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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX are macro flash units compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash systems. Read this instruction manual while also referring to your camera’s instruction manual.
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Contents Before You Start ..............9 Flash Photography............17 Wireless Multiple Flash Photography ......31 Reference ................35 Conventions Used in this Manual This manual covers both the MR-14EX and MT-24EX. The instructions basically apply to the MR-14EX. If you have the MT-24EX, read the parts.
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Nomenclature MR-14EX Flash unit Connecting cord Focusing lamp (p.8) Flash tube B (p.21) Release button Release button (p.12) (p.12) Flash tube A (p.21) Focusing lamp (p.8) Flash Unit Rear <h> Indicator <i> Indicator (p.21) (p.21)
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Flash Unit Hood mount (p.16) Connecting Release button Rotate button cord (p.12, 13) (p.13) Focusing lamp (p.8) Flash head B Flash head A (p.21) (p.21) Flash head mount Mount ring (p.12, 13) (p.12, 13) Standard position index Filter mounting thread (p.15) (p.13) (Vertical angle) (58mm dia.) Flash Unit Side &...
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Control Unit <D> Flash mode button <F> High-speed sync (p.18, 27, 33) (FP flash) button (p.26) <r> Shutter curtain synchronization button (p.26) *<h> Plus button *<i> Minus button *<B> LCD panel LCD panel (p.8) illumination button (p.8) <C> Custom Function *<a>...
Before You Start Installing the Batteries .......... 10 Attaching the Control Unit........11 Attaching the Flash Unit ........12 Setting the Flash Unit......13 To prevent the flash tube/head from deteriorating due to excessive heat, do not fire the flash continuously more than 20 times.
Size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries Approx. 0.1 - 7 sec. Approx. 120 - 800 Based on a new set of batteries and Canon’s testing standards. The figures are the same for both flash tubes/heads firing or single tube/head firing. This applies to both the MR-14EX and MT-24EX.
Attaching the Control Unit Loosen the locking ring. Turn the locking ring as shown by the arrow to loosen it. Attach the control unit. Slip the control unit’s mounting foot into the camera’s hot shoe all the way. Tighten the locking ring. Turn the locking ring as shown by the arrow.
Attaching the Flash Unit MR-14EX Hold down the release buttons and attach the flash unit to the front of the lens. Make sure the flash unit is securely attached. The flash unit can be rotated. To detach the flash unit, follow the above procedure in reverse.
Setting the Flash Unit Adjustable Range of Flash Unit The MT-24EX’s flash unit can be adjusted within the range shown below to match the lens and subject. Standard position index (Horizontal angle) Angle setting scale Standard position index (Vertical angle) 1 This can be rotated.
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Flash Setting Guide This is a general guide to setting the flash angle for various magnifications with a macro lens. Refer to the angle scale (15° increments) on the side of the flash head and set the same angle for both flash heads A and B. The angle specifications in the table below indicate the inner angle relative to the flash head’s standard position index (horizontal).
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Filter Compatibility MR-14EX EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro A filter can be attached directly to the lens. EF100mm f/2.8 Macro EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM A filter cannot be attached. MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Cannot be used with a filter.
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Hood Compatibility MR-14EX • If you want to use the dedicated hood (optional) with the MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo, first attach the hood, then attach the flash unit. • A hood cannot be attached to any other lens. • If you want to use the dedicated hood (optional) with the MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo, first attach the hood, then attach the mount ring.
Flash Photography Turning on the Power Switch........ 18 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting ......18 Automatic Flash in Each Shooting Mode....19 Flash Range ............20 mn Setting the Flash Ratio......21 7 FE Lock ............23 f Flash Exposure Compensation ...... 24 g FEB ..............
Turning on the Power Switch Turn on the power switch. Set the power switch to <K> or <g>. The flash recycling starts. Check that the flash is ready. The pilot lamp will light in red (fully charged) when the flash is ready. Pressing the pilot lamp will fire a test flash.
Automatic Flash in Each Shooting Mode Just set the camera’s shooting mode to <W> (aperture-priority AE) or <O> (manual exposure) to enable macro flash shooting with E-TTL II/ E-TTL autoflash. <W> Aperture-priority AE This mode is effective for controlling the depth of field or obtaining the standard exposure for both the subject and background.
mn Setting the Flash Ratio You can adjust the flash ratio of flash tubes/heads A and B or fire only one of the flash tubes/heads. 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: 1:8 - 1:1 - 8:1 (13 settings) A:B = 1:1 A:B = 4:1...
