C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\010COV.fm Master: Right 4-278-307-11(1) Flash Preparations Basics Operating Instructions Advanced Operations Additional Information Operating Instructions Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\020REG.fm Master: Left English Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\020REG.fm Master: Right Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged- until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman. Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\020REG.fm Master: Left For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\020REG.fm Master: Right However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur a particular installation.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\010COVTOC.fm Master: Left Table of Contents Features .................................................................................................... 8 Name of parts .......................................................................................... 9 Preparations Inserting batteries ..................................................................................
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\030INT.fm Master: Right Before use Use this unit in combination with a Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera that has an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe, or a Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder that has an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe. Some functions cannot be used with some model cameras.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\030INT.fm Master: Left Features The HVL-F43AM is a compact flash with a guide number of 43 (meters, 105 mm position, ISO 100). , page 73 Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering, which is not affected by the reflection rate of the background or subject. , page 26 Enables High-speed Sync.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\030INT.fm Master: Right.2column Name of parts A Built-in wide panel (30) B Flashtube C Wireless control signal receiver (48) D AF illuminator (61) Remove the protective sheet from the front of the AF illuminator before use. E Mounting foot (14) F Bounce sheet (33) Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\030INT.fm Master: Left.2column * G Bounce indicator (upper/lower angle) (32) H LCD panel (12) I Control panel (11) J Bounce indicator (side angle) (32) K Release button (15) L Battery chamber door (13) M Mini-stand (49) * Tripod attachment hole Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\030INT.fm Master: Right.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\030INT.fm Master: Left.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Right.L0 Preparations Inserting batteries The HVL-F43AM may be powered by : • Four LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries* • Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries* * Batteries are not supplied. Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit. Open the battery chamber door as shown.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Left Attachment and removal of the flash unit Attaching the flash unit to the camera With the flash unit turned off, push the mounting foot firmly and fully into the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe of the camera. • The flash unit is locked in place automatically. • If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, close it before attaching the flash unit.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Right Removing the flash unit from the camera While pressing the release button 1, remove the flash unit in the direction of arrow 2.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Left Turning on the power Set the power switch to ON. The power of the flash unit turns on. • When the power of the flash unit is turned on, the LCD panel lights up. • If nothing appears on the LCD panel when the power switch is set to ON, check the orientation of the batteries. To turn the power off Set the power switch to OFF.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Right Power save mode Checking Batteries The indicator on the data panel blinks when the batteries are low. blinking Changing the batteries is recommended. The flash unit can still be used when the TEST button lights up in amber. Only blinking Flash cannot be used. Insert new batteries.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Left indicator When the temperature of this unit rises after continuous flash use or use in a high temperature environment, its internal safety circuit automatically suspends operation (overheating). • The indicator blinks when overheating is detected. • Flash operation is suspended until the temperature of the unit falls and the indicator turns off.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Right Changing the flash mode Press the MODE button. • The indicator on the LCD panel changes as follows. When the flash unit is not connected to your camera, or when the camera is in power save mode or the LCD monitor of the camera is being turned off when the flash unit is connected to the camera: ( AUTO) t WL t t ( AUTO) t . . .
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\040C01.fm Master: Left About flash mode • (Fill-flash mode) The flash unit always fires. • AUTO (Auto flash mode) The flash unit is set to this mode when the camera is set to auto flash. • WL (Wireless flash mode) This mode is used during wireless flash photography. • (Un-fill-flash mode) The flash unit does not fire.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\050C02.fm Master: Right.L0 Basics Program auto flash (The basics) • If your camera has an AUTO mode or Scene Selection mode, they are dealt with here as program auto. 1 Select the P mode on the camera. 2 Press the MODE button to display [ AUTO] or [ ] on the LCD panel. Basics • [ ] lights up when the camera is set to Fill-flash. [ when the camera is set to Auto flash.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\050C02.fm Master: Left 3 Press the shutter button halfway down and make sure that the subject is within the flash range. • See page 23 for details on the flash range. 4 When the flash unit is charged, press the shutter button to take a photo. • The flash unit is fully charged when the TEST button on the control panel is lit in amber.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\050C02.fm Master: Right Flash range Press the shutter button halfway down. The flash range for the proper exposure is displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure that the subject is within this range and then take the photo. Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1.0 m. If the flash range is less than 1.0 m, the lower area of the image on the LCD monitor of the camera may become dark.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\050C02.fm Master: Left Auto WB Adjustment with Color Temperature Info White balance is automatically adjusted by your camera (except the DSLR-A100) based on color temperature information when the flash unit fires. • Auto WB Adjustment functions when you attach the flash unit to your camera and use TTL flash mode on the flash unit.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\050C02.fm Master: Right Using flash in each recording mode of the camera If the camera is set to aperture priority (A mode), shutter speed priority (S mode) or manual exposure mode (M mode), TTL flash photography can be performed according to the mode. 1 Select A, S or M mode on the camera. 