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Canon MR-14EX II User Manual

Canon MR-14EX II
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Canon MR-14EX II Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMacro Ring Lite
Guide Number14 (ISO 100, meters)
Power Source4 x AA batteries
Color TemperatureApprox. 5500 K
CompatibilityCanon EOS cameras
Flash ModesManual
Recycling TimeApprox. 0.1 - 5.5 seconds
WeightApprox. 455 g (without batteries)

Summary

Introduction

Using the MR-14EX II with a Camera

Guide to connecting and using the flash with cameras.

Cautions when using continuous flash

Safety advice regarding continuous flash usage.

Item Check List

Conventions Used in this Manual

Icons in this Manual

Definitions of icons used throughout the manual.

Basic Assumptions

Outlines the basic assumptions for operation procedures.

Nomenclature

Flash Unit Parts

Identification of the flash unit's components.

Control Unit Parts

Identification of the control unit's components.

LCD Panel Displays

Explanation of information shown on the LCD panel.

Manual and Wireless Shooting Displays

Displays for manual and wireless flash modes.

Getting Started with Macro Flash Shooting

Installing the Batteries

Step-by-step guide to inserting batteries.

Attaching the Control Unit to the Camera

How to mount the control unit on the camera's hot shoe.

Attaching the Flash Unit to the Lens

How to mount the flash unit onto a macro lens.

Turning on the Power

Steps to power on the flash and check readiness.

Fully Automatic Flash Shooting

Guide to using the flash in fully automatic modes.

Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting Mode

Using flash with Av and M camera modes.

Focusing Lamp

How to use the focusing lamp for easier focusing.

Modeling Flash

How to use the modeling flash feature to preview lighting.

Setting Flash Functions with Camera Operations

Flash Control from the Camera's Menu Screen

Overview of camera menu flash control.

Flash Custom Function Settings

Configuring Custom Functions via camera menu.

Functions Not Settable from Camera Menu

Identifies functions only adjustable on the flash unit.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

Positioning and Operation Range

Guidelines for optimal sender/receiver placement and range.

Multiple flash shooting with receiver C added

Using receiver C for fill or accent lighting.

Advanced multiple flash shooting with receiver A, B, and C added

Using receivers A, B, and C for complex lighting setups.

Receiver Group Control

Controlling flash units grouped as A, B, or C.

Wireless Settings

Sender Unit Setting

Steps to configure the sender unit for wireless shooting.

Transmission Channel Setting

Setting the transmission channel to avoid interference.

ETTL: Multiple Flash Shooting with Receiver C Added

Set ETTL Mode and Receiver C

Configuring ETTL mode and receiver C settings.

Set Flash Ratio and Compensation for Receiver C

Adjusting A:B ratio and receiver C compensation.

ETTL: Advanced Multiple Flash Shooting with Receiver A, B, and C Added

Set Mode and Receivers

Configuring ETTL mode and positioning receivers A, B, C.

Take the Picture

Final step for advanced wireless shooting.

M: Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Output

Set the Firing Group

Selecting and configuring firing groups for manual wireless.

Customizing the MR-14EX II

C.Fn/P.Fn: Setting Custom and Personal Functions

Customizing flash behavior with C.Fn and P.Fn.

Custom Function List

List of available Custom Functions and their pages.

Personal Function List

List of available Personal Functions and their pages.

Clearing All the Custom/Personal Functions

How to reset all C.Fn and P.Fn settings.

Reference

MR-14EX II System

Overview of the MR-14EX II system components.

Flash Firing Restriction due to Temperature Increase

How temperature affects flash firing and warnings.

Troubleshooting Guide

Normal Shooting Issues

Troubleshooting power and firing problems.

Exposure Problems

Addressing underexposed or overexposed pictures.

Blurry Pictures

Troubleshooting blurred images.

Setting Limitations

Issues with setting flash ratio, FEB, or compensation.

Wireless Shooting Issues

Troubleshooting wireless flash shooting.

Receiver Unit Not Firing

Diagnosing why the receiver unit is not firing.

Specifications

Type and Compatible Cameras

Details on flash unit type and compatible cameras.

Flash Unit Specifications

Specifications for the flash unit itself.

Exposure Control Specifications

Specifications related to exposure control.

Guide Number

Guide numbers for normal and high-speed sync.

Using MR-14EX II with a Type-B Camera

Functions Available with Type-B Cameras

Features that work with Type-B cameras.

Functions Not Available with Type-B Cameras

Features that do not work with Type-B cameras.

Safety Precautions

General Warnings

Critical warnings for preventing injury or death.

General Cautions

Cautions to prevent physical injury or property damage.

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