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lighting guide A lighting and lighting accessories - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 2
within this guide are designed to Flash Effect 32 One Flash, Two Lights 34 One Flash, Three Lights 36 Wireless Ratio Control 38 Isolate the Subject 40 Mixing Light products 42 HVL-F60M 44 HVL-F43AM 46 HVL-F20AM 48 HVL-F20S specialized 50 Macro Photography 52 Ring Light - HVL-RL1 54 Twin Flash - HVL - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 3
light To capture a photograph, light has to be present in some shape or form. Used effectively, lighting can even become the subject or that supporting player that works behind the scenes elevating the quality of our image. When not used effectively, lighting will leave the image too light, too - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 4
Light Temperature Every light source-whether the sun, a candle or camera flash-emits a color temperature that can be measured in the Kelvin scale; can dramatically affect how your photograph will turn out. Further on in this guide we will discuss how to bounce light to get a natural look by - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 5
multiple directions allowing us to position our light more creatively and effectively. Some flashes can also be used wirelessly, which allows for even greater creative control. With wireless flash, our camera can trigger one or more flashes to fire, even when it is not attached to the camera. This - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 6
, which is commonly used in photography. ~3m built-in flash Illumination range 85mm ISO100 Aperture F4 ~11m HVL-F43AM ~15m HHVVLL-F-F6600AMM Guide Number (GN) Every flash system has a guide number, or GN. It is used to measure the system's ability to illuminate the subject to be photographed - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 7
On-Camera Flash Basics on-camera flash basics An on-camera flash is either the built-in pop-up flash or an external flash that can be easily added to any camera that has a hot shoe. On-camera flash provides the photographer with a more powerful light source and the ability to better control the - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 8
in the subject's eyes. In this case, it also removed some of the shadows present under the subject's hat. With external flash HVL-F20AM (bounce flash) 14 On-Camera Flash Basics What is it? Technique of reflecting light off of a nearby surface to change light direction and soften light source. How - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 9
pointing the flash to the object you want the light to bounce off. *Quick Shift Bounce is available on the HVL-F43M, HVL-F58AM and HVL-F60M Taking it harsh light. On-Camera Flash Basics What is it? Exclusive range of motion offered on some Sony flashes that allows for the flash head to remain in - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 10
it? Technique used to add light to shadows to balance exposure between the foreground and background. How to use it? Fill flash works with any flash in any camera mode. For a flash built into a camera, make sure you are at least 10ft or closer to the item you want to illuminate. Where to - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 11
this in mind, the camera adjusted the aperture accordingly. In this case, in manual mode, we were limited to an aperture of F16, which allowed in enough of your Flash. It is usually labeled HSS •Set your camera to wireless flash mode for High Speed Sync to work or attach an off-camera flash cord • - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 12
across the perfect setting for a photograph, but you face a problem. Your camera will either need a long exposure to capture the ambient detail of the lights which would leave your subject in the foreground in the dark, or your fill flash will illuminate your subject leaving the background dark and - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 13
: 2.5 SEC On-Camera Flash Basics What is it? Triggers flash at end of exposure instead of beginning to allow for ambient light to be captured. How to use it? •Rear Sync Flash is found within the flash options of your camera menu and can be used with a built in or external flash •You will need to - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 14
, stopping motion To capture the subject in motion, you can set your flash to trigger multiple times during a single exposure when the subject is moving. Multi Flash will only work in Manual Mode, you should set your shutter speed based on the speed that your subject is moving and the desired number - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 15
light sources to create the masterpiece you envision. Off-camera flash, either wired or wireless, allows us to fire the flash at the precise moment, intensity and duration required. In this section, we'll cover various off-camera flash basics, show you how to get multiple light sources from - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 16
