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Canon MACRO RING LITE MR-14EX MACRO TWIN LITE MT-24EX[...]
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EXlMacro Twin 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 on the type of EOS camera you use with the MR-14EXlMacro Twin Lite MT-24EX. Refer to the tabl[...]
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Abol.Jt·Macro.TwiRt.ite.MT~24EXlllstructlons TheonIY~differencepetwean~acrof3ing4iteMR-149)(~ndMacro Twin LiteMT .. 24EXistheJlash tube/heads and ~fewfe'atures .. This instructi9D§bookletcenterson. theMH-1AEXandmost of the instr~ctionsalso'appltt?th~fv1T ~~4~)( . . Instructionswhi?h·applyonly tott:JeMT .. ?4~Xar~rin .Cl.sePC1rCl.t~(Jha[...]
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About Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Instructions 3 How to Use this Booklet 3 Nomenclature 6 1 Before You Start (Type-A Cameras,"-ype-B Cameras). ... 9 Installing Batteries 10 External Power Sources 12 Attaching the Control Unit to the Camera 13 Attaching the Flash Ring 14 Main Switch 15 Pilot Lamp and Test Firing 16 Flash Exposu re Confi rmation 16 [...]
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Contents Setting Up a Wireless Flash System 42 ~ Using the Wireless Flash System 45 .. S Basic Flash Photography r ype-B Cameras~ 4.9 Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes 50 ~.D at: Selecting the Flash Tube 54 ~ Flash Exposure Compensation 56 ~ FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) 58 M Manual Flash Mode 60 1::1> Second-Curtain Synchroniz[...]
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Nomenclature __ IIJ1IllI.I88IlfIjfllllllllllll._JlllJlJfIIIIIIJIIII __ 1IJ1JA Flash Ring Release button (--7p.14) -:.:::----- Flash tube A (--7p.26,54) c- Connecting cor _d_:_-:_ -- Focusing lamp (--7p.20) r- Flash tube B ----.....;!-- (--7p.26,54) Release button -- (--7p.14) Flash Ring Rear Side Panel < ~ > indicator L: --7 P .26,54) r:s, ~ [...]
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Nomenclature Control Unit < MODE> flash mode button - r - - - - -1- --- < ~ > High-speed sync • Loops in the following sequence: : (FP flash) button (~p.36) 1 C · ETTL / TTL ---. M ~ :1 < t:l> > 2nd curtain sync button _ ~ (~p.40,62) 1 When these two buttons are : pressed simultaneously, the setting : changes in the followin[...]
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Nomenclature LCD Panel Flash exposure compensation ---- ....... (-3 to +3 stops) FEB amount (-3 to +3 stops) Manual flash output level (1/1 - 1164) ,-------- ~ FEB icon r--------- (fi Custom Function icon Flash exposure compensation icon Flash ratio scale segment ------' AlBIC manual flash indicator bar------' Flash ratio scale (8:1 - 1:1[...]
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Learn how to prepare the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX for actual use. Before You Start[...]
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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. [...]
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Inr;:,t<:lllinn Batteries Ill .• usef8~rpewbatteri~softhesame type .. When replacing batteries, replace all fou.rb~tten~~at gne time. I .SiZE)"AAJithiurnb~tteries c:an· also be used . . -AltholJ9h 1l0n-aJkaline, manganese batteries may also be used, the number of flashes Will be less . • H~rrl0vethebatte.rieswheh the Macro Ring Lite MR[...]
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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. (2) Transistor Pack E Uses Battery Magazine TP (six size-C[...]
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Attaching the Control Unit to the Camera ", .... 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 deta[...]
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Attaching the Flash Ring .IIIIIII'IlJIJIII.IIIJIII' ..... 1IJJIJIJ1lf1J The Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX can 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"([...]
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The main switch has three settings as shown below. Turns off the power. OFF,O.N rSE «JIIIr» I OFF,O.N rSE mum) OFF,O.N rSE 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 90 sec. of non-use. • To cancel the SE mode, press the t[...]
