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ROBERT K : Are we talking 4-AA batteries for each flash and commander unit? For a total of 12??? Ouch!!ROBERT B : It requires only 4 ea. AA batteries in the control head.MICHAEL D : No, the MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash Unit uses a total of four (4) AA batteries that go in the Control Unit. The two flash heads are powered by the control unit. Make sure you pick up the lens adapters for filter size of whatever macro lens you are using or you won't be able to attach it.WILLIAM S : No, Just 4 AA batteries in the main unit that goes on the shoe. It is an excellent unit; If you get it check out Lucas Strobe systems for the best bracket.LETHA C : I am not the end user. I cannot answer your question.HENRY WICKER M : No, just the commander. Get some rechargable enoloop batteries and you are set for hundreds of firings. I routinely do focus stacking with sometimes >300 shots in a session.ERIC S : It only tales 4.LEONOR D : No. Only 4 batteries for main body. The flash lights are attached "connected" to the body with cords and do not need additional batteries.DAWN C : Only 4 AA Batteries in the commander unit - none in the individual flash unitsSTEYN V : No 4 total in the controller unit .. go rechargeables right from the start.GREGORY M : Only four total are needed. The mater unit powers the two wired flash unitsJUAN R : No, just 4 AA batteries in the main unit. The flash heads run of the main unit.DAVID H : The flash uses 4 AA batteries. Those 4 batteries power everything.RICHARD D : They wouldn't sell many if it took 12 batteries. 4 only in the main unit,TERESA L : No, just 4 for the commander unit. None in the two flashes.
Shopper : How well will work on Canon EOS 60D?JONAS E : Excellent, I want a good dealBRIAN O : It should work fine with the Canon EOS 60D as it connects through the camera's hot shoe. What you do have to watch is the lens that you are using as the two flash heads attach to the front of the lens via the ring adapter. For some lenses (the 100 MM F 2.8 Macro is an example) you will need a separate lens adapter ring.JENA J : It should work just fine. The more important consideration is the type of lens you have. I use mine on mine macro lens, the Canon MP-E65 for lighting subjects close to the lens at high magnification. I have also used it with at 100mm and a 150 mm. It is best for macro work in my opinion. Its a great flash unit.ACCOUNTS P : It should work just fine.MARGARET M : I don't have that camera so don't know. I use not on a 5d mark 3. Nice unit for my uses.DAVID C : Will work fine on Canon 60D. The question you should ask is: will it work with my lens? The twin Lite Flash works better with some lenses than others.
KARIN M : If used with the Canon 100mm 2.8L macro, does this flash cause vignetting?RANDALL C : I have not had that problem. I like this flash a lot C V : The short answer is no. The best flashes for this lens and macro work are either the macro twin light MT24-EX or the macro ring light MR14-EX flashes. Every other flash is inferior to these for close work. .KENNETH B : NoROBBIE K : Several hundred exposures and that has not been an issue I have encountered.ZHAO LING L : Pls tell me you use what camera body of cannon firstly. thanks!KAREN A : No. I use my 100 mm 2.8 for many still life photos against very plain backgrounds that would show the vignetting IF there was any....I've had no problems what so ever. The flash provides balanced light that enhances the photo.VANCE M : Yes. I have that flash and that lens. I love them both, but there is periodic vignetting.DAVID H : It causes no vignetting in spite of the fact that you need the macrolite 67 adaptor which actually steps down the front of the lens from 67 mm to 58 mm. In fact, i keep my adaptor on at all times, even when not using the flash. This allows me to use my rubber lens hood i bought for my 50 1.4.STEVE G : No it does not. I used the 24ex on the exact lens you are inquiring about and took many shots with it and I did not experience any issues with vignetting. One of the great things about this flash system is you can configure your lights to accommodate any shooting situation and this is what sets this flash apart from the ring type macro lights.DAVID C : I have not seen vignetting. I had difficulty getting the adapter to screw into the lens and get the flash properly attached. I finally got it, but it was difficult. Flashes work best if you detach them ( which you can easily do).

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2016-09-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Important to my Macro work

I have had this flash unit for 5-6 years and have never had a problem. I chase bugs and therefore handhold. Would be impossible without this flash. I have Kirk and RRS flash brackets for my 580 and 600 but they are bulky and hard to maneuver in tight spots. And the bracket set-up is heavy. I can carry the MT24 on a 180mm and 7D MkII for hours. I have fallen in a river and submerged it and my 7D MkII and 180mm. All survived unscathed. Certainly not recommended but proves it durability. Camera and flash fell 4 feet to the floor and still functions perfectly. Takes great images. As to the adapters, expensive but necessary annoyance. If I have a complaint it is that once in a while I see a shot that is 10-12+ feet away and the flash won't reach that far... but it is not supposed to. After I tried to drown and then drop the flash I decided I couldn't live without it and purchased a back-up unit. Worth every penny.

