QuickGuide to Macro Speedlite MR-14EX and MT-24EX
This QuickGuide reviews how to use either of Canon’s two Macro Speedlites: the
Control Layout
1.LCD ILLUMINATOR/C.Fn – LCD illuminator/Custom Function button
2.MODE – Flash mode button. Toggles between ETTL/ TTL and M (manual) flash mode.
3.+ : Increase button. Increases flash exposure compensation. Press SEL/SET first.
4.− : Decrease button. Applies “minus” flash exposure compensation. Press SEL/SET first.
5.SEL/SET – Select/Set button. For selecting and setting features and functions.
6.LAMP – Focusing lamp button
7.◄ - Left arrow button. Increases power to left flash tube (A) relative to right (B).
8.►- Right arrow button. Increases power to right flash tube (B) relative to left (A).
9.RATIO – Flash ratio button. Cycles ratio between OFF, A:B, and A:B C. When A is displayed in Manual flash mode, the flash output displayed (1/1 thru 1/64) is
for flash tube A. When B is displayed in Manual flash mode, the flash output displayed is for flash tube B.
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10.CH - Channel button. Selects flash channel (1 – 4) when unit is in wireless slave mode.
11.PILOT – Pilot lamp and test fire button
12.Flash Exposure Confirmation lamp
13.Power switch
Attaching/Detaching the Flash Ring
The Flash Ring attaches directly to the following lenses:
•EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
•EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
•EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (now discontinued)
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The EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro requires Macro Lite Adapter 67C. The EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro requires Macro Lite Adapter 72C (each sold separately). Macro Lite adapters are available in sizes 52mm, 58mm, 67mm and 72mm.
To attach the Flash Ring, press in on the release
button(s) while placing the ring onto the lens. When the ring is in place, let go of the button(s). Make sure the ring is firmly attached. To detach the ring, reverse the procedure.
Selecting camera exposure mode
Set your camera to whatever exposure mode you prefer: P, Av, Tv, or M. Choose Manual mode when you want small apertures for maximum
E-TTL OPERATION
Basic E-TTL Auto operation
When the flash unit is set to
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to all camera exposure modes, including Manual. Press the MODE button to toggle between
To operate the flash in
1.Turn the power switch to ON or SE.
2.Set the camera to the ISO and exposure mode of your choice. If the camera is set to Auto ISO, the ISO setting will vary as follows:
Tv or Av or P or CA or Full Auto: The camera will automatically set the ISO speed at 400 (or 800 on Rebel T3).
Av
P or CA or Full Auto & bounce flash: If the pre- flash detects
3.Focus and release the shutter.
4.If there was enough light for a correct exposure the green Flash Exposure Confirmation Lamp will illuminate for 3 seconds. If not, the lamp will not illuminate.
E-TTL Flash Ratio Control
Because the
Equal output
1.Press the RATIO button once. The ratio display will appear.
2.Confirm that the ratio indicator is in the center, below 1:1. If not, press either the ◄ or ► arrow as needed to move the bar back to the center.
A:B ratio
1.Press the RATIO button once. The ratio display will appear.
2.Press the ◄ arrow toward flash A (left) to increase its power. Press the ► arrow to increase power of flash B (right). Each press will increase the ratio by a
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