HVL-F60M - External Flash SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Sony
Model	HVL-F60M
Product type	External flash for Sony interchangeable-lens cameras
Power supply	4 AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH), not supplied
Guide number (ISO 100, 105 mm)	60 (full power)
Zoom coverage	24 mm to 105 mm (15 mm with built-in wide-angle adapter)
Built-in LED light	1200 lux at 0.5 m, adjustable over 15 brightness levels, color temperature 5500 K (3200 K with conversion filter)
Recharge time (alkaline batteries)	Approx. 0.1 to 3.5 seconds
Number of flashes (new alkaline batteries)	Approx. 120 or more
Dimensions (W × H × D)	80 × 150 × 102 mm
Weight (body only)	Approx. 450 g
Flash modes	TTL (auto / fill-flash), manual (M), multiple flash (MULTI), wireless (WL RMT / WL CTRL), memory (MR1/MR2)
High-speed sync (HSS)	Yes, up to 1/12000 s (depending on camera)
Bounce flash	Vertical rotation -10° to +150°, lateral rotation 0° to 180° (quick shift bounce)
Bounce adapter supplied	Diffuser to soften light and reduce shadows
Wireless communication	Wireless control up to 3 groups (CTRL, RMT, RMT2), max. range 5 m (indoor)
Safety functions	Overheating protection, automatic shutdown in case of excessive temperature (overheat screen)
Maintenance and cleaning	Soft, dry cloth; avoid strong solvents; blow off sand before wiping
Supplied parts	Flash, bounce adapter, color conversion filter, protective cap, mini stand, ADP-AMA shoe adapter, carrying case, mini case, pouch
Repairability and after-sales service	Entrust all repairs to qualified personnel; contact a Sony dealer or authorized service center

Frequently Asked Questions - HVL-F60M SONY

How to mount the HVL-F60M flash on a camera?

Turn off the flash, push the lock lever toward RELEASE, insert the multi-interface shoe into the camera's hot shoe, then push the lever toward LOCK. For cameras with an auto-lock hot shoe, use the supplied ADP-AMA shoe adapter.

What type of batteries to use and how to install them?

Use four AA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Open the battery compartment lid, insert them respecting the indicated polarity, then close the lid by pushing firmly.

How to activate the LED light?

Point the flash head upward (90° bounce), then press the LIGHT button located near the LED. Adjust the brightness (15 levels) with the control dial. Press LIGHT again to turn off.

What does the flashing of the TEST lamp in orange or green mean?

Solid orange: flash charged and ready to fire. Flashing green: correct exposure after shooting (in TTL mode). Use the TEST button for a test flash.

How to use the flash in wireless mode?

Set the camera to wireless flash mode (WL). On the flash, select WL RMT (remote) or WL CTRL (controller). Make sure the channels (CH1 to CH4) match between transmitter and receiver. The range is about 5 m indoors.

How to adjust flash exposure compensation?

In TTL mode, press the left side of the control dial (5+). Turn the dial to adjust compensation from -3.0 to +3.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 increments. Confirm by pressing the center. The compensation adds to the camera settings.

How to use the flash in manual mode (M)?

Select MANUAL mode via the MODE button. Press the right side of the dial (LEVEL) to adjust power from 1/1 (full) to 1/256. The correct exposure distance is displayed at half-press of the shutter.

What to do in case of flash overheating?

An overheating screen appears and the flash stops working. Set the switch to OFF and let the unit cool for at least 10 minutes before reuse. Avoid repeated firing (max. 20 times at full power, 40 times at 1/32).

How to clean the HVL-F60M flash?

Remove the flash from the camera. Use a soft, dry cloth. In case of sand, blow it off before wiping. For stubborn stains, lightly dampen the cloth with a mild detergent solution, then wipe with a dry cloth. Never use solvents like thinner or gasoline.

Where to find spare parts or get the flash repaired?

Check the Sony website or contact an authorized Sony dealer. The flash should only be disassembled by qualified personnel. The ADP-AMA shoe adapter, bounce adapter, and mini stand are supplied with the device.

USER MANUAL HVL-F60M SONY

Operating Instructions GB

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English

Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal.

Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...

- the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.

• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.

Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read and understand all instructions before using.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.

Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.

Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged- until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.

Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance, but take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used subsequently.

The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.

Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.

Do not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable batteries), short or disassemble.

Do not mix, batteries of different types, brands or ages.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash fires.

For customers in Europe

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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Table of Contents

Features 9

Name of parts 10

Preparations

Inserting batteries 19

Attachment and removal of the flash unit 20

Storing this flash unit 23

Turning on the power 24

Changing the flash mode 27

Basics

AUTO flash (The basics) 30

Using flash in each recording mode of the camera 34

Shooting with illumination (LED light) 36

Adjusting the illuminating light (LED light) (built-in diffuser, color conversion filter) 38

Advanced Operations

Test-flash 40

Zoom flash coverage 41

Flash compensation 45

Bounce flash 47

Using the bounce adaptor 52

Close-up photography (downward bounce) 54

Manual flash (M) 55

High-speed sync (HSS) 58

Multiple flash (MULTI) 59

Wireless flash mode (WL) 63

Connecting camera and flash by cable 84

Using external battery adaptor 86

AF illuminator 87

MENU settings 88

Additional Information

Notes on use 98

Maintenance 100

Specifications 101

Before use

This flash unit can be used in combination with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras, Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorders, and Sony Digital Still Cameras that have a conventional Multi Interface Shoe.

Using the supplied Shoe Adaptor also enables use with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorders that have an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe. Some functions may not work depending on the model of your camera or video camera recorder. For details on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

This flash unit is not dust-proof or splash-proof, although it has been designed taking these into consideration.

Do not place this flash unit in the following locations

Regardless of whether this flash unit is in use or in storage, do not place it in any of the following locations. Doing so may lead to a malfunction.

• Placing this flash unit in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on dashboards or near a heater may cause this flash unit to deform or malfunction.
• Locations with excessive vibration
• Locations with strong electromagnetism
• Locations with excessive sand In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust clouds occur, protect the unit from sand and dust.
  This may lead to a malfunction.

Features

The HVL-F60M is a functional, clip-on flash that provides a large flash output with a guide number of 60 (105 mm position, ISO 100 · m).

Quick shift bounce function enables you to set the upper or side position easily during bounce flash photography.

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Equipped with a high power LED light (1200 lux, 0.5m). Brightness can be adjusted to 15 levels.

A bounce adaptor for flash is supplied with this flash unit which lets you soften light and reduce shadows.

There is a built-in diffuser for the LED light. A temperature conversion filter for the LED light is also included.

Equipped with a control wheel. Using it together with the Quick Navi screen enables quicker operation.

Wireless multiple lighting ratio control enables full-fledged multiple light recording.

Enables High-speed Sync.

Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering, which is not affected by the reflection rate of the background or subject.

Equipped with an easy-to-see dot-matrix LCD panel.

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Name of parts

1 Built-in wide panel (for flash) (44)
2 Flashtube
③ Wireless control signal receiver (68)
4 AF illuminator (87)

Remove the protective sheet from the front of the AF illuminator before use.

5 Terminal cap (84, 86)
6 Multi Interface foot (20)
7 Built-in bounce sheet (for flash) (50)
8 Built-in diffuser (for LED light) (38)
9 LIGHT button (36)
10 LED light unit (36)

Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found.

11 Vertical bounce angle indicator (48)
12 LCD panel (13)
13 Control panel (12)
14 Lock lever (20)
15 Battery-chamber door (19)
16 Bounce indicator (side angle) (48)
17 Bounce adaptor (for flash) (52)

- When not using the flash unit, reattach the supplied protective cap to the terminal of its Multi Interface foot.

18 Color conversion filter (for LED light) (38)
19 Mini-stand (66)

* Tripod mount

20 Connector protect cap (20)
21 Shoe Adaptor (22)

Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found.

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Control panel

1 Fn (function) button (15, 17)
2 MODE button (27)
3 TEST button (40)

The status while the lamp is lit

Amber: Flash ready

Green: Proper exposure

4 Control wheel (17)
5 MENU button (88)
6 LCD illuminator button
7 Power switch (24)

LCD panel illuminator

If the LCD panel is too dark, you can press the LCD illuminator button to illuminate it and the areas around the buttons.

• The LCD panel remains illuminated for about 8 seconds when the flash unit is used by itself or connected to a camera that is in power save mode. This time is extended if the flash or camera is used.
• Press the LCD illuminator button again while the LCD panel is illuminated to extinguish the LCD panel illuminator.

Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found.

Normal indicator screen

The details displayed change depending on the flash mode selected with the MODE button.

• For the method of changing the flash mode, see page 27.
• The screen here is just an example. The indicators shown vary depending on the situation.

TTL metering (TTL mode)

1 Flash mode indicator (29)
2 Overheat indicator (26)
3 Low-battery indicator (25)
4 Wide-panel indicator (44)
5 High-speed-sync indicator (58)
6 Bounce indicator (48)
7 Distance indicator (32)
8 Distance indicator bar (32)

Manual flash (MANUAL mode)

9 Flash-range-warning (near side) indicator(32)
Flash-range-warning (far side) indicator (32)
10 Zoom indicator(41)
11 Flash compensation indicator (TTL) (45)
12 Power level indicator (MANUAL)(55)

Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found.

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Multiple flash (MULTI mode)

Wireless remote (WL RMT mode)

13 Multiple-flash frequency indicator (59)
14 Multiple-flash repetition indicator (59)
15 Wireless channel indicator (91)

Wireless control (WL CTRL mode)

16 Beep indicator (92)
17 Wireless remote setting indicator (71)
18 Wireless control setting indicator (75, 79)
19 Ratio-flash indicator (75)

Figures in parentheses are the page numbers where a description of each LCD segment can be found.

