Sony 4-183-746-11(1) User's Manual
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1. Frequency Repetition When the wide panel is attached Alkaline Nickel hydride 2500 mAh Frequency sec Approx 0 1 5 Approx 0 1 3 Repetition times Approx 100 or more Approx 200 or more Repetition is the approximate number of times that are possible before a new battery is completely dead 85 uoneunuoju jeuonippy Continuous flash performance AF illuminator Flash control Dimension Approx Mass Approx Power requirements Recommended batteries Included items 40 flashes at 5 flashes per second Normal flash light level 1 32 105 mm nickel metal hydride battery Autoflash at low contrast and low brightness Operating range with a 50 mm lens attached to DSLR A700 Central area 0 5 m to 10 m Peripheral areas 0 5 mto3 m Flash control using pre flash TTL direct metering W 77 x H 147 x D 106 mm 3 1 8 x 5 7 8 x 4 1 4 inches 440 g 15 6 oz excluding the batteries DC6V Four AA size alkaline batteries Four AA size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries Flash unit 1 Mini stand 1 Case 1 Set of printed documentation Functions in these operating instructions depend on testing conditions at our firm Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Trademark CX is a trademark of Sony Corporation 86 Additional Information 87 http www sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using V2. PS 0 5 lt gt PS 0 5 changes to power save mode after 30 seconds PS 3 changes to power save mode after 3 minutes PS 30 changes to power save mode after 30 minutes PS disables power save mode To change the time to power save when using wireless flash C07 You can change the time to power save when using wireless flash Press the A or V button to select the time until power save when using wireless flash The display switches between PS 60 and PS PS 60 changes to power save mode after 60 minutes PS disables power save mode To change the flash range units C08 You can change the flash range units displayed Press the A or V button to select the units The display switches between m and ft 80 Notes on use While shooting This flash unit generates strong light so it should not be used directly in front of the eyes Do not use the flash 20 times in a row or in quick succession in order to prevent heating and degradation of the camera and flash unit when the power level is 1 32 40 times in a row Stop using the flash unit and cool it for 10 minutes or more if the flash is triggered up to the limit for the number of times in quick succession Attach the camera while the flash unit is turned off If you do not do so you may cause a malfunction of the flash unit or the use of an incorrect luminescence and the powerful light may damage your eyes Do no
3. When selecting VENTES the flash unit fires with the power level to be set Press the MODE button repeatedly to display 4 WL Press the Fn button Press the 1 or gt button to make RMT or RMT2 blink a Ff WOW N Press the Fn button Make sure that the wireless channel of the off camera flash is set to the same channel as the controller For details on setting the wireless channel see Custom setting page 74 Continued on the next page 63 suoneoijddy 2 Wireless flash photography without built in flash of camera You can take a photo with wireless flash by using 2 flash units one as a controller and the other as an off camera flash unit even if the camera does not have a built in flash This flash unit must be used as the controller This flash unit ED ui Y Off camera flash 1 Setthe camera flash controller 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 5 WL 2 Press the Fn button 3 Press the lt or gt button to make CTRL blink 4 Press the Fn button 64 5 Press the lt or gt button to make RATIO OFF blink 6 Pressthe Fn button CTRL or CTRL is displayed Off camera flash setting Set the wireless flash while the flash unit is attached to the camera and then remo
4. CTRL When using HVL F58AM HVL F42AM as off camera flash select this mode CTRL2 mode CTRL When using HVL F56AM HVL F36AM as off camera flash select this mode When you change the controller mode set C03 in the custom setting page 74 When using DSLR A700 this flash unit cannot be set to CTRL CTRL2 If the flash unit is already set to CTRL the setting is canceled automatically For other cameras see the operating instructions supplied with each camera HVL F42AM used as off camera flash is included in the RMT group 1 Wireless flash photography with built in flash of the camera Use only an off camera flash unit using the light from the built in flash as a signal Built in flash En 4 Flash unit 1 Attach the flash unit to the camera and turn the power of the flash unit and camera on 2 Setthe camera to wireless flash The setting method differs depending on the camera used For details refer to the operating instructions of your camera When the camera is set to wireless the flash is also set to wireless automatically and WL is displayed on the LCD panel The flash channel information is transmitted to the camera Thelight level can be changed even for the wireless flash mode For details refer to page 74 3 Remove the flash unit from the camera and raise the built in flash 4 Setup the camera and flash unit Setup the camera and flash unit in a dark location such as indoors See
5. Test flash will flash at the selected frequency number level while the TEST button is being pressed if TESTI is selected in the custom setting When TEST3 or TESTM is selected the flash three times or the four second modeling flash has priority The use of custom settings allows the camera to be set up for multiple flash photography without selecting the M mode page 74 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 With alkaline batteries Flash frequency Hz Power level 10090 80 70 6 50 4030 20 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 I 1 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 8 10 14 14 1 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 15 15 15 20 20 20 35 40 100 1 32 14 14 14 14 14 18 18 20 20 25 35 35 40 50 50 50 50 100 100 100 signifies more than 100 With nickel metal hydride batteries When using 2500 mAh Flash frequency Hz Power level 10090 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 7 7 7 7 10 10 15 20 50 100 1 16 8 8 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 30 50 100 100 100 1 32 15 17 17 17 18 18 18 20 25 50 60 70 70 70 70 100 100 100 100 100 signifies more than 100 The maximum number of flashes varies with the type of battery and its condition If an External Battery Adaptor FA EB1AM optional is used the maximum number of flashes increases bey
6. ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents For the customers in the U S A CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the inst
