Canon MACRO SPEEDLITE MR-14EX User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

English
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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.
Before using the MR-14EX/MT-24EX, read this instruction manual and your
camera’s instruction manual to familiarize yourself with macro flash operations.
The basic operation is as easy as with normal AE shooting.
When the MR-14EX or MT-24EX is attached to an EOS camera, almost all
automatic exposure control for flash photography is handled by the
camera.
Although the MR-14EX/MT-24EX is an external flash unit, it works
automatically and seamlessly like the camera’s built-in flash.
It is automatically compatible with the camera’s flash metering
mode (E-TTL ll, E-TTL, or TTL).
The camera controls the MR-14EX/MT-24EX automatically in the following
flash metering modes:
1. E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading/lens
distance information)
2. E-TTL autoflash (evaluative flash metering with preflash reading)
3. TTL autoflash (off-the-film metering for real-time flash metering)
Regarding the camera’s available flash metering modes, refer to the
“External Speedlite” specification in the “Specifications” of your
camera’s instruction manual.
The camera instruction manual’s chapter on flash photography will refer
to cameras having 1 and 2 above as a Type-A camera (compatible
with E-TTL II or E-TTL). And cameras having 3(compatible with only
with TTL) are called Type-B cameras.
* This instruction manual assume that you are using the MR-14EX/MT-
24EX with a Type-A camera.
For Type-B cameras, see page 41.
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This manual covers both the MR-14EX and MT-24EX. The
instructions basically apply to the MR-14EX. If you have the MT-24,
read the parts.
The operation procedures in this instruction manual assume that both
the camera and MR-14EX/MT-24EX’s power switches are ON.
Icons are used in the text to indicate the respective buttons, dials,
and settings. They match the same icons found on the camera and
MR-14EX/MT-24EX.
The (1) / (3) icons indicate that the respective function remains
in effect for 8 sec. or 16 sec.
Reference page numbers are indicated by (p.**).
This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols:
: The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problems.
: The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
Contents
Conventions Used in this Manual
1Before You Start .................................................................. 9
2Flash Photography............................................................ 17
3Wireless Multiple Flash Photography ............................. 31
4Reference........................................................................... 35
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Nomenclature
MR-14EX
Connecting
cord
Flash tube B (p.21)
Release button
(p.12)
Flash tube A (p.21)
Release button
(p.12)
Flash Unit Rear
Flash unit
Focusing lamp (p.8)
Focusing lamp (p.8)
<i> Indicator
(p.21)
<h> Indicator
(p.21)
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Connecting
cord
Flash head B
(p.21)
Flash head A
(p.21)
Release button
(p.12, 13)
Focusing
lamp (p.8)
Release levers
<k> Indicator
(p.21)
<j> Indicator
(p.21)
Standard position index
(Horizontal angle)
Angle setting
scale (p.13, 14)
Mounting foot (p.12)
Tripod socket
Hood mount (p.15)
Flash Unit
Flash head mount
(p.12, 13)
Standard position index
(p.13) (Vertical angle)
Rotate button
(p.13)
Filter mounting thread (p.15)
(58mm dia.)
Mount ring (p.12, 13)
Flash Unit Rear
Flash Unit Side & Bottom
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Control Unit
Mounting foot (p.11)
Contacts
Battery compartment
cover (p.10)
External power source socket
Locking pin (p.11)
<D> Flash mode button
(p.18, 27, 33)
*<B>
LCD panel
illumination button (p.8)
<C> Custom Function
setting button (p.28)
<b> button
<d> Focusing
lamp button (p.8)
<J>
Pilot lamp (p.18)
Test firing button (p.18)
Locking ring (p.11)
Flash exposure confirmation lamp (p.18)
<F> High-speed sync
(FP flash) button (p.26)
<r> Shutter curtain
synchronization button
(p.26)
*<h> Plus button
*<i> Minus button
LCD panel (p.8)
*<a> Select/Set
button
<c> button
<e> Channel button
(p.33)
Power switch (p.18)
<f> Flash ratio/
Flash tube/head select
button (p.21, 27, 33)
Asterisked buttons have functions which remain active for 8 sec. after you
press and let go of the button. The <B> illumination lasts for 12 sec.
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To illuminate the LCD panel, press the <B> button.
The items actually displayed depend on the current settings.
Pressing the < d > button turns on the
focusing lamp for about 20 sec. to assist focusing
in low light. Press the <
d > button again to
turn off the focusing lamp. Note that if you take the
picture while the focusing lamp is lit,
underexposure may result.
LCD Panel
Focusing Lamp
Flash exposure compensation amount
FEB compensation amount
Manual flash output level
<f> Flash exposure
compensation
*<a/b>
E-TTL (II)/TTL
autoflash
<q> Manual Flash
Flash tube/head ID
(A, B)/Slave ID (C)
<y>
Flash ratio
<m> Flash tube/head
A firing
Flash ratio scale
Manual flash output scale
for A, B, and C
Flash ratio
<g> FEB
<r> Second-curtain sync
<c> High-speed sync
(FP flash)
<w>
Channel
<l>
Custom Function
<n> Flash tube/head
B firing
FEB status
Slave C flash exposure
compensation amount
Manual flash output for A, B, and C
Custom Function No.
* <a> will be displayed on the LCD panel even if the camera is
compatible with E-TTL II.
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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. After firing the flash continuously for 20 times, let the MR-
14EX/MT-24EX rest for 10 min. or longer. During continuous
manual flash firing, allow the MR-14EX/MT-24EX to rest as
indicated below.
Flash output 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64
Firing times 15 20 40
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Use four size-AA batteries.
1Open the cover.
Slide the battery compartment cover
as shown by the arrow, then flip up
the edge.
2Insert the batteries.
Make sure the + and - battery
contacts are properly oriented as
shown in the compartment.
3Close the cover.
Push down the cover and slide it
back.
Recycling Time and Flash Count
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.
Installing the Batteries
Battery Type Recycling Time Flash Count
Size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 0.1 - 7 sec. Approx. 120 - 800
Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. When replacing the
batteries, replace all four at one time.
Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type may cause improper
battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.
Size-AA Ni-MH or lithium batteries can also be used.
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