Canon Macro Twin Light MT-26EX-RT Assembly instructions

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Canon
MACRO TWIN
LITE
MT-26EX-RT
Basic
Operation
Guide
English
This
document
is
the
"Basic
Operation
Guide",
describing
the
basic
operations
and
procedures
of
flash
photography.
For
details
on
functions
not
described
in
this
document
or
other
details,
download
and
read
the
"MT-26EX-RT
Instruction
Manual"
(PDF file)
from
the
Canon
Web
site
(p.3).

Introduction
The Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT is a flash unit for shooting close-
ups with Canon EOS cameras, compatible with
E- TTL I liE- TTL autoflash
systems. The flash unit
is equipped with various functions suitable for a
wide range of shooting objectives, from simple shooting to advanced
shooting. It has functions to control the flash ratio between flash heads A
and
B, single-side firing, radio/optical transmission wireless multiple flash
photography using additional slave flash units, and manual flash.
Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the "Safety
Instructions" (pages 6-7). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure that
you use the product correctly.
Read This Instruction Manual while also Referring to Your
Camera's Instruction Manual
Before using the product, read this Instruction Manual and your
camera's Instruction Manual to familiarize yourselfwith theiroperations.
Be sure to store this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again
when necessary.
• Using with an EOS DIGITAL camera (Type-A camera)
You can use the MT-26EX-RT for easy macro flash photography
using autoflash control
in the same way as a camera's built-in flash.
e Using with an EOS film camera
•
An EOS camera with E-TTL 11/E- TTL autoflash metering
system (Type-A camera)
You can use the MT-26EX-RT for easy macro flash photography
using autoflash control
in the same way as a camera's built-in flash.
• An EOS camera with TTL autoflash metering system (Type-B
camera)
Refer to the Instruction Manual (p.3).
* This Instruction Manual assumes that the MT-26EX-RT is used with a
Type-A camera.
2

Instruction Manuals
Basic Operation Guide
The booklet is the Basic Operation Guide.
More detailed Instruction Manual (PDF file) can be
downloaded from the Canon Web site.
1 Download the Instruction Manual (PDF file).
• Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site.
www.canon.com/icpd
2 View the Instruction Manual (PDF file).
• Double-click the downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open
it.
•
To
view the Instruction Manual (PDF file), an Adobe PDF viewing
software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (most recent version
recommended) is required.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the
Internet.
•
To
learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software's
Help section, etc.
3
I

Conventions Used
in
this Manual
Icons
in
this Manual
@ Indicates the Select dial.
® Indicates the SelecUSet button.
(p.**) Reference page numbers for more information.
0 :
Warning to prevent shooting problems.
ll1
* : Supplemental information.
:*shown
on
the upper right
of
the page title indicates that the
function
is
performed when the camera's shooting mode
is
set
to <
P!TvI
Av
/M/bulb(B)>
(Creative Zone mode).
Basic Assumptions
• The operation procedures assume that the MT-26EX-RT is attached to
the camera and that both are turned on.
• The icons used for buttons, dials, and symbols
in
the text match the icons
found
on
the MT-26EX-RT and the camera.
• The selection operation performed when setting a function basically
describes selecting a function by turning
<@
>.
• When
<.._.>
is
displayed at the Function button 4 position, the screen
returns to the previous screen by pressing
<.._.>.
• The operation procedures assume that the Custom Functions and
Personal Functions
of
the MT-26EX-RT, and the menu and Custom
Functions
of
the camera are at their default settings.
• All figures such as the number
of
flashes are based on the use
of
four
AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards.
• The operation procedures assume that a macro lens is used.
4

Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................2
Instruction Manuals...........................................................................3
Conventions Used
in
this Manual .....................................................4
Safety Instructions ............................................................................6
Nomenclature....................................................................................8
Installing the Batteries.....................................................................
12
Attaching and Detaching the Control Unit to and from
the Camera .....................................................................................13
Attaching and Detaching the Flash Unit to the Lens.......................14
Adjusting the Flash Unit..................................................................15
Turning on the Power..............................................................
..
...... 16
ETTL: Fully Automatic Flash Photography ...................................
18
I
A:
B ISetting the Flash Ratio .....................................................19 I
~
Flash Exposure Compensation .................................................
21
~
FEB...........................................................................................22
FEL:
FE Lock...................................................................................23
M:
Manual Flash.............................................................................24
Flash Control from the Camera's Menu Screen..............................
27
;~Flash
Firing Restrictions due to Temperature Increase ............
28
Radio Transmission Wireless Function...........................................
30
Index ...............................................................................................
33
5

