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..., wireless multiple flash shooting using the product, read this instruction manual while also referring to advanced shooting. Using the MR-14EX II with a Camera Using with an EOS DIGITAL camera (Type-A camera) You can use the MR-14EX II for easy macro flash shooting by autoflash control in the same way as a camera's built-in flash. Before using additional slave flash units, and manual flash. Introduction The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II is a flash unit for shooting close-ups with Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL/ TTL autoflash systems. The flash unit is used...
..., wireless multiple flash shooting using the product, read this instruction manual while also referring to advanced shooting. Using the MR-14EX II with a Camera Using with an EOS DIGITAL camera (Type-A camera) You can use the MR-14EX II for easy macro flash shooting by autoflash control in the same way as a camera's built-in flash. Before using additional slave flash units, and manual flash. Introduction The Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II is a flash unit for shooting close-ups with Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL II/E-TTL/ TTL autoflash systems. The flash unit is used...
Instruction Manual
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... Custom Functions and Personal Functions of the page title indicates that both the camera and the MR-14EX II's power switches are based on the use of the button. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for buttons, dials and symbols in this Manual 9 : Indicates the Select dial. 8 : Indicates the Set button. 3/1/4/ : Indicates that a macro lens is set to (Creative Zone mode). The icons used . 4 Conventions Used in this Manual Icons...
... Custom Functions and Personal Functions of the page title indicates that both the camera and the MR-14EX II's power switches are based on the use of the button. (p.**) : Reference page numbers for buttons, dials and symbols in this Manual 9 : Indicates the Select dial. 8 : Indicates the Set button. 3/1/4/ : Indicates that a macro lens is set to (Creative Zone mode). The icons used . 4 Conventions Used in this Manual Icons...
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Chapters Introduction 2 1 Getting Started with Macro Flash Shooting Preparations for macro flash shooting and basic shooting 13 2 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations Setting the flash functions from the camera's menu screen 37 Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting 3 Wireless multiple flash shooting using additional slave units with 43 optical transmission 4 Customizing the MR-14EX II Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions 57 5 Reference System map, FAQ, use with a type-B camera 67 5
Chapters Introduction 2 1 Getting Started with Macro Flash Shooting Preparations for macro flash shooting and basic shooting 13 2 Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations Setting the flash functions from the camera's menu screen 37 Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting 3 Wireless multiple flash shooting using additional slave units with 43 optical transmission 4 Customizing the MR-14EX II Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions 57 5 Reference System map, FAQ, use with a type-B camera 67 5
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... Macro Flash Shooting 13 Installing the Batteries 14 Attaching the Control Unit to the Camera 15 Attaching the Flash Unit to the Lens 16 Turning on the Power 18 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 20 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode 21 Effective Flash Range (Reference 24 l Setting the Flash Ratio 25 f Flash Exposure Compensation 27 g FEB 28 7: FE Lock 29 c High-speed Sync 30 r Second-curtain Sync 31 q: Manual Flash 32 Clearing MR-14EX II Settings 36 2 Setting Flash Functions...
... Macro Flash Shooting 13 Installing the Batteries 14 Attaching the Control Unit to the Camera 15 Attaching the Flash Unit to the Lens 16 Turning on the Power 18 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 20 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode 21 Effective Flash Range (Reference 24 l Setting the Flash Ratio 25 f Flash Exposure Compensation 27 g FEB 28 7: FE Lock 29 c High-speed Sync 30 r Second-curtain Sync 31 q: Manual Flash 32 Clearing MR-14EX II Settings 36 2 Setting Flash Functions...
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...Multiple Flash Shooting 44 Wireless Settings 47 a: Multiple Flash Shooting with Slave C Added 49 a: Advanced Multiple Flash Shooting with Slave A, B, and C Added 53 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output .... 55 4 Customizing the MR-14EX II 57 C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions 58 C: Setting Custom Functions 61 >: Setting Personal Functions 65 Memory Function 66 65 Reference 67 MR-14EX II System 68 Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase 69 Troubleshooting Guide 71 Specifications 73 Using MR-14EX II with a Type-B Camera...
...Multiple Flash Shooting 44 Wireless Settings 47 a: Multiple Flash Shooting with Slave C Added 49 a: Advanced Multiple Flash Shooting with Slave A, B, and C Added 53 q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output .... 55 4 Customizing the MR-14EX II 57 C / >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions 58 C: Setting Custom Functions 61 >: Setting Personal Functions 65 Memory Function 66 65 Reference 67 MR-14EX II System 68 Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase 69 Troubleshooting Guide 71 Specifications 73 Using MR-14EX II with a Type-B Camera...
