Operating Instructions
Page 3
..., if not installed and used in accordance with any other antenna or transmitter. If this manual could void your authority to radio communications. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HVL-F45RM Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These...
..., if not installed and used in accordance with any other antenna or transmitter. If this manual could void your authority to radio communications. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HVL-F45RM Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
Table of Contents Before use 7 Identifying parts 9 Preparations 13 Inserting batteries 13 Attaching/removing the flash unit to/from the camera.......... 14 Turning on the power of the flash unit 15 Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver (for radio wireless flash photography 17 Settings 20 Quick Navi settings 20 MENU settings 22 Photographing 24 Photographing 24 Manual flash photography (MANUAL 26 High-speed sync photography (HSS 27 Multiple flash photography (MULTI 28 Wireless flash photography (with...
Table of Contents Before use 7 Identifying parts 9 Preparations 13 Inserting batteries 13 Attaching/removing the flash unit to/from the camera.......... 14 Turning on the power of the flash unit 15 Pairing with a radio wireless commander/receiver (for radio wireless flash photography 17 Settings 20 Quick Navi settings 20 MENU settings 22 Photographing 24 Photographing 24 Manual flash photography (MANUAL 26 High-speed sync photography (HSS 27 Multiple flash photography (MULTI 28 Wireless flash photography (with...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
... case a person with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras, Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorders, and Sony Digital Still Cameras that have a conventional Multi Interface Shoe. Some functions may cause heat buildup, resulting in smoke or scorches. Notes on compatible camera models of your camera. Before use the unit in the rainy weather. GB For details on continuous flashes The flash unit continues to the operating instructions of this unit and refer to...
... case a person with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras, Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorders, and Sony Digital Still Cameras that have a conventional Multi Interface Shoe. Some functions may cause heat buildup, resulting in smoke or scorches. Notes on compatible camera models of your camera. Before use the unit in the rainy weather. GB For details on continuous flashes The flash unit continues to the operating instructions of this unit and refer to...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
...may be shorter depending on camera compatibility. Doing so may lead to a malfunction. • Placing this flash unit and the camera is in use . Communication distance The radio wireless communication distance available between this flash unit in any of your camera to the latest version before use or in storage, do ... and other sandy areas or where dust clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust. Refer to the dedicated support site for information on the positioning of the products, the ambient environment, and weather conditions. http://www.sony.net/flash/f45rm/ GB 8
...may be shorter depending on camera compatibility. Doing so may lead to a malfunction. • Placing this flash unit and the camera is in use . Communication distance The radio wireless communication distance available between this flash unit in any of your camera to the latest version before use or in storage, do ... and other sandy areas or where dust clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust. Refer to the dedicated support site for information on the positioning of the products, the ambient environment, and weather conditions. http://www.sony.net/flash/f45rm/ GB 8
Operating Instructions
Page 10
... number in the parentheses indicates the page number where you can find the description. GB 10 Operation console Fn button (20) Power switch (15) TEST button (43) Selecting "LOCK" disables Control wheel Use the wheel to keep it lit longer. • To turn ...flash unit. • While the LCD backlight is lit, you can press one of the buttons or use the control wheel on the unit to move the focus or change the setting item value on the Quick Navi screen the control wheel and the buttons on the flash unit and you can prevent unintentional operations...
... number in the parentheses indicates the page number where you can find the description. GB 10 Operation console Fn button (20) Power switch (15) TEST button (43) Selecting "LOCK" disables Control wheel Use the wheel to keep it lit longer. • To turn ...flash unit. • While the LCD backlight is lit, you can press one of the buttons or use the control wheel on the unit to move the focus or change the setting item value on the Quick Navi screen the control wheel and the buttons on the flash unit and you can prevent unintentional operations...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
... to conserve the battery power. • During wireless flash photography with the flash unit used as an off-camera flash (page 31), the flash unit goes into power-saving mode in 60 minutes. • Turning off the power switch on the connected camera* automatically places the flash unit in this state. When nothing but is on the LCD panel: The flash unit is powered, on the power switch. Replace the batteries. 15 GB saving...
