
FEB
You can change the flash exposure level automatically while keeping the
background exposure level the same. Three flash shots can be bracketed
up to ±3 stops
cameras) as follows: Correct exposure, decreased exposure, and
increased exposure. FEB is canceled automatically after all three
bracketed flash shots are taken.
(Flash Exposure Bracketing)
in
1/3-stop increments (or 1/2-stop increments with some
fI.~mnnlnil.1I111
Correct exposure.
-u-
'n/
/1'
-2/3
-~
/1'
1
/~
ETTLI
ETTL,
/1'
34
Decreased
exposureby1
Press the <
select
~
stop.
Increased
SEUSET
> button and
~.
Pressing the <
changes the blinking selection
following loop:
SEUSET
exposureby1
> button
in
stop.
the
~---+~~
(OFF)~
~
The~icon and flash exposure
bracketing amount will blink.
Press the
I'
set the flash exposure bracketing
amount.
<+>or<->
button
to
Page 35
FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
ETTL
Press the <
~
D
Fb - I
The MR-14EX's LCD panel display
will be as shown on the left.
With high-speed sync (FP flash), the MR-14EX can synchronize with the
camera atall shutter speeds even those faster than the normal sync speed.
When high-speed sync is set,
* High-speed sync can be used
* High-speed sync is especially effective for fill-flash
(1) Obtain betterbackground blurwith a larger aperture.
(2) Soften shadows.
~
is displayedin-the
in
the
ETTL
and M flash modes.
in
daylight, enabling you to:
IIIIIlIiJ
viewfinder.
I._till
..
36
With normal flash.
WithFPflash.
Select the camera's
shooting
mode and the MR-14EX's flash
mode.
Press
the
<+>
and
<->
buttons
simultaneouslytoselect
~
Each time you press the < +> and
<- > buttons simultaneously, the
setting changes
~eD~~~
~(OFF)4
in
the following loop.
GD.
~
Page 37
High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)
~H
:000
2.8•
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the~icon is displayed
the viewfinder before taking the
picture.
in
I
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In
the manual flash mode, you can setthe flash outputfrom
in
power
configurations: 1. Fire both flash tubes at the same output,
A ata different outputfrom flash tube
whole-stop increments. The flash tubes can be fired in one of three
B,3.Fire only one of the flash tubes.
1/1
(full) to 1/64
2.
Fire flash tube
Set the camera's
toAvor
M.
Press the MR-14EX's
button and select
~
Pressing the
toggles the flash mode between
ETTL
and
C
Press the <
~
The flash output display blinks.
Press the <+ >
set
the desiredflash output.
~
Each
time
you
output
increasesordecreasesbyone
Press the <
~
The flash output is displayed.
shooting
<MODE>
M.
ETTL
---+
SEUSET
> button.
or
<- > button
press
the
SEUSET
> buttonagain.
<MODE>
M.
M~
button,
button
mode
the
flash
to
stop.
Set the camera's aperture.
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the J icon (flash ready) is
displayed in the viewfinder before
taking the picture.
38
Page 39
Manual Flash Mode
Firi'ngBothFlashTtllbe~
For step 3 on the preceding page, following the procedure below to set a
different flash output between flash tube A and B
M
IiJ.iDI!) A : B
~tD
$t aD,ifferentOutput
Press the<RATIO>
IiBml
select
~
Each
time
you
selection
• The flash output is displayedonthe
lower right of the LCD panel. When
will
changeinthe
r--+(OFF)-~
~IiBmlA:B:C~
A : B•
press
button
the
IiBml
button,
following
A : B I
and
the
A is displayed, the flash output
displayed is for flash tube
M
Press the< <J >
select flash
press the <+>
set
the flash output.
~
First select
flash
output for that
• The remaining steps are the same as
steps 6 and 7 on the preceding page.
or
tubeAorB,then
or
the
flash
flash
<
C>
<- >
tube,
A.
>
button
then
tube.
button
set
the
Firing Only One Flash Tube
Press the
selected flash tube from firing.
• The -- setting comes afterthe 1/64 setting. The flash tube whose flash
output is set to -- will not fire. Also, you cannot set -- for both flash tubes.
<->
button and set the flash output to --. This disables the
loop:
I
to
to
39
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t:t>
Second-Curtain Synchronization
Normally, the flash firesinsynchronization with the first shuttercurtain when
the shutter is fully open. With second-curtain synchronization, the flash fires
immediately before the second shuttercurtain closes at the end ofthe
exposure.