Quick Navi screen and dedicated setting screen

To change the settings, press the Fn button on the normal indicator screen to switch to the settings screen.

MODE screen (27)

MENU screen (89)

Normal indicator screen

Quick Navi screen

Dedicated settings screen

Rotate to change the setting value

: Press the center

: Rotate the wheel

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Quick Navi screen

Press the Fn button on the normal indicator screen to switch to the Quick Navi screen. On the Quick Navi screen, use the cursor to select the item to be set. The selected item is highlighted. The settings of the main indicators shown on the normal indicator screen such as the zoom indicator and the flash compensation indicator can be changed in the same way as on the normal indicator screen.

Operating the control wheel on the Quick Navi screen

• Up, down, left, right: Moves the cursor
• Rotate: Changes the setting value of the selected item

Changing settings on the dedicated settings screen

When the Quick Navi screen is displayed, pressing the center of the control wheel switches to the dedicated settings screen for the setting selected with the cursor. For details on the setting method, see the page for that function.

Using the control wheel

With this flash unit, you can use the control wheel to operate according to the displayed screen.

• Normal indicator screen

Commonly used settings are allocated to different directions of the control wheel.

Pressing either direction of the control wheel switches to the dedicated settings screen for different setting items.

• Up: Change the zoom flash coverage (ZOOM) (page 42)
• Right: Change the power level (LEVEL) (page 55)
• Left: Power level correction (⚡) (page 45)

- Quick Navi screen

Pressing the Fn button changes the normal indicator screen to Quick Navi screen. In this state, you can change the main items on the normal indicator screen. Press the control wheel up, down, left or right to move the cursor and select (highlight) the item to be set. Then rotate the control wheel to change the setting value.

• Up, down, left, right: Move the cursor
• Rotate: Changes the setting value of the selected item

- Other screens

Operation varies according to the screen displayed.

• MENU screen (page 89)
• MODE screen (page 27)
  – Dedicated settings screen (page 16)

Inserting batteries

The HVL-F60M may be powered by :

• Four AA-size alkaline batteries*
- Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries*

* Batteries are not supplied.

Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit.

1 Open the battery-chamber door as shown.

2 Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the diagram.

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3 Close the battery-chamber door.

- Follow the reverse procedure when opening the battery-chamber door.

Attachment and removal of the flash unit

Attaching the flash unit to the camera

• Before attaching to the camera, remove the protective cap from the terminal of the Multi Interface foot of the flash unit and remove the shoe cap from the camera.
• When not using the flash unit, reattach the protective cap to the terminal of its Multi Interface foot.
• If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, lower it before attaching the flash unit.
• When attaching this flash unit to a camera that has an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe, attach the supplied Shoe Adaptor to the camera. (page 22)

1 Turn off the power of the flash unit and move the lock lever towards [RELEASE].
2 Firmly insert the Multi Interface foot all the way into the Multi Interface Shoe of the camera in the direction of the arrow.
3 Firmly move the lock lever towards [LOCK] to secure the flash unit.

Removing the flash unit from the camera

1 While pressing the button on the end of the lock lever ①, move the lever towards [RELEASE] ②.
2 With the lever in the [RELEASE] position, slide the flash unit forward.

Shoe Adaptor(ADP-AMA)

When attaching this flash unit to a camera that has an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe, use the supplied Shoe Adaptor (ADP-AMA).

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Diagram of a DSLR camera with a control panel and adjustment arrow (no text or symbols)

1 Multi Interface Shoe
2 Release button

Attach the Shoe Adaptor as illustrated.

- Slide it on firmly until it clicks into place.

Hold the release button ① down and slide the Shoe Adaptor toward you to remove it.

Storing this flash unit

You can store this flash unit and supplied items into the supplied cases and pouch as illustrated below.

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Turning on the power

Set the power switch to ON.

The power of the flash unit turns on.

- The normal indicator screen is displayed on the LCD panel when the power is turned on.

- If nothing appears on the LCD panel when the power switch is set to ON, check the orientation of the batteries.

To turn the power off

Set the power switch to OFF.

Power save mode

If the flash unit is not operated for three minutes while disconnected from a camera or while connected to a camera in power save mode, the flash unit automatically turns off and the LCD panel goes off in order to save power.

• During wireless flash photography (page 63), the flash unit changes to power save mode after 60 minutes.
• You can change the time until power save, or disable power save. (page 93)
• The flash unit turns into power save mode automatically when the power switch of the camera is set to OFF.*

* Except the DSLR-A100

- When the camera is in power save mode (so its LCD monitor automatically turns off etc.), it cannot communicate with the flash unit. At this time, the flash unit's flash mode switch, auto-zoom, wide panel display and flash range indicator are not linked with the camera.

Checking Batteries

When battery power is low, the low-battery indicator appears on the LCD panel.

The indicator blinks.

Changing the batteries is recommended.

When the batteries run out, the battery dead screen appears.

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Battery dead screen

The battery dead screen is displayed. Flash cannot be used.

Insert new batteries.

This screen is displayed until the battery is replaced.

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• Depending on the conditions of use or the age of the batteries, the battery dead screen may appear without the low battery indicator being shown.
• Even if the low battery indicator appears, it may disappear when you change from flash to LED light or vice versa.

Overheat indicator

During continuous flash use or use in a high temperature environment, this unit becomes hot and its internal safety circuit temporarily prevents firing. (Overheat)

• The overheat screen is displayed when overheating is detected.
• The flash operation is suspended until the temperature of the unit falls.
• Press any button on the flash unit to change to another screen. If that is the normal indicator screen, the [icon] indicator flashes. (MODE button and LIGHT button are disabled)
• Set the power switch to OFF, and then stop use of the flash unit for Approx. 10 minutes to allow the temperature of the unit to cool down.

Overheat screen

Changing the flash mode

1 Press the MODE button to display the MODE screen.

2 Move the cursor (highlighted item) by rotating the control wheel or pressing it up, down, left or right to select a flash mode.
3 Set the selected mode by pressing the center of the control wheel or the MODE button.

- The screen changes to the normal indicator screen of the selected mode.

- You cannot select [MANUAL], [MULTI], [WL RMT] or [WL CTRL] in the following cases. (Items that cannot be selected are shown by a dotted line)

[MANUAL] or [MULTI]

• When the power is turned on at the camera (during communication)
• When the camera's recording mode is other than M mode*

* Can be selected if MANUAL mode is set to PASM in the MENU settings.

[WL RMT] or [WL CTRL]

• When the power is turned on at the camera (during communication)
• When the camera's flash mode is not set to wireless (WL)

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• Depending on the camera's flash mode, you may be unable to select a flash mode even if it is not shown by a dotted line, and the screen may not change to the normal indicator screen before the flash mode was changed.
• The MODE screen may change to the normal indicator screen due to some kind of operation of the camera.
• As above, you cannot select [MR 1] or [MR 2] mode depending on the flash mode saved in [MR 1] or [MR 2] mode.
• If TTL mode is selected, [TTL AUTO] appears on the normal indicator screen when the camera is set to Autoflash and [TTL] appears when the camera is set to Fill-flash.

The flash unit always fires.

- [TTL AUTO]

The camera determines whether the flash unit fires.

Selectable modes

Mode	Description
[TTL]	Metering uses information from the camera
[Flash off]	Flash unit does not fire
[MANUAL]	Metering uses the settings on the flash unit
[MULTI]	Flash unit is triggered a number of times while the shutter is open (multiple flash)
[WL RMT]	Flash unit is triggered wirelessly as an off-camera (remote) flash
[WL CTRL]	Flash unit is triggered wirelessly as the controller
[MR 1][MR 2]	You can bring up the setting details saved by [MEMORY] function of MENU settings.

• Depending on the camera's flash mode, you may only be able to select flash off. Check the operating instructions of your camera too.

AUTO flash (The basics)

- If your camera has an automatic flash mode such as Scene Selection or AUTO Advance, it is dealt with here as AUTO.

1 Select the AUTO mode on the camera.
2 Press the MODE button to display the MODE screen and select [TTL].

- [TTL AUTO] appears on the normal indicator screen when the camera is set to Autoflash, and [TTL] appears when the camera is set to Fill-flash.

3 Press the shutter button halfway down and make sure that the subject is within the flash range.

• See page 32 for details on the flash range.

4 When the flash unit is charged, press the shutter button to take a photo.

- The flash unit is fully charged when the TEST button on the control panel is lit in amber.

When the correct exposure has been obtained for the photo just taken, the TEST button on the control panel blinks in green.

• The photo will be under-exposed because of a lack of luminescence if taken before charging is complete.
• Press the shutter button after making sure that charging is complete when using the flash unit with the self-timer.
• The flash mode selected (auto flash ([TTL AUTO]), fill-flash ([TTL]), or flash off (mode)) depends on your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera.

Flash range

Press the shutter button halfway down.

The flash range for the proper exposure is displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure that the subject is within this range and then take the photo.

The range that can be displayed on the LCD panel is from 1.0 m to 28 m (0.7 m to 28 m for downward bounce; see page 54). When the distance is beyond this range, or is lit on either side of the Flash range.

← 1.0 m

Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1.0 m. If the flash range is less than 1.0 m, the lower area of the image on the LCD monitor of the camera may become dark. Change the flash range to adjust the aperture and ISO sensitivity.

1.0-28 ▶m

Proper exposure is obtained from 1.0 m to 28 m or more.

• The flash range is not shown when using upward flash bounce, with wireless flash, when communication with the camera is off, or when an off-camera cable is used.
• When photographing beyond the lower limit of the flash range, the photo may be over-exposed even if the TEST button blinks in green, or the bottom of the picture may darken. Always photograph within the indicated flash range.