MacroShooter

2016-04-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for macro, but with long-term issues

I've used the MT24 on the 5D2 and the 5DsR for the past few years. It works well on the MP-E 65, the 180 Macro and the Zeiss 100 macroplanar. Adjustment options with angling light, ratio control, rotation, are all working fine. For the MPE65, at >3:1, the flash rather illuminates the background because the flash-heads cannot be angled sufficiently steep/brought sufficiently close to the lens barrel. Then it is better to mount them on independent supports (Wimberley lamps. The flash also performs well with z-stacking; I routinely shoot 60-120 frames stacks at about 2 second intervals using a Cogynysis Stackshot motorized rail. The light is rather harsh, so a Stofen diffuser attachment is necessary, possibly even add further softening diffusors. Canon has no diffusors available. With MPE 65 at high magnifications, the coiled cables connecting the flatheads to the controller are a bit short. 50% longer would not hurt at all. In such cases, I connect the flash with a TTL cable, and move the controller unit forward. One let-down is that with around 10-20K flashes, it needed repairs twice because one of the flash head stopped firing. The long-term reliability is not what I would expect from such a rather pricey flash. I would think on the order of 200K flashes would be a reasonable time when a flash needs some TLC.

LADan

2015-06-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Don't let the price scare you away.

I know this is a lot of money for a flash only used for macro. But you can't take serious macro images without it. I use it on my Canon 180mm macro.(A superb lens by the way)There is no problem with vignetting with the required adapter ring. Buy the Canon adapter ring specifically for this flash. 72mm in my case. There is a groove on it that is needed to attach the flash ring to. I had been using a ring flash before this ,but there is no comparison. Unless you want your photos to look like police evidence shots. You can rotate, angle, or remove the flash heads to suit your every desire. It will also fire a remote wireless speedlight if you want background illumination I recommend getting the diffuser kit made for this flash. It softens the light to almost natural. You can also vary the output of each flash, or just fire one or the other. Nice! It does an excellent job at freezing motion out in the field and allows you to use low ISO speeds which is critical for the sharpest shots. It is very well made, easy to understand and use, and mounts in seconds. The deal I got included 4 rechargeable batteries and a charger. You would need to buy this anyway. Bottom line is there is nothing else out there like this and you will get over the expense after you see your macro images using this flash. Absolutely fantastic.

ROBERT S.

2014-08-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Buyer Beware!

This is a wonderful light. HOWEVER, it does not come with all of the parts necessary for its use. You will need to purchase a Macrolite Adapter sized to the lens with which you plan to use it.

Jennifer O.

2013-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Close is now better with better light

Taking macro and close up photos with side lighting giving the depth and softness almost like a pro. Wish it would fit my 77 mm lenses, but that has not stopped me from learning and having fun

GREGORY M.

2013-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Now I am ready for quality Macro work

For years I have used a single flash with my macro lens to photograph frogs, lizards, geckos and snakes. Now I am getting the lighting I wanted all along.

GREGORY M.

2013-08-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A great ring light!

My first macro results are very encouraging.

Lawrence P.

2013-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

You need it

If you know macro, you know you need serious light. All the people on the Internet that have a problem with the 65 mp-e (boohoo no AF) and this flash (ermahgerd its so harsh) don't know macro. It's a totally different beast. You need this if you're serious about macro. If you wanna take pictures that make the viewer wish they could shrink to the size of a grain of rice to ride on a bee like Falcor from the Neverending Story, get it and a serious macro setup.

Macroman

2012-04-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic

The ability to adjust the location of the heads gives me a lot of freedom in lighting the subject. Exactly what I was looking for. It comes with a nice quality pouch for storage when not in use. My only gripe is for the price, it should have included adapter rings for standard canon filter sizes instead of making me buy them separate (the flash attaches to Canon brand Macro lenses, other lenses need adapter) I really like the 58mm thread it has allowing filters (and lens cap) to be attached to the mounting ring.

MICHAEL P.

2012-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This Flash is terrific!

I got this , it is very simple to use! And with this, you can catch the details from a very small object even in a windy day!

YANG Z.

2011-09-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Mini Studio

This was my first Macro light so I have nothing to compare it to but, I do have a lot of time in the studio with strobes and constant lighting. The control these little lights give is amazing. It is literally like having a little studio at the end of your lens. It is a heavy unit and kind of bulky but worth it. I did a lot of research before purchasing this. there are a few cheaper alternatives out there but it comes down to what level do you want your macro photography to be at. If you have the budget for this light set I don't think you'll be dissappointed.

STEVE G.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Almost perfect

This is almost a must for macro photography. It was a hard choice between this and the Canon Ring Flash especially since this costs more. I chose this unit because of the ability to adjust the flash position and the ability to detach the heads. It's pricey but well built and works well with the Canon macro lenses. It does get warm if you are shooting rapidly.

