Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II - Manual (Page 37)

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q: Manual FlashN
When using an EOS-1D series camera, the flash exposure level can be
manually set before shooting. This is convenient for shooting at a short
distance from the subject. Use a 18% gray reflector (commercially
available) and shoot as follows.
1
Configure the camera and MR-14EX II settings.
Set the camera’s shooting mode to <a> or <f>.
Set the MR-14EX II’s 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 at the
viewfinder center is over the gray reflector.
4
Press the <B>, < P>, or <7> button.
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X The MR-14EX II 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 MR-14EX II’s manual flash level 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 exposure is available only with EOS-1D series
cameras.
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