2 Press the MODE button to display [ ]. 3 Basics • Fill-flash is selected.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\050C02.fm Master: Left 4 Recording mode of the camera Settings M (Manual exposure mode flash photography) Set the aperture and shutter speed. • Reduce the aperture (i.e. increase the fstop) to reduce the flash range, or open the aperture (i.e. reduce the f-stop) to increase the flash range. Press the shutter button when charging is complete.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right.L0 Advanced Operations Test-flash You can try a test flash before shooting. Check the light level using the test flash when you use a flash meter, etc., in the manual flash (M) mode. Press the TEST button when the TEST button lights up in amber.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Zoom flash coverage Auto zoom This flash unit automatically switches optimum flash coverage (zoom flash coverage) to cover a range of focal lengths from 24 mm to 105 mm when photographing (auto zoom). Normally, you do not need to switch the flash coverage manually. The auto zoom is working when [A ZOOM] is displayed on the LCD panel.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right Manual zoom You can manually set the flash coverage regardless of the focal length of the lens in use (manual zoom). Press the ZOOM button to select the flash coverage to be set. • The zoom coverage is changed in the following order. 105 mm t 70 mm t 50 mm t 35 mm t 28 mm t 24 mm t A ZOOM t 105 mm t . . .
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Built-in wide panel (15 mm zoom angle) Pulling out the built-in wide panel extends flash coverage to include focal lengths from 15 mm to less than 24 mm. Pull out the wide panel and set it at the front of flash tube, and then push back the bounce sheet. • [WIDE] is displayed on the LCD panel.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right Bounce flash Using the flash unit with a wall directly behind the subject produces strong shadows on the wall. By directing the flash unit at the ceiling you can illuminate the subject with reflected light, reducing the intensity of the shadows and producing a softer light on the screen.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Rotate the flash unit upwards or to the left and right while holding the camera firmly. • When the flash is rotated upwards, the flash range is not displayed on the LCD panel. High-speed sync (page 41) is also cleared. • When the flash is rotated upwards, the bounce indicator does not appear. • Use a white ceiling or wall to reflect the flash.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right Adjusting bounce angle Simultaneously using direct light and bounced light from the flash unit produces uneven lighting. Adjust to the best bounce angle while performing a test flash in actual shooting conditions.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left • When using the bounce sheet, set the bounce angle to 90° upwards. Quick shift bounce When shooting in the portrait position, you can set the same bounce flash as that used when shooting in the landscape position, and also use the control panel at proper direction.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right • blinks on the LCD panel. • When the zoom flash coverage is set to [A ZOOM] while using 90° sideways bounce, the coverage is adjusted automatically to the wide angle. In this case, the flash range is shorter than that for 0° sideways bounce.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Close-up photography (downward bounce) Tilt the flash slightly downwards when photographing objects between 0.7 m and 1.0 m from the camera to ensure accurate illumination. Rotate the flash downwards with holding the camera firmly. • The rotation angle is 8°. • appears on the LCD panel. • When photographing at a distance closer than 0.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right Manual flash (M) Normal TTL flash metering automatically adjusts the flash intensity to provide the proper exposure for the subject. Manual flash provides a fixed flash intensity irrespective of the brightness of the subject and the camera setting.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left 1 Press the TTL/M button to display panel. on the LCD • The modes change in the following order.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right 2 Press the f or F button to select the power level to be set. 39 HVL-F43AM 4-278-307-11(1) GB Advanced Operations • The power level can be set to the following.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left • When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the distance at which the proper exposure is obtained appears on the LCD panel. Set the aperture to match the displayed distance to the shooting distance. Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1.0 m. If the flash range is less than 1.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right High-speed sync (HSS) High-speed sync Normal flash For details on turning the HSS setting off, see “Custom settings” (page 63). Flash Sync Speed Flash photography is generally associated with a maximum shutter speed referred to as the flash sync speed.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Multiple flash (MULTI) The flash is triggered a number of times while the shutter is open (multiple flash). Multiple flash allows motion of the subject to be captured in a photograph for later analysis. • The camera must be set to the M mode for multiple flash photography. In modes other than the M mode of the camera, the proper exposure may not be obtained.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right 2 Press the Fn button to make [Hz] blink, and then press the f or F button to select the flash frequency. • The figures show the number of flashes per second. • The flash frequency may be selected from the following. 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 • Keep the f or F button pressed down to repeatedly change the value.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left 4 Press the Fn button to make the power-level indicator blink, and then press the f or F button to select the power level to be set. • The power level can be set to the following. 1/8 t 1/16 t 1/32 t 1/64 t 1/128 • You can change the power level interval so that the power can be set to up to 13 levels.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right 5 Press the Fn button to finish the setting. 6 Set the shutter speed and aperture. • The shutter speed should at least equal the number of flashes (TIME) divided by the flash frequency (Hz). For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the flash frequency is 5, set the shutter speed of your camera to 2 seconds or more.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Maximum number of continuous flashes The maximum number of continuous flashes during multiple flash photography is limited by the charge in the battery. Use the following values as a guide.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right Wireless flash mode (WL) This flash unit enables the following wireless flash photography. [A] Wireless flash photography (HVL-F43AM: off-camera flash) The camera's built-in flash is the controller (the flash that emits control light) and the HVL-F43AM is the off-camera flash (the flash that is away from the camera).