.,IiIIIIIIJBIfIIJ
Set the shooting mode with the
camera.
40
Press the
simultaneously to select
<+ > and <- > buttons
[:I> on
the LCD panel.
~
Each time you press the < + > and
<->
buttons simultaneously, the
synchronization mode changes
following loop:
~
GD
---+
[:I>
~
(OFF).----l
~
Focus and take the picture.
~
Check that the J icon is displayed
the viewfinder before taking the
picture.
in
the
in
Page 41
This chapter explains the MR-14EX's
built-in features for wireless flash
photography with one or more additional
Speedlites.
• Setting Up a Wireless Flash System
(~p.42
)
• Using the Wireless Flash System
(~p.45)
For
Type-A
Cameras
Wireless
Flash
Photography
Page 42
Setting Up a Wireless Flash System ""1II!JI1IIIIIfJIIII.
By using a Speedlite 550EX as a slave unit, you can set up a wireless flash
system with the MR-14EX.
As with the Speedlite 550EX, the MR-14EX can be set as the master unit
which transmits wireless signals to the slave unit.
Press
the
MR-14EX's
button
~
and select
Pressing the < MODE> button
toggles the flash mode between
ETTL
and
M.
CETTL-'M~
<MODE>
ETTL.
42
ETTL
IifMI!]
A : B C
~.D
8:1-
4:1-
2:1
ETTL
IifMI!]
A : B C
~.D
8:1-
4:1- 2:1-~-1:2 -1:4 -1:8
+0
-~-1:2 -1:4 -1:8
+0
at:
at:
Press the
select
~
Each time you press the button, the
selection will change
<RATIO>
CBml
A :
Be.
button
in
the following
and
loop:
~(OFF)-~
~
~
I&:.
will be displayed.
Press the <CH.>
CBml
CBml
A:
B
buttontoselect
A:
B~
c.---J
the channel.
• Select a channel from 1 to
4.
Page 43
Setting Up a Wireless Flash System
To setthe 550EX as a slave unit, refer to page 53
Instructions booklet.
ETTL
mZoom
2lfmm
c
Set the same channel No. as the
master unit.
Set the slave10to
After
settingupthe wireless flash
system,
shown
• When indoors, position the slave unit
within 5 meters from the master unit.
When outdoors, position it within 3
meters. The slave unit should also be
within an aD-degree angle
the master unit.
• Face the slave unit's transmission
sensor toward the masterunit.
• Indoors, the transmission signals can
bounce offthe walls so the slave unit's
positioning can be a little more flexible.
• Do not place any objects between the
master unit and slave unit which may
obstruct the wireless transmission.
Check
position
in the left diagram.
that
lampislit
flash-ready.
~
When the slave unit is flash-ready, its
AF-assist lightwill blink.
in
the 550EX's
slave Cas
the master
and
that
C.
unit's
slave C
in
front of
is
pilot
43
Page 44
Setting Up a Wireless Flash System
Press the master unit's pilot lamp
(test firing button) to fire a test
flash.
~
The master unit and slave unit should
fire (at 1/64 output).
• If the slave unit does not fire,
reposition it closer to the master unit
and more toward the front and center
of the master unit. Then fire a test
flash again.
44
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Using theWireless Flash System
rJIIIIIJm
nu
~I~~
Using Slave C (w/EOS-10, 1V,3,030, ELAN
You can fire flash tubes A and B and slave C at the same time. A correct
flash exposure is obtained with flash tubes A and B together, and slave C
alone is set automaticallyto obtain a correct exposure. Slave C is used to
eli"minate background shadows or to create accent lighting.
Check
displayed on the LCD
•Ifitisnot displayed, press the <RATI0 >
Imiml A : B C
:~D
8:1-
4:1- 2:1-~-1:2 -1:4 -1:8
+0
at:
button until itisdisplayed. (-7p.42)
Check
lamp
is
that
that
lit
the master
and
7nE,or30/33)
Imiml
A : B C
panel_
unit's
that
slave Cisalso
is
pilot
flash-ready.
Focus and take the picture.
Check that the master unit'sflash
exposure confirmation lamp lights.
.
_With Type-A cameras,C.Fn-5 can have both the master unit and slave unit
fire together as one group.
• While Imiml is not displayed on the masterunit, you can just position the
slave unit as desired..
