Canon Macro Twin Light MT-26EX-RT Manuale utente

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

The Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT is a flash unit for shooting close-

ups with Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL II/E-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 heads A

and B, single-side firing, radio/optical transmission wireless multiple flash

photography using additional slave flash units, and manual flash.

Before Starting to Shoot, Be Sure to Read the Following

To avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the “Safety

Instructions” (pages 8-9). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure that

you use the product correctly.

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.

Be sure to store this manual safely, too, so that you can refer to it again

when necessary.

Using with an EOS DIGITAL camera (Type-A camera)

You can use the MT-26EX-RT for easy macro flash photography

using autoflash control in the same way as a camera’s built-in flash.

Using with an EOS film camera

An EOS camera with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash metering

system (Type-A camera)

You can use the MT-26EX-RT for easy macro flash photography

using autoflash control in the same way as a camera’s built-in flash.

An EOS camera with TTL autoflash metering system (Type-B

camera)

See page 121.

* This Instruction Manual assumes that the MT-26EX-RT is used with a

Type-A camera.

Introduction

Using the MT-26EX-RT with a Camera

Chapters

Introduction 2

Getting Started with Macro Flash Photography

Preparing for macro flash photography and basic shooting operations

Setting Flash Functions with Camera Controls

Setting the flash functions from the camera’s menu screen 51

Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash

Photography

Wireless multiple flash shooting by radio transmission

Optical Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash

Photography

Wireless multiple flash shooting by optical transmission

Customizing the MT-26EX-RT

Customizing with Custom Functions and Personal Functions 97

Reference

System map, troubleshooting guide, using with a type-B camera 107

Icons in this Manual

9: Indicates the Select dial.

8: Indicates the Select/Set button.

3/1/4/ : Indicates that the respective function remains

7/2active for approx. 4 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 on the upper right of the page title indicates

that the function is performed when the camera’s

shooting mode is set to <d/s/f/a/bulb(B)>

(Creative Zone mode).

Basic Assumptions

The operation procedures assume that the MT-26EX-RT is attached to

the camera and that both are turned on.

The icons used for buttons, dials, and symbols in the text match the icons

found on the MT-26EX-RT and the camera.

The selection operation performed when setting a function basically

describes selecting a function by turning <9>.

When <?> is displayed at the Function button 4 position, the screen

returns to the previous screen by pressing <?>.

The operation procedures assume that the Custom Functions and

Personal Functions of the MT-26EX-RT, and the menu and Custom

Functions of the camera are at their default settings.

All figures such as the number of flashes 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

Introduction 2

Chapters ...........................................................................................3

Conventions Used in this Manual .....................................................4

Index to Features ..............................................................................7

Safety Instructions ............................................................................8

Nomenclature..................................................................................10

Getting Started with Macro Flash Photography 17

Installing the Batteries.....................................................................18

Attaching and Detaching the Control Unit to and from

the Camera .....................................................................................20

Attaching and Detaching the Flash Unit to the Lens.......................21

Adjusting the Flash Unit ..................................................................22

Turning on the Power......................................................................27

a: Fully Automatic Flash Photography ...................................30

E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode..................................32

Effective Flash Metering Range......................................................35

DCombined Use with the Diffuser Adapter .................................36

lSetting the Flash Ratio .....................................................38

fFlash Exposure Compensation .................................................40

gFEB...........................................................................................41

7: FE Lock...................................................................................42

cHigh-speed Sync........................................................................43

rSecond-curtain Sync ................................................................44

q: Manual Flash.............................................................................45

Clearing MT-26EX-RT Settings ......................................................49

Setting Flash Functions with Camera Controls 51

Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen..............................52

Contents

Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography

'Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography ....... 58

Radio Transmission Wireless Settings........................................... 64

a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C Added .............. 69

a: Advanced Multiple Flash Photography with Slaves A, B,

and C Added .................................................................................. 74

q: Multiple Flash Photography with Manual Flash Output ............ 76

[: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group ................ 78

Optical Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography

:Optical Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography .... 82

Optical Transmission Wireless Settings ......................................... 85

a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C Added .............. 88

a: Advanced Multiple Flash Photography with Slaves A, B,

and C Added .................................................................................. 92

q: Wireless Multiple Flash Photography with Manual Flash

Output............................................................................................. 94

Customizing the MT-26EX-RT 97

C/ >: Setting Custom and Personal Functions................... 98

C: Setting Custom Functions.................................................. 101