DOUG T.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Decisions Decisions

I couldn't decide between the 14 ringlite and the twinlite. After much research and carefull consideration I ended up with the 24. I think I made the right choice. I was worried about lite control but when i applied my current knowledge of studio lighting I'm amazed at the output. You have a mini studio attached to the end of your lens. Doesn't get better than that. I was not to happy about the price but I believe it's worth every penny.

STEVE G.

2010-09-20T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Big let down

Costly paper weight. Canon did not publish good data as to what lenses it could be used with.

Dhunger

2009-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

versatile flash

Great flash to use for macro work, but I wish that adaptor rings could be made available to use with other lensed especially now that the new macro lens that was just announced.

elbamboo

2009-10-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth it's weight in gold

Very good product, Would be nice if it would not need a step-down adapter for the 180mm lens. Would also be nice if that adapter would be included either with the lens or the flash unit.

Macro f.

2009-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fabulous

Canon's macro system is without peer, both in available options, quality, and ease-of-use. As an amateur, I was able to pull this sophisticated flash out of the box, mount it, and adjust the ringlight flash to my new 50D within minutes ... and fire-off crystal-clear macro shots at the end of my 100 mm USM macro lens. This is an incredible piece of equipment and yet easy to use if you just read the instructions and follow them.

Wonderful

2008-08-02T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good, solid product

One thing that wasn't obvious is that the Canon macro lenses have an extra lip to engage with this flash. In order to use the 70 - 300 mm zoom with it, one must buy an adapter ring that screws into the 58 mm thread of the lens. Aside from the expense, this is no more than a minor surprise. Another issue with this particular lens is that the front rotates while focusing, so the flash rotates (rather heavily) with it.

ARLEN B.

2008-06-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite

Unit supplies the perfect amount of light...no shadows , no glare.....bathes the subject in illumination......

the c.

2007-11-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great flash

goes great with my 180mm canon macro lenses. good control on flash and highlights.

Rev T.

About Canon MT-24EX

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Fabulous

By Wonderful

Canon's macro system is without peer, both in available options, quality, and ease-of-use. As an amateur, I was able to pull this sophisticated flash out of the box, mount it, and adjust the ringlight flash to my new 50D within minutes ... and fire-off crystal-clear macro shots at the end of my 100 mm USM macro lens. This is an incredible piece of equipment and yet easy to use if you just read the instructions and follow them.

Worth it's weight in gold

By Macro f.

Very good product, Would be nice if it would not need a step-down adapter for the 180mm lens. Would also be nice if that adapter would be included either with the lens or the flash unit.

The Macro Twin Lite gives serious close-up, nature, and macro enthusiasts a different option in macro lighting-a directional quality of light, as opposed to the rather "flat" character of the traditional ring lite. Two separate flash heads can be swiveled around the lens, can be aimed separately, and even removed from their holder and mounted off-camera.

Like the MR-14EX, the new Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX is fully E-TTL compatible with all EOS bodies, including digital SLRs, and even allows Wireless E-TTL flash control with one or more 550EX and/or 420EX "slave units". It also provides easy ratio control of each flash head's output, over a six-stop range.

Compatible cameras with E-TTL II:
• EOS-1D X Mark II
• EOS 1D X
• EOS-1Ds Mark III
• EOS 1Ds Mark II
• EOS 1D Mark IV
• EOS 1D Mark III
• EOS 1D Mark II N
• EOS 1D Mark II
• EOS 5DS
• EOS 5DS R
• EOS 5D Mark IV
• EOS 5D Mark III
• EOS 6D
• EOS 5D Mark II
• EOS 5D
• EOS 7D Mark II
• EOS 7D
• EOS 80D
• EOS 77D
• EOS 70D
• EOS 60 D
• EOS 50D
• EOS 40D
• EOS 30D
• EOS 20D
• Rebel T7i
• Rebel T6s
• Rebel T6i
• Rebel T5i
• Rebel T4i
• Rebel SL1
• Rebel T3i
• Rebel T6
• Rebel T5
• Rebel T3
• Rebel T2i
• Rebel T1i
• Rebel XSi
• Rebel XS
• ELAN 7NE
•ELAN 7N
• Rebel T2
• EOS M5
• EOS M6
• EOS M3
• EOS M

Compatible cameras with E-TTL:
• EOS-1v
• EOS 1Ds
• EOS 1D
• EOS 10D
• EOS D60
• EOS D30
• Digital Rebel XTi
• Digital Rebel XT
• Digital Rebel
• D2000
• ELAN 7E
• ELAN 7
• ELAN IIE
• ELAN II
• Rebel Ti
• Rebel K2
• Rebel 2000
• Rebel G
• Rebel GII
• EOS IX
• EOS IX Lite.

Key Features

  • Twin-head macro flash unit
  • Each head can be rotated around lens in an 80deg. arc
  • Each head is removable
  • Powerful guide number (72 ft/22m) allows smaller apertures and greater depth-of-field when necessary
  • Powerful guide number (72 ft/22m)
  • Full E-TTL automatic flash control

What's in the box:

  • Soft Case
  • Canon 1 Year Warranty