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Canon MACRO TWIN LITE MT-26EX -RT Basic Operation Guide English This document is the "Basic Operation Guide", describing the basic operations and procedures of flash photography. For details on functions not described in this document or other details, download and read the "MT-26EX-RT Instruction Manual" (PDF file) from the Canon Web site (p.3).
Introduction The Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT is a flash unit for shooting closeups with Canon EOS cameras, compatible with E-TTL IliE-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.
Instruction Manuals Basic Operation Guide The booklet is the Basic Operation Guide. More detailed Instruction Manual (PDF file) can be downloaded from the Canon Web site. 1 Download the Instruction Manual (PDF file). • Connect to the Internet and access the following Canon Web site. 2 www.canon.com/icpd View the Instruction Manual (PDF file). • Double-click the downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open it.
Conventions Used in this Manual Icons in this Manual @ Indicates the Select dial. ® Indicates the SelecUSet button. (p.**) Reference page numbers for more information. 0 : Warning to prevent shooting problems. ll1 : Supplemental information. : * * P !Tv Av shown on the upper right of the page title indicates that the function is performed when the camera's shooting mode is set to < I /M/bulb(B)> (Creative Zone mode).
Contents Introduction ....................................................................................... 2 Instruction Manuals ........................................................................... 3 Conventions Used in this Manual ..................................................... 4 Safety Instructions ............................................................................ 6 Nomenclature ....................................................................................
Safety Instructions 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. ~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.
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.
Nomenclature Flash Unit Hood mount Connecting cord - - - - - - + Release button (p.14, 15) Rotate button (p.15) Focusing lamp (p.17) Flash head B (p.11) Flash head A (p.11) Flash head mount _ ___, (p.14, 15) Standard position index _ ___. (Vertical angle) (p.15) Mount ring (p.14, 15) Filter mounting thread (58 mm dia.) Flash Unit Rear Flash Head Side & Bottom Diffuser adapter attachment mount (p.11) Release levers ~-~~:-- < .
Nomenclature 0 -------...---~'------Function button 3 ====I~=~~U-- LCD panel -------, Focusing lamp button (p.17) ;>-------' Power switch (p.16) : Power on <0 N> :Button/Dial lock (Power on) :Power off Flash mode button (p.18, 24) <~>------------~ Flash-ready lamp/ Test flash button (p.17) ~...-.-_ Flash exposure confirmation lamp (p.18) Terminal cover--- ---l '----- <@ > Select Dial Mounting foot lock lever (p.13) ~.____ < ® > Setting button Lock-release button (p.
Nomenclature • E-TTL 11/E-TTL Autoflash (p.18) CHARGE : Charge indicator (p.16) - - , ~ :High-speed sync ~ : Second-curtain sync ETTL: E-TTL 11/E-TTL wa;.w : Personal Functions autoflash ++;.y : Custom Functions ETTL 1 ~1 Diffuser adapter (p.11) ;t~ : Attached to A ;~~ : Attached to B ~t~ : Attached to A,B ~ •:n•• : Personal/Custom Functions CHARGE 1!1"='l:tNIJCII:$1- - - + - Flash exposure level Aperture ..__ _ _ _ FEB sequence (p.22) : Flash exposure compensation (p.21) _ ___, ..
Nomenclature Provided Accessories Diffuser adapter pockets----....---, Case ....----Mount ring pocket Diffuser adapter SDA-E1 If you shoot with the provided diffuser adapter attached to the flash heads, you can spread the flash light across a large area and suppress the shadows on the subject. Attach the diffuser adapter. • Attach the diffuser adapter securely to a flash head until it clicks in place, as shown. The diffuser adapter can be attached to either flash head A or B.
Installing the Batteries Install four AA/R6 batteries for power supply. 1 Open the cover. • Slide the lock-release lever to the left as shown in the illustration, slide the cover down, then open the battery compartment cover. 2 Install the batteries. • Make sure the "+" and "-" electrical contacts are correctly oriented as shown in the battery compartment. • The grooves on the side surfaces of the battery compartment indicate "-". This is convenient when replacing the batteries in a dark place.