7. off camera flash means the flash unit removed from a camera for use Combination of camera off camera flash and controller Types Camera Off camera flash Controller Sony digital single HVL FSBAM HVL camera s built in 1 With built in flash lens reflex cameras FA2AM HVL F56AM flash with built in flash IVL F36AM HVL F58AM HVL HVL F58AM Cameras without F42AM CTRL1 mode 2 Without built in flash built in flash HVL F58AM HVL DSLR A900 F42AM HVL FS6AM HVL PSBAM HVL F36AM CTRL2 mode E S l lun DSLR A700 HVL F58AM HVL HVL F58AM 3lLighting lto 3 pus DSLR A900 F42AM 6 CTRL1 mode 4 ratio control 3 2 HVL F58AM HVL l Control of DSLR A900 F42AM HVL FS6AM CL 2 groups HVL F36AM 1 For details about cameras and flash units that is not listed above see the operating instructions supplied with each product 2 When using DSLR A100 A200 A300 A350 this flash unit cannot be set to controller mode If the flash unit is already set to controller mode the setting is canceled automatically For other cameras see the operating instructions supplied with each camera 3 Set the wireless control remote mode to RMT Continued on the next page 59 suoneoijddy J 4 1 6 60 This flash unit has two wireless control modes CTRL1 and CTRL2 The wireless controller indicator on the LCD panel is displayed as follows CTRL1 mode
8. page 55 for details Continued on the next page 61 suoneoijddy 5 6 7 62 Make sure that the built in flash and flash unit are fully charged x m 5 is lit in the viewfinder when the built in flash is fully charged 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 LI TTL MODE TTL M Use test flash to check the flash Make sure that the wireless remote mode of the flash unit is set to RMT or RMT2 During wireless flash photography the test flash method differs depending on the camera used For details refer to the operation instructions of your camera e If the test flash does not work change the position of the camera flash and subject or point the wireless control signal receiver towards the camera Check again that the built in flash and the flash unit are fully charged and press the shutter button to take the photo Setting wireless flash by flash only Once you have performed the wireless flash setup in step 1 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 For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera Flash setting 1 Press the TTL M button to display or UNTA
9. 1 When the distance is beyond this range or is lit on either side of the Flash range Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1 5 m Proper exposure is obtained from 1 5 m to 28 m or p P 5 06 morc The flash range is not shown when using flash bounce above with wireless flash or when off camera cables are used When photographing beyond the lower limit of the flash range the photo may be over exposed even if the TEST button blinks in green or the bottom of the picture may darken Always photograph within the indicated flash range Auto WB Adjustment with Color Temperature Info The flash unit sends color temperature info to an ot camera Color temperature is automatically adjusted to standard white by an ot camera This function works with TTL flash mode using the clip on connection with the camera This function does not work during manual flash photography 28 Using flash in each recording mode of the camera This section explains how to use the flash unit in each recording mode of the camera Aperture priority flash photography A 1 Select the A mode on the camera soiseg B 2 Press the MODE button to display 4 Fill flash is selected O ZOOM SOO EA cm 3 Setthe aperture and focus the subject Reduce the aperture i e increase the f stop to reduce the flash range or open the aperture i e reduce the f stop to increase the flash range The shutter s
10. 105 mm 70 mm 50 mm 35 mm 28 mm 24 mm A ZOOM 105 mm Ifthe flash coverage is set to less than the focal length of the lens in use the periphery of the screen darkens The flash coverage of the manual zoom on the LCD panel is the angle of view of the 35mm format focal length Continued on the next page 33 suoneoijddy Built in wide panel 16 mm zoom angle Pulling out the built in wide panel expands flash coverage to a focal length of 16 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 When putting back the wide panel push it back in completely Do not pull out the wide panel forcibly This may damage the wide panel When photographing a flat subject from the front at a focal length of about 16 mm the periphery of the screen may darken slightly because the focal distances at the center and periphery of the screen are different When using a wide angle lens with a focal length below 16 mm the periphery of the screen may darken The focal length corresponds to the equivalent 35mm format focal length This flash unit does not support the angle of view of a 16 mm F2 8 Fisheye lens Push back the wide panel and the bounce sheet into the inside of the flash head when this flash unit is stored in the supplied case 34 Flash coverage amp focal length The larg
11. 12 N CD 4 Bounce indicator side angle page 36 Mounting foot release button page 19 Battery chamber door page 15 Mini stand page 57 Tripod mount Continued on the next page 11 Control panel 1 TTL M MANUAL MULTI button page 44 48 61 66 73 2 MODE button page 22 3 TEST button page 31 The status while the lamp is lit Amber Flash ready Green Proper exposure 4 Fn function direction buttons page 44 48 61 64 66 74 12 5 POWER switch page 20 6 LCD illuminator button page 24 7 ZOOM button page 32 LCD panel 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 Zoom indicator page 32 61 64 66 3 Flash OFF indicator page 22 48 5 Zoom Multiple flash repetition display page 32 48 6 mm indicator page 32 7 TIMES indicator page 48 2 Flash mode indicator page 22 10 4 Power level indicator page 43 1 12 13 14 15 16 Bounce indicator page 36 Custom indicator page 74 High speed sync indicator page 47 Wide panel indicator page 34 Low battery indicator page 16 OVERHEAT indic
12. 2 Flash mode TTL M MULTI TTL 43 48 Wireless flash WL RMT 54 Lighting ratio EEI 66 Power level in TTL M LEVEL 1 1 43 48 Power level in multiple flash LEVEL 1 32 48 Frequency in multiple flash Hz 5 48 Repetition in multiple flash TIMES 10 48 Custom setting is not reset 73 suoneoijddy Custom setting The various flash settings may be changed as necessary The following eight items may be changed HSS setting on off Wireless channel setting channels 1 to 4 Wireless controller mode setting 1 2 Recording mode in which manual flash or multiple flash may be set M mode only all modes Test flash setting once 3 times 4 seconds Time to power save 30 seconds 3 minutes 30 minutes none Time to power save when using wireless flash 60 minutes none Flash range units m ft Performing the custom setting The custom setting is changed as follows 1 Press the Fn button for three seconds while the POWER switch is set to ON The first item HSS setting is displayed 74 2 Press the lt or gt button to select the item For details on the each setting refer to Changing the custom setting page 78 MODE TTUM zoom 3 O 0 Ss LL 3 Press the Fn button to finish the custom setting The LCD panel returns to the original display When a setting other than the default setting is selected in C03 C04 C06 or C07 remains on the
