Canon SPEEDLITE 320EX, 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.
1
Set the camera and Speedlite settings.
Setting the camera’s shooting mode to <
f
> or <
a
> is
recommended.
Set [ Flash mode ] to [ Manual flash ] for the Speedlite.
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.
( 8 )
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