Sony DSC F828 Operating Instructions - Page 72
Using the Sony Flash, Using a commercially available external flash, A, M or SCN. - part guide
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Using the Sony Flash You can mount the Sony HVL-F32X or HVL-F1000 flash on the advanced accessory shoe of your camera. The HVLF32X is also equipped with automatic flash level adjustment and AF fill light shooting functions. a Mount the external flash on the advanced accessory shoe. b Plug the flash into the ACC (accessory) jack. When using the HVL-F32X, skip Step 2. c Turn on the external flash. d Set the mode dial to , P, S, A, M or SCN. e Shoot the image. • Check that [Hot Shoe] is set to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 140). • When [ISO] is set to [800], you cannot use the AUTO "B" mode of the HVL-F32X. 72 Using a commercially available external flash You can mount a commercially available external flash that supports the advanced accessory shoe. a Mount the external flash to the advanced accessory shoe. b Set the mode dial to SET UP. c Select 2 (Camera 2) with v/V, [Hot Shoe] with B/v/V, [On] with B/v, then press the center. d Turn on the external flash. e Set the mode dial to M or A. The flash also strobes when the mode dial is set to , P, S or SCN, but we recommend recording with the mode dial set to M or A. f Shoot the image. • If you record with [Hot Shoe] set to [Off] in the SET UP settings, the built-in flash may pop up. If this happens, return the built-in flash to its original position and set [Hot Shoe] to [On] (page 140). • When you set [Hot Shoe] to [On] in the SET UP settings, is indicated. In this case, the built-in flash is disabled. • Set the most appropriate aperture value according to the guide number of the flash used and the distance to the subject. • The flash guide number varies according to the ISO sensitivity (page 64) of the camera, so be sure to check the ISO number. • Note that the camera may not function properly or may malfunction when using a flash manufactured by another company for a specific camera (generally a flash with multiple contact points on the advanced accessory shoe), a high-voltage type flash, or a flash accessory. • Depending on the type of commercially available external flash, you may be unable to use some functions, and other operations may be difficult.