Sony SLT-A99V α Handbook - Page 117

Using the flash (sold separately) 4 Place the flash that has been set to wireless away from the camera. 5 If you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button. Note • Change the channel of the flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her flash light causes your flash to fire. To change the channel of the flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it. Setup of the AEL button When using a wireless flash, it is recommended that you set [Func. of AEL button] to [AEL hold] in the Custom menu (page 176). Wireless flash with lighting ratio control You can use the wireless lighting ratio control in combination with the multiple flashes. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash (HVL-F60M, HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM). Slow Sync If you use the slow sync shooting feature with a slower shutter speed, you can capture a clear image of both the subject and the background. This is convenient when you shoot a portrait at night with a dark background. Shoot with the SLOW SYNC button pressed. The icon lights up on the screen, indicating that the exposure is locked. SLOW SYNC button 117 Advanced shooting