... to conserve the battery power. • During wireless flash photography with the flash unit used as an off-camera flash (page 31), the flash unit goes into power-saving mode in 60 minutes. • Turning off the power switch on the connected camera* automatically places the flash unit in this state. When nothing but is on the LCD panel: The flash unit is powered, on the power switch. Replace the batteries. 15 GB saving...
Operating Instructions
Page 21
Setting items Descriptions Setting options TTL Flash mode setting TTL(*)/MANUAL/MULTI/ flash off/GROUP Memory Recall OFF(*)/MR1/MR2 Wireless mode setting WF OFF(*)/CMD/RCV (radio control) GB WF OFF(*)/CTRL/RMT (optical control) HSS High-speed sync setting ON(*)/OFF Flash coverage (zoom) setting AUTO(*)/24-105 Flash compensation setting -3.0 - +3.0 1/1 Power level setting 1/1 - 1/128, CMD LINK 5Hz Frequency in multiple flash 1 - 100 10TIMES Repetition in multiple flash 2 - 100, -- CMD flash setting (radio control) CTRL flash setting (optical control...
Setting items Descriptions Setting options TTL Flash mode setting TTL(*)/MANUAL/MULTI/ flash off/GROUP Memory Recall OFF(*)/MR1/MR2 Wireless mode setting WF OFF(*)/CMD/RCV (radio control) GB WF OFF(*)/CTRL/RMT (optical control) HSS High-speed sync setting ON(*)/OFF Flash coverage (zoom) setting AUTO(*)/24-105 Flash compensation setting -3.0 - +3.0 1/1 Power level setting 1/1 - 1/128, CMD LINK 5Hz Frequency in multiple flash 1 - 100 10TIMES Repetition in multiple flash 2 - 100, -- CMD flash setting (radio control) CTRL flash setting (optical control...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
... with a built-in the operating instructions supplied with the flash unit using the ADI metering function, check whether your lens. 25 GB On the LCD panel of the flash unit, however, only the compensation value specified on the unit is reflected through the lens. TTL*-flash mode Manual-flash mode provides a fixed flash power irrespective of the brightness of the subject and the camera setting. Auto WB adjustment with color temperature...
... with a built-in the operating instructions supplied with the flash unit using the ADI metering function, check whether your lens. 25 GB On the LCD panel of the flash unit, however, only the compensation value specified on the unit is reflected through the lens. TTL*-flash mode Manual-flash mode provides a fixed flash power irrespective of the brightness of the subject and the camera setting. Auto WB adjustment with color temperature...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
F4 5.6). GB 26 4 Press the shutter button to display the screen for setting the flash mode, and then select [MANUAL]. 3 Press the +/- button and specify the flash power level of the camera. 1 Select M (Manual) shooting mode on the camera. 2 Press the MODE button () to take a photo. Tips • You can press the shutter button halfway down to display the distance for...
F4 5.6). GB 26 4 Press the shutter button to display the screen for setting the flash mode, and then select [MANUAL]. 3 Press the +/- button and specify the flash power level of the camera. 1 Select M (Manual) shooting mode on the camera. 2 Press the MODE button () to take a photo. Tips • You can press the shutter button halfway down to display the distance for...
Operating Instructions
Page 27
... mode of the camera, you can still adjust the exposure to at least MANUAL 1/2 for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at the maximum shutter speed of the camera. Flash sync speed Flash photography is recommended that you set the flash power level to the proper level by using the high-speed shutter. High-speed sync photography (HSS) GB High-speed sync photography Normal flash photography High-speed sync photography eliminates the flash sync speed restrictions and enables the flash unit to...
... mode of the camera, you can still adjust the exposure to at least MANUAL 1/2 for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at the maximum shutter speed of the camera. Flash sync speed Flash photography is recommended that you set the flash power level to the proper level by using the high-speed shutter. High-speed sync photography (HSS) GB High-speed sync photography Normal flash photography High-speed sync photography eliminates the flash sync speed restrictions and enables the flash unit to...
