Canon Macro ring lite MR-14EX II Manuel utilisateur
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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 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 tubes A and B, single-side firing, wireless multiple flash
shooting using additional slave flash units, and manual flash.
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 yourself with their
operations.
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.
Using with an EOS film camera
Camera with an E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash system (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.
Camera with a TTL autoflash system (Type-B camera)
See page 76.
* This instruction manual assumes that the MR-14EX II is used with a
Type-A camera.
Introduction
Using the MR-14EX II with a Camera
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Before starting, check that all the following items are included with your
MR-14EX II. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
* Be careful not to lose any of the above items.
Item Check List
Lens Cap
(p.16) Case
MR-14EX II
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Icons in this Manual
9: Indicates the Select dial.
8: Indicates the Set button.
3/1/4/ : Indicates that the respective function remains active for
7/24 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. after you let go
of the button.
(p.**) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warning to prevent shooting problems.
: Supplemental information.
M:Mshown to the right of the page title indicates that the
function is performed when the camera’s shooting
mode is set to <d/s/f/a/F> (Creative Zone
mode).
Basic Assumptions
The operation procedures assume that both the camera and the
MR-14EX II’s power switches are set to <K>.
The icons used for buttons, dials and symbols in the text match the
icons found on the camera and the MR-14EX II.
The operation procedures assume that the menu and Custom
Functions of the camera, and the Custom Functions and Personal
Functions of the MR-14EX II are at their default settings.
All figures 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.
Conventions Used in this Manual
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Chapters
Introduction 2
Getting Started with Macro Flash Shooting
Preparations for macro flash shooting and basic shooting 13
Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations
Setting the flash functions from the camera’s menu screen 37
Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting
Wireless multiple flash shooting using additional slave units with
optical transmission 43
Customizing the MR-14EX II
Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions 57
Reference
System map, FAQ, use with a type-B camera 67
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Introduction 2
Item Check List................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in this Manual..................................................... 4
Chapters........................................................................................... 5
Nomenclature................................................................................... 8
Getting Started with 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
lSetting the Flash Ratio..................................................... 25
fFlash Exposure Compensation................................................. 27
gFEB .......................................................................................... 28
7: FE Lock.................................................................................. 29
cHigh-speed Sync ....................................................................... 30
rSecond-curtain Sync ............................................................... 31
q: Manual Flash............................................................................ 32
Clearing MR-14EX II Settings ........................................................ 36
Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations 37
Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen............................. 38
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Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting 43
:Wireless 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
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
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 ......................................76
Index...............................................................................................81
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Nomenclature
Flash Unit
Release button (p.16) Connecting cord
Flash tube B
Lens cap/
Filter thread (p.16-17)
Focusing lamp (p.22)
Focusing lamp (p.22)
Flash tube A
<i> Indicator
<h> Indicator
Front
Rear
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Nomenclature
Control Unit
MODE
Function button 2
Function button 1
<d>
Focusing lamp button
(p.22)
<E>
Flash mode button
(p.20, 32, 49, 55)
<Q>
Flash-ready lamp/
Test flash button
(p.18, 50, 61-63)
Mounting foot lock lever (p.15)
Lock-release button (p.15)
Mounting foot (p.15)
Terminal cover
External power
source socket
Contacts
Battery compartment
cover (p.14)
Battery compartment cover
lock-release lever (p.14)
Locking pin
<8> Set button
<9> Select dial
Flash exposure confirmation
lamp (p.20)
Power switch (p.18)
<K>:Poweron
<a> : Button/
dial lock
(Power on)
<J>:Poweroff
<f>
Flash ratio setting/
Flash tube select button
(p.25, 32, 47, 49,
53, 55)
Function button 4
Function button 3
LCD panel
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Nomenclature
E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL autoflash (p.21)
LCD Panel
c: High-speed sync
(p.30, 40)
r: Second-curtain
sync (p.31, 40)
u:Custom
Functions
(p.61)
Flash exposure level
T:Personal
Functions
(p.65)
FEB sequence (p.62)
g: FEB (p.28, 40)
Flash ratio
G: Battery indicator (p.18)
a: E-TTL II/E-TTL
autoflash
b: TTL autoflash
j: Normal shooting
t: Temperature
increase (Firing
restriction/p.69)
f: Flash exposure
compensation (p.27, 40)
Flash exposure compensation
amount
,:
Flash ratio setting
Firing group
l:FireA:B
(flash ratio control)
4:Fire A (single-side firing)
5:Fire B (single-side firing)
Aperture
The screens shown are examples. The display will show only the settings
currently applied.
The functions, such as <=> and <@>, displayed above function
buttons 1 to 4, change according to the settings.
When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminates (p.19).
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