(~p.64)
45
Page 46
Using the Wireless Flash System
You can also set a flash ratio for flash tubes A and 8 and set flash exposure
compensation for slave
procedure below.
ETTL
Imm!l A : B C
:~D
8:1·~.2:1·1:1
ETTL
Imm!l A : B C + I 1/3
:~D8:1.~.
2:1·1:1·1:2
·1:2
+0
C.
After step 1 on the preceding page, follow the
1
--
·1:4 ·1:8
1
--
.1:4.1:8at:
Press the <<J >
set a flash ratio
and B.
at:
• To set the flash ratio for flash tubes A
and 8, see page 27.
• The sample diagram on the left
shows the left:right flash ratio set to
4:1.
• When
Press the<+>
set
compensation amount.
• The amountcan be set up to
• The remaining steps are the same as
emml
change the flash ratio anytime.
slave C'sflash exposure
stopsin1/3-or1/2-stop increments.
steps 2 and 4 on page 45.
or
is displayed, you can
or
for
<C>>
flash
<- >
button
tubes
button
±3
to
A
to
46
Page 47
Using the Wireless Flash System
Features Available with,Wireless Flash
The following features can also be usedina wireless flash system:
• Wireless FE Lock
• Wireless flash exposure compensation
• Wireless flash exposure bracketing (FEB)
• Wireless high-speed sync (FP flash)
Wireless Manual Flash
With all Type-Acameras, you can also set up a wireless manual flash
system.
Setting the flash output for flash tubes A and 8 and slave C
With
Iimml
A : B : C displayed on the master unit, setthe flash output for
flash tubes A and
procedure, see "Firing Both Flash Tubes at a Different Output" on page 39.
B.
Then set the flash output for slaveC.For the setting
Cil
To determine the correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter or take
test shots.
__
With all Type-A cameras, C.Fn-5 can setthe same flash output for flash
tubes A and Band slave
• While Iil:.1iI!]isnot displayed on the master unit, you can just set the flash
output with the master unit.
C.
(~p.64)
47
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Using the Wireless Flash System
When C.Fn-5-1 is set, you can use additional Speedlites and set their slave
A,B,or
IDs t9
By having multiple Speedlites setto the same slave
slave group to produce a brighter flash. For example, a slave unit whose
slave
10
as one Speedlite, with the same flash settings applied to all the Speedlites
in
the group.
There is no limit as to the number of slave units that can belong to one group.
With the EOS-1
can be applied individuallyto each of the three
With other Type-A EOS cameras, the same E-TTL autoflash control is
applied to all three groups.
cameras can apply
slave groups.
C.(~p.64)
is A will fire together with flash tubeA.Each slave group is treated
0,
1V,3,030, ELAN 7/7E, or 30/33, E-TTL autoflash control
In
E-
the manual flash mode, all Type-A EOS
TTL autoflash control individually to each of the three
Slave C Slave C
10,
you can create a
A,B,and C slave groups.
ii
Group C
48
Flash tube BFlash tube A
Page 49
When the MR-14EX is mounted on a
Type-B camera such as the EOS-1
taking flash pictures with TTL autoflash
is justas easy as normal autoexposure
(AE) pictures.
can just press the shutter button to take
flash pictures.
speed or aperture while the flash
exposure is automatic.
can take various flash pictures.
In
the Full Auto mode, you
Or
you can setthe shutter
In
this way, you
N,
With the EOS-1
controlled with the 3-zone, TTL
autoflash system (real-time off-the,;.film
flash metering).
N,
the flash exposure is
ForType-B Cameras
Basic Flash
Photography
Page 50
Using
For TTL autoflash shots, just set the camera's shooting mode to P
(Program AE),
serious closeup flash photography,
Flash
with
the
Camera's
Av (aperture-priority AE), or M (Manual exposure). For
Shooting
Av or M is recommended.
Modes
rJllIJIJIIJllWmrnnr.-
* When you press the shutter button completely,
(the light reflected off the film is metered and the flash is cut off when the
is
proper amount of light
based on the flash aperture.
Set the camera's shooting modeto P, and the camera will set the flash
aperture and shutter speed automatically. You can thereby concentrate on
the subject.
received) is used to control the flash exposure
Set the camera's
to
P.
TIL
autoflash metering
shooting
mode
p
60
5.6
Set the MR-14EX's flash mode
TTL.
