Canon MR-14EX - Manual (Page 11)

Installing Batteries
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' Use four new batteries of the same type. When replacing batteries, repiace ali
four batteries at one time.
' Size-AA lithium batteries can also be used.
'Although non-alkaline, manganese batteries may also be used, the number of
flashes will be less.
' Remove the batteries when the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX will not be used for
arr extended period.
' In low ternperatures, take two sets of batteries and keep one set warm in a
pocket, etc., and use the batteries alternately.
^ «To prevent faulty connections, make sure the battery contacts are clean. If
necessary, use a clean cloth to wipe the battery contacts.
• In the case of size-AA nickel-hydride and size-AA Ijthium batteries, the shape
of the contacts is not standardized. Be sure that the batteries are compatible
with the flash unit before buying.
Recycling Time and Flash Count
(Applicable to both or only one flash tube firing)
Battery Type Recycling Time Flash Count
Size-AA alkaline batteries Approx. 0.1-7 sec. Approx. 120 to 800
’ The minimum recycling time appiies in the E-TTL or TTL mode while the
maximum recycling time applies in the manual or full-output (1/1) mode.
' The minimum flash count applies in the manual or full-output (1/1) mode
while the maximum flash count applies in the E-TTL or TTL mode.
' The above specifications are based on Canon’s testing standards.
' Using size-AA nickel-hydride batteries will yield only about 70 to 80
percent of the flashes (1550 mAh at full output) obtainable with size-AA
alkaline batteries. The recycling time will also be about half the time with
size-AA alkaline batteries.
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