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This tests whether the 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 after you press the camera's shutter button halfway and the[...]
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Flash Range With EF 180mm f/3.5L MACRO USM I x CJ LL ill Q5 ""0 c Q) X ill :5 ~ L LL ~ 16 ""0 c ~ 11 ill £ ~ 8 L 5 . 6 ISO --400 y-100 3.5 Aperturet Distance from film" ------.-----.,.------.--------r---------,. plane (m) -+ 2 1.2 0.84 0.66 0.57 0.48 Magnification -+ 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 1 With MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Apertur[...]
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Press the <MODE> button to select the E-TTL (or TTL) autoflash mode or manual flash mode. Press the <MODE> button. ~ Pressing the button toggles the flash mode between ETTL ( TTL) and M C ETTL(TTL)-'M~ I Setting the Film Speed ._I8III,._1IIIIJIj The film speed is set automatically according to the film speed set with the camera. LC[...]
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Focusing Lamp ~111,lIllIJlJl~I[]~lmIUiUllmli~mnlmm~m~ In low-light or when the viewfinder image gets darker at high magnifications, it becomes difficult to achieve correct focus. In such cases, the focusing lamp can assist with focusing. PILOT (Q)O Press the <LAMP>button. ~ The focusing lamps on the top and bottom of the flash ring will light[...]
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When the MR-14EX is mounted on a Type-A camera such as the EOS-1 V, 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 flas[...]
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes ....... For E- TTL autoflash shots, just set the camera's shooting mode to P (Program AE), Av (aperture-priority AE), or M (Manual exposure). For serious closeup flash photography, Av or M is recommended. * When you press the shutter button completely, a preflash is fired immediately before the[...]
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes This mode is effective for controlling the depth of field in your flash pictures. 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 syst[...]
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture. The E-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 D ) Set the camera's shooting mode to M and set the aperture [...]
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The MR-14EX's advanced features are explained in this chapter. They are as follows: • Selecting the Flash Tube (~p.26) • Modeling Flash (~p.29) • FE Lock (~p.30) • 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 S[...]
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~~D at:Selecting the Flash Tube IfIItHlni_. nnmllOm'il! i 'I in By firing only one of the flash tubes or by setting a flash ratio for flash tubes A and B, you can create shadows and sculptural lighting effects. You can set the flash ratio from 1:8 to 1:1 to 8:1 (13 levels) in 1/2-stop increments. * The ETTL flash mode must be set. * Since[...]
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ETTL lim][!] A : B :~D 8:1- 4:1- 2:1- ~ -1:2 -1:4 -1:8 at: Selecting the Flash Tube Press the <RATIO> button and select IiBml A : B • ~ Each time you press the button, the selection will change in the following loop: ~(OFF)-~ IiBml A : B I ~IiBmlA:B c~ ~ The flash ratio and the :~D and at: icons will be displayed. Press the < <J > [...]
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ETTL Selecting the Flash Tube Follow the same procedure as for "Firing Both Flash Tubes" except for step 2. For step 2, follow the operation below. Press the < <i > or < C> > button to move the bar - all the way to the left or right to the ;.D or at: icon. • ;.D: Fires only flash tube A ~ at:: Fires only flash tube B ~[...]
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M ode lin 9 FI as h ....,lIIIJIIjllllllllll.'Jlflllillfllllll.,.JIIIJIIJIIIJIIIIlII.,1/JIJIIlI.1fJ1 Firing a modeling flash enables you to check the lighting and shadow effects before you take the picture. * The modeling flash is fired at 70 Hz for 1 sec. Modeling Flash with Flash Ratio (w/EOS-1 0, 1 V, 3, 030, ELAN 7nE, or 30/33) Press the de[...]
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With Type-A cameras, you can set FE (flash exposure) lock. This is the flash version of AE lock. With FE lock, you use spot metering to obtain the correct flash exposure reading for a specific area of the subject. * The flash mode must be set to ETTL. Select a shooting mode with the camera. Focus the subject. ~ FEL 5.b 30 Aim the viewfinder's [...]
