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When the Speedlite is attached to an EOS-1D series camera, you can
also set the flash exposure level manually.
1 Set the camera and Speedlite settings.
Setting the camera’s shooting mode to <f> or <a> is
recommended.
Set [Flash mode] to [Manual flash] for the Speedlite.
2 Focus the subject.
Focus manually.
3 Set up an 18% gray card.
Place the gray card at the subject’s position.
In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle at the center should
cover the gray card.
4 Press the <7> button. (8)
X The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the
subject is retained in memory.
X On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator will
show the flash exposure level for the correct flash exposure.
5 Set the flash exposure level.
Adjust the Speedlite’s manual flash level and the camera
aperture so that the flash exposure level aligns with the
standard exposure index.
6 Take the picture.
Remove the gray card and take the picture.
Metered Manual Flash Exposures
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