~
•
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the t icon (flash ready) is
displayedinthe viewfinder before
taking the picture.
to
50
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes
This mode is effective for controlling the depth of field
You can also obtain a correct exposure for both the subject and
background. You set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed
automatically for the correct exposure of the background. The
autoflash system obtains the correct flash exposure based on the aperture
you set.
Set the camera's
toAvand
Av
D
in
shooting
set
the aperture.
your flash pictures.
TIL
mode
II
60
5.6
Set the MR-14EX's flash mode
TTL.
~
•
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the t icon (flash ready) is
displayed
taking the picture.
in
the viewfinder before
to
I
51
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes
In
this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture. The TTL
autoflash system controls the flash exposure based on the aperture you
set. The proper exposure of the background is set with both the aperture
and shutter speed.
M
6Q
5.6
D
II
~
•
Set the camera's shooting mode
to M and set the aperture and
shutter speed.
• Set the desired aperture and the
shutter speed anywhere from 30 sec.
to the top sync speed. You·can also
use
bulb.
Set theMR-14EX's flash mode to
TTL.
Focus and take the picture.
•.Check that the J icon (flash ready) is
displayed
taking the picture.
in
the viewfinderbefore
52'
Page 53
The MR-14EX's advanced features are
explainedinthis chapter. They are as
follows:
• Selecting the.Flash Tube
• Flash Exposure Compensation
(~p.56)
• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
(~p.58)
• Manual Flash Mode
• Second-Curtain Synchronization
(--7p.62)
• Wireless Manual Flash
For
Type-B
Advanced
(~p.54)
(~p.60)
(~p.63)
Cameras
Flash
Photography
Page 54
~~D
O~;Selecting
By firing only one of the flash tubes or both flash tubes, you can create
shadows and sculptural lighting effects.
The flash tube10is "A" for the left one and "B" for
the right one when you lookat the rear of the flash
ring.
Press
the
~
The
displayed.
<RATIO>button.
~.D
and
I~.
at:
icons will be
liWIUUflIIEHUJj[.
54
Press
select
•
~.D
~.D:
at::
the
<<l>or<C>>
the
flash
at::
~
~
will fire.
~
will fire.
and
tube(s).
~
will fire.
button
to
Page 55
Selecting the Flash Tube
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the t icon (flash ready)
displayedinthe viewfinder before
taking the picture.
Set C.Fn-4-1 (.-7p.64). Then you can press the test firing button to fire a
modeling flash to see the lighting and shadow effects before taking the
picture.
* The modeling flash is fired at 70 Hz for 1 sec.
is
55
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~
Flash Exposure Compensation
nlinl
til,
J r L
nil
With the
stops
"In
control the background's exposure level
MR-14EX~
in
1/3-stop increments (or 1/2-stop increments with some cameras).
you can set the flash exposure compensation up to ±3
tandem, you can also set exposure compensation with the camera to
Repeat steps 4 to 5 to take the
remaining two bracketed shots.
• After all three bracketed shots are
taken, the FEB setting is cancelled
automatically.
_C.Fn-1 can prevent the FEB setting from canceling automatically after the
three bracketed flash shots are taken. (-7p.64)
_C.Fn-2 can change the sequence of the bracketed flash shots. (-7p.64)
59
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In
the manual flash mode, you can set the flash output from
powerinwhole-stop increments. The flash tubes can be fired in one of three
configurations:1.Fire both flash tubes at the same output, 2. Fire flash tube
A at a differentoutput from flash tube
8,3.
Fire only one ofthe flash tubes.
Set
the
camera's
toAvor
Press
button
~
Pressing the <MODE> button
toggles the flash mode between TTL
and
M.
the
MR-14EX's <MODE>
and select M.
M.
CTTL~M~
1/1
(full) to 1/64
shooting
mode
60
Press the
~
The flash output display blinks.
Press the <+ >
set
~
Each
output
Press the <
~
The flash output is displayed.
<SEUSET>
button.
or
<- > button
the desiredflash output.
time
you
press
the
button,
the
increasesordecreasesbyone
SEUSET
>
button
to
flash
stop.
again.
Set the camera's aperture.
Focus and take the picture.
• Check that the t icon (flash ready) is
displayed in the viewfinder before
taking the picture.
Page 61
Manual Flash Mode
After step 3 on the preceding page, following the steps below to set a
different flash output between flash tube A and
B.
