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2010 EnglishFrançaisEspañol INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES COPY COPY English MR14_MT24_00.fm Page 1 Friday, December 23, 2005 9:52 AM COPY MR14_MT24_00.fm Page 2 Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:35 PM COPY 3 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.

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.

MR14_MT24_00.fm Page 3 Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:35 PM COPY 4 This manual covers both the MR-14EX and MT-24EX.

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.

This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: : The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.

MR14_MT24_00.fm Page 7 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:41 PM COPY 8 To illuminate the LCD panel, press the button.

Pressing the button turns on the focusing lamp for about 20 sec.

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 Flash exposure compensation * E-TTL (II)/TTL autoflash Manual Flash Flash tube/head ID (A, B)/Slave ID (C) Flash ratio Flash tube/head A firing Flash ratio scale Manual flash output scale for A, B, and C Flash ratio FEB Second-curtain sync High-speed sync (FP flash) Channel Custom Function Flash tube/head B firing FEB status Slave C flash exposure compensation amount Manual flash output for A, B, and C Custom Function No.

* will be displayed on the LCD panel even if the camera is compatible with E-TTL II.

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.

During continuous manual flash firing, allow the MR-14EX/MT-24EX to rest after the firing times indicated below.

Flash output 1/1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32 1/64 Firing times 15 20 40 MR14_MT24_01.fm Page 9 Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:44 AM COPY 10 Use four size-AA/LR6 batteries.

Slide the battery compartment cover as shown by the arrow, then flip up the edge.

Make sure the + and - battery contacts are properly oriented as shown in the compartment.

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.

Installing the Batteries Battery Type Recycling Time Flash Count Size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries Approx.

Using size-AA batteries other than the alkaline type (LR6) may cause improper battery contact due to the irregular shape of the battery contacts.

Size-AA Ni-MH (HR6) or lithium (FR6) batteries can also be used.

MR14_MT24_01.fm Page 10 Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:44 AM COPY 11 1 Loosen the locking ring.

Slip the control unit’s mounting foot into the camera’s hot shoe all the way.

To detach the control unit, loosen the locking ring until the locking pin retracts, then detach the control unit.

Attaching the Control Unit MR14_MT24_01.fm Page 11 Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:35 PM COPY 12 Hold down the release buttons and attach the flash unit to the front of the lens.

To detach the flash unit, follow the above procedure in reverse.

1 Hold down the release button and attach the mount ring to the front of the lens.

Attaching the Flash Unit MR-14EX To EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Users Macro Lite Adapter 67 (optional) is required.

Screw on the adapter onto the lens filter thread, then attach the flash unit.

To EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Users Macro Lite Adapter 72C (optional) is required.

Screw on the adapter onto the lens filter thread, then attach the flash unit.

To rotate the mount ring, be sure to first hold down the release button.

If the Macro Lite Adapter 72C screwed onto the EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens filter thread becomes stuck and cannot be unscrewed, without pressing the release button, turn the ring against the lens in the direction you would to detach the Adapter.

MR14_MT24_01.fm Page 12 Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:45 AM COPY 13 The MT-24EX’s flash unit can be adjusted within the range shown below to match the lens and subject.

Be sure to hold down the release button when rotating the mount ring.

After rotating it to the desired position, release the release button.

Setting the Flash Unit Adjustable Range of Flash Unit Standard position index (Vertical angle) Standard position index (Horizontal angle) Angle setting scale Do not adjust the flash head angle beyond the adjustable range.

Doing so may cause the flash head to detach and fall from the flash head mount.

The adjustable range may be further limited depending on the camera and lens.

MR14_MT24_01.fm Page 13 Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:35 PM COPY 14 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).

EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo A filter cannot be attached.

EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Cannot be used with a filter.

EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro A filter can be attached directly to the lens.

Note: Do not attach a 58mm filter to the mount ring’s filter mounting thread.

MR14_MT24_01.fm Page 15 Monday, January 18, 2010 6:36 PM COPY 16 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.

• 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.

If a hood is attached, a 58mm filter cannot be attached to the filter mounting thread.

• With an EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, the ET-67 hood can be attached to the mount ring’s hood mount.

29 Setting the correct exposure for closeup shots largely depends on the subject.

(p.24) If the EOS camera has a initialize function for camera settings, initializing the camera settings will also initialize the flash settings (excluding Custom Function settings).

