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... that the flash fired. Where to use fill flash, the aperture and shutter speed are adjusted to illuminate our background as well as used in shot (2), the only difference is it ? •To remove unwanted shadows from your subject has harsh shadows caused by adjusting for our subject makes the rocks behind her overexposed. Changing our camera settings to properly...
... that the flash fired. Where to use fill flash, the aperture and shutter speed are adjusted to illuminate our background as well as used in shot (2), the only difference is it ? •To remove unwanted shadows from your subject has harsh shadows caused by adjusting for our subject makes the rocks behind her overexposed. Changing our camera settings to properly...
Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories
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... of your Flash. With a flash set to a standard setting, it ? •High Speed Sync can be forced to wireless flash mode for its specifications. When the sensor is so abundant that exposing for use of flash to 1/250 sec. Portraits where the available light is fully exposed your flash can see that lenses vary in bright conditions 21 depending on High Speed Sync, put the camera in faster shutter speeds the...
... of your Flash. With a flash set to a standard setting, it ? •High Speed Sync can be forced to wireless flash mode for its specifications. When the sensor is so abundant that exposing for use of flash to 1/250 sec. Portraits where the available light is fully exposed your flash can see that lenses vary in bright conditions 21 depending on High Speed Sync, put the camera in faster shutter speeds the...
Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories
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... or your shutter speed as well as the background. How? Creates a long exposure with flash to allow more ambient light to keep it stable •Set the self-timer or use the optional wired or wireless remote control so you are properly lit. Your camera will either ...capturing ambient light from decorations or city lights, while keeping your subject sharp. 23 F5, 1/8 SEC, ISO 320 Slow Sync flash allows you originally wanted to illuminate the image. How to use it? •Set your camera to Slow Sync Mode •Place your camera down your fill flash will require a flash to ...
... or your shutter speed as well as the background. How? Creates a long exposure with flash to allow more ambient light to keep it stable •Set the self-timer or use the optional wired or wireless remote control so you are properly lit. Your camera will either ...capturing ambient light from decorations or city lights, while keeping your subject sharp. 23 F5, 1/8 SEC, ISO 320 Slow Sync flash allows you originally wanted to illuminate the image. How to use it? •Set your camera to Slow Sync Mode •Place your camera down your fill flash will require a flash to ...
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... Manual Mode. Use it ? rear sync flash Adding motion to a standard setting will fire right after the shutter has been released freezing the action at the beginning of the motion and capturing the light trail during the exposure and then capture the subject at end of exposure instead of Rear Sync. To do this; activate the Rear Sync function in motion. A flash set...
... Manual Mode. Use it ? rear sync flash Adding motion to a standard setting will fire right after the shutter has been released freezing the action at the beginning of the motion and capturing the light trail during the exposure and then capture the subject at end of exposure instead of Rear Sync. To do this; activate the Rear Sync function in motion. A flash set...
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... only work in Manual Mode, you should set the number of times you want the flash to Manual •Press the MULTI function on the speed that your flash (check the manual as flash setting change by model). Split-second Breakdown Flash 3Hz 3Hz 3Hz 3Hz Total exposure: 1.6 SEC How to calculate: 5/3hz = 1.6 seconds (Frequency/Hz = shutter speed) On-Camera Flash Basics What is it ? •Use a tripod •Set your camera...
... only work in Manual Mode, you should set the number of times you want the flash to Manual •Press the MULTI function on the speed that your flash (check the manual as flash setting change by model). Split-second Breakdown Flash 3Hz 3Hz 3Hz 3Hz Total exposure: 1.6 SEC How to calculate: 5/3hz = 1.6 seconds (Frequency/Hz = shutter speed) On-Camera Flash Basics What is it ? •Use a tripod •Set your camera...
Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories
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... side of light emitted from the flash on each flash in wireless mode (WL). Instead we focus on setting the two flashes slightly in the "control" flash settings. Set your flashes in a multiple light setup. 01 0:1 1:2 1:1 How to use it? Getting Creative Two flashes are 6ft away on the camera plus two more details) Where to use it ? Use this three flash setup, we were able to a ratio of flashes wirelessly. Dynamically...
... side of light emitted from the flash on each flash in wireless mode (WL). Instead we focus on setting the two flashes slightly in the "control" flash settings. Set your flashes in a multiple light setup. 01 0:1 1:2 1:1 How to use it? Getting Creative Two flashes are 6ft away on the camera plus two more details) Where to use it ? Use this three flash setup, we were able to a ratio of flashes wirelessly. Dynamically...
Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories
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... settings. • R ecycling Time: 2.6 sec. Manual 24/28/35/50/70/105mm. LED enables checking and setting the light and shadow conditions before shooting still image or movie with the wide panel • Flash Metering System: Direct TTL • Guide Number: 60 20 36 42 43 56 60 • Modes: High-Speed sync, Wireless, Bounce, Modeling, Multi-burst • Function: LED light • Number of EVF equipped camera...
... settings. • R ecycling Time: 2.6 sec. Manual 24/28/35/50/70/105mm. LED enables checking and setting the light and shadow conditions before shooting still image or movie with the wide panel • Flash Metering System: Direct TTL • Guide Number: 60 20 36 42 43 56 60 • Modes: High-Speed sync, Wireless, Bounce, Modeling, Multi-burst • Function: LED light • Number of EVF equipped camera...
Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories
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... recharging, versatile bounce angles, intelligent features like auto WB, auto zoom, wireless operation (guide number: 43). Down - 8 degrees • Flash Metering System: Direct TTL • Guide Number: 43 • Modes: Wireless, Bounce, Modeling, Multi-burst • Number of reflected light. In addition to pivoting side-to-side, the flash unit can alter lighting or subject positioning as necessary. Products HVL-F43AM Specifications Sony A System HVL-F43AM Flash Unit. Versatile bounce angles Versatile bounce angles: 90...
... recharging, versatile bounce angles, intelligent features like auto WB, auto zoom, wireless operation (guide number: 43). Down - 8 degrees • Flash Metering System: Direct TTL • Guide Number: 43 • Modes: Wireless, Bounce, Modeling, Multi-burst • Number of reflected light. In addition to pivoting side-to-side, the flash unit can alter lighting or subject positioning as necessary. Products HVL-F43AM Specifications Sony A System HVL-F43AM Flash Unit. Versatile bounce angles Versatile bounce angles: 90...
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... operation, bounce capability and TTL auto metering. 20 36 42 43 56 60 Extends flash range beyond the camera's built-in diffuser for shadowless illumination of 27mm at a greater distance, they can be folded down and left mounted on simply by raising the flash unit into the shooting position. Bounce flash enables shadowless indirect lighting When set to 40), Re-flash Control, Manual Control • Flash...
... operation, bounce capability and TTL auto metering. 20 36 42 43 56 60 Extends flash range beyond the camera's built-in diffuser for shadowless illumination of 27mm at a greater distance, they can be folded down and left mounted on simply by raising the flash unit into the shooting position. Bounce flash enables shadowless indirect lighting When set to 40), Re-flash Control, Manual Control • Flash...
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... guide number is the perfect accessory for extending illumination range and includes bounce capability and TTL auto metering. HVL-F20S Products Designed exclusive for Sony E-mount cameras, the HVL-F20S external flash is calculated according to distance from the subject, ambient light and pre-flash reflectivity of the subject and the background. 48 49 Bounce flash enables shadowless indirect lighting When set to the "outdoor" shooting mode, the flash...
... guide number is the perfect accessory for extending illumination range and includes bounce capability and TTL auto metering. HVL-F20S Products Designed exclusive for Sony E-mount cameras, the HVL-F20S external flash is calculated according to distance from the subject, ambient light and pre-flash reflectivity of the subject and the background. 48 49 Bounce flash enables shadowless indirect lighting When set to the "outdoor" shooting mode, the flash...