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~ 6 CI 5.6 • FE Lock Take the picture • In the viewfinder, check the 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[...]
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~Flash Exposure Compensation With the MR-14EX, you can set the flash exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (or 1/2-stop increments with some cameras). In tandem, you can also set exposure compensation with the camera to control the background's exposure level in the flash picture. 32. ETTI -~- , , -+ I 1/3- , f I I [...]
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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. ~ :;0 5.:;~ • Take the picture • Check that the ~ and ~ icons are displayed in the viewfinder before I taki[...]
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~ FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) fI.~mnnlnil.1I111 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 in 1/3-stop increments (or 1/2-stop increments with some cameras) as follows: Correct exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.[...]
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FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) Press the < SEUSET > button. ~ The MR-14EX's LCD panel display will be as shown on the left. F b - I ~ ::. c: 5.:; • :.8.:·C.Fn MODE + - SEUSET '© © (Q;:Q) L~H"~J ETTL D Focus the subject ~ When you press the shutter button halfway, the FEB setting is displayed on the viewfinder's right[...]
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eDHigh-Speed Sync (FP Flash) IIIIIlIiJ I._till .. With high-speed sync (FP flash), the MR-14EX can synchronize with the camera at all shutter speeds even those faster than the normal sync speed. When high-speed sync is set, ~ is displayed in -the viewfinder. * High-speed sync can be used in the ETTL and M flash modes. * High-speed sync is especiall[...]
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~H :000 2.8 • High-Speed Sync (FP Flash) Focus and take the picture. • Check that the ~ icon is displayed in the viewfinder before taking the picture. I 37[...]
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In the manual flash mode, you can set the flash output from 1/1 (full) to 1/64 power in whole-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 different output from flash tube B, 3. Fire only one of the flash tubes. Set the camera's shooting mod[...]
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Manual Flash Mode Firi'ngBothFlashTtllbe~ $t aD,ifferentOutput I • The flash output is displayed on the lower right of the LCD panel. When A is displayed, the flash output displayed is for flash tube A. Press the < <J > or < C> > button to select flash tube A or B, then press the < + > or < - > button to set the[...]
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t:t> Second-Curtain Synchronization .,IiIIIIIIJBIfIIJ Normally, the flash fires in synchronization with the first shutter curtain when the shutter is fully open. With second-curtain synchronization, the flash fires immediately before the second shutter curtain closes at the end of the exposure. Set the shooting mode with the camera. Press the &l[...]
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• Setting Up a Wireless Flash System (~p.42 ) • Using the Wireless Flash System (~p.45) This chapter explains the MR-14EX's built-in features for wireless flash photography with one or more additional Speedlites. For Type-A Cameras Wireless Flash Photography[...]
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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 <MODE> button and select ETT[...]
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Setting Up a Wireless Flash System To set the 550EX as a slave unit, refer to page 53 in the 550EX's I nstructions booklet. ETTL mZoom 2lfmm c Set the same channel No. as the master unit. Set the slave 10 to C. After setting up the wireless flash system, position slave C as shown in the left diagram. • When indoors, position the slave unit w[...]
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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 the Wireless Flash System rJIIIIIJm nu ~I~~ Using Slave C (w/EOS-10, 1V, 3, 030, ELAN 7nE, or 30/33) 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 automatically to obtain a correct exposure. Slave C is used to eli"minate b[...]
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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 C. After step 1 on the preceding page, follow the procedure below. ETTL -- 1 Imm!l A : B C +0 :~D 8:1· ~. 2:1·1:1 ·1:2 ·1:4 ·1:8 at: ETTL -- 1 Imm!l A : B C + I 1/3 :~D8:1.~. 2:1·1:1·1:2 .1:4.1:8at: Press the &[...]
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Using the Wireless Flash System Features Available with, Wireless Flash The following features can also be used in a 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-A cameras, you can also set[...]
