This new Ringlight for macro shooting is loaded with features and capabilities. Now with Canon's E-TTL, it takes full advantage of the flash performance of the EOS-1V, EOS-3, and other E-TTL supported cameras. Twin circular flash tubes fire at even power, or can be varied over a six-stop range. One or more 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, or 420EX Speedlites can be used as wireless slaves along with the MR-14EX. The controller unit has an illuminated, informative LCD panel. Accepts optional hi-capacity battery packs.

Key Features

• Twin tubes designed for close-up photography with EF Macro lenses; Flash tubes can fire together or independently

• Ratio control in manual mode: 1/1 ~ 1/64 range in 7 full steps

• Supports E-TTL wireless autoflash in conjunction with one or more 580EX, 550EX, 430EX, or 420EX flashes

• Attaches directly to EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (both versions), and MP-E 65mm Macrophoto Lenses [without filters attached] (can also be used with EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM via Macrolite Adapter 72C)
Can be adapted to other popular filter sizes with appropriate Macrolite Adapters; 52mm, 58mm & 72mm

• Incandescent focusing lamps and two forms of modelling flash permit preview of lighting effects

• Illuminated LCD panel for easy flash settings in any lighting condition

• Seven Custom Functions set on the flash LCD

• Compatible with AA alkaline, lithium, Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries

• Accepts Canon external battery packs (compact battery pack CP-E2 & transistor pack E)

• Note: Compatible with PowerShot G series and Pro 1 cameras by use of apropriate Lens Adapter and Macrolite Adapter.

Guide No.
46

Number of Flashes
2 circular flash tubes

Focus Bulbs
Yes (plus modeling flash capability w/ E-TTL cameras)

Angle of Coverage
80° in both vertical & horizontal angles

Auto Distance Range
16.4' (based on 100/2.8 macro & ISO 100 film)

Auto f/Stops
TTL automation at all F-stops

Vari-Power
Full ~ 1/64 power

TTL Dedication
Yes

Off Camera Terminal
Possible with Off Camera Shoe Cord 2

Recycle Time
7 seconds (full power w/ alkaline batteries)
4 seconds (full power w/ Ni-Cd batteries)

Power Source
4 1.5-Volt "AA" Alkaline Batteries

Dimensions
Control unit: 2.9 x 5.0 x 3.8" (WxHxD)
Flash ring: 4.4 x 5.0 x 1.0" (WxHxD)

Weight
Control unit: 0.63 lb
Flash ring: 0.26 lb