Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT - Manual (Page 35)

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q : Manual Flash N
When using an EOS-1D series camera, the flash exposure level can be
manually set before shooting. This is effective when you are close to the
subject. Use a 18% gray reflector (commercially available) and shoot as
follows.
1
Configure the camera and Speedlite settings.
Set the camera’s shooting mode to < a > or < f >.
Set the Speedlite flash mode to < a >.
2
Focus on the subject.
Focus manually.
3
Set up an 18% gray reflector.
Place the gray reflector at the subject’s position.
Aim the camera so that the entire spot metering circle within the
viewfinder center is over the gray reflector.
4
Press the < B >, < P >, or < 7 > button. ( 8 )
X The Speedlite will fire a preflash and the required flash output for
the correct flash exposure is retained in memory.
X On the right side of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator
will show the flash exposure level against the standard exposure.
5
Set the flash exposure level.
Adjust the Speedlite’s manual flash output and the
aperture so that the flash exposure level aligns with
the standard exposure index.
6
Take the picture.
Remove the gray reflector and take the picture.
Metered Manual Flash Exposures
Metered manual flash is available only with EOS-1D series cameras.