Operating Instructions
Page 34
... the flash mode on the camera, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver unit) You can use the commander unit to trigger the flash operation of the commander unit. 6 Place the camera and this flash unit or a radio wireless commander. 1 Select wireless (WL) flash mode on this flash unit and select [RCV]. 3 Press the Fn button and specify the wireless group for this flash unit. 4 Attach the mini-stand to the camera. Make...
... the flash mode on the camera, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver unit) You can use the commander unit to trigger the flash operation of the commander unit. 6 Place the camera and this flash unit or a radio wireless commander. 1 Select wireless (WL) flash mode on this flash unit and select [RCV]. 3 Press the Fn button and specify the wireless group for this flash unit. 4 Attach the mini-stand to the camera. Make...
Operating Instructions
Page 36
... flash photography Press the Fn button on this flash unit and specify the flash mode setting, the flash compensation setting, and the power level setting for the A, B, C, D, and E groups on the screen for setting the group flash mode. Flash mode setting Flash compensation/power level setting GB 36 To perform group flash photography, specify [GROUP] for the flash mode of off -camera flash): HVL-F45RM (this flash unit) or a wireless receiver You can specify either [MANUAL...
... flash photography Press the Fn button on this flash unit and specify the flash mode setting, the flash compensation setting, and the power level setting for the A, B, C, D, and E groups on the screen for setting the group flash mode. Flash mode setting Flash compensation/power level setting GB 36 To perform group flash photography, specify [GROUP] for the flash mode of off -camera flash): HVL-F45RM (this flash unit) or a wireless receiver You can specify either [MANUAL...
Operating Instructions
Page 37
... receiver units (off-camera flashes). • On the commander unit, press the MENU button, select [CH SET], and then specify the channel to press the Fn button on the flash unit is used for radio wireless communications. Notes on the commander unit and specify [RECEIVER SET] to change the wireless group setting and the flash coverage (zoom) setting of individual receiver units paired with GB off-camera flashes, P-TTL flash metering...
... receiver units (off-camera flashes). • On the commander unit, press the MENU button, select [CH SET], and then specify the channel to press the Fn button on the flash unit is used for radio wireless communications. Notes on the commander unit and specify [RECEIVER SET] to change the wireless group setting and the flash coverage (zoom) setting of individual receiver units paired with GB off-camera flashes, P-TTL flash metering...
Operating Instructions
Page 39
... WL button and change the setting option to [RMT]. • Make sure that the flash unit attached to the camera is specified as the controller unit, and then use the built-in flash of an A-mount camera or another flash unit model (HVL-F20M, HVL-F32M, HVL-F43M, HVL-F60M, etc.) available for a separate purchase. 1 Attach this flash unit to the camera and turn on the power of both devices. 4 Release the...
... WL button and change the setting option to [RMT]. • Make sure that the flash unit attached to the camera is specified as the controller unit, and then use the built-in flash of an A-mount camera or another flash unit model (HVL-F20M, HVL-F32M, HVL-F43M, HVL-F60M, etc.) available for a separate purchase. 1 Attach this flash unit to the camera and turn on the power of both devices. 4 Release the...
Operating Instructions
Page 42
.... Illuminating for video shooting (LED light) You can use the LED light 1 Press the MENU button () and select [LIGHT MODE]. • While the LED light of the flash unit is lit, the flash mode indicator ( ) is disabled). • Depending on the camera, lens, and brightness settings for video shooting. In such a case, adjust the balance on the camera (i.e. To turn on the size of this flash unit...
.... Illuminating for video shooting (LED light) You can use the LED light 1 Press the MENU button () and select [LIGHT MODE]. • While the LED light of the flash unit is lit, the flash mode indicator ( ) is disabled). • Depending on the camera, lens, and brightness settings for video shooting. In such a case, adjust the balance on the camera (i.e. To turn on the size of this flash unit...
Operating Instructions
Page 44
... less than 24 mm while the auto zoom function is enabled, [WIDE] will blink on the LCD panel. • When you pull out the built-in wide panel of this flash unit. In such a case, it may cause damage to 105 mm (auto zoom). When [AUTO] is displayed as it is recommended...flash unit and make sure that you use the built-in wide panel, do not need to manually select the flash coverage most of the lens on the attached camera within the range from 24 mm to the wide panel. You do not apply excessive force as the flash coverage (zoom) setting on the LCD panel, the auto zoom function...
