Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT User Manual

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10NomenclatureFlash UnitHood 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.

100C / >: Setting Custom and Personal FunctionsWhen function button 2 <3>, then function button 1 <;> are pressed on the Custom Functio

101C: Setting Custom FunctionsC.Fn-01: #(Auto power off)When the MT-26EX-RT is not operated for approx. 90 sec., the power turns off automatically to

102C: Setting Custom FunctionsC.Fn-04: ) (FEB sequence)You can change the FEB shooting sequence. 0: Standard exposure, –: Decreased exposure (darker)

103C: Setting Custom FunctionsC.Fn-18: I (Macro: Focusing lamp on/off)0: LAMP (With focusing lamp button)Press the <d> button to turn on/off the

104>:Setting Personal FunctionsP.Fn-01: K (Macro: Focusing lamp brightness)You can adjust the brightness of the focusing lamp in 5 levels.P.Fn-02:

105>:Setting Personal FunctionsP. Fn -0 5 : + (Quick flash)You can set whether or not to fire the flash (fire the Quick flash) when the flash-ready

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1076ReferenceThis chapter provides a system map and troubleshooting guide, and describes the use of the MT-26EX-RT with Type-B cameras.

108" Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT# Diffuser Adapter SDA-E1 (Provided with MT-26EX-RT)$ Macrolite AdapterAn adapter for attaching the flash unit to

109MT-26EX-RT System% Speedlite equipped with radio transmission wireless slave function600EX II-RT, 600EX-RT, 430EX III-RT& Speedlite equipped wi

11NomenclatureControl UnitFunction button 3LCD panel<,>Flash ratio setting/Flash head select button (p.38, 45, 64, 69, 74, 76, 85, 88, 92, 94)Po

110When continuous flash or modeling flash is repeatedly fired in short intervals, the temperature of the flash heads, batteries, and the area near th

111f Flash Firing Restrictions due to Temperature Increase CAUTIONWhen performing continuous flash, do not touch the flash heads, batteries, or the ar

112If a problem occurs with the flash, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact

113Troubleshooting Guide With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the lower the guide number becomes. Move closer to the subject (p.43).

114Troubleshooting Guide Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography Set the master to <'M> and the slave to <'x> (p

115Troubleshooting Guide Optical Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography Set the master to <:M> and the slave to <:x> (p.85). C

116 TypeType: E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflashTwin flash for close-up photographyCompatible cameras: Type-A EOS cameras (E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash)Type-B EOS

117SpecificationsHigh-speed sync: Possible* During radio transmission wireless multiple flash shooting, high-speed sync is possible only with EOS DIGI

118Specifications Optical Transmission Wireless Master FunctionConnection method: Optical pulseTransmission channel: Ch.1 - 4 Slave unit control: Up

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12Nomenclature E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash (p.30) Manual Flash (p.45)LCD Panelc : High-speed sync (p.43, 55)r : Second-curtain sync (p.44, 55)Flash expo

120SpecificationsGuide Number (ISO 100, in approx. meters/feet)Normal Flash High-speed Sync (at full output)Flash OutputBoth-sides FiringSingle-side F

121Available functions when using the Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT with a Type-B camera (EOS film camera supporting TTL autoflash) are manual flash (p.4

1229 Countries and Regions Permitting Radio Transmission Wireless Function UseUse of radio transmission wireless function is restricted in some countr

123Radio Transmission Wireless FunctionHereby, Canon Inc. declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.The full text of the

124Radio Transmission Wireless FunctionGraphical symbols placed on the equipment Direct currentDISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATI

125Numerics18% gray reflector...484 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec., 16 sec. timer ...4AAccess

126IndexGGr (group firing) ...78Group control ...61, 84Group firing ...

127IndexSync speed ...62System map...108TTemperature increase ...110T

CPA-E505-000 © CANON INC. 2017The descriptions in this Instruction Manual are current as of July 2017. Forinformation on the compatibility with any pr

13Nomenclature Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography (p.57)Firing group control G : Master unit/Slave unit charge statusk : Sync spe

14Nomenclature Optical Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography (p.81)Flash modea : E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflashq : Manual flashG : Charge indica

15NomenclatureProvided AccessoriesCaseDiffuser adapter pocketsDiffuser adapterSDA-E1(p.36)Flash head pocketsMount ring pocket

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171Getting Started withMacro Flash PhotographyThis chapter describes the preparations before starting macro flash photography and the basic shooting o

18Install four AA/R6 batteries for power supply.1Open the cover. Slide the lock-release lever to the left as shown in the illustration, slide the co

19Installing the Batteries CAUTION Do not use “AA/R6 lithium batteries”.Note that certain “AA/R6 lithium batteries” may become extremely hot in rare

2The 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.