Press the <RATIO> button and
IimiI!l A: B •
M
select
~
Each
time
you
press
selection
will
changeinthe
~(OFF)-~1imiI!l
the
button,
following
A: B I
~IimiI!lA:B:C~
• The flash output is displayed on the
lower right of the LCD panel. When
A is displayed, the flash output
M
fiBiI!)
~.D
A : B
displayed is for flash tube
Press the <
<J
> or <C>> button to
select flash tube A orB,then
press the
< + > or <- > button to
A.
set the flash output.
~
First select the
flash
output for that
• The remaining steps are the same as
steps 6 and 7 on the preceding page.
flash
tube,
flash
then
tube.
set
the
loop:
the
Press the
<->
button and set the flash output to --. This disables the
selected flash tube from firing.
• The -- setting comes after the 1/64setting. The flash tube whose flash
output is set to -- will not fire. Also, you cannot set -- for both flash tubes.
61
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t:l>Second-Curtain Synchronization
Normally, the flash firesinsynchronization with the first shuttercurtain when
the shutter is fully open. With second-curtain synchronization, the flash fires
immediately before the second shutter curtain closes at the end ofthe
exposure.
Set the shooting mode with the
camera.
62
Press the
simultaneously to select
< + > and < - > buttons
t::I>
on
the LCD panel.
~
Each time you press the <+ > and
<->
buttons simultaneously, the
synchronization mode changes
following loop:
C==;~F):=J
Focus and take the picture.
~
Check that the t icon is displayed in
the viewfinder before taking the
picture.
in
the
Page 63
Wireless Manual Flash
.~lj.I~
•••
III.I~.I~i.I~I.I~".H.·~~~~
•••••~---
With all Type-B cameras, you can also set up a wireless manual flash
system.
* To set up a wireless flash system, follow the same procedure for Type-A cameras
on page 42 to 44.
* W"ireless autoflash is not possible.
Setting the flash output for flash tubes A and 8 and slave C
With
IimiM
A : B : C displayed
B.
tubes A and
Then set the flash outputfor slaveC.For the setting
procedure, see "Firing Both Flash Tubes at a Different Output" on page 61.
__
With all Type-B cameras, C.Fn-5 can set the same flash output for flash
tubes A and B and slave
• While
Group C
IimiM
output with the master unit.
Flash tube B Flash tube A
is not displayed on
on
the master unit, set the flash output for flash
C.
(~p.64)
the.
master unit, you can just set the flash
When C.Fn-5-1 is set, you can use
additional Speedlites and set theirslave
IDs to
A,B,or
C.
(~p.65)
By having multiple Speedlites set to the
D,
same slave I
you can create a slave
group to produce a brighterflash. For
example, a slave unit whose slave
A will fire together with flash tube
Each slave group is treated as one
Speedlite, with the same flash settings
applied to all the Speedlites
in
There is no limit as to the numberof
slave units that can belong to one group.
ID
A.
the group.
is
63
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en
Custom Functions
Custom Functions enable you to customize the MR-14EX's functions
according to your preferences.
rJlJ,UIJJlJlmrlmrJllrllfljl
!~.I
'.I.II.~
....
".11
rim_I
1.11.1~.I~lIJJJIJrJIIIJ.
Press the <C.Fn>
button
for
at
least 2 sec.
~
TheC6icon, Custom Function No.,
and setting No. will appear on the
LCD panel.
Press
the
<
SEUSET
~
The Custom Function No. and setting
No. will start blinking.
~
Each time you press the button, the
next Custom Function No. will appear
from
F1
to F7.
Press
the
<+>or<->
> button.
button
to
set the Custom Function setting.
~
Set itto 0or1 according to your
preference.
Press the <SEUSET> button.
~
The display stops blinking, and the
Custom Function is set.
Press the <C.Fn>
<MODE>
~
The MR-14EX is now ready for
picture-taking.
• You need not press the
button for2 sec. or longer.
button
buttonorthe
<C.Fn>
64
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IN?
Pi
Custom Function Settings
Function
FEB
cancellation
FEB sequence
Flash metering system
Test firing button
Wireless slave control
Modeling
Power
C.Fn-4:
C.Fn-5:
C.Fn-7:
O·
Witha Type-Acartlera, theC.Fn-3-1'setting wiUnQt enablewireless operation
with autoflash..
