Canon MR-14EXl manual

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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 head assembly, mount ring, control unit, connecting cords
Flash coverage	Approx. 70 deg. vertical, 53 deg. horizontal (Reference position for one flash
	head)
Flash head movements	Relative to reference position
	Tilt: 45 deg. upward (22.5 deg. increments)/
	45 deg. downward (22.5 deg. increments)
	Swing: 60 deg. inward (15 deg. increments)/
	30 deg. outward (15 deg. increments)
	Mount ring rotation: 50 deg. upward (5 deg. increments)/
	30 deg. downward (5 deg. increments)
Maximum Guide No. (-7 p.85) .. Both flash heads: 24 Single flash head: 26 (at ISO 100 in meters)
Flash ratio control	1:8 -1:1 - 8:1, 1/2-stop increments (full-stop increments with C.Fn-8-1),
(Flash heads AB)	13 steps
Flash" distance range	(1) In normal mode
(with f/2.8 lens and ISO 100)	Both flash heads: Approx. 20 mm - 8.6 m/0.8 in - 28.2 ft
	Single head: Approx. 20 mm - 9.3 m/0.8 in - 30.5 ft
	(2) In hgh-speed sync (FP flash) at 1/320 sec. mode
	Both flash heads: Approx. 20 mm - 3.8 m/0.8 in - 12.5 ft
	Single head: Approx. 20 mm - 4.1 m/0.8 in - 13.5 ft
Focusing lamp	Duration: Approx. 20 sec.
	With C.Fn-9-1, the focusing lamp can be turned on/off by double-clicking the

shutter button halfway.

Wireless transmission range .. lndoors: Approx. 20 cm - 8m/0.65 ft - 26.2 ft

Outdoors: Approx. 20 cm - 5 m/0.65 ft - 16.4 ft (while pointed at slave front

	and center)
Custom Functions (-7 p.64,83) ..Nine provided (C.Fn-1 to C.Fn-9)
Filter size	58mm dia. filter attachable to mount ring
Hood	EF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO USM lens-dedicated Hood ET-67 attachable to
	mount ring'shood mount(w/available light only)
Dimensions	Control unit: 74.0 (W) x 125.9 (H) x 97.4 (D) mm
	2.9 (W) x 4.9 (H) x 3.8 (D) in
	Flash heads + mount ring: 235.0 (W) x 90.4 (H) x 49.0 (D) mm
	9.2 (W) x 3.5 (H) x 1.9 (D) in
	Connecting cord: Approx. 30 cm/11.7 in, 6.6 mm/0.26 in dia.
Weight..	585 g/20.64 oz(lncluding control unit, flash heads, mount ring, and connecting
	cords. Excludes batteries.)

•All specifications are based on Canon'smeasuring and testing standards.

•Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

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Contents MR-14EX Thank you for purchasing a Canon product Icons for the camerasshooting modes. are. as follows FollbWS7pBefore You Start Type-A Cameras,-ype-B Cameras Advanced Flash RhotographV Type-A CamerasMacro fwin Ilite Mf-24.EX Features Basic Flash Photography r ype-B Cameras~Lrs,P Flash Ring111 Control Unit11111 LCD PanelBefore You Start Close the battery chamber cover as shown in the diagram Recycling Time and Flash Count SiZEAAJithiurnb~tteries can·also be usedExternal Power Sources ~~1 Recycling Time and Flash CountAttaching the Control Unit to the Camera Press the release buttons on both sides of the flash ring Attaching the Macro Lite Adapter 72CTurns off the power Turns on the powerTurns on the power and enables SE modeCheck the Pilot lamp Press the Pilot lamp test firing buttonPage Distance from film------.-----.,.------.--------r Setting the Film Speed .I8III,.1IIIIJIj Press the Mode buttonResetting to the Default Settings JllJlfIJlIJ For Type-A Cameras Basic Flash Photography Set the camerasshooting mode Set the MR-14EXsflash mode toTo P Focus and take the pictureAvD Focus and take the pictureCheck that the t icon flash ready is For Type-A Cameras Advanced Flash Photography ~~D atSelecting the Flash Tube IfIItHlni. nnmllOmil! i Iin Press the Ratio button and select IiBml a B Fires only flash tube a ~ At Fires only flash tube B ~ ~ The modeling flash will fire according Flash mode must be set to Ettl Take the picture ~Flash Exposure Compensation Press the Seuset button and select ~Focus the subject Take the picture~ FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing fI.~mnnlnil.1I111 Press the Seuset button and select ~Ir~~m~~~J.eaitlthe viewtiader. EDHigh-Speed Sync FP Flash IIIIIlIiJ I . till With normal flash~H 000 Press the Seuset button Press the + or button to set the desired flash outputPress the Seuset button again Set the camerasaperture Focus and take the pictureFiring Only One Flash Tube Tt Second-Curtain Synchronization .,IiIIIIIIJBIfIIJ For Type-A Cameras Setting Up a Wireless Flash System 1II!JI1IIIIIfJIIII Press the MR-14EXsMODEbutton and select EttlPress the Ratio button and select CBml a Be Press the CH. button to select the channelSet the same channel No. as Master unitSet the slave 10 to C Setting Up a Wireless Flash System Using Slave C w/EOS-10, 1V, 3, 030, Elan 7nE, or 30/33 Check that Imiml a B C is displayed on the LCD panelImm!lETTLA B C +0--1 ~D81· ~ ·11 ·12 ·14 ·18 at Wireless Manual Flash Group C Flash tube B Flash tube a For Type-B Cameras Basic Flash Photography 60 5.6 ~ TTL Set theMR-14EXsflash mode to 5.6 ~For Type-B Cameras Advanced Flash Photography Press the RATIObutton Press the l or C button to select the flash tubesFocus and take the picture ~ Flash Exposure Compensation nlinl til, J r L nil ~~----+~50 5.5 ~ ~ ~ FEB Flash Exposure Bracketing Correct exposure5.6 ~ ~ CTTL~M~ Press the Ratio button Select IimiI!l a B==~F=J TlSecond-Curtain SynchronizationWireless Manual Flash .~lj.I~III.I~.I~i.I~I.I~.H.·~~~~~ Press the + or -button to set the Custom Function setting Press the C.Fn button for at least 2 secPress the C.Fn button or Custom Function Settings FEB sequenceMR-14EXlMT-24EX System nUl nmn I ~jl.n.lj.IIUil~i~11111 IIIl\@ Battery Magazine TP Compact Battery Pack CP-E2CD Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX @ Transistor Pack ETroubleshooting Guide Specifications 81-5xSpecifications Guide No CamerasFlash-Related Exposure Warnings1OOON/1 Ooofn Shutter-priority AE is possible Page MT-24EX Flash Head Assembly Flash heads + Mount ring Rear ViewSide/Bottom View Attaching the Flash Heads .. ! in II~milmH~lmj~nnu Attach the flash heads to the flash head mountsAttaching the EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMsDedicated Hood ET-67 Attaching the Flash Heads Attaching a Filter Flash Head Movements Flash Head Tilt and Swing Movements Rotate the flash head mountRotating the Mount Ring Setting the Flash Head Angle Compact MacroCustom Setting Function No. No Page Guide No Normal FlashPage Memo Canon Can01l NiffltJli,iXiiii.A.i.i·$t164.ii