Canon Speedlite EL-100 - Manual (Page 34)

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Manual Flash
Metered Manual Flash Exposure
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 an 18% gray reflector (commercially available) and
shoot as follows.
1
Configure the camera and Speedlite settings.
z
Set the camera’s shooting mode to <
a
> or <
f
>.
z
Set the Speedlite’s flash mode to <
a
>.
2
Focus on the subject.
z
Focus manually.
3
Set up an 18% gray reflector.
z Place the gray reflector at the subject’s position.
z 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.
g
The Speedlite fires a preflash and stores the required flash
output for suitable flash exposure in memory.
g
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.
z
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.
z
Remove the gray reflector and take the picture.
Metered manual flash exposure is available only with EOS-1D series
cameras.