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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 IDs t9 A, B, or C.(~p.64) By having multiple Speedlites set to the same slave 10, you can create a slave group to produce a brighter flash. For example, a slave unit whose slave 10 is A will fire together with flash tube A. Each slave group i[...]
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When the MR-14EX is mounted on a Type-B camera such as the EOS-1 N, taking flash pictures with TTL autoflash is just as easy as normal autoexposure (AE) pictures. In the Full Auto mode, you can just press the shutter button to take flash pictures. Or you can set the shutter speed or aperture while the flash exposure is automatic. In this way, you c[...]
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes rJllIJIJIIJllWmrnnr.- For TTL autoflash shots, just set the camera's shooting mode to P (Program AE), Av (aperture-priority AE), or M (Manual exposure). For serious closeup flash photography, Av or M is recommended. * When you press the shutter button completely, TIL autoflash metering (the lig[...]
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Using Flash with the Camera's Shooting Modes This mode is effective for controlling the depth of field in your flash pictures. 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 TIL autoflash system [...]
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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 D I I Set the camera's shooting mode to M and set the aperture [...]
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The MR-14EX's advanced features are explained in this chapter. They are as follows: • Selecting the. Flash Tube (~p.54) • Flash Exposure Compensation (~p.56) • FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) (~p.58) • Manual Flash Mode (~p.60) • Second-Curtain Synchronization (--7p.62) • Wireless Manual Flash (~p.63) For Type-B Cameras Advanced Fl[...]
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~~D O~;Selecting the Flash Tube I~. liWIUUflIIEHUJj[. By firing only one of the flash tubes or both flash tubes, you can create shadows and sculptural lighting effects. * The TTL flash mode must be set. * If you set the flash mode to M, see page 61 . The flash tube 10 is "A" for the left one and "B" for the right one when you lo[...]
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Selecting the Flash Tube Focus and take the picture. • Check that the t icon (flash ready) is displayed in the 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[...]
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~ Flash Exposure Compensation nlinl til, J r L nil With the MR-14EX~ you can set the flash exposure compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (or 1/2-stop increments with some cameras). "In tandem, you can also set exposure compensation with the camera to control the background's exposure level in the flash picture. TTL-~ &ap[...]
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50 5.5 ~ ~ • Flash Exposure Compensation Take the picture. • Check that the t and ~ icons are displayed in the viewfinder before taking the picture. 57[...]
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~ FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) 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 in 1/3-stop increments (or 1/2-stop increments with some cameras) as follows: Correct exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure. FEB is canceled a[...]
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TTL o F b - I ~~:·C.Fn MODE + - SEUSET © © (Q:Q) L~H"~J 6 a 5.6 ~ ~ • FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) Press the < SEUSET > button. ~ The MR-14EX's LCD panel display will be as shown on the left Focus the subject. ~ When you press the shutter button halfway, the ~ icon is displayed on the viewfinder's bottom. Take the pictu[...]
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In the manual flash mode, you can set the flash output from 1/1 (full) to 1/64 power in whole-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 different output from flash tube 8,3. Fire only one of the flash tubes. Set the camera's shooting mode[...]
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Manual Flash Mode • The flash output is displayed on the lower right of the LCD panel. When A is displayed, the flash output displayed is for flash tube A. Press the < <J > or < C> > button to select flash tube A or B, then press the < + > or < - > button to set the flash output. ~ First select the flash tube, then s[...]
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t:l>Second-Curtain Synchronization Normally, the flash fires in synchronization with the first shutter curtain when the shutter is fully open. With second-curtain synchronization, the flash fires immediately before the second shutter curtain closes at the end of the exposure. Set the shooting mode with the camera. Press the < + > and < [...]
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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[...]
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en Custom Fu nctions rJlJ,UIJJlJlmrlmrJllrllfljl !~.I '.I.II.~ .... ".11 rim_I 1.11.1~.I~lIJJJIJrJIIIJ. Custom Functions enable you to customize the MR-14EX's functions according to your preferences. Press the <C.Fn> button for at least 2 sec. ~ The C6 icon, Custom Function No., and setting No. will appear on the LCD panel. Pre[...]
