Canon Speedlite 430EX II - Manual (Page 21)

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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.
Setting the camera’s shooting mode to <W> or <q> is
recommended.
Set the Speedlite’s flash mode to <q> (Manual flash).
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. (3)
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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