Sony SLT-A55VL Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.49 MB) - Page 97

When using the HVL-F58AM/HVL-F42AM Flash sold separately, you, Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash

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Using the shooting function (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) (Wireless) Does not fire even the built-in flash pops up. Fires if it is dark or against light. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Fires right before the exposure is completed everytime you trigger the shutter. Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the camera and away from it (Wireless flash shooting). Shooting techniques • The lens hood (sold separately) may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting indoors or shooting nightscapes, you can use slow sync to shoot a brighter image of people and backgrounds. • You can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person. • When using the HVL-F58AM/HVL-F42AM Flash (sold separately), you can shoot with the High-speed sync feature at any shutter speed. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. Notes • Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter. • Shooting conditions required to prevent shadows from appearing on an image vary, depending on the lens. • When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection, the [Slow Sync.], [Rear Sync.], and [Wireless] items cannot be selected. • When the exposure mode is set to P, A, S, M, the [Flash Off] or [Autoflash] items cannot be selected. If you do not want to use the flash, push the flash down. • If you use the flash with a stereo microphone or similar device attached to the Auto- lock Accessory shoe, the flash may not pop up to the correct position and recorded images may have a shadow on their corners. Remove any device from the Auto-lock Accessory shoe. 97

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Using the shooting function
•
The lens hood (sold separately) may block the light of the flash. Remove
the lens hood when using the flash.
•
When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or
greater.
•
When shooting indoors or shooting nightscapes, you can use slow sync to
shoot a brighter image of people and backgrounds.
•
You can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving
subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person.
•
When using the HVL-F58AM/HVL-F42AM Flash (sold separately), you
can shoot with the High-speed sync feature at any shutter speed. For
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash.
Notes
• Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter.
• Shooting conditions required to prevent shadows from appearing on an image vary,
depending on the lens.
• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection, the [Slow
Sync.], [Rear Sync.], and [Wireless] items cannot be selected.
• When the exposure mode is set to P, A, S, M, the [Flash Off] or [Autoflash] items
cannot be selected. If you do not want to use the flash, push the flash down.
• If you use the flash with a stereo microphone or similar device attached to the Auto-
lock Accessory shoe, the flash may not pop up to the correct position and recorded
images may have a shadow on their corners. Remove any device from the Auto-lock
Accessory shoe.
(Flash Off)
Does not fire even the built-in flash pops up.
(Autoflash)
Fires if it is dark or against light.
(Fill-flash)
Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
(Slow Sync.)
Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting
allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the
background by slowing the shutter speed.
(Rear Sync.)
Fires right before the exposure is completed everytime you
trigger the shutter.
(Wireless)
Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the camera
and away from it (Wireless flash shooting).
Shooting techniques