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Attaching and Detaching the Flash Unit to the Lens 1 Attach the flash unit to the front of the lens while holding down the release button on the mount ring. • Position the release button toward the top. • Make sure that the flash unit is securely attached. • Detach the flash unit while holding down the release button. 2 Attach flash heads A and 8 to flash head mounts. • Push them in to the mounting feet until they click in place. • To detach the flash heads, press the release lever (p.8). 0 • • .
Adjusting the Flash Unit The MT-26EX-RT's flash unit can be adjusted within the range shown below to match the lens and subject. Standard position index---, (Horizontal angle) Angle setting scale .....--- Release button Flash head --....., I Rotate button Standard position index (Vertical angle) CD To rotate the mount ring, rotate it while holding down the release button. @To rotate the flash head mount, rotate it while holding down the rotate button.
Turning on the Power 1 Set the power switch to . .- The flash ~echarge starts . ..,_ During recharging, < CHARGE > is displayed on the LCD panel. When flash recharge is complete,_this indicator disappears. '---J\::--J~-..A:~.I'-:-l 2 Check that the flash is ready. • The status of the flash-ready lamp changes from off to green (Quick flash ready), then to red (fully charged). • You can press the test flash button (flash-ready lamp) to fire a test flash.
Turning on the Power To save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after approx. 90 sec. of idle use. To turn on the MT-26EX-RT again, press the camera's shutter button halfway or press the test flash button (flashready lamp). When set as the master unit for radio transmission wireless multiple flash shooting, the time until auto power off takes effect is approx. 5 min. By setting the power switch to , you can disable the flash's button and dial operations.
ETTL: Fully Automatic Flash Photography • When you set the camera's shooting mode to < P > (Program AE) or fully automatic mode, you can shoot in E-TTL 11/E-TTL fully automatic flash mode. 1 Set the flash mode to . • Press the button. • Turn<@>, select , then press<@>. • Check that < > is not displayed. ETTL '~~ -3 .. 2 .. 1 ..•.. 1 .. 2.":3 • F5.6 2 Focus on the subject. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus . ..
I A: B I Setting the Flash Ratio* You can adjust the flash ratio between flash heads A and B, or fire only one of them. This can create shadows on the subject to give a more sculptural look. The flash ratio can be set in half-stop increments as follows: 8:1 to 1:1 to 1:8 (13 settings). A:B = 1:1 A:B = 4:1 Fire A only Fire 8 only 1 Set to . • Press the button. • Turn<@>, select , then ~_____, I press<@>. r--------r~~~!37:: 2 Press the<--> button.
Setto< l A l>or< l B I>. • Press the button. • Turn<@ >, select or , then press< @>. Fire A only Fire B only ETTL ETTL ~ ~ #~ I A INIii #~ I I 8 I I Rllilliii I r=¥1 LiJ • · ..Theflash ratioof8~. ~ / to 1:1 to 1:8i$eqt livalentt o>St1 to '1f'1to1::! (1fjf2.. .··• ·• · · stop increments) When .converted tcrthe nt.Jrnber ars:taos. > i i i···•t c····i···?····· •··•·•·····!·•·•·c•····}•••······ • The details ef the flash ratio settings ?Ire .,....,., ,.,.,.., . 8:1 .
~ Flash Exposure Compensation* With a similar procedure as exposure compensation, you can adjust the flash output. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the < - > button. • Press function button 2 < - > . • You can also set the amount by pressing<@> . ..,_ <3J> is displayed and the flash exposure compensation amount is highlighted. ) 2 ETTL ~~ 01@> -3 .. 2 .. 1 ..•.. 1 .. 2:t:3 • I Set the flash exposure compensation amount.
~FEB* You can take three shots while automatically changing the flash output. This is called FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing). The settable range is up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. 1 Press the button. • Press function button 3 . ~ <~> is displayed and the FEB level display is highlighted. 2 ETTL ~~ ~ -3 . .2 .. 1 . .•. .1 .. 2:t:3 • ETTL ~~ ~1 Set the FEB level. • Turn< @> to set the FEB level, then press <@>. ~ The FEB level is set. • "0.3" indicates 1/3 stop and "0.