13. 24 2 29 0 8 5 9 10 4 10 9 12 6 14 8 17 1 20 5 1 16 4 2 7 4 7 7 8 9 10 5 12 1 14 5 1 32 3 0 52 54 6 3 74 8 6 10 3 When the wide panel is attached APS C format Flash coverage setting mm Power level 16 24 28 35 50 70 105 1 1 17 31 36 42 48 52 58 1 2 11 9 218 25 1 29 6 342 368 41 0 1 4 8 4 15 4 17 8 20 9 24 2 26 0 29 0 1 8 5 9 10 9 12 6 14 8 17 1 18 4 20 5 1 16 4 2 741 8 9 10 5 12 1 13 0 14 5 1 32 3 0 54 63 74 8 6 9 2 10 3 When the wide panel is attached HSS flat flash ISO100 Manual flash 35mm format Flash coverage setting mm 24 28 35 50 70 105 11 8 12 9 14 8 17 3 19 5 22 4 8 4 9 1 10 5 12 2 13 8 15 9 5 9 6 4 74 8 6 9 8 112 42 4 6 DR 6 1 6 9 79 3 0 3 2 3 7 4 3 4 9 5 6 2 1 23 2 6 3 1 3 5 4 0 Shutter speed Tm 1 250 6 7 1 500 47 1 1000 3 3 1 2000 2 4 1 4000 17 1 8000 1 2 1 12000 0 8 1 5 1 6 1 8 22 24 2 8 When the wide panel is attached APS C format Flash coverage setting mm 24 28 35 50 70 105 12 9 14 8 17 3 19 5 209 224 9 1 10 5 12 2 13 8 14 8 15 9 64 74 8 6 9 8 10 5 112 4 6 52 6 1 6 9 74 79 3 2 3 7 4 3 4 9 52 5 6 23 2 6 3 1 3 5 3 7 4 0 Shutter speed T 1 250 6 7 1 500 47 1 1000 3 3 1 2000 2 4 1 4000 1 7 1 8000 1 2 1 12000 0 8 1 6 1 8 22 24 2 6 2 8
14. LCD panel The selected settings are maintained even if the flash unit is switched off or the battery is removed Continued on the next page 75 suoneoijddy 76 0 Selectwih the AbutonorY buton 0 C01 HSS setting Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 C03 Wireless controller mode setting CTRL w HE Cert Control 1 Control 2 C04 Recording mode in which manual flash or multiple flash may be set PASH MANUAL mum M mode only All modes SeexwihheAbionorvbun 0 C05 Test flash setting 30 seconds 3 minutes 30 minutes none C07 Time to power save when using wireless flash 60 minutes C08 Flash range units Continued on the next page 77 suoneoijddy Changing the custom setting This is an explanation of how to change each custom setting is given below To set the high speed sync C01 You can set the high speed sync Press the A or V button to select ON The display switches between ON and OFF This flash unit is set to high speed sync automatically when the shutter speed is set faster than flash sync speed Flash sync speed may differ depending on the camera For further details of flash sync speed refer to operating instructions supplied with your camera Taking photos in bright locations is recommended High speed sync cannot be used with bounce flash Using a flash meter or color meter with high speed sync is not recommended because it interfer
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16. S ONY 4 183 746 11 1 A Flash HVL F58AM Operating Instructions 2008 Sony Corporation 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 Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short circuit when disposing of batteries and follow local regulations for battery disposal Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed the product emits a strange smell heat or smoke Do not disassemble Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read and understand all instructions before using Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Do not leave appliance unattended while in use Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts 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 put
17. and 2 groups of off camera flash units RMT RMT2 This flash unit Controller EY Wy Off camera flash Off camera flash RMT2 RMT Any combination of HVL F58AM HVL F42AM HVL F56AM HVL F36AM can be used in a group with RMT For RMT2 only HVL F58AM that is set to CTRL1 can be used in a group When using HVL F56AM HVL F36AM as off camera flash set the controller mode to CTRL2 In CTRL2 mode you can control the lighting ratio of only 2 groups For details on setting the controller mode see C03 in Custom setting page 74 The whole power level ratio is displayed using the flash range multiple flash frequency flash ratio display on the LCD panel for the wireless flash photography with the lighting ratio control e g When a display is 4 2 1 the flash of each group fires with power level of 4 7 2 7 and 1 7 of the whole RATIO CTI 1 Set the camera flash controller and flash off camera flash to wireless flash 66 Camera Setting Set the camera to wireless flash For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera Controller Setting 1 NO dC W N 9 Press the MODE button repeatedly to display 5 WL Press the Fn button Press the lt or gt button to make CTRL blink Press the Fn button Press the lt or gt button to make RATIO ON blink Press the Fn button Press the A or V button to select the lighting ratio The lighting rati
18. ash mode C04 You can change the recording mode that can use the manual flash mode M and multiple flash mode Press the A or V button to select the recording mode that can use the manual flash mode and multiple flash mode The display is changed as following M corresponds M mode of the camera only PASM corresponds all modes of the camera When PASM is selected manual flash photography and multiple flash photography may be used in all recording modes of your camera The proper exposure may not be obtained with photography in modes other than the M mode of your camera therefore we recommend the M mode of your camera This flash unit is set to TTL flash mode when you set the recording mode of the camera to AUTO Continued on the next page 79 suoneoijddy To change the test flash mode C05 You can change the flashing method when using test flash Press the A or V button to select the test flash setting The display is changed in the following order TESTI lt gt TEST3 gt TESTM lt gt TESTI flashes once at the set light level TEST3 flashes three times at a specific rate TESTM flashes for four seconds at a specific rate To change the time to power save C06 You can change the time to power save Press the A or V button to select the desired time until power save The display is changed in the following order PS 0 5 lt gt PS 3 gt PS 30 PS lt gt
