Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 127
Wireless flash, Flash Mode - test
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Shooting (Advanced Operations) The flash Wireless flash With a flash that has a wireless shooting function (sold separately), you can shoot with the flash without a cord, even when the flash is not attached to the camera. By changing the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three-dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject. For the actual steps of shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the flash. 1 Attach the wireless flash to the Multi interface shoe and turn both the camera and the flash on. 2 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t (Wireless) 3 Remove the wireless flash from the Multi interface shoe and pop up the built-in flash. • To perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button. Notes • Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting. If the built-in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result. • Change the external flash channel when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her flash light causes your external flash to fire. To change the external flash channel, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. Setup of the AEL button When using a wireless flash, we recommend that you set [Func. of AEL button] to [AEL hold] in the Custom menu (page 161). 127