>: Setting Personal Functions................................................. 104

Reference 107

MT-26EX-RT System ................................................................... 108

fFlash Firing Restrictions due to Temperature Increase ......... 110

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................. 112

Specifications ............................................................................... 116

Using with a Type-B Camera ....................................................... 121

Radio Transmission Wireless Function ........................................ 122

Index............................................................................................. 125

Power Source

Batteries Îp.18

Firing interval/count Îp.18

Power ON/OFF Îp.27

Flash ready Îp.27

Quick flash Îp.27

Auto power off Îp.28

Operations

Attaching and detaching

the MT-26EX-RT Îp.20,

p.21

Lock function Îp.28

LCD panel illumination Îp.29

Normal Flash Photography

Full auto (E-TTL) Îp.30

Autoflash by shooting

mode Îp.32

Manual flash Îp.45

Metered manual flash Îp.48

Function

Modeling flash Îp.34

Diffuser adapter Îp.36

Flash exposure

compensation Îp.40

FEB Îp.41

FE lock Îp.42

High-speed sync Îp.43

Second-curtain sync Îp.44

Clearing settings

(Reverting to defaults) Îp.49

Flash function settings Îp.51

Flash firing restriction Îp.110

Type-B camera Îp.121

Radio Transmission Wireless

Photography

Remote release Îp.67

Memory function Îp.68

Manual flash Îp.76

Group flash Îp.78

Optical Transmission Wireless

Photography

Memory function Îp.87

Manual flash Îp.94

Customization

Clear all Îp.100

Custom Functions (C.Fn)

Îp.101

Personal Functions (P.Fn)

Îp.104

Index to Features

Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.

Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the

product or others.

Safety Instructions

WARNING: Denotes the risk of serious injury or death.

Keep the product out of the reach of young children.

A strap or cord wrapped around a person’s neck may result in strangulation.

The battery is dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical

assistance.

Use only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use with the product.

Do not disassemble or modify the product.

Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.

Do not touch any exposed internal parts.

Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence of

smoke or a strange smell.

Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean the

product.

Do not get the product wet. Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product.

Do not use the product where flammable gases may be present.

This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire.

Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or

provided battery packs.

• Use batteries/battery packs only with their specified product.

• Do not heat batteries or expose them to fire.

• Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.

• Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or

other metal objects.

• Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs.

• When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or other

means.

This may cause electric shock, explosion or fire.

If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material contacts your skin or clothing, flush the

exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly

with copious amounts of clean running water and seek immediate medical assistance.

Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended

periods of time during use.

This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering,

even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment is

recommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation

problems or less sensitive skin.

Safety Instructions

Follow any indications to turn off the product in places where its use is forbidden.

Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the effect of

electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.

To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock,

follow the safeguards below:

• Do not insert the battery’s plus and minus ends incorrectly.

Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle.

It may cause an accident.

Do not use or store the equipment in dusty or humid places.

This is to prevent fire, excessive heat, electrical shock, and burns.

CAUTION: Denotes the risk of injury.

Do not fire the flash near the eyes.

It may hurt the eyes.

Flash emits high temperatures when fired. Keep fingers, any other part of your body,

and objects away from the flash unit while taking pictures.

This may cause burns or malfunction of the flash.

Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.

The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when touched.

Do not touch any parts inside the product.

This may cause injury.

When the product is not in use for a prolonged period, make sure to remove the

batteries before storing.

This is to prevent malfunction or corrosion.

Be careful when you replace the batteries after continually firing.

The batteries may be hot and it may cause a skin burn.

Nomenclature

Flash Unit

Hood mount (p.26)

Release button

(p.21, 22)

Mount ring (p.21, 22)

Flash head A

(p.21, 36)

Filter mounting thread (p.25)

(58 mm dia.)

Standard position index

(Vertical angle) (p.22)

Flash head mount

(p.21, 22)

Flash head B

(p.21, 36)

Rotate button

(p.22)

Focusing lamp

(p.33)

Connecting

cord

Flash Unit

Flash Unit Rear Flash Head Side & Bottom

Release levers Diffuser adapter

attachment mount (p.36)

<b> Indicator

(p.36)

<a> Indicator

(p.36)

Mounting foot

(Flash unit) (p.21)

Tripod socket

Standard

position index

(Horizontal

angle)

Angle setting

scale

(p.22)

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