sync cable to connect to the camera. Wireless flashes give you more flexibility than a wired flash. How to use it? •Wired: Attach the wired flash cable for one flash and use the flash to flash cable for each additional flash. Your flash will work with the flash settings in your camera 11ft Same - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 17
light sources. Commonly used for portrait or product shots to get a 2:1 ratio. 01 Flash HVL-60M for adjustable power and Quick Shift maneuverability. Attached to included stand for easy wireless positioning. 02 Diffuser White linen tablecloth. Translucent quality allows for diffused soft light to - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 18
is twice as strong as the two reflected light sources (Key Light, Fill Light). 34 SETUP 01 02 02 01 Flash HVL-F60M for adjustable power and Quick Shift maneuverability. Attached to included stand for easy wireless positioning. 02 Bounce Card 3' x 2' sheet of white foam core board. Off-camera - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 19
(CTL) and the other flashes to one of the wireless zone settings (RMT1 or RMT2). Then set the Ratio Control in the "control" flash settings. Here you can set the ratio of the control flash on the camera plus two more flashes or sets of flashes. (Refer to Instruction Manual for more details) Where - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 20
would also illuminate the wall behind her. We were able to direct the light away from the background by placing a wireless flash on each side of the swimmer. The flashes emit a more powerful light than the ambient light, to effectively minimizing the background behind the swimmer. The resulting shot - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 21
minimal available light usually results in the subject being blurry. Using wireless flash in an environment with minimal ambient light will help us capture our behind him. Once we are happy with the background we add two wireless flashes. One is 10ft behind the subject and the other is 15ft away - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 22
Products HVL-F60M Specifications The Sony® HVL-F60M is the flagship flash with LED light features the "Quick Shift Bounce" system, "Quick Navi" interface and Wireless Ratio Control for advanced lighting in still/movie. Flash • Flash Type: Auto electronic flash (clip-on type) • Flash Modes: - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 23
Products HVL-F43AM Specifications Sony A System HVL-F43AM Flash Unit. Powerful range, fast recharging, versatile bounce angles, intelligent features like auto WB, auto zoom, wireless operation (guide number: 43). Flash • Flash Type: Auto electronic flash (clip-on type) • Flash Modes: Automatic - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 24
., up to 40), Re-flash Control, Manual Control • Flash Coverage: Bounce angles: Upward - 150 degrees; Left - 90 degrees; Right - 90 degrees; Down - 8 degrees • Flash Metering System: Direct TTL • Guide Number: 43 • Modes: Wireless, Bounce, Modeling, Multi-burst • Number of Flashes: 10/sec. up to - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 25
Designed exclusive for Sony E-mount cameras, the HVL-F20S external flash is the perfect accessory for extending illumination range and includes bounce capability and TTL auto metering. Specifications Flash • Flash Coverage: F4: 1m-5m • Guide Number: 20 Weights and Measurements • Dimensions - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 26
What is it? Photographing small items very close to bring out minute details. How to use it? •Get Close •Stabilize the camera if not using a flash •Aperture Priority F11 but experiment with different numbers. Remember the larger your aperture the less of your subject will be in focus Where to use - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 27
entire ring light on or have only the left side, right side on. Direct Flash Hard directional light, casts strong shadows and obscures detail. F16, 1/100 SEC, attachment and your compatible Sony A camera. It's the perfect tool for creating compelling close-up artwork. The HVL-RL1 offers highly - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 28
view of 24mm lenses Auto locking Auto locking foot Specialized Specifications Flash • Flash Modes: Wide Panel lighting angle: Approx. 60 degrees (Vertical), Approx. 78 degrees (Horizontal) • Flash Coverage: Guide Number: 24 (Power level 1/1) Convenience Features • Media/Battery Indicator: READY - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 29
4, NP-FV50/FV70/FV100, NP-F50 Sony Lithium-ion batteries General • Material: external flash units (HVL-58AM/HVL-F56AM: connects directly. HVL-F42AM/HVLF20AM: requires off camera shoe FA-CS1AM.) External Battery Adaptor - FA-EB1AM • External battery pack for HVL-F56AM Triple Connector for Flash - Sony FA-EB1AM | Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 30
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