19. ash unit The following methods for wireless flash photography can be used with this flash unit 1 Wireless flash photography when the camera has a built in flash By using the camera s built in flash as a controller this flash unit can fire as a off camera flash 2 Wireless flash photography when the camera does not have a built in flash without lighting ratio control Even if the camera does not have a built in flash you can take a photo with wireless flash by using this flash unit as a controller and the another flash unit as off camera flash 3 Wireless flash photography with lighting ratio control You can take a photo with wireless flash while controlling the lighting ratio of some groups of flash units by using this flash unit as a controller 1 When using HVL F58AM HVL F42AM as off camera flash you can control the lighting ratio up to 3 groups CTRL RMT RMT2 You can use this function with DSLR A900 A700 2 When using HVL F56AM HVL F36AM as off camera flash you can control the lighting ratio of the 2 groups CTRL RMT You can use this function with a DSLR A900 58 For details see Combination of camera off camera flash and controller Youcan use several off camera flashes at the same time The off camera flash fires with the power level set in each flash when the off camera flash is in the MANUAL mode In this manual controller means the flash unit attached to a camera and
20. ator page 17 STANDBY indicator page 21 Wireless channel indicator page 54 Wireless controller indicator page 54 Continued on the next page 13 17 Wireless controller remote 24 Multiple flash indicator indicator page 54 page 48 18 Flash range Multiple flash 25 Flash range warning far side frequency flash ratio display indicator page 27 43 page 27 48 66 26 ft m indicator page 27 43 19 Ratio flash indicator page 66 27 Hz indicator page 48 20 Operating indicator page 78 21 Flash range warning near side indicator page 27 43 22 TTL indicator page 43 23 Manual flash indicator page 43 14 Inserting batteries The HVL F58AM may be powered by Four 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 1 Open the battery chamber door as shown 2 Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the diagram 3 Close the battery chamber door Follow the reverse procedure when opening the battery chamber door Continued on the next page 15 SuolleJjeda4d E Checking Batteries The d 4 indicator on the data panel blinks when the batteries are low q 4 bli
21. ble 1 Do not place the flash directly behind the subject Place the camera and flash unit within a 1 to 5 m radius of the subject Continued on the next page 55 suoneoijddy Distance camera HVL F58AM subject Distance Distance HVL F58AM subject camera subject Table 2 Table 1 Other than HSS HSS Shutter speed All shutter speeds Sync speed or slower 1 250 sec 1 500 sec 1 1000 sec 1 2000 sec Aperture 2 8 14 5 14 5 1 35 1 25 1 1 7 1 1 2 4 1 5 1 5 1 25 1 17 1 12 5 6 1 5 1 5 1 17 1 12 Units m The distances in the above table assume the use of ISO 100 If ISO 400 is used the distances must be multiplied by a factor of two assume a limit of 5 m The flash range is not displayed on the LCD panel when using wireless flash Notes on wireless flash Youcannot 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 For details of test flash See Custom setting page 74 The zoom position for the HVL F58AM is automatically set to 24 mm A zoom position other than 24 mm is not recommended In wireless flash mode ADI metering is canceled and P TTL flash metering is used automatically page 43 Multiple flash canno
22. d or subject gt page 43 Enables wireless High speed Sync gt page 47 Quick shift bounce function enables you to set the upper or side position easily during bounce flash photography gt page 36 Built in bounce sheet enables you to create a highlight in the gt page 36 subject s eyes Equipped with a wide easy to see LCD panel gt page 13 7 This flash unit supports flash coverage to a focal length of 16 mm by using a built in wide panel when the flash is triggered gt page 34 Corrects the white balance automatically using the color gt page 28 temperature information Adjusts the optimum flash coverage according to the image gt page 32 sensor size of the camera When Sony digital single lens reflex camera other than the DSLR A100 is used BECCO BEE o Name of parts 10 27 Built in wide panel page 34 Flashtube Wireless control signal receiver page 54 AF illuminator page 72 Remove the protective sheet from the front of the AF illuminator before use Do peso 5 Mounting foot page 18 6 Terminal cap page 69 71 7 Bounce sheet page 36 ee Ke i Bounce indicator upper angle page 36 LCD panel page 13 Control panel page
23. d when the camera is in the M mode In other modes TTL measuring is selected automatically As manual flash is not affected by the reflectivity of the subject it is convenient for use with subjects with extremely high or low reflectivity EVELe MID Wt a an LI TTL flash metering Manual flash metering m 1 Select the M mode on the camera Continued on the next page 43 suoneoijddy 2 Press the TTL M button to display on the LCD panel The modes change in the following order TTL MANUAL MULTI 4 LEVEL gt MZOOM tJi WA mm MODE TTL M ZOOM 6860 SHANG 3 Press the lt or gt button to select the power level to be set The power level is changed in following order 1 1 1 2 1 4 gt 1 8 gt 1 16 1 32 44 When the shutter button is pressed halfway down the distance at which the proper exposure is obtained appears on the LCD panel 4 LEVEL gt MZOOM E d mm HSS ili Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1 5 m i im m Proper exposure is obtained at more than 28 m In manual flash photography if the power level is set at 1 1 then the flash will go off at full power The power level range e g 1 1 1 2 corresponds to the aperture range e g FA 5 6 The flash range check indication of the TEST button blinks in green does not work after a photo is taken with the ma
24. e pp 69 Using external battery adaptor sedi AF ill minatot reete e et eerie ees 72 Reset to the default settings sess 73 Custom setting Additional Information Notes on use Maintenance Specifications sensensa e e a a a CARE P ER s Before use Use this unit in combination with a camera that has an accessory shoe For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera This flash unit is not dust proof splash proof or waterproof Do not place this flash unit in the following locations Regardless of whether this flash unit is in use or in storage do not place it in any of the following locations Doing so may lead to a malfunction Placing this flash unit in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on dashboards or near a heater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction Locations with excessive vibration Locations with strong electromagnetism Locations with excessive sand In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust clouds occur protect the unit from sand and dust This may lead to a malfunction Features The HVL F58AM is a functional clip on flash that provides a large flash output with a guide number of 58 105 mm position ISO 100 m gt page 84 Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI Advanced Distance Integration flash metering which is not affected by the reflection rate of the backgroun