•
With
-If,
after
completion
flash
with
flash
source
for
flash
charging
Setting
this
to
output
autoflash,
manual
When
slave
Whenanexternal
external
may
from
external
longer.
• With C.Fn-6-0: Modeling flash with flash ratio (w/EOS-1
717E,
or
ELAN
• With C.Fn-4-1: Uniform modeling flash (w/all EOS cameras)
(5) Preflash
• Both flash tubes fired at the same output (E-TTUTTL autoflash)
• Both flash tubes fired according to a flash ratio (E-TTL autoflash)
• Both flash tubes fired manually (Manual flash)
(2) Only one flash tubefiring (All flash modes)
Only flash tube A
(2) Manual adjustment
to
±3
(3) Manual adjustment
to
±3or±2
or
ISO
100)
(1) Normal flash: Approx. 20mm - 5 m/0.8 in - 16 ft
(2) Hgh-speed sync (FP flash) at
taken.
(-7
p.72)
(2) High-speed sync (FP flash): 26 ms
30/33)
or
in
stops
2nd-curtain sync enabled
B fired
E-TTL autoflash and manual flash modes
of
flash exposure compensation withe MR-14EX: Up
in
1/3-or1/2-stop increments
of
flash exposure compensation withe camera: Up
stops in 1/3-
1,
1/2-stop increments, 13 steps
or
TTL
autoflash control)
or
1/2-stop increments
±3
1/320 sec.: Approx. 20mm - 2.2
less
TTUTTL
stops
in
1/3-or1/2-stop increments
or
shorter.
autoflash control
D,
1V, 3, D30,
m/0.8
in
-7.2
ft
69
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Specifications
Color temperatureApprox. 5500 K (Equivalent to daylight)
Focusing lampsCoverage:
Wireless Functions
Transmission systemOptical pulse transmission
ConfigurationEOS camera, MR-14EX, and 550EX (slave)
Firing controlSlaves centrally controlled by MR-14EX master unit
Slave groups[E-TTL autoflash]
Flash modes(1) E-TTL autoflash (wlType-A cameras)
Channels1
Transmission angleSame as flash coverage
Transmission
facing
Film speedSet automatically according to the camera'ssetting (ISO 6 - 6400)
Custom Functions(--7p.64)
Main switch3 positions:OFF, ON,
Power source[Internal power sources] (--7p.11)
DimensionsControl unit:74.0 (W) x 125.9(H) x 97.4 (D) mm
Weight.430g/15.1 oz (excluding batteries)
• Specifications are based on Canon's testing criteria.
• Specifications and the product exterior are subject
range
master
(w/slave
straight
on)
....Indoors: Approx. 20cm- 5 m/0.65 ft - 16.4 ft
the
40
deg. vertical,45deg. horizontal
20
Light duration:Approx.
With EOS-1D, 1V,3,D30, ELAN
With other Type-A cameras:1 group (no ID)
[Manual Flash]
Max. 3 groups (A, B, C) with both
(2) Manual autoflash (wlType-A/Bcameras)
to
4
Outdoors:Approx.
(1) Size-AA alkaline batteries x 4
(2) Size-AA nickel-hydride batteries x 4
• Size-AA lithium batteries x 4 also can be used.
[External power sources]
(1) Compact Battery Pack CP-E2
(2) Transistor Pack E
Flash ring:112.8 (W) x 126 (H) x 25.6 (D)
Cord length:Approx. 25 cm/9.8in
2.9 (W) x5.0 (H) x 3.8 (D) in
4.4 (W) x 5.0 (H) x 1.0 (D) in
sec.
7nE,
Type-A
20
cm - 3 m/0.65 ft - 9.8 ft
SE
(turns off after 90 sec. ofidle)
(--7
p.12, 66)
to
change without notice.
and 30/33:Max. 3 groups
and B cameras
mm
(A,S,C)
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Guide No.
[Normal Flash]
FlashOutput
Guide No.
1/1
14.0/46.2
1/2
10.0/33 7.0/23.1 5.0/16.5
1/4
1/8
Specifications
(At ISO 100inmeters/feet)
1/161/32
3.5/11.5
2.5/8.2
1/64
1.8/5.9
[High-Speed Sync(FP Flash)]
Shutter
Speed
(sec.)
1/125
Guide No.7.9/26
Shutter
Speed
(sec.)
1/800
Guide No.3.9/12.8
Shutter
Speed
(sec.)
1/5000 1/6400 1/6000
Guide No.