MR14_MT24_02.fm Page 17 Friday, February 3, 2006 2:44 PM COPY 18 1 Turn on the power switch.

The pilot lamp will light in red (fully charged) when the flash is ready.

Turning on the Power Switch To save battery power, the Save Energy feature automatically turns off the MR-14EX/MT-24EX after 90 sec.

To turn on the MR- 14EX/MT-24EX again, press the camera’s shutter button halfway.

A test firing cannot be fired while the camera’s operation timer 4 or 0 is active.

The MR-14EX/MT-24EX’s settings will be retained in memory even after the power is turned off.

To retain the MR-14EX/MT-24EX’s settings when you replace the batteries, replace the batteries within 1 minute after turning off the power.

When the camera’s shooting mode is set to (Program AE) or (Full Auto), E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash photography will be enabled, making it as easy as normal AE shooting in the or mode.

Focus the picture and check that the icon is lit in the viewfinder.

If a standard flash exposure was obtained, the flash exposure confirmation lamp will light for about 3 sec.

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting MR14_MT24_02.fm Page 18 Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:45 AM COPY 19 Just set the camera’s shooting mode to (aperture-priority AE) or (manual exposure) to enable macro flash shooting with E-TTL II/ E-TTL autoflash.

This mode is effective for controlling the depth of field or obtaining the standard exposure for both the subject and background.

You set the aperture as desired, and the shutter speed is set automatically (30 sec.

Based on the set aperture, E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash is used for the shot.

Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low-light scenes, using a tripod is recommended.

If the shutter speed display blinks, it means that the background exposure will be underexposed or overexposed.

Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display stops blinking.

Select this mode when you want to set both the shutter speed and aperture manually.

Standard exposure of the main subject is obtained with the flash.

The exposure of the background is obtained with the shutter speed (buLb, 30 sec.

With (shutter-priority AE), you set the shutter speed (30 sec.

- 1/X* sec.) as desired, and the camera sets the aperture automatically.

However, this mode is not recommended since you cannot set the aperture.

In the or mode, the result will be the same as shooting in the mode.

Automatic Flash in Each Shooting Mode Aperture-priority AE Manual exposure MR14_MT24_02.fm Page 19 Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:36 PM COPY 20 The MR-14EX’s flash range is shown below.

The MT-24EX’s flash range largely depends on the flash head’s position.

MR14_MT24_02.fm Page 20 Monday, January 18, 2010 6:41 PM COPY 21 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) 1 Select .

The extreme left or right setting will fire only one of the flash tubes/heads.

mn Setting the Flash Ratio A:B = 1:1 A:B = 4:1 Only flash tube/head A Only flash tube/head B Since the exposure will be controlled automatically, there is no need to calculate the exposure.

MR14_MT24_02.fm Page 21 Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:36 PM COPY 22 If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, pressing it will fire the flash continuously for 1 sec.

It enables you to see the shadow effects on the subject and the lighting balance.

The modeling flash also works with a wireless, multi-Speedlite system.

Modeling Flash The value of the bar in the flash ratio scale below is indicated in parentheses.

In terms of aperture stops, the flash ratio range is equivalent to 3:1 - 1:1 - 1:3.

If the picture is taken while is not displayed, flash tubes/heads A and B will fire at the same output.

Flash ratio control is not possible with the following cameras.

You can fire both flash tubes/heads at the same output or fire only one of the flash tubes/heads.

With displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera’s button.

If the camera does not have a button, press the button.

(3) Place the subject at the center of the viewfinder and press the button.

The MR-14EX/MT-24EX will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is retained in memory.

Each time you press the button, a preflash is fired to update the FE lock reading.

7 FE Lock If the subject is too far away and underexposure will result, the icon will blink in the viewfinder.

If is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock cannot be set.

If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very effective.

MR14_MT24_02.fm Page 23 Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:46 AM COPY 24 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.

Press the or button to set the flash exposure compensation amount.

To cancel the flash exposure compensation amount, set it to “0”.

f Flash Exposure Compensation If the flash exposure compensation amount has been set by both the MR-14EX/MT-24EX and camera, the MR-14EX/MT-24EX’s flash exposure compensation amount will override the camera’s.