201Attach the control unit. Slip the control unit’s mounting foot all the way into the camera’s hot shoe.2Secure the control unit. Slide the mount

211Attach 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

22The MT-26EX-RT’s flash unit can be adjusted within the range shown below to match the lens and subject."To rotate the mount ring, rotate it whi

23Adjusting the Flash UnitThis is a general guide to setting the flash angle for various magnifications with a macro lens. Refer to the angle scale (1

24Adjusting the Flash Unit* Near the closest focusing distance, the flash unit may touch the subject depending on the shape or size of the subject. Al

25Adjusting the Flash UnitA commercially-available filter can be used during flash photography. A filter can be attached, using the two procedures des

26Adjusting the Flash Unit When mounting a dedicated hood (sold separately) to the MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo or mounting the Lens Hood ES-27 to

271Set the power switch to <K>. X The flash recharge starts.X During recharging, <G> is displayed on the LCD panel. When flash recharge is

28Turning on the PowerTo save battery power, the power will turn off automatically after approx. 90 sec. of idle use. To turn on the MT-26EX-RT again,

29Turning on the PowerWhen a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel illuminates for approx. 12 sec. (p).During normal flash photography and radio/o

3ChaptersIntroduction2Getting Started with Macro Flash PhotographyPreparing for macro flash photography and basic shooting operations17Setting Flash F

30When you set the camera’s shooting mode to <d> (Program AE) or fully automatic mode, you can shoot in E-TTL II/E-TTL fully automatic flash mod

31a: Fully Automatic Flash Photography If the flash exposure confirmation lamp does not light or if the subject is dark (underexposed) when you check

32Simply by setting the camera’s shooting mode to <f> (aperture-priority AE) or <a> (manual exposure), you can execute macro flash photogr

33E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting ModePress the <d> button to light the focusing lamp for 20 sec., making focusing easier. Press the button

34E-TTL II/E-TTL Autoflash by Shooting ModeWhen the camera’s depth-of-field preview button is pressed, the flash fires continuously for approx. 1 sec.

35The MT-26EX-RT’s effective flash metering range largely varies depending on the flash heads’ position.Effective Flash Metering Range

36If 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 sha

37D Combined Use with the Diffuser Adapter When the diffuser adapter is attached, the effective flash metering range changes. Take necessary counterm

38You 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 sculptur

39l Setting the Flash RatioNSet to <4> or <5>. Press the <,> button. Turn <9>, select <a> or <b>, then press <

4Icons in this Manual9 : Indicates the Select dial.8 : Indicates the Select/Set button.3/1/4/ : Indicates that the respective function remains 7/2 act

40With a similar procedure as exposure compensation, you can adjust the flash output. The flash exposure compensation amount can be set up to ±3 stops

41You can take three shots while automatically changing the flash output. This is called FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing). The settable range is up to

42The FE (Flash Exposure) lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the subject.With <a> displayed on the LCD panel, press t

43With high-speed sync, you can shoot with a flash at all shutter speeds. This is effective when you want to shoot in the aperture-priority AE <f&g

44Shooting with a slow shutter speed and second-curtain sync captures the trail of the light sources of a moving subject in a natural way. The flash f

45You 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: firin

46q: Manual FlashN1Set <4> and <5>. Press the <,> button. Turn <9>, select <U>, then press <8>.2Select a flash h

47q: Manual FlashN1Set <4> or <5>. Press the <,> button. Turn <9>, select <a> or <b>, then press <8>.2Set

48q: Manual FlashNWhen using an EOS-1D series camera, the flash exposure level can be manually set before shooting. This is effective when you are clo

49You can revert the settings of the MT-26EX-RT shooting functions and wireless multiple flash shooting settings to their defaults.Clear the settings.

521Introduction 2Chapters ...3Conventions Used in this Manual

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512Setting Flash Functionswith Camera ControlsThis chapter describes how to set the flash functions from the camera’s menu screen.When the camera’s sh

52When 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

53Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen EOS DIGITAL cameras released in and after 2014On the camera’s flash function setting screen, you can co

54Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu ScreenThe major settable functions are as follows. The settings available vary by the camera used, flash mode,

55Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu Screen Firing ratio controlYou can adjust the flash ratio of flash heads A and B or fire only single side. Sh

56Flash Control from the Camera’s Menu ScreenYou can set Custom Functions for the MT-26EX-RT from the camera’s menu screen. The details displayed vary

573 Radio Transmission WirelessMultiple Flash PhotographyThis chapter describes multiple flash photography using the radio transmission wireless maste

58Using a Canon Speedlite equipped with the radio transmission wireless shooting function, you can easily perform wireless multiple flash photography

59' Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography Advanced Multiple Flash Photography with Slaves A, B, and C Added (p.74)You can perfo

6Contents6354Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography57' Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography ... 58Radio Tra

60' Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography Advanced Multiple Flash Photography in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group (p.78)Wi

61' Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash PhotographySlave A is controlled to fire with flash head A and slave B to fire with flash head B a

62' Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash PhotographyWhen performing radio transmission wireless multiple flash photography, function restri

63' Radio Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography2. High-speed sync shooting is not possible.3. Group flash (p.78) is not possible.