* The above figures apply to
1.5/4.9
1/1601/200
7.6/25 7.2/23.7
1/1000 1/1250
3.5/11.5 3.1/10.2
1.2/3.9
1.4/4.6
both
or only
one
6.8/22.4
1/1600
2.7/8.9
flash tube firing at a
1/3201/4001/5001/640
1/250
6.2/20 5.5/18.1 4.9/16.1 4.4/14.5
1/2000
2.4/7.9
Camera's Flash-Related Exposure Warnings
Mode
Warning Indication
Max.
sync speed
Aperture-priority display blinks.
AE
Minimum apertureThe background will
Shutter speedpriority
AE
display blinks.
Maximum apertureThe background will
display blinks.be underexposed.
Minimum aperture
Program
display blinks.bright.
AE
Description
The background
be
overexposed.
be overexposed.
The subject
is
too
(At ISO 100 in meters/feet)
1/2500 1/32001/4000
1.9/6.2 1.7/5.6
2.217.2
manual
flash
output of
Remarks
The
flash
exposure
flash
may
stop
from
exposure
setting
blinking.
will
the
subjectiscorrect.
the
aperture
speed
display
Only
the
for
the
subjectiscorrect.
Attachaneutral-density
to
the
lenstoreduce
of
light.
receivedbythe
for
Changing
the
shutter
setting
(ND)
the
amount
camera.
1/1.
filter
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ELAN
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EOS 3000N/66
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Wireless
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73
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In
this chapter, the features specific only
to the MT-24EX are explained.
Any features not mentioned here are the
same as the MR-14EX's and they are
explained on pages 7 to 73 instead.
MacroTwin Lite
MT-24EX
Features
o
In
macrophotogra,phy,thecorrectexposuredepends on the subject.
The nomenclature of the control unit and LCD panel is the same as the
MR-14EX's control unit and LCD panel (seep.7 and 8).
Flash Head Assembly (Flash heads + Mount ring)
Connecting
cord
Hood mount
* Fits the EF 1
USM lens hood (ET-67) only.
(~p.
78)
OOmm
f/2.8 MACRO
I Release button
1-.
(~p.77)
Flash head B
(~p.26,
Flash head mount
(~p.77)
Reference position index
(~p.80)
~
54)
Mount ring
Filter screw mount
Rear ViewSide/Bottom View
Release levers
76
Flash head A
(~p.26,
(~p.77.
(¢58mm)
54)
78)
(~p.79)
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Attaching the Flash Heads
The MT-24EX can be attached directly to the front of the following lenses:
EF 50mm f/2.5 COMPACT MACRO, EF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO USM, EF
100mm f/2.8 MACRO, and MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x. It can also be attached
to the EF 180mm f/3.5L MACRO USM with the Macro Lite Adapter 72C
(Optional). See p.14.
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in
II~milmH~lmj~nnu
Press and hold down the release
button on thetop
of
the mount ring.
••
Attach
of
• Keep the release button positioned
• Let go of the release button and
• While rotating the mount ring, be sure
• To detach the mount ring, follow the
the
mount
ringtothe
front
the lens.
upward at the center.
make sure the mount ring is securely
attached to the lens.
to hold down the release button.
in
attachment procedure
reverse.
Attach theflash headstothe flash
head mounts.
• Attach the control unit to the
camera's hot shoe.(
• Pushinthe guide mounting foot it
snaps
in
• To detach the flash heads, move the
flash heads to the reference position
USM lens, you can also attach the ET67 (Optional) hood to the bayonet
mount on the front of the mount ring.
However,
obstruct
turn
and use
off
the
the
since
partofthe
the
hood
will
MT-24EX's main
existing
flash coverage,
light
switch
instead.
78
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Attaching a Filter
III
Wlth the EFSO
you
can
attach
to
it.
a52mm
A
screwedonto
..
f12;5
GGIv1~~eT
filter
MACRO
directly,to
Attaching
58mm
dia.
filter
the
and EF100mm f/2.8 MACROlens,
the
lens
and
attach
the
(Optional)
mount
the
mounting
Flash
ring.
can
Heads
be
ring
79
I
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Flash Head Movements
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To suit the subjectorshooting conditions, the flash heads can be tilted,
swung, and rotatedwithin the limits indicated below.
The flash head's reference position
is
position index
heads are open at
aligned with the flash head mount's index (both flash
180°). This gives a straight, frontal flash.