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... the control unit. Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. Be sure to the right. X When the lock lever clicks in place, it is displayed, or the LCD panel display turns off the MR-14EX II before attaching or detaching it. 15 Attaching the Control Unit to the left and detach the control unit. Slide the mounting foot lock lever...
... the control unit. Use a new set of four batteries of the same brand. Be sure to the right. X When the lock lever clicks in place, it is displayed, or the LCD panel display turns off the MR-14EX II before attaching or detaching it. 15 Attaching the Control Unit to the left and detach the control unit. Slide the mounting foot lock lever...
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... disappears. 2 Check that you cannot use . X The flash recycling starts. A test flash cannot be used when the flash mode is set. To turn off to green (Quick flash ready) to single shooting. X During recycling, is ready. Note that the flash is displayed on the MR-14EX II again, press the camera's shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). Turning on the Power 1 Set the power switch to fire a test flash.
... disappears. 2 Check that you cannot use . X The flash recycling starts. A test flash cannot be used when the flash mode is set. To turn off to green (Quick flash ready) to single shooting. X During recycling, is ready. Note that the flash is displayed on the MR-14EX II again, press the camera's shutter button halfway, or press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp). Turning on the Power 1 Set the power switch to fire a test flash.
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... mode set to (Shutter-priority AE), the aperture will be set automatically. If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as using E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Select this mode if you want to set the aperture manually. Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display stops blinking. You can perform advanced macro flash shooting using the (Program AE) mode. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Simply set the camera...
... mode set to (Shutter-priority AE), the aperture will be set automatically. If you use the or shooting mode, the result will be the same as using E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash. Select this mode if you want to set the aperture manually. Adjust the aperture until the shutter speed display stops blinking. You can perform advanced macro flash shooting using the (Program AE) mode. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Simply set the camera...
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... it is compatible with EOS M2, EOS M, EOS Elan II/Elan II E/50/50E, EOS REBEL K2/ 3000V, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66, EOS REBEL 2000/300, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX, or EOS IX Lite/IX 7. This is effective for 1 sec. During Live View shooting, firing modeling flash (by operating the camera) is called "modeling flash." Modeling flash can be fired using the test flash button. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Modeling FlashN When...
... it is compatible with EOS M2, EOS M, EOS Elan II/Elan II E/50/50E, EOS REBEL K2/ 3000V, EOS REBEL XS N/REBEL G II/3000N/66, EOS REBEL 2000/300, EOS REBEL G/500N, EOS IX, or EOS IX Lite/IX 7. This is effective for 1 sec. During Live View shooting, firing modeling flash (by operating the camera) is called "modeling flash." Modeling flash can be fired using the test flash button. Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode Modeling FlashN When...
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... flash output. The guide number will be fired in 1/3stop increments. Press the button to turn off . If high-speed sync is set the flash output directly by turning , instead of the following three ways: Flash tubes A and B fired at the same output, A and B fired at the Same Flash Output 1 Set the flash mode to . q: Manual FlashN You can set the flash output from 1/1 full output to 1/128 power...
... flash output. The guide number will be fired in 1/3stop increments. Press the button to turn off . If high-speed sync is set the flash output directly by turning , instead of the following three ways: Flash tubes A and B fired at the same output, A and B fired at the Same Flash Output 1 Set the flash mode to . q: Manual FlashN You can set the flash output from 1/1 full output to 1/128 power...
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... functions from the camera. The settings available vary by operating the MR-14EX II. Flash firing Enable / Disable E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative / Average Flash synchronization speed in step 2 or step 3 on the flash unit. [Flash firing] and [E-TTL II meter.] are displayed in Av mode Flash mode E-TTL II (autoflash) / Manual flash Shutter synchronization 1st curtain / 2nd curtain / Hi-speed Flash exposure compensation FEB Clear (flash) settings Note that cannot be performed from the Camera's [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. However, you cannot set...
... functions from the camera. The settings available vary by operating the MR-14EX II. Flash firing Enable / Disable E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative / Average Flash synchronization speed in step 2 or step 3 on the flash unit. [Flash firing] and [E-TTL II meter.] are displayed in Av mode Flash mode E-TTL II (autoflash) / Manual flash Shutter synchronization 1st curtain / 2nd curtain / Hi-speed Flash exposure compensation FEB Clear (flash) settings Note that cannot be performed from the Camera's [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. However, you cannot set...