Auto WB Adjustment with Color Temperature Info

White balance is automatically adjusted by your camera (except the DSLR-A100) based on color temperature information when the flash unit fires.

• This function works with TTL flash mode using the clip-on connection with the camera.
• This function does not work during manual flash photography.

Using flash in each recording mode of the camera

If the camera is set to aperture priority (A mode), shutter speed priority (S mode) or manual exposure mode (M mode), TTL flash photography can be performed according to the mode.

1 Set the camera's recording mode.
2 Press the MODE button to display the MODE screen and select [TTL].

3 Set the aperture and/or shutter speed according to the mode you select, and then focus the subject. See the table below.

Recording mode of the camera	Settings
A (Aperture priority flash photography)	Set the aperture.Reduce the aperture (i.e. increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash range, or open the aperture (i.e. reduce the f-stop) to increase the flash range.The shutter speed is set automatically.
S (Shutter speed priority flash photography)	Set the shutter speed.
M (Manual exposure mode flash photography)	Set the aperture and shutter speed.Reduce the aperture (i.e. increase the f-stop) to reduce the flash range, or open the aperture (i.e. reduce the f-stop) to increase the flash range.

4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete.

TTL flash

Manual flash provides a fixed flash intensity irrespective of the brightness of the subject and the camera setting. TTL* flash measures the light from the subject that is reflected through the lens.

TTL metering also has a P-TTL metering function, which adds a pre-flash to TTL metering, and an ADI metering function, which adds distance data to the P-TTL metering.

This flash unit defines all P-TTL and ADI metering as TTL flash.

*TTL = through the lens

- ADI metering is possible in combination with a lens with a built-in distance encoder. Before using the ADI metering function, check whether your lens has a built-in distance encoder by referring to the specifications in the operating instructions supplied with your lens.

Shooting with illumination (LED light)

Using the LED light as an illuminator lets you create natural light and shadows and shoot realistic movies even in poor light such as indoors.

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Using the light

1 Make the flash unit vertical (90° upward bounce)
2 Press the LIGHT button next to the LED light until it comes on.

• The LED light comes on.
- The LIGHT screen appears on the LCD panel.

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LIGHT

3 Change the brightness with the control wheel.

• You can rotate the control wheel or press it up or down to adjust the brightness of the light to 15 levels.
• The brightness level is shown on the LIGHT screen.

• When the LED light is on, the [⚡] (Flash on) indicator on the camera turns off. (The flash cannot fire when the LED light is on.)
• The LED light goes off when the flashtube is directed downward (10 degree downward bounce).

Turning off the light

Press the LIGHT button again.

• The LED light goes off and the LCD panel returns to the normal indicator screen.
• The white balance may vary depending on the camera, lens and settings during shooting. If this happens, set the white balance on the camera.
• Using this flash unit when the subject is too close to the camera may create multiple shadows of the subject.
• The color temperature varies slightly with brightness adjustments and LED temperature, so check the white balance before recording.

Adjusting the illuminating light (LED light) (built-in diffuser, color conversion filter)

Using a built-in diffuser reduces glare and softens light. It can also lessen unnatural multiple shadows.

Using a color conversion filter lets you change the color temperature to about

3,200K (at maximum brightness).

Using the built-in diffuser

Firmly pull the handle of the built-in diffuser down to the bottom of the window and attach it. When storing, pull the handle up into the main body.

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Using the color conversion filter

Align the clips on each side of the color conversion filter with the rim of the LED light and press the color conversion filter on.

To remove the color conversion filter, hold the protrusions on each side and pull it off.

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• The color conversion filter can be used whether the built-in diffuser is fitted or not.
• When using a filter, the illuminance is slightly reduced and the illuminating angle is a little narrower.
• The color conversion filter can be fitted irrespective of its horizontal orientation.

Test-flash

You can try a test flash before shooting. Check the light level using the test flash when you use a flash meter, etc., in the manual flash (M) mode.

Press the TEST button when the TEST button lights up in amber.

- The TEST button is turned on as follows, according to the current state of the flash unit.

- Amber: Flash ready

– Green: Proper exposure

• The light level of the test-flash depends on the light level setting (page 55). The flash unit fires with a light level of 1/1 in TTL mode.
• You can check shadows on the subject before taking photos with the test-flash (modeling flash) function. The flash unit has two modeling flash modes, three times flashes mode and modeling flash mode in which the flash unit fires repeatedly for four seconds. For details on setting the test-flash mode, see “MENU settings” (page 88) and “Setting the test flash mode [TEST]” (page 93).

Zoom flash coverage

Auto zoom

This flash unit automatically switches optimum flash coverage (zoom flash coverage) to cover a range of focal lengths from 24 mm to 105 mm when photographing (auto zoom). Normally, you do not need to switch the flash coverage manually.

Auto zoom is working when [AUTO] is displayed on the zoom indicator.

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24 mm focal length

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105 mm focal length

- When a lens having a focal length (in equivalent 35mm format) of less than 24mm is used with auto zoom, [WIDE] on the LCD panel blinks. At this time, using the built-in wide panel is recommended (page 44) to prevent darkening at the edges of the image.

Auto zoom control optimized for image sensor size

This flash unit provides optimal flash coverage according to the image sensor size (APS-C format/35mm format) of the camera (except the DSLR-A100).

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Manual zoom

You can manually set the flash coverage regardless of the focal length of the lens in use (manual zoom).

1 Press the control wheel up (ZOOM).

2 Rotate the control wheel or press it up or down to select a setting value, and press the center of the control wheel to set that value.

• Setting values: 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 105mm, AUTO
• If the setting is done manually, the setting value is shown on the zoom indicator. If it is set automatically, [AUTO] is shown.

• If the flash coverage is set to less than the focal length of the lens in use, the periphery of the screen darkens.
• The flash coverage of the manual zoom on the LCD panel is the angle of view of the 35mm-format focal length.

Flash coverage & focal length

The larger the focal length figure of the lens on a camera, the further away a subject can be photographed to take up the full screen; but the area that can be covered becomes smaller. Conversely, with a smaller focal length figure, subjects can be photographed with wider coverage. The flash coverage is the area that the light from the flash at a set intensity or greater can cover evenly, expressed as an angle. The flash coverage at which you can photograph is determined by the focal length.

By having flash coverage determined in accordance with focal length, flash coverage can be expressed as the figure for focal length.

Built-in wide panel (for flash) (15 mm zoom angle)

Pulling out the built-in wide panel expands flash coverage to a 15mm focal length.

Pull out the wide panel and set it at the front of flash tube, and then push back the bounce sheet.

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    A["Device with paper sheet"] --> B["Open to form a package"]
    B --> C["Shipping down"]
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• [WIDE] is displayed on the LCD panel.

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• When putting the wide panel back, push it back in completely and confirm that [WIDE] on the LCD panel turns off.
• Do not pull out the wide panel forcibly. This may damage the wide panel.
• When using a wide-angle lens with a focal length below 15 mm, the periphery of the screen may darken.
• The focal length corresponds to the equivalent 35mm-format focal length.
• This flash unit does not support the angle of view of a 16 mm F2.8 Fisheye lens.
• Push back the wide panel and the bounce sheet into the inside of the flash head when this flash unit is stored in the supplied case.
  • The zoom position is locked.

Flash compensation

When the flash unit is in a flash mode that supports TTL metering, the flash intensity is automatically adjusted. However, you can correct this automatically adjusted flash intensity.

• Flash modes that support TTL metering
• TTL mode
• WL CTRL mode when [TTL RATIO: ON] or [RATIO: OFF] is set
• In flash modes that support TTL metering, the flash compensation indicator appears at the bottom right of the normal indicator screen.

• Does not work with a camera that has an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.
  See online for compatible camera models. (Even with a non-compatible camera, the flash compensation is shown when communication with the camera is off. Even in this case, when communication with the camera is restarted the flash compensation indicator disappears and flash compensation is not carried out.)
• When using the flash unit with an off-camera cable (page 84), the power level itself is corrected but the value of the correction on the flash is not reflected in the Exif data of the camera.
• If metering is corrected on both the flash unit and the camera, the flash fires according to the sum of both values. However, the LCD panel of the flash unit only shows the correction value set on the flash.

1 Press the control wheel left ( 12 ).

2 Rotate the control wheel or press it left or right to select a setting value, and press the center of the control wheel to set that value.

- Setting values:

-3.0, -2.5, -2.0\~ ±0.0\~ +2.0, +2.5, +3.0 (steps of 0.5)
-3.0, -2.7, -2.3, -2.0\~±0.0\~+2.0, +2.3, +2.7, +3.0 (steps of 0.3)

- You can change the size of the power level setting steps (0.5 or 0.3) in the MENU settings.

For the setting method, see “MENU settings” (page 88) and “Changing the size of the power level setting steps (0.5 or 0.3) [LEVEL STEP]” (page 94).

Bounce flash

Using the flash unit with a wall directly behind the subject produces strong shadows on the wall. By directing the flash unit at the ceiling you can illuminate the subject with reflected light, reducing the intensity of the shadows and producing a softer light on the screen.

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Bounce flash

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Normal flash

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Rotate the flash unit upwards or to the left and right while holding the camera firmly.

The bounce indicator at the top right of the screen changes depending on the bounce status of the flash unit.

: No bounce

: Sideways bounce only

: Upward bounce or sideways + upward bounce

: Downward bounce or sideways + downward bounce

• When the flash is rotated upwards, the flash range is not displayed on the LCD panel. High-speed sync (page 58) is also cleared.
• Use a white ceiling or wall to reflect the flash. A colored surface may color the light. High ceilings or glass are not recommended.

Adjusting bounce angle

Simultaneously using direct light and bounced light from the flash unit produces uneven lighting. Determine the bounce angle with respect to the distance to the reflective surface, the distance from the camera to the subject, the focal length of the lens, etc.