Safety Instructions
Be sure to read these instructions
in
order to operate the product safely.
Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator
of
the
product or others.
~WARNING:
Denotes
the
risk
of
serious
injury
or
death.
• Keep the product out
of
the reach
of
young children.
A strap or cord wrapped around a person's neck may result
in
strangulation.
The battery is dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical
assistance.
• Use only power sources specified
in
this instruction manual for use with the product.
•
Do
not disassemble or modify the product.
•
Do
not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.
•
Do
not touch any exposed internal parts.
• Stop using the product
in
any case
of
unusual circumstances such as the presence
of
smoke or a strange smell.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean the
product.
• Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product.
• Do not use the product where flammable gases may be present.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire.
• Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or
provided battery packs.
• Use batteries/battery packs only with their specified product.
•
Do
not heat batteries or expose them to fire.
•
Do
not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.
•
Do
not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins
or other metal objects.
•
Do
not use leaking batteries/battery packs.
• When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or
other means.
This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire.
If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material contacts your skin or clothing, flush the
exposed area thoroughly with running water.
In
case of eye contact, flush thoroughly
with copious amounts of clean running water and seek immediate medical assistance.
• Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area
of
skin for extended
periods oftime during use.
This may result
in
low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering,
even if the product does not feel hot. The use
of
a tripod or similar equipment is
recommended when using the product
in
hot places and for people with circulation
problems or less sensitive skin.
6

Safety Instructions
• Follow any indications to turn off the product
in
places where its use is forbidden.
Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the effect
of
electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.
•
To
prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,
follow the safeguards below:
•
Do
not insert the battery's plus and minus ends incorrectly.
• Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle.
It may cause an accident.
• Do not use or store the equipment
in
dusty or humid places.
This is to prevent fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, and burns.
~
CAUTION: Denotes the
risk
of
injury.
•
Do
not fire the flash near the eyes.
It may hurt the eyes.
e Flash emits high temperatures when fired. Keep fingers, any other part
of
your body, 1
and objects away from the flash unit while taking pictures.
This may cause burns or malfunction
of
the flash.
•
Do
not leave the product
in
places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.
The product may become extremely hoUcold and cause burns or injury when touched.
•
Do
not touch any parts inside the product.
This may cause injury.
• When the product
is
not
in
use for a prolonged period, make sure to remove the
batteries before storing.
This is to prevent malfunction or corrosion.
• Be careful when you replace the batteries after continually firing.
The batteries may be hot and it may cause a skin burn.
0
Cautions
for
firing
continuous
flash
•
To
avoid degrading and damaging the flash
unit
due
to
overheating,
limit
the continuous firing atfull
output
to
20
times
or
less. Aftercontinuously
firing the flash
20
times, allow a rest time
of
at least
10
min.
•
If
you
fire
the
flash
continuously
48
times
and
then
fire
the
flash
again
repeatedly
at
short
intervals,
the
safety
function
may
activate and
restrict
flash
firing.
With
flash
firing
restriction,
the
firing
interval
is
automatically
set
to
approx.
8-20 sec.
If
this
happens,
allow
a
rest
time
of
at
least
25
min.
•
For
details, see
"Flash
Firing
Restrictions
due
to
Temperature
Increase"
on
page 28.
7

Nomenclature
Flash Unit
Connecting
cord
------+
Focusing lamp
(p.17)
Flash head B
(p.11)
Rotate button
(p.15)
Flash head mount
__ __,
(p.14, 15)
Standard position index _
___.
(Vertical angle) (p.15)
Flash Unit Rear
Release levers
<.;tA> Indicator
8
Hood mount
Release button
(p.14, 15)
Flash head A
(p.11)
Mount ring (p.14, 15)
Filter mounting thread
(58 mm dia.)
Flash Head Side &Bottom
<Bt~> Indicator
Tripod socket
Diffuser adapter
attachment mount (p.11)
~-~~:-- Standard
position index
(Horizontal
angle)
Angle setting
scale
(p.15)
Mounting foot
(Flash unit) (p.14)

Nomenclature
0
-------...---~'------Function
button 3
====I~=~~U--
LCD panel
<LAMP>-------,
Focusing lamp button
(p.17)
<MODE>;>-------'
Flash mode button
(p.18, 24)
<~>------------~
Flash-ready lamp/
Test flash button
(p.17)
Terminal
cover--
-
---l
Mounting foot lock lever (p.13)
Lock-release button (p.13)
Mounting foot (Control unit)
(p.13)
External power
source terminal
--I
I
I
Power switch (p.16) I
<0
N>
:Power
on
<LOCK>
:Button/Dial lock
(Power on)
<OFF>
:Power off
~...-.-_
Flash exposure confirmation
lamp (p.18)
'-----
<@
>
Select Dial
~.____
<®>
Setting button
L----
Mounting foot locking pin
9