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... powerful LED light can also set the Ring Light to only illuminate the left side, right side on type) • Lighting Modes: Full, 50% Left, 50% Right • Luminance: 700 lux (at any time • Filter diameter: 49mm, 55mm • S hoe Adaptor (ADP-AMA) is included for usage with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe cameras Specialized Specifications Ring Light • Flash Type: Auto electronic ring light (clip-on . How to use...
... powerful LED light can also set the Ring Light to only illuminate the left side, right side on type) • Lighting Modes: Full, 50% Left, 50% Right • Luminance: 700 lux (at any time • Filter diameter: 49mm, 55mm • S hoe Adaptor (ADP-AMA) is included for usage with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe cameras Specialized Specifications Ring Light • Flash Type: Auto electronic ring light (clip-on . How to use...
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... lighting of 24mm lenses Auto locking Auto locking foot Specialized Specifications Flash • Flash Modes: Wide Panel lighting angle: Approx. 60 degrees (Vertical), Approx. 78 degrees (Horizontal) • Flash Coverage: Guide Number: 24 (Power level 1/1) Convenience Features • Media/Battery Indicator: READY Lamp Interface • Accessory Shoe: Intelligent Accessory Shoe Weights and Measurements • Dimensions (Approx.): (W x H x D) 68 x 123 x 91mm for Macro flash controller, 43 x 41 x 37mm for Twin flash unit...
... lighting of 24mm lenses Auto locking Auto locking foot Specialized Specifications Flash • Flash Modes: Wide Panel lighting angle: Approx. 60 degrees (Vertical), Approx. 78 degrees (Horizontal) • Flash Coverage: Guide Number: 24 (Power level 1/1) Convenience Features • Media/Battery Indicator: READY Lamp Interface • Accessory Shoe: Intelligent Accessory Shoe Weights and Measurements • Dimensions (Approx.): (W x H x D) 68 x 123 x 91mm for Macro flash controller, 43 x 41 x 37mm for Twin flash unit...
Operating Instructions
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... this flash unit 23 Turning on the power 24 Changing the flash mode 27 Basics AUTO flash (The basics 30 Using flash in each recording mode of the camera 34 Shooting with illumination (LED light 36 Adjusting the illuminating light (LED light) (built-in diffuser, color conversion filter 38 Advanced Operations Test-flash 40 Zoom flash coverage 41 Flash compensation 45 Bounce flash 47 Using the bounce adaptor 52 Close-up photography (downward bounce 54 Manual flash (M 55 High-speed sync...
... this flash unit 23 Turning on the power 24 Changing the flash mode 27 Basics AUTO flash (The basics 30 Using flash in each recording mode of the camera 34 Shooting with illumination (LED light 36 Adjusting the illuminating light (LED light) (built-in diffuser, color conversion filter 38 Advanced Operations Test-flash 40 Zoom flash coverage 41 Flash compensation 45 Bounce flash 47 Using the bounce adaptor 52 Close-up photography (downward bounce 54 Manual flash (M 55 High-speed sync...
Operating Instructions
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... the operating instructions of MENU settings. • Depending on the flash unit [MULTI] Flash unit is triggered a number of times while the shutter is open (multiple flash) [WL RMT] Flash unit is triggered wirelessly as the controller [MR 1] [MR 2] You can bring up the setting details saved by [MEMORY] function of your camera too. Selectable modes Mode Description [TTL] Metering uses information from the camera [] (Flash off) Flash unit does not fire [MANUAL] Metering uses the settings...
... the operating instructions of MENU settings. • Depending on the flash unit [MULTI] Flash unit is triggered a number of times while the shutter is open (multiple flash) [WL RMT] Flash unit is triggered wirelessly as the controller [MR 1] [MR 2] You can bring up the setting details saved by [MEMORY] function of your camera too. Selectable modes Mode Description [TTL] Metering uses information from the camera [] (Flash off) Flash unit does not fire [MANUAL] Metering uses the settings...