Examples of shooting conditions:

• distance from camera to reflective surface
- flash range
- focal length of lens

Correct

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Incorrect

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When the flash is bounced upwards

Determine the angle in relation to the following table.

Focal length of lens	Bounce angle
70 mm minimum	30°, 45°
28 mm - 70 mm	60°
28 mm maximum	75°, 90°

Using the bounce sheet (for flash)

The bounce sheet creates a highlight in the subject's eyes and makes the subject look more vibrant.

• The bounce sheet is pulled out when the wide panel is pulled out. Push back the wide panel.
• When using the bounce sheet, set the bounce angle to 90^ upwards.

Quick shift bounce

When shooting in the portrait position, you can set the same bounce flash as that used when shooting in the landscape position, and also use the control panel at proper direction.

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90° sideways bounce

When the bounce angle is set to 90^ sideways and 0^ upwards while shooting in the portrait position, the top and bottom of the photo may darken. In this case, use the built-in wide panel or set the bounce angle to 0^ sideways.

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• In this state, the Bounce indicator ■ appears on the LCD panel.
• When the zoom flash coverage is set to [AUTO] while using 90° sideways bounce, the coverage is adjusted automatically to the wide angle. In this case, the flash range is shorter than that for 0° sideways bounce.

Using the bounce adaptor

Fitting the supplied bounce adaptor lets you diffuse the light from the flash over a wider range, producing a softer light and reducing shadows.

Attaching the bounce adaptor

Fit the bounce adaptor in the direction of the arrow in illustration, aligning the clips on the bounce adaptor with the grooves in the flash unit.

- Hold the bounce adaptor with its cut away part at the top, as illustrated below, and check its orientation with the flashtube before firmly fitting them together. Insufficient attachment may prevent accurate metering.

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• When fitting the bounce adaptor, [BOUNCE ADAPTOR] is shown in the zoom indicator. (When using the built-in wide panel, [WIDE] is also shown.)
  • The zoom position is locked.

Removing the bounce adaptor

While pulling the bounce adaptor handle in the direction of arrow ①, remove the bounce adaptor in the direction of arrow ②.

Close-up photography (downward bounce)

Tilt the flash slightly downwards for flash photography when the object is between 0.7 m and 1.0 m from the camera to ensure accurate illumination.

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Rotate the flash downwards with holding the camera firmly.

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• The rotation angle is 10^ .
• appears on the LCD panel.
- When photographing at a distance closer than 0.7 m, the flash will not be able to completely cover the subject and the bottom of the picture will be darker. Use an off-camera flash, Macro Twin Flash, or Ring Light.
- The downward bounce can be used only when the bounce angle is set to 0^ or 90^ sideways.
- The lenses with long length may obstruct the flash light.

Manual flash (M)

Normal TTL flash metering automatically adjusts the flash intensity to provide the proper exposure for the subject. Manual flash provides a fixed flash intensity irrespective of the brightness of the subject and the camera setting.

• As manual flash is not affected by the reflectivity of the subject, it is convenient for use with subjects with extremely high or low reflectivity.
• Manual flash can only be used when the camera is in the M mode. In other modes, TTL measuring is selected automatically.
• Using MENU settings, manual flash may be selected without changing the camera to the M mode (page 93).

TTL flash metering

Manual flash metering

1 Press the MODE button to display the MODE screen and select [MANUAL].

2 Press the control wheel right (LEVEL).

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3 Rotate the control wheel or press it left or right to select a setting value, and press the center of the control wheel to set that value.

• Setting values:
  1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256 (Size of setting steps = 0.5 or 0.3)
• The power level can be set to a value between 1/1 (brightest) and 1/128 (dark). It can also be set to 1/256 (darkest) if [HSS] in the MENU settings is set to [OFF].
• Even at the same power level setting, the level step indicator differs depending on whether the level is raised or lowered.

e.g.

Pressing the control wheel left

$$ \begin{array}{l} 1 / 1 \rightarrow 1 / 1 (- 0. 3) \rightarrow 1 / 1 (- 0. 7) \rightarrow 1 / 2 \cdot \cdot \cdot \ \cdot \cdot \cdot 1 / 1 2 8 (- 0. 3) \rightarrow 1 / 1 2 8 (- 0. 7) \rightarrow 1 / 2 5 6 \ \end{array} $$

Pressing the control wheel right

$$ \begin{array}{l} 1 / 1 \leftarrow 1 / 2 (+ 0. 7) \leftarrow 1 / 2 (+ 0. 3) \leftarrow 1 / 2 \cdot \cdot \cdot \ \cdot \cdot \cdot 1 / 2 5 6 (+ 0. 7) \leftarrow 1 / 2 5 6 (+ 0. 3) \leftarrow 1 / 2 5 6 \ \end{array} $$

- With this flash unit, you can change the size of the power level setting steps so that up to 25 levels of light can be set. For more details on the size of power level setting steps, see page 94.

- When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the distance at which the proper exposure is obtained appears on the LCD panel. Set the aperture to match the displayed distance to the shooting distance.

← 1.0 m

Proper exposure is obtained at less than 1.0 m. If the flash range is less than 1.0 m, the lower area of the image on the LCD monitor of the camera may become dark. Change the flash range to adjust the aperture and ISO sensitivity.

28 ▶m

Proper exposure is obtained at more than 28 m.

• In manual flash photography, if the power level is set at 1/1 then the flash will go off at full power. The power level range (e.g. 1/1 1/2 ) corresponds to the aperture range (e.g. F4 5.6).
• The flash range check indication of the TEST button (blinks in green) does not work after a photo is taken with the manual flash.
• The flash range is not shown when using upward flash bounce, with wireless flash, when communication with the camera is off, or when an off-camera cable is used.

High-speed sync (HSS)

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High-speed sync

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Normal flash

High-speed sync eliminates the restrictions of flash sync speed and enables the flash to be used through the entire shutter speed range of the camera. The increased selectable aperture range allows flash photography with a wide aperture, leaving the background out of focus and accentuating the front subject. Even when photographing at a wide f-stop in the A mode or M mode of the camera, when the background is very bright and the shot will normally be over-exposed, you can adjust the exposure by using the high-speed shutter.

For details on setting the HSS features, see “MENU settings” (page 88).

- HSS may not work depending on the camera model used. For details on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Flash Sync Speed

Flash photography is generally associated with a maximum shutter speed referred to as the flash sync speed. This restriction does not apply to cameras designed for high-speed sync (HSS) photography, since they allow flash photography at the maximum shutter speed of the camera.

Multiple flash (MULTI)

The flash is triggered a number of times while the shutter is open (multiple flash). Multiple flash allows motion of the subject to be captured in a photograph for later analysis.

• The camera must be set to the M mode for multiple flash photography. In modes other than the M mode of the camera, the proper exposure may not be obtained.
• The use of MENU settings allows the camera to be set up for multiple flash photography without selecting the M mode (page 93).

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1 Press the MODE button to display the MODE screen and select [MULTI].

2 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen.
3 Move the cursor (highlighted) to the multiple flash frequency indicator by pressing the control wheel up, down, left or right.

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4 Press the center of the control wheel to display the dedicated settings screen.

- You can also change the settings on the Quick Navi screen. (page 16)

5 Change the flash frequency with the control wheel.

- Rotate: Changes the setting value

Left or right : Changes the setting value

Setting values:

100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

6 Press up or down on the control wheel to move the cursor and change the number of flashes and power level settings simultaneously.

Number of flashes

- Rotate: Changes the setting value

Left or right : Changes the setting value

Setting values:

--, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2

- When “--” is selected, flashes continue at the set frequency while the shutter is open.

Power level

- Rotate: Changes the setting value

Left or right : Changes the setting value

Setting values:

1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256 (Size of setting steps = 0.5 or 0.3)

- The power level can be set to a value between 1/8 and 1/128 (dark). It can also be set to 1/256 (darkest) if [HSS] in the MENU settings is set to [OFF].

- You can change the size of the power level setting steps so that with multiple flash up to 16 levels of light can be set. For more details on the size of power level setting steps, see page 94.

7 When setting is finished, press the middle of the control wheel to return to the normal indicator screen.
8 Set the shutter speed and aperture.

- The shutter speed is calculated as follows to suit the selected flash frequency and number of flashes.

Number of flashes (TIME) ÷ Flash frequency (Hz) = Shutter speed For example, when ten flashes and 5 Hz are selected, 10 ÷ 5 = 2 requires a shutter speed of longer than two seconds.

9 When the flash is fully charged, press the shutter button to take the photo.

• The distance at which the proper exposure is obtained with a single flash is displayed on the LCD panel.
  (The distance is not shown when using upward flash bounce, when communication with the camera is off, or when an off-camera cable is used)
• To prevent shaking, the use of a tripod is recommended during multiple flash photography.
• Test flash will flash at the selected frequency/number/level while the TEST button is being pressed if [1 TIME] is selected in the MENU settings. When [3 TIMES] or [4 SEC] is selected, the flash three times or the four second modeling flash has priority.

Maximum number of continuous flashes

The maximum number of continuous flashes during multiple flash photography is limited by the charge in the battery. Use the following values as a guide.

With alkaline batteries

Power level	Flash frequency (Hz)
	100	90	80	70	60	50	40	30	20	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
1/8	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	6	6	6	6	6	7	8	10	15	100*
1/16	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	10	10	10	10	15	20	25	100*	100*	100*
1/32	16	16	16	17	17	17	18	19	20	35	40	45	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*
1/64	30	30	30	30	30	30	35	40	50	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*
1/128	50	60	60	60	65	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*
1/256	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*

100* signifies more than 100.

