Metered Manual Flash Exposures

When the Speedlite is attached to an EOS-1D series camera, you can also set the flash exposure level manually.

1Set the camera and Speedlite.

Setting the camera’s shooting mode to <W> or <q> is recommended.

Set the Speedlite’s flash mode to <q> (Manual flash).

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Focus the subject.

Focus manually.

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.

4Press the <7> button. (3)

XThe Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is retained in memory.

XOn the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator will show the flash exposure level for the correct flash exposure.

5Set 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.

6Take the picture.

Remove the gray card and take the picture.

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