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IN? Pi 57 Custom Functions 1_7 P IIIII[ iiI ... ;;TTlllrrn:mli.~Rllf.JP;; 7F Custom Function Settings Function Custom Setting Description Function No, No FEB cancellation after completion C.Fn-1 0 Enabled 1 Disabled (FEB continues) FEB sequence C.Fn~2 0 Correct exposure, decreased exposure, increased exposure 1 decreased exposure, correct exposure,[...]
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MR-14EXlMT-24EX System nUl nmn I ~jl.n.lj.IIUil~i~11111 @ o 0 .... -.- 1 §@ § § § ~ @ ~"""""""~ I CD @ ® @ 8-0-Q, @ £!DDlIn-'1111111111111111111111~ @ O-------IIIl) ,-C aQJJIDJ The accessories on the left enable wired, multi-Speedlite TIL autoflash. @ TTL Hot Shoe Adapter 3 ® TTL Distributor @ Off-Cam[...]
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III MR-14EXlMT-24EX System 1111111111III. I I lRii 1_ CD Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX ® Macro Twin Lite MT -24EX @ Connecting Cord ET (included with Transistor Pack E) @ Transistor Pack E Houses Battery Magazine TP or Ni-Cd Pack TP. @ Battery Magazine TP Houses six size-C alkaline batteries. ® Ni-Cd Pack TP Ni-Cd pack dedicated to Transistor Pack E. S[...]
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Troubleshooting Guide II The MR-14EX's mounting foot is not securely mounted on the camera's hot shoe. ~ Slide the mounting foot all the way into the hot shoe.(~p.13) The camera's hot shoe contacts or the MR-14EX's contacts are soiled. ~ Clean the contacts. (~p.13) Batteries have not been installed in the MR-14EX. ~ Install batt[...]
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Specifications Type Closeup photography-dedicated, ring-type flash with two flash tubes, wireless transmissionlreception functions, and E- TTUTTL autoflash control Compatible cameras Type-A EOS cameras (for E-TTL autoflash control) Type-B EOS cameras (for TTL autoflash control) Compatible lenses EF 50mm f/2.5 COMPACT MACRO, EF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO USM[...]
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Specifications Color temperature Approx. 5500 K (Equivalent to daylight) Focusing lamps Coverage: 40 deg. vertical, 45 deg. horizontal Light duration:Approx. 20 sec. Wireless Functions Transmission system Optical pulse transmission Configuration EOS camera, MR-14EX, and 550EX (slave) Firing control Slaves centrally controlled by MR-14EX master unit[...]
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Guide No. [Normal Flash] Specifications (At ISO 100 in meters/feet) Flash Output 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 Guide No. 14.0/46.2 10.0/33 7.0/23.1 5.0/16.5 3.5/11.5 2.5/8.2 1.8/5.9 [High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)] (At ISO 100 in meters/feet) Shutter Speed (sec.) 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 Guide No. 7.9/26 7.6/25 7.2/23.7 6.8/22.4[...]
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Feature Availability Table IIHUilUR.UIUUU1P "7 'rrr mr H] nl~l.il Camera's· Max. Sync Speed (sec.) Autoflash Control Camera 1/90 1/125 1/200 1/250 1/500 E-TTL TTL EOS 650 • x • EOS820 • x • EOS 750 • x • EOS 850 • x • EOS630/600 • x • EOS-1 • x • EOSHT • x • EOS10S/tO • x • EOS700 • x • EOS1000/10[...]
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Feature Availability Table .: Available. x: Not available. Wireless Flash Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Ratio Modeling 2nd-Curtain FP Flash FE Lock FEB Control Flash Sync M w/flash w/camera • x x x x x x x • • x x x x x x x • x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x • x x • x • x x • • x x • x • x x • • x x • x • x x ?[...]
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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. Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Features o In macrophotogra,phy,thecorrectexposuredepends on the subject. To be safe, always bracket your exposures for each subject ( ~[...]