With nickel-metal hydride batteries (When using 2500 mAh)

Power level	Flash frequency (Hz)
	100	90	80	70	60	50	40	30	20	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
1/8	4	4	4	4	4	4	5	5	5	7	7	7	7	10	10	15	100*	100*	100*
1/16	8	8	8	9	9	9	10	10	10	20	20	35	40	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*
1/32	17	17	17	17	18	18	20	20	25	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*
1/64	30	30	32	32	32	40	45	60	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*
1/128	60	60	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*
1/256	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*	100*

100* signifies more than 100.

- The maximum number of flashes varies with the type of battery and its condition. If an External Battery Adaptor FA-EB1AM (optional) is used, the maximum number of flashes increases beyond the values given above.

Wireless flash mode (WL)

This flash unit enables the following wireless flash photography.

[A] Wireless flash photography (HVL-F60M: off-camera flash)

The camera's built-in flash is the controller (the flash that emits control light) and the HVL-F60M is the off-camera flash (the flash that is away from the camera).

[B] Wireless flash photography (HVL-F60M: controller)

The HVL-F60M is the controller and another flash is the off-camera flash.

[C] Multiple wireless flash photography with lighting ratio control

Using the HVL-F60M as the controller, a camera that supports lighting ratio control can group a number of off-camera flashes and control the lighting ratio.

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Normal flash

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Wireless flash [A], [B]

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Wireless flash [C] (Lighting ratio control mode)

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Wireless Flash Range

The wireless flash uses a light signal from the flash as a trigger to operate the off-camera flash unit. Follow the points below when positioning the camera, flash, and subject.

• Photograph in dark locations indoors.
- Place the off-camera flash within the gray area in the following diagram.

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    F --> G["Distance between camera and subject (see Table 1)"]

Distance camera-HVL-F60M-subject

	Distance camera-subject (Table 1)	Distance HVL-F60M - subject (Table 2)
		Other than HSS	HSS
Shutter speed	All shutter speeds	Sync speed or slower	1/250 sec	1/500 sec	1/1000 sec	1/2000 sec
Aperture
2.8	1.4 - 5	1 - 5	1 - 4	1 - 2.8	1 - 2	1 - 1.4
4	1 - 5	1 - 5	1 - 2.8	1 - 2	1 - 1.4	-
5.6	1 - 5	1 - 5	1 - 2	1 - 1.4	-	-

Units: m

• The distances in the above table assume the use of ISO 100. If ISO 400 is used the distances must be multiplied by a factor of two (assume a limit of 5m (16.4 feet)).
• The flash range is not displayed on the LCD panel when using wireless flash.

Opening and closing the mini-stand

- The mini-stand is collapsible and must be open when used.

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    A["Initial Component"] --> B["Assembly Step 1"]
    B --> C["Final Assembly"]

Attaching and removing the mini-stand

- Use the supplied mini-stand when the flash unit is separate from the camera.

Attachment

Removal

• See also “Attachment and removal of the flash unit” (page 20).
• You can attach the flash unit to a tripod using the tripod socket holes in the mini-stand. Use the tripod equipped with the screw under 5.5 mm. Because the tripod equipped with the screw over 5.5 mm cannot hold the mini-stand firmly, mini-stand may be damaged.

- When mini-stand break into each part, fit the part of shaft into the other part.

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[A] Wireless flash photography using the HVL-F60M as the off-camera flash

Use only an off-camera flash unit, using the light from the built-in flash as a signal.

1 Attach the flash unit to the camera and turn the power of the flash unit and camera on.
2 Set the camera's flash mode to wireless (WL).

• The setting method differs depending on the camera used. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera.
• When the camera is set to wireless flash, the flash unit also changes automatically to wireless and the WL RMT mode's normal indicator screen appears.

The flash channel information is transmitted to the camera. (If the [WL CTRL] flash mode indicator is shown, change it to [WL RMT] on the MODE screen.)

3 Remove the flash unit from the camera and raise the built-in flash.

- Make sure that the flash mode indicator on the LCD panel of the flash unit is showing [WL RMT].

4 Select the wireless remote setting of the flash unit.

• See page 71 for more details.
- At this time, if the wireless remote setting is MANUAL REMOTE or MANUAL REMOTE 2 you can manually adjust the power level. (See the wireless remote setting table on page 72)

5 Set up the camera and flash unit.

• Set up the camera and flash unit in a dark location, such as indoors.
  • See page 64 for details.

6 Make sure that the built-in flash and flash unit are fully charged.

• The built-in flash full-charge indication varies depending on the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the camera.
• When the flash unit is fully charged in the wireless flash mode, the AF illuminator on the front blinks, and the TEST button is lit in amber.

- When using the flash unit as a wireless flash, you can set it to beep when charging is complete and when metering is complete. (Charge completion time: about 0.6 seconds; Metering completion time: about 0.1 seconds) For more details, see “Setting the beep function in wireless remote mode [BEEP]” in “MENU settings” (page 92).

7 Use test-flash to check the flash.

• During wireless flash photography, the test-flash method differs depending on the camera used. For details, refer to the operation instructions of your camera.
• If the test-flash does not work, change the position of the camera, flash, and subject, or point the wireless control-signal receiver towards the camera.

8 Check again that the built-in flash and the flash unit are fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the photo.

Setting wireless flash by flash only

Once you have performed the wireless flash setup in step [A], if you continue to use the same camera and flash combination without changing the wireless channel then you can also set the flash and camera separately to wireless.

Camera setting:

Set the flash mode to wireless (WL).

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.

Flash setting:

Set the flash unit's flash mode to wireless remote (WL RMT) and then select the metering settings and groups for remote use.

1 Press the MODE button to bring up the MODE screen and select [WL RMT].
2 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen and press the control wheel up, down, left or right to select the wireless remote setting indicator.

2

3,4

3 Press the center of the control wheel to display the dedicated settings screen.

- You can also change the settings on the Quick Navi screen. (page 16)

4 Rotate the control wheel or press it up or down to move the cursor and set the metering and groups for remote mode.

- Rotate: Changes the setting value

Up or down: Changes the setting value

Center: Sets the value and returns to the normal indicator screen

Wireless remote setting table

Setting value	Flash mode	Group in remote use
TTL REMOTE	TTL	[REMOTE] group
TTL REMOTE 2	TTL	[REMOTE 2] group
MANUAL REMOTE	MANUAL	[REMOTE] group
MANUAL REMOTE 2	MANUAL	[REMOTE 2] group

• If [WL CTRL] (wireless control flash mode setting) in the MENU settings is set to [CTRL], the remote group of the wireless remote settings will operate the same whether it is REMOTE or REMOTE 2.
• If the flash mode in the wireless remote settings is [TTL], flash compensation is not shown.

5 Change the zoom and power level in the same way, if required.

Zoom indicator

Power level indicator

• For more details about each dedicated settings screen, see “Manual zoom” (page 42) and “Manual flash (M)” (page 55).
• When wireless remote is set, the minimum power level setting is 1/128 regardless of whether HSS in the MENU settings is set to ON or OFF.
• When the wireless remote setting is set to TTL, you can only change the zoom.

6 After finishing your changes, press the center of the control wheel to set the values and return to the normal indicator screen.

• Make sure that the wireless channel of the off-camera flash is set to the same channel as the controller. For details on setting the wireless channel, see “MENU settings” (page 88).
• When using the flash unit as a wireless flash, you can set it to beep when charging is complete and when metering is complete. (Time until charging is complete: about 0.6 seconds, time until metering is complete: about 0.1 seconds) For more details, see “Setting the beep function in wireless remote mode [BEEP]” in “MENU settings” (page 92).

[B] Wireless flash photography using the HVL-F60M as the controller

When using the DSLR-A900, DSLR-A850, DSLR-A700, SLT-A99V/SLT-A99, SLT-A77V/SLT-A77, SLT-A65V/SLT-A65, SLT-A57, SLT-A37, NEX-7 or NEX-6, you can perform wireless flash photography by using more than 2 flash units, one as a controller and the other as an off-camera flash unit. Use the HVL-F60M as the controller.

(For details on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.)

This flash unit

Illustration of a DSLR camera with lens and head mount (no text or symbols)

Off-camera flash

- If you use an HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM as an off-camera flash when using a DSLR-A900, DSLR-A850, SLT-A99V/SLT-A99, SLT-A77V/SLT-A77, SLT-A65V/SLT-A65, SLT-A57, SLT-A37, NEX-7 or NEX-6 camera, set the control flash mode of this flash unit to [CTRL].

For more details on setting the control flash mode, see “MENU settings” on page 88.

1 Set the camera, flash (controller), flash (off-camera flash) to wireless flash.

Camera Setting:

Set the flash mode to wireless (WL).

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.

Controller Setting:

1 Press the MODE button to bring up the MODE screen and select [WL CTRL].
2 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen and press the control wheel up, down, left or right to select the wireless control setting indicator.

3 Press the center of the control wheel to display the dedicated settings screen.

- You can also change the settings on the Quick Navi screen. (page 16)

4 Rotate the control wheel or press it up or down to move the cursor and select [RATIO: OFF].

- Rotate: Changes the setting value

Up or down: Changes the setting value

Center: Sets the value and returns to the normal indicator screen
Setting values:

RATIO: OFF

Enables wireless flash photography with only a remote flash.

The controller flash only emits the control light for wireless control.

TTL RATIO: ON

Enables lighting ratio control wireless flash photography.

MANUAL RATIO: ON

Enables lighting ratio control wireless flash photography. Firing of the controller can be set manually.

SETUP
RATIO	: OFF
TTL RATIO	: ON
MANUAL RATIO	: ON

- [MANUAL RATIO: ON] can be set when the camera is in M (manual) mode.