64To perform radio transmission wireless multiple flash shooting with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, set the master unit and slave unit with the following

65Radio Transmission Wireless SettingsUse the following procedure to set the transmission channels and wireless radio IDs of the master unit. Set the

66Radio Transmission Wireless Settings Scanning and Setting the Transmission ChannelsYou can scan the radio reception status and set the transmission

67Radio Transmission Wireless SettingsYou can check the transmission status by viewing the icons on the LCD panel.Connection IndicatorDisplay Descript

68Radio Transmission Wireless SettingsYou can save the wireless settings and recall the settings later.1Display <L>. Press function button 4 to

69This section describes multiple flash shooting with slave C added to flash heads A and B.1Set the flash mode to <a>. Press the <E> butt

7Power Source Batteries Î p.18 Firing interval/count Î p.18 Power ON/OFF Î p.27 Flash ready Î p.27 Quick flash Î p.27 Auto power off Î p.28Operations

70a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C Added5Set the A:B flash ratio. Press function button 3 <F>, turn <9>, select <u>, then

71a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C Added8Check the performance. Press the master unit’s test flash button.X The flash fires. If it does not

72a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C AddedDuring radio transmission wireless multiple flash shooting, the master unit’s LCD panel illuminates

73a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C AddedSince the following functions set on the master unit will be set automatically to the slave units wi

74Multiple flash shooting can be performed not only with slave C but also with slave A and B. For an outline of controlling flash, see “Group Control”

75a: Advanced Multiple Flash Photography with Slaves A, B, and C Added3Take the picture. Set the flash ratio for the firing group (flash head + slave

76This section describes wireless multiple flash shooting using manual flash. You can shoot with flash output set within a range of 1/1 full output to

77q: Multiple Flash Photography with Manual Flash Output4Set the flash output. Press function button 3 <1> or <8>. Turn <9> to set

78When using an EOS DIGITAL camera released in and after 2012, you can shoot in a different flash mode set for each firing group with up to 5 groups (

79[: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group3Set each firing group. Set the flash mode of each firing group by operating the master unit.

8Be 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

80[: Shooting in a Different Flash Mode for Each Group4Check the charge status and then shoot. When <G> is displayed, you can check the firing

814Optical Transmission WirelessMultiple Flash PhotographyThis chapter describes multiple flash photography using the optical transmission wireless ma

82Using a Canon Speedlite (slave) equipped with the optical transmission wireless shooting function, you can easily perform wireless multiple flash ph

83:Optical Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash Photography Advanced Multiple Flash Photography with Slaves A, B, and C Added (p.92)You can perform m

84:Optical Transmission Wireless Multiple Flash PhotographySlave A is controlled to fire with flash head A and slave B to fire with flash head B as a

85To perform optical transmission wireless multiple flash shooting with E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash, set the master unit and slave unit with the followin

86Optical Transmission Wireless SettingsWith the following procedure, set the transmission channels of the master unit. Set the same channel for both

87Optical Transmission Wireless SettingsYou can save the wireless settings and recall the settings later.1Display <L>. Press function button 4

88This section describes multiple flash shooting with slave C added to flash heads A and B.1Set the flash mode to <a>. Press the <E> butt

89a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C Added5Set the A:B flash ratio. Press function button 3 <F>, turn <9>, select <u>, then

9Safety Instructions Follow any indications to turn off the product in places where its use is forbidden. Not doing so may cause other equipment to ma

90a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C Added Shooting with firing group C pointed directly toward the main subject may result in overexposure.

91a: Multiple Flash Photography with Slave C AddedSince the following functions set on the master unit will be set automatically to the slave units wi

92Multiple flash shooting can be performed not only with slave C but also with slave A and B. For an outline of controlling flash, see “Group Control”

93a: Advanced Multiple Flash Photography with Slaves A, B, and C Added3Take the picture. Set the flash ratio for the firing group (flash head + slave

94This section describes wireless multiple flash shooting using manual flash. You can shoot with flash output set within a range of 1/1 full output to

95q: Wireless Multiple Flash Photography with Manual Flash Output4Set the flash output. Press function button 3 <1> or <8>. Turn <9&g

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975Customizing theMT-26EX-RTThis chapter describes how to customize the MT-26EX-RT with the Custom Functions (C.Fn) and Personal Functions (P.Fn).When

98You can make precise adjustments to various flash functions to suit your picture-taking preferences. The functions used to do this are called the Cu

99C / >: Setting Custom and Personal FunctionsCustom Function ListNumber Item PageC.Fn-01 # Auto power offp.101C.Fn-02 $ Modeling flashC.Fn-03 ( FE