25. ed For details refer the operating instructions of your camera e If the test flash does not work change the position of the camera flash and subject or point the wireless control signal receiver towards the camera Moreover make sure that the wireless channel of the off camera flash is set to the same channel as the controller Check again that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged and press the shutter button to take the photo Connecting camera and flash by cable Using the off camera cables FA CC1AM optional allows photography with flash units separate from the camera Up to four flash units can be connected together Being able to take photographs without having to consider the positioning of the flash unit provides considerable freedom to create a variety of shadow effects on the subject Flash units with accessory terminals can be connected directly suoneoijddy 1 Remove the terminal cap 2 Plug the cable into the accessory terminal CES Continued on the next page 69 70 In this mode ADI metering will be canceled and Pre flash TTL metering will be used automatically page 43 High speed sync in the P mode cannot be used when the flash is connected with the off camera cable FA CC1AM optional All the flash units are at the same power level in TTL flash mode During photography with off camera cable the wireless controller mode is canceled automatically and you cannot use t
26. er 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 To turn the power off Set the POWER switch to OFF OFF0 0 ON POWER cu 20 Power save mode When the camera or flash unit is not used for three minutes the flash unit changes to power save mode to save the batteries and STANDBY indicator appears on the LCD panel During wireless flash photography page 54 the flash unit changes to power save mode after 60 minutes Youcan change the time until power save or disable power save page 74 The flash unit turns into power save mode automatically when the POWER switch of the camera is set to OFF When Sony digital single lens reflex camera other than DSLR A100 is used Since your camera does not communicate with the flash unit the flash mode the switching in TTL M mode power save and the wide panel display are not interlocked with your camera when the camera is in power save mode or the LCD monitor is set to off STANDBY 21 SuolleJjeda4d E 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 is being turned off when the flash unit is connected to your camera 4 4 AUTO 4 WL G 4 amp AUTO When your camera
27. er the focal length figure of the lens on a camera the further away a subject can be photographed to take up the full screen but the area that can be covered becomes smaller Conversely with a smaller focal length figure subjects can be photographed with wider coverage The flash coverage is the area that the light from the flash at a set intensity or greater can cover evenly expressed as an angle The flash coverage at which you can photograph is determined by the focal length By having flash coverage determined in accordance with focal length flash coverage can be expressed as the figure for focal length 35 suoneoijddy a 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 Bounce flash Normal flash 36 Rotate the flash unit upwards or to the left and right while holding the camera firmly appears on the LCD panel The flash may be set to the following angles Upwards 45 60 75 90 120 150 Downwards 10 see Close up photography downward bounce page 41 Right 30 45 60 90 Left 30 45 60 90 Continued on the next page 37 suoneoijddy g When the flash is rotated upwards the flash range is
28. es with achieving the proper exposure and color The flash range becomes shorter than that of normal flash photography when the high speed sync is used Make sure that the subject is in the flash range You can also use the high speed sync with when using wireless flash photography If you select OFF high speed sync is cancelled When high speed sync is cancelled the shutter speed cannot be set faster than the sync speed To change the channel setting of the wireless flash C02 You can change the wireless channel to prevent interference when another flash is used nearby Press the A or V button to select the desired setting The display is changed in the following order CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 gt CH 4 lt gt Attach the flash unit to the camera and press the shutter button partway down after changing the channel 78 To select wireless control mode C03 You can change the wireless control mode This flash unit has two controller modes CTRL1 and CTRL2 The wireless controller indicator on the LCD panel is displayed as follows CTRL1 mode CTRL When using HVL F58AM HVL F42AM as off camera flash select this mode CTRL2 mode CTRL When using HVL F56AM HVL F36AM as off camera flash select this mode Press the A or V button to select the wireless control mode The display switches between CTRL1 and CTRL2 To change the recording mode that can use the manual flash mode M and multiple fl
29. he portrait position the top and bottom of the photo may darken In this case use the built in wide panel or set the bounce angle to 0 sideways e 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 40 Close up photography downward bounce Tilt the flash slightly downwards when photographing objects between 0 7 m and 1 5 m from the camera to ensure accurate illumination Rotate the flash downwards with holding the camera firmly The rotation angle is 10 Continued on the next page 41 SuoleollddV l appears on the LCD panel nn iri Li 1 SU m EL When photographing at a distance closer than 0 7 m the flash will not be able to completely cover the subject and the bottom of the picture will be darker Use an off camera flash Macro Twin Flash or Ring Light The downward bounce can be used only when the bounce angle is set to 0 or 90 sideways Thelenses with long length may obstruct the flash light 42 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 e Manual flash can only be use
