196D Flash PhotographyIf the camera is used with a flash unit or flash accessory dedicated toanother camera brand, the camera may not operate properly andmalfunction may result.Do not connect to the camera’s PC terminal any flash unit requiring 250V or more.Do not attach a high-voltage flash unit on the camera’s hot shoe. It maynot fire.A flash unit attached to the camera’s hot shoe and a flash unit connected tothe PC terminal can both be used at the same time.Metered Manual Flash ExposureThis function is for close-up flash photography when you want to set theflash level manually. Use an 18% gray card and an EX-series Speedlite withmanual flash mode. Follow the instructions below:1. Set the camera and Speedlite settings.• Set the camera’s shooting mode to <a> or <f>.• 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 graycard.4. Press the <B> button. (8)5. Set the flash exposure level.• Adjust the Speedlite’s manual flash level and the cameraaperture so that the flash exposure level aligns with thestandard exposure index.6. Take the picture.• Remove the gray card and take the picture.COPY