... less than 24 mm while the auto zoom function is enabled, [WIDE] will blink on the LCD panel. • When you pull out the built-in wide panel of this flash unit. In such a case, it may cause damage to 105 mm (auto zoom). When [AUTO] is displayed as it is recommended...flash unit and make sure that you use the built-in wide panel, do not need to manually select the flash coverage most of the lens on the attached camera within the range from 24 mm to the wide panel. You do not apply excessive force as the flash coverage (zoom) setting on the LCD panel, the auto zoom function...
Operating Instructions
Page 50
...and buttons Wheel Center Left Right Up Down MODE Flash mode setting /LEVEL Power level setting ZOOM Flash coverage (zoom) setting CMD/CTRL FLASH Commander/Control unit flash setting FLASH DISTRIBUT. Assigning the custom keys You can assign a function of your choice to assign. Flash distribution setting HSS High-speed sync setting RATIO CONTROL Lighting ratio setting RATIO VALUE Power level ratio setting MODE(GROUP) Group flash mode setting LIGHT MODE LED light ON/OFF setting RECALL Memory Recall MEMORY Memory registration of...
...and buttons Wheel Center Left Right Up Down MODE Flash mode setting /LEVEL Power level setting ZOOM Flash coverage (zoom) setting CMD/CTRL FLASH Commander/Control unit flash setting FLASH DISTRIBUT. Assigning the custom keys You can assign a function of your choice to assign. Flash distribution setting HSS High-speed sync setting RATIO CONTROL Lighting ratio setting RATIO VALUE Power level ratio setting MODE(GROUP) Group flash mode setting LIGHT MODE LED light ON/OFF setting RECALL Memory Recall MEMORY Memory registration of...
Operating Instructions
Page 52
... a row.) Stop using the flash unit and cool it . Batteries • The battery level displayed on use While photographing • This flash unit generates strong light, so it should not be used while taking pictures, change the location of the offcamera flash or the wireless channel setting. • Do not put this flash unit with the camera attached in a malfunction. • Do not use the flash 20 times...
... a row.) Stop using the flash unit and cool it . Batteries • The battery level displayed on use While photographing • This flash unit generates strong light, so it should not be used while taking pictures, change the location of the offcamera flash or the wireless channel setting. • Do not put this flash unit with the camera attached in a malfunction. • Do not use the flash 20 times...
Operating Instructions
Page 56
... 1/8 in . metal hydride battery) AF illuminator Autoflash at low contrast and low brightness Operating range (While a 50mm lens with the aperture set at 10 flashes per second performance (Normal flash, power level 1/32, 105 mm, nickel- to 19 ft. 8 1/4 in.) Peripheral areas (Approx.): 0.5 m to 6 m (1 ft. 7 3/4 in .) GB 56 Flash control Flash control using pre-flash (P-TTL/ADI) Continuous flash 40 flashes at F5.6 is...
... 1/8 in . metal hydride battery) AF illuminator Autoflash at low contrast and low brightness Operating range (While a 50mm lens with the aperture set at 10 flashes per second performance (Normal flash, power level 1/32, 105 mm, nickel- to 19 ft. 8 1/4 in.) Peripheral areas (Approx.): 0.5 m to 6 m (1 ft. 7 3/4 in .) GB 56 Flash control Flash control using pre-flash (P-TTL/ADI) Continuous flash 40 flashes at F5.6 is...
Operating Instructions
Page 115
...ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, FR * EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED * TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, * OR PROFITS; i.e. * "This product includes cryptographic software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])" * * THIS SOFTWARE IS..., OR TORT * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE * USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. * * The licence and distribution terms for any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the library * being...
...ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, FR * EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED * TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, * OR PROFITS; i.e. * "This product includes cryptographic software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])" * * THIS SOFTWARE IS..., OR TORT * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE * USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. * * The licence and distribution terms for any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the library * being...