30. he flash photography with lighting ratio control Using external battery adaptor You can use an External Battery Adaptor FA EB1AM optional as an external power supply 1 Remove the terminal cap 2 Insert the plug of connection cable into the external power terminal Usean external battery adaptor or cable for this flash unit for the external power terminal or accessory terminals 71 suoneoijddy AF illuminator In low light or when subject contrast is low when the shutter button is pressed halfway down for Auto Focus the red lamp on the front of the flash unit will light This is the AF illuminator used as an aid in Auto Focus The AF illuminator operates even when is displayed on the LCD panel The camera AF illuminator does not operate while the flash AF illuminator is operating The AF illuminator does not operate while Continuous AF is used in focusing mode when continually focusing on a moving subject The AF illuminator may not operate if the focal length of the lens is greater than 300 mm The flash unit will not operate when removed from the camera 72 Reset to the default settings Press the MODE and TTL M buttons together for three seconds Most flash functions return to their default settings O O ZOOM SO GING OMAN Item Default settings Page Flash on off On 4 Auto or 4 22 Flash coverage zoom Auto zoom 105 mm 3
31. hot will normally be over exposed you can adjust the exposure by using the high speed shutter For details on setting the HSS features see Custom setting page 74 Flash Sync Speed Flash photography is generally associated with a maximum shutter speed referred to as the flash sync speed This restriction does not apply to cameras designed for high speed sync HSS photography since they allow flash photography at the maximum shutter speed of the camera 47 suoneoijddy 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 1 Setthe camera to the M mode 2 Press the TTL M button to display on the LCD panel O SE V ON AN D 48 3 Press the Fn button to make TIMES blink The current number of flashes for multiple flash is displayed on the LCD panel Continued on the next page 49 suoneoijddy 4 Press the A or V button to select the number of flashes The number of flashes may be selected from the following 100 90 80 70 60 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Keep the A or V button pressed down to repeatedly change the value When is selected flashes continue at the set frequency while the shut
32. is turned on and the flash unit is connected to your camera WL is not set up 4 4 AUTO 5 5 4 AUTO XE O O O EA CD 5 AUTO lights up when the camera is set to Autoflash Only 51 lights up when the camera is set to Full flash 22 About flash mode 5 Fill flash mode The flash unit always fires 5 AUTO Auto flash mode The flash unit is set to this mode when the camera is set to auto flash 5 WL Wireless flash mode This mode is used during wireless flash photography amp Un full flash mode The flash unit does not fire 23 suomnejedaJdg E LCD panel illuminator Illuminates the data panel at low light levels Press the XX button The LCD panel is illuminated for approximately eight seconds This period is extended if the flash or camera is used during this time Press the x button again while the LCD panel is illuminated to extinguish the LCD panel illuminator L MODE TTL M ZOOM Q TEST 24 Program auto flash The basics 1 Select the P mode on the camera 2 Press the MODE button to display 4 AUTO or 5 on the LCD panel soiseg B 6000 SED 4 AUTO lights up when the camera is set to Autoflash Only 4 lights up when the camera is set to Full flash FAO Continued on the next page 25 3 Press the shutter button halfway down and make sure that the subject is within the flash range See
33. nking Changing the batteries is recommended The flash unit can still be used when the TEST button lights up in amber Only d 4 blinking Flash cannot be used Insert new batteries If nothing appears on the LCD panel when the POWER switch is set to ON check the orientation of the batteries 16 OVERHEAT indicator When the temperature of this unit rises at the time of continuous flash use or use in a high temperature environment the flash suspends operation automatically The OVERHEAT indicator blinks when overheating is detected The flash operation is suspended until the temperature of the unit falls Setthe POWER switch to OFF and then stop use of the flash unit for Approx 10 minutes to allow the temperature of the unit to cool down OVERHEAT Sag 17 SuolleJjeda4d E 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 accessory shoe of the camera The flash unit is locked in place automatically e If the built in flash in the camera is protruding lower it before attaching the flash unit e This unit is only suitable for an accessory shoe You cannot use this unit with a camera that has no accessory shoe 18 Removing the flash unit from the camera While pressing the mounting foot release button 1 remove the flash unit 2 19 SuolleJjeda4d E Turning on the pow
34. not displayed on the LCD panel High speed sync page 47 is also cleared When the flash is rotated upwards the bounce indicator does not appear Usea white ceiling or wall to reflect the flash A colored surface may color the light High ceilings or glass are not recommended Adjusting bounce angle Simultaneously using direct light and bounced light from the flash unit produces uneven lighting Determine the bounce angle with respect to the distance to the reflective surface the distance from the camera to the subject the focal length of the lens etc a T L Incorrect 38 When the flash is bounced upwards Determine the angle in relation to the following table Focal length of lens Bounce angle 70 mm minimum 45 28 70mm 60 28 mm maximum 75 90 Using the bounce sheet The bounce sheet creates a highlight in the subject s eyes and makes the subject look more vibrant The bounce sheet is pulled out when the wide panel is pulled out Push back the wide panel 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 Continued on the next page 39 suoneoijddy 90 sideways bounce When the bounce angle is set to 90 sideways and 0 upwards while shooting in t
35. nual flash Using custom functions manual flash may be selected without changing the camera to the M mode page 74 Continued on the next page 45 SuoleollddV TTL flash Manual flash provides a fixed flash intensity irrespective of the brightness of the subject and the camera setting TTL flash measures the light from the subject that is reflected through the lens TTL metering also has a P TTL metering function which adds a pre flash to TTL metering and an ADI metering function which adds distance data to the P TTL metering This flash unit defines all P TTL and ADI metering as TTL flash and is displayed on the LCD panel TTL through the lens ADI metering is possible in combination with a lens with a built in distance encoder Before using the ADI metering function check whether your lens has a built in distance encoder by referring to the specifications in the operating instructions supplied with your lens 46 High speed sync HSS High speed sync Normal flash High speed sync eliminates the restrictions of flash sync speed and enables the flash to be used through the entire shutter speed range of the camera The increased selectable aperture range allows flash photography with a wide aperture leaving the background out of focus and accentuating the front subject Even when photographing at a wide f stop in the A mode or M mode of the camera when the background is very bright and the s