Instruction Manual
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... slave units. Each group will fire according to set the flash output, then press . Turn off the slave A and B. q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with slave A and B positioned when C.Fn15-0 is set with C.Fn-15 set to 1, you shoot or fire the test flash with Manual Flash Output 4 Set the flash output. X Each group fires at the set , slave A and B may fire. Press function button 3 or . If you can set flash output. 56 Turn...
... slave units. Each group will fire according to set the flash output, then press . Turn off the slave A and B. q: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with slave A and B positioned when C.Fn15-0 is set with C.Fn-15 set to 1, you shoot or fire the test flash with Manual Flash Output 4 Set the flash output. X Each group fires at the set , slave A and B may fire. Press function button 3 or . If you can set flash output. 56 Turn...
Instruction Manual
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... the button. C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-07: , (Test firing with autoflash) You can change the flash output when firing the test flash in E-TTL II/ E-TTL/TTL autoflash mode. 0: 1/32 (1/32) 1: 1/1 (Full output) C.Fn-12: 3 (Flash recycle with master unit flash tube A and B, respectively. C.Fn-15: H (Macro: Wireless control) 0: C (Slave C) During wireless multiple flash shooting, slave units set in firing group C can be fired as slave units set , single-side firing is required to control the MR-14EX II.
... the button. C: Setting Custom Functions C.Fn-07: , (Test firing with autoflash) You can change the flash output when firing the test flash in E-TTL II/ E-TTL/TTL autoflash mode. 0: 1/32 (1/32) 1: 1/1 (Full output) C.Fn-12: 3 (Flash recycle with master unit flash tube A and B, respectively. C.Fn-15: H (Macro: Wireless control) 0: C (Slave C) During wireless multiple flash shooting, slave units set in firing group C can be fired as slave units set , single-side firing is required to control the MR-14EX II.
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For external power source, use the Compact Battery Pack CP-E4. MR-14EX II System " Wireless Flash Shooting Speedlite with slave function $ # % " Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II # Compact Battery Pack CP-E4 An external power source that uses eight AA/LR6 batteries. $ Speedlite with optical transmission wireless slave function 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 430EX II, 430EX, 420EX, 320EX, 270EX II % Macrolite Adapter An adapter to attach the flash unit to switch firing groups (A, B, and C) listed in a malfunction. Using a non-Canon external power source may...
For external power source, use the Compact Battery Pack CP-E4. MR-14EX II System " Wireless Flash Shooting Speedlite with slave function $ # % " Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II # Compact Battery Pack CP-E4 An external power source that uses eight AA/LR6 batteries. $ Speedlite with optical transmission wireless slave function 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 430EX II, 430EX, 420EX, 320EX, 270EX II % Macrolite Adapter An adapter to attach the flash unit to switch firing groups (A, B, and C) listed in a malfunction. Using a non-Canon external power source may...
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Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with new ones. The MR-14EX II does not fire. The MR-14EX II's auto power off by itself. Insert batteries into the camera's hot shoe all the way, slide the lock lever to the right, and secure the control unit to the camera (p.15). Insert the mounting foot into the flash unit, even when using a dry cloth. Normal Shooting The power does not turn on. Replace the batteries with the flash, first refer...
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem occurs with new ones. The MR-14EX II does not fire. The MR-14EX II's auto power off by itself. Insert batteries into the camera's hot shoe all the way, slide the lock lever to the right, and secure the control unit to the camera (p.15). Insert the mounting foot into the flash unit, even when using a dry cloth. Normal Shooting The power does not turn on. Replace the batteries with the flash, first refer...
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... slave unit does not fire. Set the transmission channels of the slave unit is set the shooting mode to TTL autoflash. Flash ratio, flash exposure compensation, or FEB cannot be set to the program AE (d) or fully automatic mode (p.21). Point the wireless sensor of the master unit (p.44). Troubleshooting Guide The picture is disabled. Set C.Fn-05 to the same numbers (p.48). When the shooting mode is set . speed in [Flash sync. Wireless Multiple Flash...