Angle Position Scale
is
set when the mount ring's reference
Flash Head Movements
DirectionAngle*Click Stops
Tilt
Swing
Mounting
Ring RotationDown
* Single flash head with respect to the reference position.
Upward
Downward45°increments
Inward60°15°
Outward
Up
45°
30°
50°
30°
22.5°
increments
5°
increments
80
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Flash Head Movements
Flash Head Tilt and Swing Movements
To tiltorswing the flash head, just grasp it by hand and tilt and swing it as
desired.
When swinging the flash head inward or outward from the standard position,
refer to the angle position scale
0
(15
increments)onthe side of the flash head.
Rotating the Flash Heads on the Mount Ring
Hold down the rotate button.
• Use your fingers to hold
button.
down
the
Rotate the flash head mount.
• While rotating the flash head mount,
use the scale
mount ring as a reference.
0
(15
increments) on the
Rotating the Mount Ring
Be sure to hold downthe release button while rotating the mount ring with
your hand. Let go of the release button at the desired mount ring position.
I
81
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Flash Head Movements
Setting the Flash Head Angle
The table below is a general guide to the flash head angle that should be
set for the respective· macro lens and magnification. Refer to the angle
position scale (15° increments)
both heads atthe same angle.The angles specified
angles with respect to the flash head's reference position.
The following specifications are specific to the MT-24EX only. Other
specifications are the same as the MR-14EX's.
TypeCloseup photography-dedicated, twin-flash unit with built-in wireless
ConfigurationFlash head assembly, mount ring, control unit, connecting cords
Flash coverageApprox. 70 deg. vertical, 53deg. horizontal (Reference position forone flash
Flash head movementsRelative to reference position
Maximum Guide No.
Flash ratio control1:8
(Flash heads
Flash"
(with f/2.8 lens and ISO 100)Both flash heads: Approx. 20 mm - 8.6 m/0.8
Focusing lampDuration: Approx. 20 sec.
Wireless transmission range..lndoors: Approx. 20 cm - 8m/0.65
Custom Functions (-7 p.64,83)..Nine provided (C.Fn-1 to C.Fn-9)
Filter size58mm dia. filter attachable to mount ring
Hood
DimensionsControl unit: 74.0 (W) x 125.9 (H) x 97.4 (D) mm
Weight..585 g/20.64 oz(lncluding control unit, flash heads, mount ring, and connecting
• All specifications are based on Canon's measuring and testing standards.
• Specifications and external appearance are subject
AB)
distance range(1)Innormal mode
transmission/reception and E-TTLITTL autoflash control
head)
Tilt: 45 deg. upward (22.5 deg. increments)/
45 deg. downward (22.5 deg. increments)
Swing: 60 deg. inward (15 deg. increments)/
30 deg. outward (15 deg. increments)
Mount ring rotation: 50 deg. upward
(-7 p.85)
..
Both flash heads: 24 Single flash head: 26 (at ISO 100in meters)
-1:1
13 steps
Single head: Approx. 20 mm - 9.3 m/0.8 in - 30.5 ft
(2)Inhgh-speed sync (FP flash) at 1/320 sec. mode
Both flash heads: Approx. 20 mm - 3.8 m/0.8
Single head: Approx. 20 mm -
With C.Fn-9-1, the focusing lampcan be turned on/off by double-clicking the
shutter button halfway.
Outdoors: Approx. 20 cm - 5 m/0.65
and center)
EF
100mm f/2.8 MACRO USM lens-dedicated Hood ET-67 attachable to
mount ring's hood mount(w/available light only)
Flash heads + mount ring: 235.0 (W) x 90.4 (H) x 49.0 (D) mm
Connecting cord: Approx.30cm/11.7 in, 6.6 mm/0.26 in dia.
cords. Excludes batteries.)
30 deg. downward
- 8:1, 1/2-stopincrements (full-stop increments with C.Fn-8-1),
*The above values apply to manual, full-output flash (1/1).
Major Specifications
1/32
1/16
4.2/13.8
6.0/19.7
6.5/21.3
4.6/15.1
3.3/10.8
(At ISO 100 in meters/feet)
1/3201/400
1/2000 1/2500
4.1/13.5
3.3/10.8
3.6/11.8 3.2/10.5
4.2/13.8 3.7/12.1
1/64
3.0/9.8
1/5001/640
1/3200 1/4000
3.0/9.8
I
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