It may also be available when the camera is not in M mode, if [MANUAL MODE] in the MENU settings of the flash unit (page 93) is set to [PASM].

- When [MANUAL MODE] is set to [MANUAL] and the camera is in M mode, setting [MANUAL RATIO: ON] temporarily displays [MANUAL RATIO: ON] so long as communication with the camera is off. When communication with the camera starts, the display changes to [TTL RATIO: ON].

- The zoom indicator is not shown when [RATIO: OFF] is set.

Off-camera flash setting:

Set your flash to WL RMT mode. If using this flash unit as an off-camera flash, see page 71. (After setting to WL RMT mode, set the wireless remote setting indicator to [TTL REMOTE] or [MANUAL REMOTE].) If using a different flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with that flash.

2 Attach the controller to the camera, and turn on the power of the camera, controller, off-camera flash.
3 Set up the camera with the controller and the off-camera flash.

• See page 64 for details.

4 Make sure that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged.

- When the flash unit is fully charged in the wireless flash mode, the AF illuminator on the front blinks, and the TEST button is lit in amber.

5 Use test-flash to check the flash.

• The test-flash method differs depending on the camera used. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera.
• If the test-flash does not work, change the position of the camera, flash, and subject, or point the wireless control-signal receiver towards the camera. Moreover, make sure that wireless channel of the off-camera flash is set to the same channel as the controller.

6 Check again that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the photo.

- Even if wireless control setting is set to [RATIO: OFF] (lighting ratio control off), the controller flashes to transmit a signal.

[C] Multiple wireless flash photography with lighting ratio control

When using the DSLR-A900, DSLR-A850, DSLR-A700, SLT-A99V/SLT-A99, SLT-A77V/SLT-A77, SLT-A65V/SLT-A65, SLT-A57, SLT-A37, NEX-7 or NEX-6, you can perform wireless flash photography while controlling the lighting ratio between a maximum of 3 groups including the controller and two groups of off-camera flash units.

(For details on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.) Controller: HVL-F60M (this flash unit)

Off-camera flashes:

HVL-F60M (this flash unit), HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM, HVL-F42AM These flash units can be set in 2 groups (REMOTE and REMOTE 2).

- Any combination of this flash unit or an HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM or HVL-F42AM can be used in the REMOTE group. Any combination of this flash unit set to [REMOTE 2] or an HVL-F58AM or HVL-F43AM can be used in the REMOTE 2 group.

* On an HVL-F58AM or HVL-F43AM, the REMOTE group is displayed as [RMT] and the REMOTE 2 group is displayed as [RMT2].

- An HVL-F42AM set to wireless (off-camera flash) is recognized as the REMOTE group. For 3-group wireless flash photography, therefore, you need this flash unit, an HVL-F58AM or an HVL-F43AM which can be set to the REMOTE 2 group.

• When using a DSLR-A900, DSLR-A850, SLT-A99V/SLT-A99, SLT-A77V/SLT-A77, SLT-A65V/SLT-A65, SLT-A57, SLT-A37, NEX-7 or NEX-6 camera, you can use HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM flashes as off-camera flashes. Set the controller flash mode to [CTRL]. HVL-F56AM and HVL-F36AM off-camera flashes are recognized as being in the REMOTE group, so you can only control the lighting ratio of up to 2 groups using this flash unit, an HVL-F43AM or an HVL-F58AM as the controller. For more details on setting the controller flash mode, see “Setting wireless control flash mode [WL CTRL]” in “MENU settings” (page 92).
• For wireless flash photography with lighting ratio control, the overall lighting ratio is shown by the wireless lighting ratio control indicator on the LCD panel. e.g.)

When a display is [4:2:1] , the flash of each group fires with power level of 4/7, 2/7 and 1/7 of the whole.

CTRL 4 RMT 2 RMT2 1
zoom105 mm	+0.3

1 Set the camera, flash (controller), and flash (off-camera flash) to wireless flash.

Camera Setting:

Set the flash mode to wireless (WL).

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.

Controller Setting:

1 Press the MODE button to bring up the MODE screen and select [WL CTRL].
2 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen and press the control wheel up, down, left or right to select the wireless control setting indicator.

3 Press the center of the control wheel to display the dedicated settings screen.

- You can also change the settings on the Quick Navi screen. (page 16)

4 Rotate the control wheel or press it up or down to move the cursor and select [TTL RATIO: ON] or [MANUAL RATIO: ON].

• See Step 4 on page 75 for details.
- Rotate: Changes the setting value

Up or down: Changes the setting value

Setting values: RATIO: OFF, TTL RATIO: ON, MANUAL RATIO: ON

5 After setting is finished, press the center of the control wheel to return to the normal indicator screen.
6 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen and press the control wheel up, down, left or right to select the wireless lighting ratio control indicator.

7 Press the center of the control wheel to display the dedicated settings screen.

- You can also change the settings on the Quick Navi screen. (page 16)

8 Use the control wheel to change the lighting ratio of each group.

- Rotate: Changes the setting value Up or down: Changes the setting value Left or right: Moves the cursor Setting values: 16, 8, 4, 2, 1, -

9 After setting is finished, press the center of the control wheel to return to the normal indicator screen.

- If [MANUAL RATIO: ON] is selected, the remote flashes fire according to the lighting ratio setting, but only the controller flash fires at the level set manually with LEVEL.

Off-camera flash setting:

Set your flash to WL RMT mode. If using this flash unit as an off-camera flash, see page 71. If using a different flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with that flash.

2 Attach the controller to the camera, and turn on the power of the camera, controller, and off-camera flash.
3 Set up the camera with the controller and the off-camera flash.

• See page 64 for details.

4 Make sure that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged.

- When the flash unit is fully charged in the wireless flash mode, the AF illuminator on the front blinks, and the TEST button is lit in amber.

5 Use test-flash to check the flash.

• The test-flash method differs depending on the camera used. For details, refer the operating instructions of your camera.
• If the test-flash does not work, change the position of the camera, flash and subject, or point the wireless control-signal receiver towards the camera. Moreover, make sure that the wireless channel of the off-camera flash is set to the same channel as the controller.

6 Check again that the controller and the flash unit are fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the photo.

Notes on wireless flash

• You cannot use a flash meter or color meter in wireless flash mode because the pre-flash goes off.
• Test flash for the wireless flash is in the currently selected test flash mode. One flash occurs with [1 TIME] and three flashes with [3 TIMES]. Flashes continue for four seconds with [4 SEC]. For details of test flash, see “MENU settings” (page 88).
• The zoom position for the HVL-F60M is automatically set to 24 mm. A zoom position other than 24 mm is not recommended.
• In wireless flash mode, ADI metering is canceled and P-TTL flash metering is used automatically (page 35).
  • Multiple flash cannot be used.
• If another wireless flash is being used nearby, you can change the channel in the MENU settings to prevent interference (page 88).
• When photographing with the wireless flash, the flash unit may in rare cases go off by mistake due to ambient static electricity or electromagnetic noise.

When not in use, press the MODE button and select [⚡] to set ⏻ mode (flash off).

• The flash unit may in rare cases provide incorrect luminescence because the signal light does not reach the subject, etc., due to the position in which the wireless flash was installed. In this case you can prevent incorrect luminescence by changing the installation position of the wireless flash or changing the wireless channel setting in the MENU settings (page 88).
• You can use several off-camera flashes at the same time.
• The off-camera flash fires with the power level set in each flash when the off-camera flash is in the manual mode.

Connecting camera and flash by cable

Using the off-camera cables FA-CC1AM (optional) allows photography with flash units separate from the camera. Up to four flash units can be connected together. Being able to take photographs without having to consider the positioning of the flash unit provides considerable freedom to create a variety of shadow effects on the subject.

Simple line drawing of a camera connected to a flower and a DSLR camera via coiled cable (no text or symbols)

• Flash units with accessory terminals can be connected directly.
• If using a camera compatible with a Multi Interface Shoe, use a Shoe Adaptor to connect the camera to the FA-CC1AM.

1 Remove the terminal cap.

2 Plug the cable into the accessory terminal.

Technical illustration of a mechanical component with a close-up view showing a magnified detail (no text or symbols present)

• In this mode, ADI metering will be canceled and Pre-flash TTL metering will be used automatically (page 35).
• High-speed sync is unavailable when the flash is connected with an off-camera cable FA-CC1AM (optional) and the camera is in P mode.
• All the flash units are at the same power level in TTL flash mode.
• During photography with off-camera cable, the wireless controller mode is canceled automatically and you cannot use the flash photography with lighting ratio control.

Using external battery adaptor

You can use an External Battery Adaptor FA-EB1AM (optional) as an external power supply.

1 Remove the terminal cap.
2 Insert the plug of connection cable into the external power terminal.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a component being inserted into a housing, with magnified detail view (no text or symbols)

- Use an external battery adaptor or cable for this flash unit for the external power terminal or accessory terminals.

AF illuminator

In low-light or when subject contrast is low, when the shutter button is pressed halfway down for Auto Focus, the red lamp on the front of the flash unit will light. This is the AF illuminator used as an aid in Auto Focus.

Illustration of a compact flash unit with no visible text or symbols

• AF illuminator fires even when the flash unit is set to [⚡] (flash off) mode.
• The camera AF illuminator does not operate while the flash AF illuminator is operating.
• The AF illuminator does not operate while Continuous AF is used in focusing mode (when continually focusing on a moving subject).
• The AF illuminator may not operate if the focal length of the lens is greater than 300 mm. The flash unit will not operate when removed from the camera.
• Depending on your camera, the AF illuminator may not fire.
• The AF illuminator does not fire when the LED light is on.

MENU settings

The MENU screen shows various settings for this flash unit. You can change these settings freely from the MENU screen.