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Wireless Flash Range The wireless flash uses a light signal from the flash as a trigger to operate the offcamera flash unit. Follow the points below when positioning the camera, flash, and subject. • Photograph in dark locations indoors. • Place the off-camera flash within the gray area in the following diagram.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right Opening and closing the included mini-stand • The mini-stand is collapsible and must be open when used. Advanced Operations Attaching and removing the ministand • Use the supplied mini-stand when the flash unit is separate from the camera. Attachment Removal • You can attach the flash unit to a tripod using the tripod attachment hole under the mini-stand.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left • When mini-stand break into each part, fit the part of shaft into the other part.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right [A] Wireless flash photography using the HVL-F43AM as the off-camera flash Use only an off-camera flash unit, using the light from the built-in flash as a signal. Built-in flash HVL-F43AM Attach the flash unit to the camera and turn the power of the flash unit and camera on. 2 Set the camera to wireless flash mode.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left 5 Make sure that the built-in flash and flash unit are fully charged. • The built-in flash full-charge indication varies depending on the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the camera. • When the flash unit is fully charged in the wireless flash mode, the AF illuminator on the front blinks, and the TEST button is lit in amber.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right Setting wireless flash by flash only Once you have performed the wireless flash setup in step [A], if you continue to use the same camera and flash combination without changing the wireless channel then you can also set the flash and camera separately to wireless. Camera setting: Set the camera to the wireless flash mode.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left [B] Wireless flash photography using the HVL-F43AM as the controller When using the DSLR-A900, DSLR-A850 or DSLR-A700, you can perform wireless flash photography by using more than 2 flash units, one as a controller and the other as an off-camera flash unit. Use the HVL-F43AM as the controller.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right Off-camera flash setting: Set the wireless flash while the flash unit is attached to the camera, and then remove it from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the external flash. When the HVL-F43AM is used as the offcamera flash, see page 53, and set the remote mode to [RMT].
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left 6 Check again that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the photo. • Even if RATIO is set to [OFF], the controller flashes to transmit a signal.
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left 1 Set the camera, flash (controller), and flash (off-camera flash) to wireless flash. Camera Setting: Set the camera to wireless flash. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera. Controller Setting: 1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to display [WL], and then press the Fn button.
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Notes on wireless flash • You cannot use a flash meter or color meter in wireless flash mode because the pre-flash goes off. • Test flash for the wireless flash is in the currently selected test flash mode. One flash occurs with [TEST1] and three flashes with [TEST3]. Flashes continue for four seconds with [TESTM].
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Left Reset to the default settings Press the MODE and TTL/M buttons together for more than three seconds. Most flash functions return to their default settings.
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\060C03.fm Master: Right C05 To change the test-flash mode once 3 times 4 seconds [TEST1] : flashes once depending on the power level that is set. [TEST3] : flashes three times at a specific rate. [TESTM] : flashes for four seconds at a specific rate. C06 To change the time until power save mode 3 minutes 30 minutes Advanced Operations 30 seconds none [PS 0.
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C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\070C04.fm Master: Right • Remove the batteries only after turning the power off and waiting several minutes, when changing the batteries. The batteries may be hot, depending on the battery type. Remove them carefully. • Remove and store the batteries when you do not intend to use the camera for a long time.
C:\édéñÉtÉHÉãÉ_\ÅiäîÅjÉGÉXÉPÉCÉèÅ[Éh\SONY\VX9197\SourceÉfÅ[É^\4278307111\4278307111\4278307111HVLF58AMUC\01GBHVLF58AMUC\070C04.fm Master: Left Maintenance Remove this unit from the camera. Clean the flash with a dry soft cloth. If the flash has been in contact with sand, wiping will damage the surface, and it should therefore be cleaned gently using a blower. In the event of stubborn stains, use a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe the unit clean with a dry soft cloth.
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