Canon 430EX II Instruction Manual

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