①Page no.
②Menu item
③Current setting value

④Menu item during setting
⑤Setting value window

You can customize the following 12 items.

* Underlined values are the default settings. [MEMORY] and [RESET] have no default setting.

Page No.	Item	Setting description	Values
1	HSS	Turns high speed sync on and off and changes the light level setting	ON, OFF
1	WL CH	Channel in wireless flash photography	CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4
1	WL CTRL	Flash mode when in wireless control mode	CTRL+, CTRL
1	BEEP	Beep function after firing when in wireless remote mode	HIGH, LOW, OFF
1	MANUAL MODE	Camera mode that enables manual flash or multiple flash	MANUAL, PASM
2	TEST	Number of times the test flash fires	1 TIME, 3 TIMES, 4 SEC
2	POWER SAVE	Time until power save	30 SEC, 3 MIN, 30 MIN, OFF
2	WL POWER SAVE	Time until power save in wireless operation	60 MIN, OFF
2	m/ft	The unit of the distance indicator	m, ft
2	LEVEL STEP	Size of power level setting steps (0.5 or 0.3)	0.3 EV, 0.5 EV
3	MEMORY	Saves the mode and setting values	1, 2, CANCEL
3	RESET	Initializes the setting values	OK, CANCEL

Performing MENU settings

The MENU settings are changed as follows.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen.

MENU
1	2	3
HSS	ON
WL CH	CH1
WL CTRL	CTRL+
BEEP	HIGH
MANUAL MODE	MANUAL

2 Use the control wheel to select the menu item you want to set.

• Rotate: Moves the cursor up and down
  Up or down: Changes the setting value
  Left or right: Moves between pages on the MENU screen

3 Press the center of the control wheel to display the settings window.

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4 Rotate the control wheel or press it up or down to select a setting value and press the center of the control wheel to set that value.

- Reading the settings window

•: Currently set value

▶: Menu item currently being set (appears on the border between the menu item and the settings window)

5 Press the MENU button to set the value and return to the normal indicator screen.

- MENU settings are saved even when you switch off the flash unit or remove its batteries.

Details of MENU settings

Setting high speed sync [HSS]

Setting values: ON, OFF

• This flash unit is set to high-speed sync automatically when the shutter speed is set faster than flash sync speed. Flash sync speed may differ depending on the camera. For further details of flash sync speed, refer to operating instructions supplied with your camera.
  • Taking photos in bright locations is recommended.
  • High-speed sync cannot be used with bounce flash.
• Using a flash meter or color meter with high-speed sync is not recommended because it interferes with achieving the proper exposure and color.
• The flash range becomes shorter than that of normal flash photography when the high speed sync is used. Make sure that the subject is in the flash range.
• You can also use the high speed sync with when using wireless flash photography.
• If you select [OFF], high-speed sync is cancelled. When high-speed sync is cancelled, the shutter speed cannot be set faster than the sync speed.
• The minimum power level setting changes depending on whether HSS is set to ON or OFF.
  – HSS setting ON: Can set to as small as 1/128
  – HSS setting OFF: Can set to as small as 1/256
• For details on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Changing the wireless channel [WL CH]

Setting values: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4

• Attach the flash unit to the camera and press the shutter button partway down after changing the channel.
• For details on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Setting wireless control flash mode [WL CTRL]

Setting values: CTRL+, CTRL

When using this flash unit as a wireless controller, select either of the [CTRL+] or [CTRL] control flash modes, depending on the type of off-camera flash.

• [CTRL+]:

When using HVL-F60M/HVL-F58AM/HVL-F43AM/HVL-F42AM as off-camera flash, select this mode.

• [CTRL]:

When using HVL-F56AM/HVL-F36AM as off-camera flash, select this mode.

Setting the beep function in wireless remote mode [BEEP]

Setting values: HIGH, LOW, OFF

When using this flash unit as a wireless remote flash, set whether it beeps after firing.

• When [HIGH] is set, the beep is loud. When [LOW] is set, the beep is quiet.
• If [HIGH] or [LOW] is set, [BEEP] is displayed on the normal indicator screen in WL RMT mode.

CH1

WI RMT

BEEP

Setting the recording mode to enable manual flash (M) or multiple flash photography [MANUAL MODE]

Setting values: MANUAL, PASM

• When [MANUAL] is selected, the flash unit can perform manual flash and multiple flash only in the camera's M (manual) mode.
• When [PASM] is selected, manual flash photography and multiple flash photography may be used in all recording modes of your camera. The proper exposure may not be obtained with photography in modes other than the M mode of your camera, therefore we recommend the M mode of your camera.
• When [PASM] is selected, this flash unit remains in manual flash mode even if the recording mode of the camera is changed to AUTO (automatic mode).
• Depending on the camera's flash mode, you may only be able to select flash off. Check the operating instructions of your camera too.

Setting the test flash mode [TEST]

Setting values: 1 TIME, 3 TIMES, 4 SEC

[1 TIME] : flashes once at the set light level.
[3 TIMES] : flashes three times at a specific rate.
[4 SEC] : flashes for four seconds at a specific rate.

Setting the time until power save [POWER SAVE]

Setting values: 30 SEC, 3 MIN, 30 MIN, OFF

[30 SEC] : changes to power save mode after 30 seconds.
[3 MIN] : changes to power save mode after 3 minutes.
[30 MIN] : changes to power save mode after 30 minutes.
[OFF] : disables power save mode.

Setting the time until power save in wireless operation [WL POWER SAVE]

Setting values: 60 MIN, OFF

[60 MIN] : changes to power save mode after 60 minutes.

[OFF]: disables power save mode.

Setting the unit of the distance indicator [m/ft]

Setting values: m, ft

m: unit is meters

ft: unit is feet

Changing the size of the power level setting steps (0.5 or 0.3) [LEVEL STEP]

Setting values: 0.3 EV, 0.5 EV

[0.3 EV]: Power level is changed in steps of 0.3

[0.5 EV]: Power level is changed in steps of 0.5

0.3 EV steps

Press right on the control wheel or rotate it clockwise

(to increase the power)

$$ 1 / 2 5 6 \rightarrow 1 / 2 5 6 (+ 0. 3) \rightarrow 1 / 2 5 6 (+ 0. 7) \rightarrow 1 / 1 2 8 \dots $$

$$ 1 / 4 (+ 0. 7) \rightarrow 1 / 2 \rightarrow 1 / 2 (+ 0. 3) \rightarrow 1 / 2 (+ 0. 7) \rightarrow 1 / 1 $$

Press left on the control wheel or rotate it anti-clockwise

(to reduce the power)

$$ 1 / 2 5 6 \leftarrow 1 / 1 2 8 (- 0. 7) \leftarrow 1 / 1 2 8 (- 0. 3) \leftarrow 1 / 1 2 8 \dots $$

$$ 1 / 2 (- 0. 3) \leftarrow 1 / 2 \leftarrow 1 / 1 (- 0. 7) \leftarrow 1 / 1 (- 0. 3) \leftarrow 1 / 1 $$

0.5 EV steps

Press right on the control wheel or rotate it clockwise

(to increase the power)

$$ 1 / 2 5 6 \rightarrow 1 / 2 5 6 (+ 0. 5) \rightarrow 1 / 1 2 8 \rightarrow 1 / 1 2 8 (+ 0. 5) \dots $$

$$ 1 / 4 (+ 0. 5) \rightarrow 1 / 2 \rightarrow 1 / 2 (+ 0. 5) \rightarrow 1 / 1 $$

Press left on the control wheel or rotate it anti-clockwise

(to reduce the power)

$$ 1 / 2 5 6 \leftarrow 1 / 1 2 8 (- 0. 5) \leftarrow 1 / 1 2 8 \leftarrow 1 / 6 4 (- 0. 5) \dots $$

$$ 1 / 2 (- 0. 5) \leftarrow 1 / 2 \leftarrow 1 / 1 (- 0. 5) \leftarrow 1 / 1 $$

In the following cases, the indicator differs depending on whether the level is raised or lowered, but the power level of the flash is the same.

e.g. 1/1 (-0.7) and 1/2 (+0.3); 1/1 (-0.5) and 1/2 (+0.5)

Saving mode/settings [MEMORY]

Setting values: 1, 2, CANCEL

[1]: Saves the current setting details in [MR 1] on the MODE screen
[2]: Saves the current setting details in [MR 2] on the MODE screen
[CANCEL]: Returns to the previous window without saving.

Details that can be saved:

Flash mode

Power level

Flash compensation

Zoom

Flash frequency, number of flashes

Wireless remote

Wireless control

Wireless lighting ratio setting

LED light power

Setting values of items in MENU settings (except MEMORY and RESET)

Bringing up saved details

Select [MR 1] or [MR 2] on the MODE screen.

- When the saved details are brought up, [1] or [2] is displayed at the top of the normal indicator screen.

Changing the saved details

Bring up the saved details, change the settings as required and save again using [MEMORY] on the MENU screen.

Initialization of settings [RESET]

Setting values: OK, CANCEL

[OK]: Restores the main default settings of the flash unit.

[CANCEL]: Returns to the previous screen without initializing.

Item	Factory setting	Page
Flash mode	TTL mode (Fill-flash)	29
Power level	1/1 in [MANUAL] mode, 1/32 in [MULTI] mode	55 59
Flash compensation	±0	45
Zoom	AUTO	41
Wireless remote setting	TTL REMOTE	71
Wireless control setting	TTL RATIO	79
Lighting ratio control (RATIO)	1:1:1	79
Power level in multiple flash (LEVEL)	1/32	59
Flash frequency in multiple flash (Hz)	5	59
No. of flashes in multiple flash (TIME)	10	59
LED light power level	1 (minimum)	36

• Restores the setting values of items in MENU settings (except “WL CTRL” and “m/ft”) with initializing.