... slave unit does not fire. Set the transmission channels of the slave unit is set the shooting mode to TTL autoflash. Flash ratio, flash exposure compensation, or FEB cannot be set to the program AE (d) or fully automatic mode (p.21). Point the wireless sensor of the master unit (p.44). Troubleshooting Guide The picture is disabled. Set C.Fn-05 to the same numbers (p.48). When the shooting mode is set . speed in [Flash sync. Wireless Multiple Flash...
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or 1/2-stop increments (when used with flash exposure compensation) FE lock: Enabled with the camera's Multi-function button or FE lock/ AE lock buttons High-speed sync: Enabled Manual flash: Normal flash: 1/1 - 1/128 power (1/3-stop increments) High-speed sync: 1/1 - 1/64 power (1/3-stop increments) Flash exposure confirmation: Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights Modeling flash: Fired with f/2.8 lens, ISO 100 * Distance from the flash unit Flash mode: Both sides firing, single-side firing Flash ratio control: 8:1 - 1:1 - 1:8, 1/2-stop increments...
or 1/2-stop increments (when used with flash exposure compensation) FE lock: Enabled with the camera's Multi-function button or FE lock/ AE lock buttons High-speed sync: Enabled Manual flash: Normal flash: 1/1 - 1/128 power (1/3-stop increments) High-speed sync: 1/1 - 1/64 power (1/3-stop increments) Flash exposure confirmation: Flash exposure confirmation lamp lights Modeling flash: Fired with f/2.8 lens, ISO 100 * Distance from the flash unit Flash mode: Both sides firing, single-side firing Flash ratio control: 8:1 - 1:1 - 1:8, 1/2-stop increments...
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... flashes (number of idle operation External power source: Compact Battery Pack CP-E4 can be used Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): Flash unit: Approx. 129.6 x 112.1 x 25.3 mm / 5.10 x 4.41 x 1.00 in green: Quick flash available Optical Transmission Wireless Master Function Connection method: Optical pulse Channel: Ch. 1 - 4 Slave unit control: Up to change without notice. 74 Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. of flashes): * When using AA...
... flashes (number of idle operation External power source: Compact Battery Pack CP-E4 can be used Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W x H x D): Flash unit: Approx. 129.6 x 112.1 x 25.3 mm / 5.10 x 4.41 x 1.00 in green: Quick flash available Optical Transmission Wireless Master Function Connection method: Optical pulse Channel: Ch. 1 - 4 Slave unit control: Up to change without notice. 74 Product specifications and external appearance are based on Canon's testing standards. of flashes): * When using AA...
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... or unavailable when using with a Type-B camera (EOS film camera supporting TTL autoflash). Functions Available with Type-B Cameras TTL autoflash Both sides/single-side firing Flash exposure compensation FEB Manual flash Second-curtain sync Wireless multiple flash shooting: Manual flash Functions not Available with Type-B Cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Flash ratio control FE lock High-speed sync Wireless multiple flash shooting: Autoflash shooting Quick flash Modeling flash When using the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II with some Type-B EOS film cameras, flash exposure compensation, FEB...
... or unavailable when using with a Type-B camera (EOS film camera supporting TTL autoflash). Functions Available with Type-B Cameras TTL autoflash Both sides/single-side firing Flash exposure compensation FEB Manual flash Second-curtain sync Wireless multiple flash shooting: Manual flash Functions not Available with Type-B Cameras E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash Flash ratio control FE lock High-speed sync Wireless multiple flash shooting: Autoflash shooting Quick flash Modeling flash When using the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II with some Type-B EOS film cameras, flash exposure compensation, FEB...
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..., 53 RATIO button 25, 33 Flash sync. shutter speed ........ 21, 40 Flash sync. Index 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec., 16 sec. speed in Av mode ....... 40 Flash unit 8, 16 Select 26, 34 Flash-ready lamp 18, 50, 62 Focusing lamp 22, 64, 65 Fully automatic flash shooting ........ 20 G Guide number 75 H High-speed sync 30 Hood 17 Hot shoe 15 L LCD panel 10 Contrast 65 Illumination 19, 64, 65 Lens...
..., 53 RATIO button 25, 33 Flash sync. shutter speed ........ 21, 40 Flash sync. Index 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec., 16 sec. speed in Av mode ....... 40 Flash unit 8, 16 Select 26, 34 Flash-ready lamp 18, 50, 62 Focusing lamp 22, 64, 65 Fully automatic flash shooting ........ 20 G Guide number 75 H High-speed sync 30 Hood 17 Hot shoe 15 L LCD panel 10 Contrast 65 Illumination 19, 64, 65 Lens...