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The value of the bar in the flash ratio scale below is indicated in parentheses. (5.6:1) (2.8:1) (1.4:1) (1:1.4) (1:2.8) (1:5.6) In terms of aperture stops, the flash ratio range is equivalent to 3:1 - 1:1 - 1:3. If the picture is taken while <y> is not displayed, flash tubes/heads A and B will fire at the same output.
7 FE Lock FE (flash exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure reading for any part of the scene. With <a> displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera’s <7> button. If the camera does not have a <7> button, press the <P> button.
f Flash Exposure Compensation 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. Select <f>. Press the <a> button to display <f>.
g FEB The camera brackets the flash exposure automatically up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments for three successive shots. This is called FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing). Select <g>. Press the <a> button to display <g>. <g> and the bracketing amount will blink.
c High-speed sync With high-speed sync (FP flash), the flash can synchronize with all shutter speeds. Select <c>. Press the <h> and <i> buttons simultaneously to display <c>. In the viewfinder, check that the <F> icon is lit. If the shutter speed is slower than the maximum flash sync speed, <F> will not be displayed in the viewfinder.
q Manual Exposure You can set the flash output manually from full output at 1/1 to 1/64 output in full-stop increments. The flash can be fired in one of three ways: 1. A and B fired at the same output, 2. A and B fired at a different output, 3. Only A or B is fired. You should first take a test shot to check the exposure.
C Setting Custom Functions Custom Functions enable you to customize MR-14EX/MT-24EX features to suit your picture-taking preferences. Display the <l> icon. Hold down the <A> button for 2 sec. or more. Select the Custom Function No. Press the <a> button, and the Custom Function number and setting number will blink.
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Custom Function Settings C.Fn Function Setting Description Enabled Automatic cancellation of FEB Disabled Standard exposure Decreased exposure Increased exposure FEB sequence Decreased exposure Standard exposure Increased exposure E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Flash metering mode TTL autoflash E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash: Full output Manual flash: Fires at set output Test firing button Uniform modeling flash...
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C.Fn-7:If an external power source is used, the flash recycling is powered concurrently by the internal batteries and external power source. In this case, when the internal batteries become exhausted, shooting might not be possible. If 1 is set, the flash recycling will be powered only by the external power source.
Wireless Multiple Flash Photography With one or more EX-series Speedlites having a slave function, you can create a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system. It is as easy to use as normal E-TTL II autoflash.
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Wireless Multiple Flash Photography Wireless Multiple Flash Basics As shown below, a wireless multiple macro flash system basically consists of a master unit (flash tubes/heads A and B) and slave unit(s) C. Slave C can be used to eliminate shadows or create an accent light. The flash exposure is controlled automatically to obtain a standard exposure with both flash tubes/heads A and B, as well as with slave C by itself.
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Set the MR-14EX or MT-24EX as the master unit. Press the <D> button to select <a>. Press the <f> button to select <yk>. <w> will be displayed. Press the <e> button to select a channel 1 to 4. Set the slave unit. Set the same channel as with the master unit.
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Check that the wireless flash system works. Press the master unit’s test firing button. The master unit and slave unit(s) C will fire. If the slave unit(s) does not fire, adjust the position, angle, and distance from the master unit. The wireless multiple flash system requires both flash tubes/heads A and B to fire.
(LR6) or Ni-MH (HR6) batteries. It can also use size-AA lithium (FR6) batteries. 4 EX-series Speedlite with slave function For the external power pack, be sure to use above. If a non-Canon, external power pack is used, it may cause malfunction.
Troubleshooting Guide The flash does not fire. • The control unit is not securely attached to the camera. Attach the control unit’s mounting foot securely to the camera. (p.11) • The control unit’s contacts or the camera’s hot shoe contacts are dirty.
Specifications Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX • Type Type: On-camera, E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash ring flash for closeup photography Compatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash) Type-B EOS cameras (TTL autoflash) Guide No.: 14/46 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Flash coverage: Approx. 80° top and bottom and 80° left and right Flash duration: 1.4 ms or shorter •...
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Connecting Cord: Approx. 30 cm / 1 ft., 6.6 mm dia. • Weight: Approx. 585 g / 20.6 oz. (excluding batteries) All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards. The camera’s specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Guide No. (at ISO 100, in meters/feet) Normal Flash MR-14EX MT-24EX Flash Both Flash Single Both Flash Single Output Tubes Flash Tube Heads Flash Head 14 / 45.9 14 / 45.9 24 / 78.7 26 / 85.3 10 / 32.8 10 / 32.8 17 / 55.8 18.4 / 60.4...
