Canon Macro Twin Light MT-26EX-RT Assembly instructions

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MT-26EX-RT

Basic

Operation

Guide

English

This

document

the

"Basic

Operation

Guide",

describing

the

basic

operations

and

procedures

flash

photography.

For

details

functions

not

described

this

document

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 close-

ups with Canon EOS cameras, compatible with

E-

TTL I

liE-

TTL autoflash

systems. The flash unit

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

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

photography using additional slave flash units, and manual flash.

Before Starting

Shoot, Be Sure

Read

the

Following

avoid botched pictures and accidents, first read the "Safety

Instructions" (pages 6-7). Also, read this manual carefully to ensure that

you use the product correctly.

Read

This

Instruction

Manual

while

also

Referring

Your

Camera's

Instruction

Manual

Before using the product, read this Instruction Manual and your

camera's Instruction Manual to familiarize yourselfwith theiroperations.

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

the same

way

as a camera's built-in flash.

Using

with

an EOS

film

camera

•

EOS camera

with

E-TTL

11/E-

TTL

autoflash

metering

system

(Type-A camera)

You

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

using autoflash control

the same way as a camera's built-in flash.

•

EOS camera

with

TTL

autoflash

metering

system

(Type-B

camera)

Refer to the Instruction Manual (p.3).

This

Instruction

Manual

assumes

that

the

MT-26EX-RT

used

with

Type-A camera.

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.

www.canon.com/icpd

2 View the Instruction Manual (PDF file).

• Double-click the downloaded Instruction Manual (PDF file) to open

it.

•

view the Instruction Manual (PDF file), an Adobe PDF viewing

software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (most recent version

recommended) is required.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader DC can be downloaded for free from the

Internet.

•

learn how to use PDF viewing software, refer to the software's

Help section, etc.

Conventions Used

this Manual

Icons

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.

:*shown

the upper right

the page title indicates that the

function

performed when the camera's shooting mode

set

to <

P!TvI

/M/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

the text match the icons

found

the MT-26EX-RT and the camera.

• The selection operation performed when setting a function basically

describes selecting a function by turning

• When

<.._.>

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

the MT-26EX-RT, and the menu and Custom

Functions

the camera are at their default settings.

• All figures such as the number

flashes are based on the use

four

AA/LR6 alkaline batteries and Canon's testing standards.

• The operation procedures assume that a macro lens is used.

Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................2

Instruction Manuals...........................................................................3

Conventions Used

this Manual .....................................................4

Safety Instructions ............................................................................6

Nomenclature....................................................................................8

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

Attaching and Detaching the Control Unit to and from

the Camera .....................................................................................13

Attaching and Detaching the Flash Unit to the Lens.......................14

Adjusting the Flash Unit..................................................................15

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

...... 16

ETTL: Fully Automatic Flash Photography ...................................

B ISetting the Flash Ratio .....................................................19 I

Flash Exposure Compensation .................................................

FEB...........................................................................................22

FEL:

FE Lock...................................................................................23

Manual Flash.............................................................................24

Flash Control from the Camera's Menu Screen..............................

;~Flash

Firing Restrictions due to Temperature Increase ............

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

Index ...............................................................................................

Safety Instructions

Be sure to read these instructions

order to operate the product safely.

Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator

the

product or others.

~WARNING:

Denotes

the

risk

serious

injury

death.

• Keep the product out

the reach

young children.

A strap or cord wrapped around a person's neck may result

strangulation.

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

assistance.

• Use only power sources specified

this instruction manual for use with the product.

•

not disassemble or modify the product.

•

not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.

•

not touch any exposed internal parts.

• Stop using the product

any case

unusual circumstances such as the presence

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.

•

not heat batteries or expose them to fire.

•

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

•

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

or other metal objects.

•

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.

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

skin for extended

periods oftime during use.

This may result

low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering,

even if the product does not feel hot. The use

a tripod or similar equipment is

recommended when using the product

hot places and for people with circulation

problems or less sensitive skin.

Safety Instructions

• Follow any indications to turn off the product

places where its use is forbidden.

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

electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.

•

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

follow the safeguards below:

•

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

dusty or humid places.

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

CAUTION: Denotes the

risk

injury.

•

not fire the flash near the eyes.

It may hurt the eyes.

e Flash emits high temperatures when fired. Keep fingers, any other part

your body, 1

and objects away from the flash unit while taking pictures.

This may cause burns or malfunction

the flash.

•

not leave the product

places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.

The product may become extremely hoUcold and cause burns or injury when touched.

•

not touch any parts inside the product.

This may cause injury.

• When the product

not

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.

Cautions

for

firing

continuous

flash

•

avoid degrading and damaging the flash

unit

due

overheating,

limit

the continuous firing atfull

output

times

less. Aftercontinuously

firing the flash

times, allow a rest time

at least

min.

•

you

fire

the

flash

continuously

times

and

then

fire

the

flash

again

repeatedly

short

intervals,

the

safety

function

may

activate and

restrict

flash

firing.

With

flash

firing

restriction,

the

firing

interval

automatically

set

approx.

8-20 sec.

this

happens,

allow

rest

time

least

min.

•

For

details, see

"Flash

Firing

Restrictions

due

Temperature

Increase"

page 28.

Nomenclature

Flash Unit

Connecting

cord

------+

Focusing lamp

(p.17)

Flash head B

(p.11)

Rotate button

(p.15)

Flash head mount

__,

(p.14, 15)

Standard position index _

___.

(Vertical angle) (p.15)

Flash Unit Rear

Release levers

<.;tA> Indicator

Hood mount

Release button

(p.14, 15)

Flash head A

(p.11)

Mount ring (p.14, 15)

Filter mounting thread

(58 mm dia.)

Flash Head Side &Bottom

<Bt~>

Indicator

Tripod socket

Diffuser adapter

attachment mount (p.11)

~-~~:--

Standard

position index

(Horizontal

angle)

Angle setting

scale

(p.15)

Mounting foot

(Flash unit) (p.14)

Nomenclature

-------...---~'------Function

button 3

====I~=~~U--

LCD panel

<LAMP>-------,

Focusing lamp button

(p.17)

<MODE>;>-------'

Flash mode button

(p.18, 24)

<~>------------~

Flash-ready lamp/

Test flash button

(p.17)

Terminal

cover--

---l

Mounting foot lock lever (p.13)

Lock-release button (p.13)

Mounting foot (Control unit)

(p.13)

External power

source terminal

--I

Power switch (p.16) I

:Power

<LOCK>

:Button/Dial lock

(Power on)

<OFF>

:Power off

~...-.-_

Flash exposure confirmation

lamp (p.18)

'-----

Select Dial

~.____

<®>

Setting button

L----

Mounting foot locking pin

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