Notes on use

While shooting

• This flash unit generates strong light, so it should not be used directly in front of the eyes.
• Do not use the flash 20 times in a row or in quick succession in order to prevent heating and degradation of the camera and flash unit. (when the power level is 1/32, 40 times in a row.)
  Stop using the flash unit and cool it for 10 minutes or more, if the flash is triggered up to the limit for the number of times in quick succession.
• Attach the camera while the flash unit is turned off.
  If you do not do so, you may cause a malfunction of the flash unit or the use of an incorrect luminescence, and the powerful light may damage your eyes.
• Do not use the flash near people when rotating the flashtube during bounce photography. The flash light may damage the eyes, or the hot flashtube may cause a burn.
• When closing the battery chamber door, press it firmly in while sliding it fully across.
• Do not use the flash while your hand or glove, etc is covering the flashtube or LED light unit. Also, do not touch the flashtube or LED light unit for a while after using the flash.
  Doing so may cause burns, smoking, or malfunction.

Batteries

• The battery level displayed on the LCD panel may be lower than the actual battery capacity, due to temperature and storage conditions. The displayed battery level is restored to the correct value after the flash has been used a few times.
• Nickel-metal hydride batteries can lose power suddenly. If the low-battery indicator starts blinking or the flash can no longer be used while taking pictures, change or recharge the batteries.

• The flash frequency and number of flashes provided by new batteries may vary from the values shown in the table, depending on the time elapsed since manufacture of the batteries.

• Remove the batteries only after turning the power off and waiting several minutes, when changing the batteries. The batteries may be hot, depending on the battery type. Remove them carefully.

• Remove and store the batteries when you do not intend to use the camera for a long time.

Temperature

• The flash unit may be used over a temperature range of 0^ to 40^ .
• Do not expose the flash unit to extremely high temperatures (e.g. in direct sunlight inside a vehicle) or high humidity.
• To prevent condensation forming on the flash, place it in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment into a warm environment. Allow it to reach room temperature before removing it from the bag.
• Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your camera and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather. The low-battery indicator may blink even when there is some power left in the batteries in cold weather. Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal operating temperature.

Other notes

• Remove the batteries before storing. There is a risk of them catching fire or leaking.
• Store the flash unit in its case immediately after use. Before putting it in the case, make sure it is switched off and has sufficiently cooled down.

Maintenance

Remove this flash unit from the camera. Clean the flash with a dry soft cloth. If the flash has been in contact with sand, wiping will damage the surface, and it should therefore be cleaned gently using a blower. In the event of stubborn stains, use a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe the unit clean with a dry soft cloth. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, as these damage the surface finish.

Specifications

Guide number

Normal flash (ISO100 in meters)

Manual flash/35mm-format

Power level	BA*	BA	Flash coverage setting (mm)
			15*	24	28	35	50	70	105
1/1	15	20	17	29	31	36	42	48	60
1/2	10.6	14.1	12.0	20.5	21.9	25.5	29.7	33.9	42.4
1/4	7.5	10.0	8.5	14.5	15.5	18.0	21.0	24.0	30.0
1/8	5.3	7.1	6.0	10.3	11.0	12.7	14.8	17.0	21.2
1/16	3.8	5.0	4.3	7.3	7.8	9.0	10.5	12.0	15.0
1/32	2.7	3.5	3.0	5.1	5.5	6.4	7.4	8.5	10.6
1/64	1.9	2.5	2.1	3.6	3.9	4.5	5.3	6.0	7.5
1/128	1.3	1.8	1.5	2.6	2.7	3.2	3.7	4.2	5.3
1/256	0.9	1.3	1.1	1.8	1.9	2.3	2.6	3.0	3.8

BA: When bounce adaptor is attached
* When the wide panel is attached.

APS-C format

Power level	BA*	BA	Flash coverage setting (mm)
			15*	24	28	35	50	70	105
1/1	15	20	17	31	36	42	48	51	60
1/2	10.6	14.1	12.0	21.9	25.5	29.7	33.9	36.1	42.4
1/4	7.5	10.0	8.5	15.5	18.0	21.0	24.0	25.5	30.0
1/8	5.3	7.1	6.0	11.0	12.7	14.8	17.0	18.0	21.2
1/16	3.8	5.0	4.3	7.8	9.0	10.5	12.0	12.8	15.0
1/32	2.7	3.5	3.0	5.5	6.4	7.4	8.5	9.0	10.6
1/64	1.9	2.5	2.1	3.9	4.5	5.3	6.0	6.4	7.5
1/128	1.3	1.8	1.5	2.7	3.2	3.7	4.2	4.5	5.3
1/256	0.9	1.3	1.1	1.9	2.3	2.6	3.0	3.2	3.8

BA: When bounce adaptor is attached
* When the wide panel is attached.

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HSS flat flash (ISO100 in meters)

Manual flash/35mm-format

Shutter speed	BA*	BA	Flash coverage setting (mm)
			15*	24	28	35	50	70	105
1/250	5.4	7.7	6.4	11.8	12.9	14.8	17.3	19.5	22.4
1/500	3.8	5.4	4.6	8.4	9.1	10.5	12.2	13.8	15.9
1/1000	2.7	3.8	3.2	5.9	6.4	7.4	8.6	9.8	11.2
1/2000	1.9	2.7	2.3	4.2	4.6	5.2	6.1	6.9	7.9
1/4000	1.4	1.9	1.6	3.0	3.2	3.7	4.3	4.9	5.6
1/8000	1.0	1.4	1.1	2.1	2.3	2.6	3.1	3.5	4.0
1/12000	0.7	1.0	0.8	1.5	1.6	1.8	2.2	2.4	2.8

BA: When bounce adaptor is attached
* When the wide panel is attached.

APS-C format

Shutter speed	BA*	BA	Flash coverage setting (mm)
			15*	24	28	35	50	70	105
1/250	5.4	7.7	6.4	12.9	14.8	17.3	19.5	19.9	22.4
1/500	3.8	5.4	4.6	9.1	10.5	12.2	13.8	14.0	15.9
1/1000	2.7	3.8	3.2	6.4	7.4	8.6	9.8	9.9	11.2
1/2000	1.9	2.7	2.3	4.6	5.2	6.1	6.9	7.0	7.9
1/4000	1.4	1.9	1.6	3.2	3.7	4.3	4.9	5.0	5.6
1/8000	1.0	1.4	1.1	2.3	2.6	3.1	3.5	3.5	4.0
1/12000	0.7	1.0	0.8	1.6	1.8	2.2	2.4	2.5	2.8

BA: When bounce adaptor is attached
* When the wide panel is attached.

Recycling time/Number of flashes

	Alkaline	Nickel hydride (2100 mAh)
Recycling time (sec)	Approx. 0.1 - 3.5	Approx. 0.1 - 2.6
Number of flashes (times)	Approx. 120 or more	Approx. 200 or more

• The number of flashes is the approximate number of times the flash unit can fire before a new battery is completely dead.

Continuous flash performance

AF illuminator

Flash control LED light

40 flashes at 10 flashes per second (Normal flash, power level 1/32, nickel-metal hydride battery)

Autoflash at low contrast and low brightness Operating range (with a 50 mm lens attached to SLT-A99V)

Central area (approx.): 0.5 m to 10 m (1 ft. 7 3/4 in. to 32 ft. 9 3/4 in.)

Peripheral areas (approx.): 0.5 m to 3 m (1 ft. 7 3/4 in. to 9 ft. 10 1/8 in.)

Flash control using pre-flash

Center luminance intensity:

Lighting distance:

Approx. 1200 lux at 0.5m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) or 300 lux at 1m (3 feet 3 3/8 inches) (without built-in diffuser for LED light or color temperature conversion filter)

Approx. 2m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (When recording movies, set to ISO 3200 & F5.6, without built-in diffuser for LED light or color temperature conversion filter)

Focal length supported:

35mm (35mm format angle of view, without built-in diffuser for LED light or color temperature conversion filter)

Continuous lighting time:

Approx. 1 hour (using AA alkaline batteries, at center luminance intensity)

Color temperature:

Approx. 5500K (without built-in diffuser for LED light or color temperature conversion filter) Approx. 3200K (without built-in diffuser for LED light, using color temperature conversion filter)

Dimension (Approx.)	80 mm × 150 mm × 102 mm (W/H/D) (3 1/4 in. × 6 in. × 4 1/8 in.)
Mass (Approx.)	Approx. 450 g (15.9 oz) (main body only)
Power requirements	DC 6 V
Recommended batteries	Four AA-size alkaline batteries Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries
Included items	Flash unit (1), Bounce adaptor (for flash)(1), Color conversion filter (for LED light) (1), Connector protect cap (1), Mini-stand (1), Shoe Adaptor (ADP-AMA) (1), Carrying case (1), Mini-carrying case(1), Carrying pouch(1), Set of printed documentation

Functions in these operating instructions depend on testing conditions at our firm. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademark

“Multi Interface Shoe” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Français

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Flash manuel (Mode MANUAL)

Écran MENU (89)

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    A["Bagasse"] --> B["Device with lid"]
    B --> C["Back panel with filter"]
    C --> D["Device with lid and switch"]
    D --> E["Back panel with filter and switch"]
    E --> F["Device with lid and switch"]
    F --> G["Back panel with filter and switch"]

Mise sous tension

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LIGHT

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Distance focale 24 mm

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Distance focale 105 mm

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    B --> C["Final Package"]

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Flash réfléchi

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Flash normal

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Incorrect

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OK

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Flashmètre manuel

1.0 m

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Flash normal

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Flash normal

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Flash sans cordon [A], [B]

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    A["Initial assembled part"] --> B["Intermediate processing step"]
    B --> C["Final assembled part"]

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