Canon MR-14EX User Manual

PhotoMed Quick Start Guide
For the Canon 40D Digital Clinical Camera System - Canon MR-14EX
Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon 40D Digital Camera.Your camera has been completely assembled, tested and is
ready to start taking clinical photos. The rechargeable battery pack is partially charged and installed in your camera body. The
instructions listed below show you the camera settings that work best for macro photography. If you use the camera for recreational
photography, use these instructions to return the camera to the proper clinical settings. Consult the Canon instruction book for
details on all other camera and flash functions.
The memory card has been installed in the camera and formatted. As
shown above, the memory card slot is on the side of the camera body.
Your camera has been set to the Large/Fine mode (10.1 megapixel
resolution/Fine JPG mode). At this setting, you can fit approximately 300
images on a 1GB card. You can change this mode in the camera’s menu.
You can choose MED (5.3 megapixel), SMALL (2.5 megapixel) or RAW in
the camera menu.You can also choose RAW+JPG and you will get two
files - a processed JPG image and a RAW file of that image.
Canon has added a new feature to the 40D - CAMERA USER SETTINGS. There are three user settings
available on the MODE DIAL (C1, C2, & C3). The user settings allow you to combine a group of
camera settings and assign them to one of the three modes on the camera’s mode dial.
This allows us to simplify your use of the camera for clinical photos.We have pre-programmed all
of the settings needed for closeups in the C1 mode and the settings for portrait views in the
C2 mode. Simply turn the dial to C1 for closeups, focus and shoot.Turn the dial to C2 for portraits,
focus and shoot. Its that easy!
Please see page 3 of these instructions for more info about the camera user settings (C1,C2, C3).
Press the ISO button and set the ISO to 100.
Turn on the flash and the camera body. When the PILOT
(ready) LIGHT illuminates on the flash power pack, the
shutter speed will be automatically set to 1/250 second.
Set your f-stop by turning the MAIN DIAL on the top of
the camera body (see photo above).
For closeup shots, use C1 on the Mode Dial (f22)
For portrait shots, use C2 on the Mode Dial (f5.6)
page 1
Turn the camera on using the switch
on the back of the camera at the
bottom.There are 2 positions. ON
turns the camera on and locks the
QUICK CONTROL DIAL.The next
position ( ) turns the camera on
and allows the QUICK CONTROL
DIAL to be used.
MAIN DIAL:
turn dial
to change
the f-stop
setting
shutter speed
f-stop
ISO button
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The Canon MR-14EX Ring Flash (or MT-24EX
dual point flash) should be set to the E-TTL
mode.This mode is chosen using the MODE
button. Press the MODE button until E-TTL
shows on the flash display (as shown).The
LAMP button turns on the focus lamp. After
turning on the flash, wait until the PILOT LIGHT
is illuminated - the flash is now ready to fire.
We recommend leaving the power switch in
the SE position. When you turn the camera
on, the flash will turn on. When you turn the
camera off, the flash will go to “sleep” in a
few minutes.
Set to
E-TTL
Power
switch
LAMP
button
PILOT
(ready)
light

Canon MR-14EX Specifications

General

Brand	Canon
Model	MR-14EX
Category	Camera Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Canon 40D Digital Camera System Setup

Canon MR-14EX Ring Flash Setup

Set the flash to E-TTL mode for proper exposure. Use the MODE button and wait for the ready light.

Canon 40D Camera User Settings

Utilize C1 for closeups and C2 for portraits. Pre-programmed settings simplify camera use.

ISO and Shutter Speed Settings

Set ISO to 100. Shutter speed auto-sets to 1/250s. Adjust f-stop using the MAIN DIAL.

White Balance and Color Temperature

Kelvin White Balance Adjustment

Adjust color balance using Kelvin (K) for fine degrees. Set to 5000°K for office lighting.

Adjusting Color Balance

Increase Kelvin for warmer colors, decrease for cooler colors. AWB for general use.

White Balance Shift Feature

Use WB SHIFT/BKT to influence image color towards green, blue, magenta, or amber.

Quick Control Dial Functionality

Used to adjust camera settings, scroll menus, and view images in PLAY mode.

Key Camera Buttons Overview

Details on MENU, PRINT, PLAYBACK, ERASE, JUMP, INFO, and PICTURE STYLE buttons.

Lens Focus and Magnification

Autofocus vs. Manual Focus

Use AF mode for automatic focusing. Use MF mode to set magnification and achieve sharp focus.

User Settings for Custom Modes

Save and register camera settings to C1, C2, or C3 modes for quick recall of specific shooting setups.

Picture Style Menu Options

Adjust Sharpness, Contrast, Color Saturation, and Color Tone for different image styles.

Memory Card Formatting Procedure

Format memory cards to erase all data and ensure optimal performance. Backup images first.

Using Live View Mode

Live View Focus Techniques

Use Live View primarily for manual focus. Adjust magnification on the LCD for sharp focus.

Recommended Menu Settings for Clinical Photography

Provides recommended menu settings for quality clinical photos, covering various camera functions.

Custom Function Settings

Details on Custom Function settings for exposure, image quality, autofocus, and operations.

Exposure Settings for Before & After Bleaching Photos

Manual Mode for B&A Photos

Set camera to Manual (M) mode. Use fixed shutter speed (250) and lens magnification.

Flash and Aperture Control

Set flash to Manual (M) mode. Adjust f-stop to 32 for initial testing.

Testing and Adjusting Exposure

Evaluate test shots. Adjust flash power (TOO BRIGHT) or f-stop (TOO DARK) for correct exposure.