Canon has expanded its EOS system with a new Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II flash. Canon MR-14EX II Macro Ring Lite Flash is designed for use with a Macro lens for close-up photography and compatible with Canon’s complete range of EOS digital SLR cameras.
The unit’s two separate flash tubes can be controlled independently. In addition, an improved body design includes a new one-touch lock lever, making it quick and simple to attach the flash to your camera.
An illuminated dot-matrix LCD screen lets you make adjustments to the flash in both bright- and low-light situations. The MR-14EX II has 12 custom functions, and supports wireless E-TTL when linked with one or more Speedlite 600EX-RT flashes.
Canon’s new Canon MR-14EX II Macro Ring Light can be pre-ordered for $549 at Adorama.
Canon MR-14EX II Macro Ring Lite Flash Announced
Canon MR-14EX II Macro Ring Lite Flash Specifications
| Type | Ring Lite, twin circular flash tubes, and separate Controller Unit |
| Guide Number | 34.4 ft./10.5m at ISO 100 ) |
| Flash Control System | Control in E-TTL Mode: FP Sync, FE lock, Flash +/- compensation, Flash Exposure Bracketing Control in Manual Mode: Flash +/- compensation Ratio Control in Manual: L:R tubes (A:B); 8:1 – 1:1 – 1:8 in 1/2-stop increments Setting Method: LCD panel on Controller Unit (illuminated) |
| Custom Functions | Twelve (in addition to any on camera), set on flash LCD; three Personal Functions |
| Power Source | 4 AA batteries in Controller (Alkaline, NiCd, Lithium and Ni-MH type AAs are OK) |
| External Power Source | Compact Battery Pack CP-E4 |