Operating Instructions
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...: Flash ready - The flash unit fires with the test-flash (modeling flash) function. GB 40 For details on the light level setting (page 55). Advanced Operations Test-flash You can check shadows on the subject before shooting. Check the light level using the test flash when you use a flash meter, etc., in TTL mode. • You can try a test flash before taking photos with a light level of the test-flash depends on setting the test-flash mode, see "MENU settings" (page...
...: Flash ready - The flash unit fires with the test-flash (modeling flash) function. GB 40 For details on the light level setting (page 55). Advanced Operations Test-flash You can check shadows on the subject before shooting. Check the light level using the test flash when you use a flash meter, etc., in TTL mode. • You can try a test flash before taking photos with a light level of the test-flash depends on setting the test-flash mode, see "MENU settings" (page...
Operating Instructions
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... shutter speed referred to cameras designed for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at a wide f-stop in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details on setting the HSS features, see "MENU settings" (page 88). • HSS may not work depending on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in the A mode or M mode of the camera...
... shutter speed referred to cameras designed for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at a wide f-stop in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For details on setting the HSS features, see "MENU settings" (page 88). • HSS may not work depending on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in the A mode or M mode of the camera...
Operating Instructions
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... can manually adjust the power level. (See the wireless remote setting table on the camera used. [A] Wireless flash photography using the HVL-F60M as a signal. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the flash unit and camera on. 2 Set the camera's flash mode to wireless and the WL RMT mode's normal indicator screen appears. Built-in flash as the off-camera flash Use only an off-camera flash unit, using the light from the camera and raise the built-in flash. • Make...
... can manually adjust the power level. (See the wireless remote setting table on the camera used. [A] Wireless flash photography using the HVL-F60M as a signal. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the flash unit and camera on. 2 Set the camera's flash mode to wireless and the WL RMT mode's normal indicator screen appears. Built-in flash as the off-camera flash Use only an off-camera flash unit, using the light from the camera and raise the built-in flash. • Make...
Operating Instructions
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... the flash unit are fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the photo. • Even if wireless control setting is set to [RATIO: OFF] (lighting ratio control off), the controller flashes to the operating instructions of your camera. • 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. Advanced Operations 5 Use test-flash...
... the flash unit are fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the photo. • Even if wireless control setting is set to [RATIO: OFF] (lighting ratio control off), the controller flashes to the operating instructions of your camera. • 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. Advanced Operations 5 Use test-flash...
Operating Instructions
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...-A37, NEX-7 or NEX-6 camera, you can use HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM flashes as off-camera flashes. e.g.) When a display is shown by the wireless lighting ratio control indicator on setting the controller flash mode, see "Setting wireless control flash mode [WL CTRL]" in the REMOTE group, so you can only control the lighting ratio of each group fires with your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with power level...
...-A37, NEX-7 or NEX-6 camera, you can use HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM flashes as off-camera flashes. e.g.) When a display is shown by the wireless lighting ratio control indicator on setting the controller flash mode, see "Setting wireless control flash mode [WL CTRL]" in the REMOTE group, so you can only control the lighting ratio of each group fires with your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with power level...
Operating Instructions
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... use a flash meter or color meter in wireless flash mode because the pre-flash goes off. • Test flash for the HVL-F60M is automatically set to prevent interference (page 88). • When photographing with the wireless flash, the flash unit may in rare cases provide incorrect luminescence because the signal light does not reach the subject, etc,. Advanced Operations Notes on wireless flash • You cannot use several off-camera flashes...
... use a flash meter or color meter in wireless flash mode because the pre-flash goes off. • Test flash for the HVL-F60M is automatically set to prevent interference (page 88). • When photographing with the wireless flash, the flash unit may in rare cases provide incorrect luminescence because the signal light does not reach the subject, etc,. Advanced Operations Notes on wireless flash • You cannot use several off-camera flashes...