Canon EOS-1V Service Manual page 91

• Basic E-TTL Adjustment
Be sure to use an E-TTL Speedlite (550EX, 380EX, etc.) for the check pro-
CAUTION cedure. For the basic adjustment, flash is not necessary. It is necessary for
the check procedure.
PURPOSE
To adjust the flash metering sensor's (E-TTL uses the AE sensor) gain and level.
Do this adjustment after replacing the main flexible board.
STANDARDS
Average +/-1EV
PREPARATIONS
1) Start up the adjustment software and connect the camera and HS-I/F. On the
Flash Metering Adjustment Menu, select [F3] Basic E-TTL Adjustment.
2) Attach the EF 50mm f/1.8 lens to the camera and place it against the EF-8000
or EF-5000's light source. Cover the eyepiece so that ambient light does not
enter.
Light source
Attach EF 50mm f/1.8 lens
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1) On the Flash Metering Adjustment
Menu, select [F3] Basic E-TTL
Adjustment.
2) Set the light source to LV9 and press
Return.
K: 12.5
ISO: 100
Cover eyepiece
Fig. 4-15 Basic E-TTL adjustment.
ETTL_M1
Basic E-TTL Adjustment
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Part 4: Electrical Adjustments
LV9
Set the brightness.
K: 12.5
ISO: 100
After setting it, press Return.
To return to the Flash Metering Adjustment Menu,
press the space bar.