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

q: Manual FlashN Metered Manual Flash Exposures 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 or . Set the MR-14EX II's flash mode to . 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 , , or button. (8) 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 exposure is available only with EOS-1D series cameras. 35