Using a Type-B Camera If you use the MR-14EX or MT-24EX with a Type-B EOS camera, note the available features below. If the Type-B camera is set to autoflash, <b> will be displayed on the MR-14EX/MT-24EX’s LCD panel. (* With a Type-A camera, <a> will be displayed instead) Features Available with Type-B Cameras •...
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions.
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For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/ environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
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This Instructions booklet is current as of February 2010. For information on the camera’s compatibility with system accessories marketed after this date, contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
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下述闪光比标度中的 条的数值标示在括号中。 (5.6:1) (2.8:1) (1.4:1) (1:1.4) (1:2.8) (1:5.6) 如果以光圈挡数计算,闪光比范围相当于3:1 - 1:1 - 1:3。 如果在没有显示 <y> 时拍摄照片,闪光灯管/灯头A和B会以相同的 输出闪光。 使用下述相机时无法控制闪光比。能够使两个闪光灯管/灯头以相同的输 出同时闪光,或使两个闪光灯管/灯头中的一个闪光。 EOS ELAN II/ELAN II E/50/50E, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX, EOS IX Lite/IX7, EOS 3000/88, EOS REBEL 2000/300, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66 造型闪光...
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检查无线闪光系统是否工作。 按主控单元的测试闪光按钮。 主控单元和从属单元C将闪光。 如果从属单元不闪光,请调整从属单 元的位置、角度以及主控单元到从属 单元的距离。 无线多重闪光系统需要闪光灯管/灯头A和B同时闪光。如果仅有A或B闪 光,它将不工作。 如果对下述相机设定了 <a>,将无法使用从属C进行无线多重闪光。 EOS ELAN II/ELAN II E/50/50E, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX, EOS IX Lite/IX7, EOS 3000/88, EOS REBEL 2000/300, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66 可以像进行正常闪光摄影时一样设置闪光灯管/灯头A和B的闪光比。参见 “设置闪光比” (第21页) 。 如果从属单元自动关闭电源,可以通过按主控单元的测试闪光按钮将其 重新打开。 拍摄时,也会将从属单元自动设定为...
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下列閃光光比之比率的 列值,會置於括弧中表示。 (5.6:1) (2.8:1) (1.4:1) (1:1.4) (1:2.8) (1:5.6) 就光圈級數而言,閃光光比範圍相當於3:1 - 1:1 - 1:3。 如果拍攝相片時並未顯示 <y>,則閃光燈管/燈頭A和B會以相同輸 出功率發出閃光。 下列相機無法使用閃光光比控制。您可以相同輸出功率同時使用閃光燈 管/燈頭發出閃光,或僅使用其中一個閃光燈管/燈頭發出閃光。 EOS ELAN II/ELAN II E/50/50E, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX, EOS IX Lite/IX7, EOS 3000/88, EOS REBEL 2000/300, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66 造型閃光...
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請檢查無線閃光系統是否可運作。 按下主要裝置的測試閃光按鈕。 主要裝置和從屬裝置C會發出閃光。 從屬裝置若未發出閃光,請調校其位 置、角度和與主要裝置的距離。 多個無線閃光系統需要閃光燈管/燈頭A和B皆發出閃光。如果僅有A或B發 出閃光則無法運作。 若下列相機設定了 <a>,則無法使用配備從屬裝置C的多個無線閃 光。 EOS ELAN II/ELAN II E/50/50E, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX, EOS IX Lite/IX7, EOS 3000/88, EOS REBEL 2000/300, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66 閃光燈管/燈頭A和B的閃光光比可和普通閃光攝影的設定相同。請參閱 「設定閃光光比」 (第21頁) 。 若從屬裝置的自動關閉電源功能生效,請按主要裝置的測試閃光按鈕, 以開啟從屬裝置。 拍攝時,也會為從屬裝置自動設定...
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• 尺寸 (寬 x 高 x 深) : 控制裝置:74 x 125.9 x 97.4公釐/2.9 x 5 x 3.8英吋, 閃光裝置:112.8 x 126 x 25.6公釐/4.4 x 5 x 1英吋 • 重量: 約430公克/15.2盎司 (不含電池重量) 微距雙燈頭閃光燈MT-24EX * 僅列出與 MR-14EX 不同的規格。 • 類型 類型: 機上,用於特寫攝影的 E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL 自動閃光雙燈頭 閃光燈...
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