Metered Manual Flash Exposure

This function is for close-up flash photography when you want to set the flash level manually. Use an 18% gray card and an EX-series Speedlite with manual flash mode. Follow the instructions below:

1. Set the camera and Speedlite settings.

   • Set the camera’s shooting mode to <M> or <Av>.

   • Set the Speedlite to manual flash mode.

2. Focus the subject.

   • Focus manually.

3. Set up the 18% gray card.

   • Place the gray card at the subject’s position.

   • In the viewfinder, the entire spot metering circle should cover the gray card.

4. Press the <M-fn> button.

    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.