FEL: FE Lock* The FE (Flash Exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the subject. With displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera's button. For cameras without a button, press the<*> (AE lock) or button . ..-------•1 [ Focus on the subject. J m l Press the < M-Fn > button. • With the subject at the center of the viewfinder, press the camera's < M-Fn > button. ,.
M: Manual Flas h* You can set the flash output in the range of 1/1 full output to 1/512 power in 1/3-step increments. You can take pictures using three methods: firing with both flash heads A and B at the same flash output, firing with both flash heads A and B at different flash outputs, and single-side (A or B only) firing. Setting the camera's shooting mode to or is recommended. Additionally, take a test shot first to check the exposure. 1 Set the flash mode to . • Press the button.
M: Manual Flash* 1 Set < L-.1----=--=A"----ll > and < L-.1---=B-----~1 >. ~- • Press the button. • Turn<@>, select , then press<@>. l Select a flash head. 3 Set the flash output. -ID.RATIOA:B ; ~1/4. I e I 114 • ,..__~ 1/16 •• 1/8 •• 1/4 • 1.14 •• 1/2 •• "1/1 • • Press function button 3 <~> or < ® > and turn <@ > to select flash head A or B. • Press function button 3 < - > or <@>. • Turn <@ > to set the flash output, then press < ® >.
M: Manual Flash * 1 Set or . e Press the button. • Turn < @ >, select or , then press < ® >. Fire A only Fire B only M I M ';~ A I 1/4 EM il" ';~ . . I I B I 1/ 4 EM il" • · I l 26 Set the flash output. ~ Press function button 3 < - > or <®> . e Turn < @ > to set the flash output, then press < ® >.
Flash Control from the Camera's Menu Screen When using EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2007, you can set flash functions or Custom Functions from the camera's menu screen. For camera operations, refer to the camera's Instruction Manual. 1 Select [External Speedlite control]. • Select [External Speedlite control] or [Flash control]. l Select [Flash function settings]. • Select [Flash function settings] or [External flash func. setting]. ..., The setting screen is displayed. 3 Set the function.
~ii Flash Firing Restrictions due to Temperature Increase When continuous flash or modeling flash is repeatedly fired in short intervals, the temperature of the flash heads, batteries, and the area near the battery compartment may increase. When you perform firing repeate dly, the firing interva l increas es in steps within the range of up to approx . 20 sec. to avoid degrad ing or damagi ng the flash heads due to overhe ating.
~~ Flash Firing Restrictions due to Temperature Increase it CAUTION When performing continuous flash, do not touch the flash heads, batteries, or the area near the battery compartment. When continuous flash or modeling flash is repeatedly fired at short intervals, do not touch the flash heads, batteries, or the area near the battery compartment. The flash heads, batteries, and area near the battery compartment may become hot, resulting in the risk of burn. 1.
Radio Transmission Wireless Function • Countries and Regions Permitting Radio Transmission Wireless Function Use Use of radio transmission wireless function is restricted in some countries and regions, and illegal use may be punishable under national or local regulations. To avoid violating radio transmission wireless function regulations, visit the Canon Web site to check where use is allowed.
Radio Transmission Wireless Function Hereby, Canon Inc. declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: http://www.canon-europe.com/ce-documentation Wireless Specifications 2404 MHz- 2476 MHz/ 4d8m Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity: CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON INC.
Radio Transmission Wireless Function CAN ICES-3 (B) I NMB-3 (B) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. Dry batteries shall not be subjected to charging. Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) - This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/ EU) and national legislation.
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Accessories ..................................... 11 Auto power off ................................. 17 LCD panel ...................................... 10 LOCK .............................................. 17 Lock function .................................. 17 Batteries .......................................... 12 Case ................................................ 11 Creative Zone ...................................
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Specifications Main Unit Spec Flash Type E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, Twin flash for close-distance photography Guide Number Both-sides firing: 85.3/26 Single-side firing: 65.3/19.9 (ISO 100, in feet/meters) • Flash output for quick flash is approx. 1/2 to 1/6 of full output (depending on the charge status). Flash Duration Flash Output Firing Duration (Approx., sec.
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