36. o may be set to the following 1 2 4 8 16 The flash unit cannot flash when the lighting ratio is set to Press the lt or button to select the lighting ratio of the controller and off camera flash units RMT RMT2 Set the power level ratio to on the flash unit when there is an off camera flash RMT RMT2 you don t want to fire when you use the flash unit with the controller after setting the flash unit to CTRL1 Press the Fn button 10 Press the TTL M button to display WEHE When MENU is selected manual setting flash is used with the lighting ratio control Continued on the next page 67 suoneoijddy 68 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 F58AM is used as the off camera flash see page 63 Attach the controller to the camera and turn on the power of the camera controller and off camera flash Set up the camera with the controller and the off camera flash See page 55 for details Make sure that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged 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 Use test flash to check the flash The test flash method differs depending on the camera us
37. ond the values given above 53 suoneoijddy E Wireless flash mode WL Photographs taken with the flash unit attached to the camera are flat as shown in photo D In such cases remove the flash unit from the camera and position it to obtain a more three dimensional effect as shown in photo 2 And by using 2 or more flash units you can create more detailed light conditions as shown in photo When taking this type of photograph with a single lens reflex camera the camera and the flash unit are most commonly connected by a cable This flash eliminates the need for a cable to transmit signals to the flash unit by using the light of the flash itself as a signal The correct exposure is determined automatically by the camera Normal flash Wireless flash Wireless flash Lighting ratio control mode 54 Wireless Flash Range The wireless flash uses a light signal from the flash as a trigger to operate the off camera flash unit Follow the points below when positioning the camera flash and subject Photograph in dark locations indoors If you rotate the flashtube using the bounce flash function page 36 so that the wireless control signal receiver points toward the camera it will be easier for the flash to receive signals from the camera Place the off camera flash within the gray area in the following diagram Distance between flash and subject Distance between camera and subject see Table 2 see Ta
38. onds For details on setting the test flash mode see Custom setting page 74 TEST button The TEST button is turned on as follows according to the current state of the flash unit Amber Flash ready Green Proper exposure 31 suoneoijddy 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 The zoom is not displayed on the LCD panel when A ZOOM is displayed 24 mm focal length 105 mm focal length When a lens having a focal length of less than 24 mm is used with auto zoom WIDE on the LCD panel blinks Use of the built in wide panel page 34 is recommended in this case to prevent darkening at the periphery of the image Auto zoom control optimized for image sensor size By using a Sony digital single lens reflex camera other than the DSLR A100 with this flash unit the flash unit will provide optimal flash coverage according to the image sensor size APS C format 35 mm format of the camera 32 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
39. page 27 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 litin amber You can also confirm that the flash unit is fully charged by the lighting of the 5 indicator in the camera viewfinder m MODE TTUM zoom i O O OFF8 8 ON O 26 When the correct exposure has been obtained for the photo just taken the TEST button on the control panel blinks in green MODE TTLM zoom 3 O O O TEST OFFt 1 ON era The photo will be under exposed because of a lack of luminescence if taken before charging is complete Press the shutter button after making sure that charging is complete when using the flash unit with the self timer If your camera has an AUTO mode or Scene Selection mode they are dealt with here as program auto The flash mode selected auto flash 4 AUTO fill flash 4 or un full flash depends on your camera For details refer to the operating instructions of your camera 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 Continued on the next page 27 soiseg B The range that can be displayed on the LCD panel is from 1 5 m to 28 m 0 7 m to 28 m for downward bounce see page 4
40. peed is set automatically 4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete Continued on the next page 29 Shutter speed priority flash photography S 1 Select the S mode on the camera 2 Press the MODE button to display 4 Fill flash is selected 3 Set the shutter speed and focus the subject 4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete Manual exposure mode flash photography M 1 Select the M mode on the camera 2 Press the MODE button to display 4 Fill flash is selected 3 Setthe aperture and shutter speed and focus the subject Reduce the aperture i e increase the f stop to reduce the flash range or open the aperture i e reduce the f stop to increase the flash range 4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete 30 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 MODE Trym zoom Jt OFF8 0 ON The light level of the test flash depends on the light level setting page 43 The flash unit fires with a light level of 1 1 in TTL mode Youcan check shadows on the subject before taking photos with the test flash modeling flash function The flash unit has two modeling flash modes three times flashes mode and modeling flash mode in which the flash unit fires repeatedly for four sec
41. ructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Table of Contents I niu ERR 9 Name of parts Preparations Inserting batteries cli E dere nia 15 Attachment and removal of the flash unit pp 18 Tuming on the power uaar dat 20 Changing the flash mode essere 22 LCD panelallumirnator nerit nee eterne rentes 24 Basics Program auto flash The basics seen 25 Using flash in each recording mode of the camera 29 Applications Test flash Zoom flash coverage Bounce flash ur eet eH RR Close up photography downward bounce we 41 Manual flash M i 43 High speed sync HSS nai er aeu 47 Multiple flash MULTI 48 Wireless flash mode WL ii 54 Connecting camera and flash by cabl
