Datasheet
Speedlite flash
100/101
Macro flash
When photographing macro subjects, it is
quite common to find that there is insufficient
natural light to achieve your desired result.
Macro flash is the answer. The MR–14EX and
MT–24EX are macro-specific flashes designed
for lighting small subjects.
With either ring (MR–14EX) or twin flash
heads (MT–24EX), you can achieve ratio
control between each flash tube to provide
either flat lighting, or more creative relief
lighting, which will help to bring out texture
and detail. Both flashes can also act as master
units to trigger slave Speedlites and create
more complex lighting setups – by adding
a background light to provide depth to the
image, for example.
USING MULTIPLE
MACRO FLASH
WITHOUT MULTIPLE
MACRO FLASH
To keep rechargeable
batteries in tip-top health,
try to fully discharge them
before recharging.
This will force them through
a complete cycle and help
to prolong their useful life.
Multiple flash control
The Speedlite system gives you the ability
to control several Speedlites wirelessly in a
multiple flash setup. Multiple flash control
is achieved by the use of a master unit
(built-in to some cameras, Speedlites or
ST–E2), which then controls slave units
via pulses of light. These slave units can
be placed around your subject in up to
three groups (A, B and C) to provide three
different zones of light.
For even greater control of light, flash output
for each group can be input manually,
either on the camera or the master flash.
Information is transmitted automatically
to the slave Speedlites.
Fill-in flash
In many situations flash may be used
to supplement ambient light and fill-in
shadows, rather than as a primary light
source. This is especially true when
photographing people in bright sunlight
where the sun can cast heavy shadows
on faces.
Both Tv and Av mode perform balanced
fill-in flash automatically. Flash exposure
compensation can also be used to
adjust the quantity of light released
by the flash, changing the flash-to-
ambient light balance.
MULTIPLE FLASH CONTROL
SHOOTING SETUP
MULTIPLE MACRO
FLASH SETUP
WITH MULTIPLE FLASH
CONTROL
WITHOUT MULTIPLE
FLASH CONTROL
Subject
Speedlite 580EX II
Speedlite 580EX II
used as master with
flash firing set to off
Speedlite 580EX II
Speedlite 580EX II
Lightbulb
EOS 5D MK II with
EF 100mm Macro
& MR–14EX Ringlite