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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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Contents

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)

Flash tube A

<i> Indicator

<h> Indicator

Front

Rear

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