42. t be used Ifanother wireless flash is being used nearby you can change the channel in the custom settings to prevent interference page 74 When photographing with the wireless flash the flash unit may in rare cases go off by mistake due to ambient static electricity or electromagnetic noise When the flash is not in use select using the MODE button The flash unit may in rare cases provide incorrect luminescence because the signal light does not reach the subject etc due to the position in which the wireless flash was installed In this case you can prevent incorrect luminescence by changing the installation position of the wireless flash or changing the wireless channel setting in the custom setting page 74 56 Opening and closing the mini stand The mini stand is collapsible and must be open when used gt gt w Attaching and removing the mini stand Use the supplied mini stand when the flash unit is separate from the camera Attachment Removal suoneoijddy You can attach the flash unit to a tripod using the tripod socket holes in the mini stand Use the tripod equipped with the screw under 5 5 mm Because the tripod equipped with the screw over 5 5 mm cannot hold the mini stand firmly mini stand may be damaged Continued on the next page 57 When mini stand break into each part fit the part of shaft into the other part N Possible wireless flash photography for this fl
43. t use the flash near people when rotating the flashtube during bounce photography The flash light may damage the eyes or the hot flashtube may cause a burn Batteries The battery level displayed on the LCD panel may be lower than the actual battery capacity due to temperature and storage conditions The displayed battery level is restored to the correct value after the flash has been used a few times Nickel metal hydride batteries can lose power suddenly If the low battery indicator starts blinking or the flash can no longer be used while taking pictures change or recharge the batteries The flash frequency and number of flashes provided by new batteries may vary from the values shown in the table depending on the time elapsed since manufacture of the batteries Continued on the next page 81 uoneunuoju jeuonippy a 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 Temperature The flash unit may be used over a temperature range of 0 C to 40 C Do not expose the flash unit to extremely high temperatures e g in direct sunlight inside a vehicle or high humidity To prevent condensation forming on the flash place it in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a
44. ter is open LEVEL ide 5 Press the Fn button to make Hz blink Thecurrent multiple flash frequency flashes per second is displayed on the LCD panel MULTI 50 Press the A or V button to select the flash frequency 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 Keepthe A or V button pressed down to repeatedly change the value MULTI Press the Fn button to make the power level indicator blink The current power level is displayed L LEVEL lt gt ild2 in TIMES Press the lt or gt button to select the power level to be set The power level may be selected from the following 1 8 1 16 1 32 Continued on the next page 51 suoneoijddy 9 Press the Fn button 10 Set the shutter speed and aperture 11 52 The shutter speed is calculated as follows to suit the selected flash frequency and number of flashes Number of flashes TIME Flash frequency Hz Shutter speed For example when ten flashes and 5 Hz are selected 10 5 2 requires a shutter speed of longer than two seconds When the flash is fully charged press the shutter button to take the photo The distance at which the proper exposure is obtained with a single flash is displayed on the LCD panel To prevent shaking the use of a tripod is recommended during multiple flash photography
45. ting 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 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this appliance but take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used subsequently The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual Do not install the batteries with the polarity reversed Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures Do not attempt to recharge except for rechargeable batteries short or disassemble Do not mix batteries of different types brands or ages SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not touch the flashtube during operation it may become hot when the flash fires For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp 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 Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of EXE electrical and electronic equipment By
46. ve it from the camera For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the external flash When the HVL F58AM is used as the off camera flash see page 63 and set the remote mode to RMT Attach the controller to the camera and turn on the power of the camera controller off camera flash Set up the camera with the controller and the off camera flash See page 55 for details Make sure that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged 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 Use test flash to check the flash The test flash method differs depending on the camera used For details refer to the operating instructions of your camera e If the test flash does not work change the position of the camera flash and subject or point the wireless control signal receiver towards the camera Moreover make sure that wireless channel of the off camera flash is set to the same channel as the controller Continued on the next page 65 suoneoijddy 6 Check again that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged and press the shutter button to take the photo Evenif RATIO is set to OFF the controller flashes to transmit a signal 3 Wireless flash photography with the lighting ratio control You can take a photo with wireless flash while controlling the lighting ratio of the controller
47. warm environment Allow it to reach room temperature before removing it from the bag Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures Keep your camera and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather The low battery indicator may blink even when there is some power left in the batteries in cold weather Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal operating temperature This flash unit is not waterproof Be careful not to bring it into contact with water or sand when using it at the seashore for example Contact with water sand dust or salt may result in a malfunction 82 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 Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine as these damage the surface finish 83 uoneunuoju jeuonippy E Specifications Guide number Normal flash ISO100 Manual flash 35mm format 84 Power level Flash coverage setting mm 16 24 28 35 50 70 105 Il 1 29 31 36 42 48 58 2 11 9 20 8 21 8 25 1 29 6 34 2 41 0 4 8 4 14 7 15 4 17 8 20 9
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