48
q
: Manual Flash
N
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 MT-26EX-RT settings.
Set the camera’s shooting mode to <
q
> or <
f
>.
Set the MT-26EX-RT flash mode to <
q
>.
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 within the
viewfinder center is over the gray reflector.
4
Press the <
B
>, <
P
>, or <
7
> button
(
8
)
.
X
The MT-26EX-RT 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 MT-26EX-RT’s manual flash output 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
Metered manual flash exposure is available only with EOS-1D series
cameras.