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Nomenclature ~;~m~ IBm!: H, mntIJIJIIlIJJJIJJJJJjllJlJfllII11I.lJIJllllIII_lIIIIIlIIllIJII.IllfI. The nomenclature of the control unit and LCD panel is the same as the MR-14EX's control unit and LCD panel (see p. 7 and 8). Flash head A (~p.26, 54) Mount ring (~p.77. 78) Filter screw mount (¢58mm) (~p.79) Flash head B ~ (~p.26, 54) Flash head [...]
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Attaching the Flash Heads .. ! in II~milmH~lmj~nnu •• 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. Pr[...]
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Attaching the Flash Heads Attaching the MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x's Dedicated Hood Attach the dedicated hood to the MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x's filter screw mount. • The dedicated hood is optional. Attach the mount ring to the macro flash mount on the front of the lens. • Make sure it is securely attached. • Attach the flash heads to the flash[...]
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Attaching the Flash Heads Attaching a Filter A 58mm dia. filter (Optional) can be screwed on to the mount ring. III Wlth the EFSO .. f12;5 GGIv1~~eT MACRO and EF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO lens, you can attach a 52mm filter directly,to the lens and attach the mounting ring to it. 79 I[...]
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Flash Head Movements flllllIIIIIJIIIIJllllJll!!l/llljUlllU In umn .Bum To suit the subject or shooting conditions, the flash heads can be tilted, swung, and rotated within the limits indicated below. The flash head's reference position is set when the mount ring's reference position index is aligned with the flash head mount's index [...]
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Flash Head Movements Flash Head Tilt and Swing Movements To tilt or swing 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 (15 0 increments) on the side of the flash head. Rotating the Flash Heads on the Mount Ring Hol[...]
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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) on the side of the flash head and position both heads at the same angle.The angles specified in the table are inward an[...]
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F I as h D isla n ce Ran 9 e ' .. 'fI.llmillJ'rJllllllllIIIIIIIIIJIIIIIIIJIJJIII8IIIJIIIJ The MT -24EX's effective flash distance range greatly depends on the position and angle of the flash heads. For best results, point the flash heads directly at the subject and use FE lock (~ p.30) and modeling flash (~ p.29, 55). When the c[...]
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Maj 0 r S pee ifi eat ions rllIJJIJIIJIIIIIJ_IJIIIIJIIIIJDi1rtJ1J'1II1111J The following specifications are specific to the MT-24EX only. Other specifications are the same as the MR-14EX's. Type Closeup photography-dedicated, twin-flash unit with built-in wireless transmission/reception and E-TTLITTL autoflash control Configuration Flash [...]
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Guide No. [Normal Flash] Major Specifications (At ISO 100 in meters/feet) Flash Output 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 Guide No. 24/78.7 17/55.8 12/39.4 8.5/27.9 6.0/19.7 4.2/13.8 3.0/9.8 w/twin heads Guide No. 26/85.3 18.4/60.4 13142.6 9.2/30.2 6.5/21.3 4.6/15.1 3.3/10.8 w/single head [High-Speed Sync (FP Flash)] (At ISO 100 in meters/feet) Shutter[...]
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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[...]
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Memo 87[...]
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Canon CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan U.S.A. --- CANON U.S.A. INC. For all inquiries concerning this camera, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-0K-CANON or write to: Customer Relations, Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, N.V. 11042-1198 CANADA --- CANON CANADA INC. HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road, Miss[...]
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M~RING LITE MR-14EX MODEL MODELE MODELO PURCHASE DATE DATE D'ACHAT FECHA DE COMPRA THIS WARRANTY CARD AND YOUR BILL OF SALE MUST BE PRESENTED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. CEnE CARTE DE GARANTIE ETVOTRE PREUVE D'ACHAT.DOIVENT ~TRE PRESENTES POUR RECEVOIR LE SERVICE SOUS GARANTIE. PRESENTE ESTA TARJETA DE GARANTIA Y LA BOLETA DE COMPRA PARA PODER [...]
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