4-278-307-11(1)
Preparations
Flash
Basics
Operating Instructions
Advanced Operations
Additional Information
Operating Instructions
Before operating the product,
please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
HVL-F43AM
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.
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For customers in Europe
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.
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur 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 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.
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Table of Contents
Features .................................................................................................... 8
Name of parts .......................................................................................... 9
Preparations
Inserting batteries .................................................................................. 13
Turning on the power ............................................................................ 16
Changing the flash mode ....................................................................... 19
Basics
Program auto flash (The basics) ............................................................ 21
Using flash in each recording mode of the camera ............................... 25
Advanced Operations
Test-flash ............................................................................................... 27
Zoom flash coverage ............................................................................. 28
Bounce flash .......................................................................................... 31
Close-up photography (downward bounce) .......................................... 36
Manual flash (M) ................................................................................... 37
High-speed sync (HSS) ......................................................................... 41
Multiple flash (MULTI) ........................................................................ 42
Wireless flash mode (WL) ..................................................................... 47
AF illuminator ....................................................................................... 61
Reset to the default settings ................................................................... 62
Custom settings ..................................................................................... 63
Additional Information
Notes on use .......................................................................................... 70
Maintenance .......................................................................................... 72
Specifications ........................................................................................ 73
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Before use
Use this unit in combination with a Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera that
has an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe, or a Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD
Video Camera Recorder that has an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe. Some functions
cannot be used with some model cameras.
See the operating instructions of this unit and refer to the operating instructions of
your camera.
Although this flash unit is designed with dustproofness and splash-
proofness in mind, it may not keep dust or splashes completely out.
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.
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Placing this flash unit in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on
dashboards or near a heater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction.
Locations with excessive vibration
Locations with strong electromagnetism
Locations with excessive sand
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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.
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Features
The HVL-F43AM is a compact flash with a guide number of
43 (meters, 105 mm position, ISO 100).
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,
page 73
page 26
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.
Enables High-speed Sync.
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,
page 41
page 34
Quick shift bounce function enables
you to set the upper or side position
easily during bounce flash
photography.
Built-in bounce sheet enables you to create a highlight in the
subject’s eyes.
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,
page 33
page 30
This flash unit supports flash coverage to a focal length of
15 mm by using a built-in wide panel when the flash is
triggered.
Corrects the white balance automatically using the color
temperature information.*
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,
page 24
page 28
Adjusts the optimum flash coverage according to the image
sensor size of the camera.*
*Except the DSLR-A100
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Name of parts
A Built-in wide panel (30)
D AF illuminator (61)
Remove the protective sheet from the
front of the AF illuminator before use.
E Mounting foot (14)
B Flashtube
C Wireless control signal receiver
(48)
F Bounce sheet (33)
Figures in parentheses are the page
numbers where a description of each
LCD segment can be found.
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G Bounce indicator (upper/lower
K Release button (15)
L Battery chamber door (13)
M Mini-stand (49)
angle) (32)
H LCD panel (12)
I Control panel (11)
* Tripod attachment hole
J Bounce indicator (side angle)
(32)
Figures in parentheses are the page
numbers where a description of each
LCD segment can be found.
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Control panel
A TTL/M (MANUAL/MULTI)
D Fn (function)/direction buttons
button (38, 42, 53, 57, 62)
(37, 42, 53, 54, 57, 63)
B MODE button (19)
C TEST button (27)
E Power switch (16)
F LCD illuminator button
G ZOOM button (29)
The status while the lamp is lit
Amber: Flash ready
Green: Proper exposure
LCD panel illuminator
If the LCD panel is too dark, you can illuminate it by pressing the LCD illuminator
button.
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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.
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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.
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LCD panel
A HSS (High-speed-sync)
K Wireless controller/remote
indicator (41)
indicator (51, 54, 57)
B Ratio-flash indicator (57)
L Hz indicator (42)
C Flash mode indicator (19)
M Flash-range/Flash-range-
warning (near side, far side)/
Multiple-flash frequency/flash-
ratio display (23, 42, 57)
D Wireless channel indicator (60,
65)
E Wireless controller indicator
N Overheat indicator (18)
O Wide-panel indicator (30)
P Bounce indicator (31)
Q Custom indicator (63)
R Low-battery indicator (17)
(47)
F Operating indicator (63)
G Power-level indicator (37, 42)
H Zoom indicator (28)
I TTL/Manual-flash/Multiple-flash
indicator (37, 42)
J Zoom/Multiple-flash repetition
Figures in parentheses are the page
numbers where a description of each
LCD segment can be found.
display (28, 42)
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Preparations
Inserting batteries
The HVL-F43AM may be powered by :
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Four LR6 (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.
3 Close the battery chamber door.
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Follow the reverse procedure when opening the battery chamber door.
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Attachment and removal of the
flash unit
Attaching the flash unit to the camera
With the flash unit turned off, push the mounting foot
firmly and fully into the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe of the
camera.
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The flash unit is locked in place automatically.
If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, close it before attaching the flash
unit.
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This unit is only suitable for an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.
You cannot use this unit with a camera that has no Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.
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Turning on the power
Set the power switch to ON.
The power of the flash unit turns on.
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When the power of the flash unit is turned on, the LCD panel lights up.
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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.
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Power save mode
If the flash unit is not operated for 3 minutes when used by itself or connected to a
camera that is in power save mode, it switches to power save mode to save the
batteries and the LCD display goes out.
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During wireless flash photography (pages 51, 57), the flash unit changes to
power save mode after 60 minutes.
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You can change the time until power save, or disable power save. (page 67)
The flash unit automatically changes to power save mode when the power
switch of the camera* is set to OFF.
* Except the DSLR-A100
When the camera is in power save mode, for example when the LCD monitor
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automatically turns off, the camera does not communicate with the flash unit. In
this state, flash mode and TTL/M mode switching, automatic zoom, wide panel
display and flash range display are not linked with your camera.
Checking Batteries
The
indicator on the data panel blinks when the batteries are low.
blinking
Changing the batteries is recommended.
The flash unit can still be used when the
TEST button lights up in amber.
Only
blinking
Flash cannot be used.
Insert new batteries.
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indicator
When the temperature of this unit rises after continuous flash use or use in a high
temperature environment, its internal safety circuit automatically suspends
operation (overheating).
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The
indicator blinks when overheating is detected.
Flash operation is suspended until the temperature of the unit falls and the
indicator turns off.
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When overheating is detected, set the power switch to OFF and stop using the
flash unit for about 10 minutes to allow it to cool down.
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Changing the flash mode
Press the MODE button.
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The indicator on the LCD panel changes as follows.
When the flash unit is not connected to your camera, or when the camera is in
power save mode or the LCD monitor of the camera is being turned off when the
flash unit is connected to the camera:
(
AUTO) t WL t
t
(
AUTO) t . . .
When your camera is turned on and the flash unit is connected to your camera
(WL is not set up):
(
AUTO) t
t
(
AUTO) t . . .
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[
] lights up when the camera is set to Fill-flash. [ AUTO] lights up when the
camera is set to Auto flash.
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About flash mode
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(Fill-flash mode)
The flash unit always fires.
AUTO (Auto flash mode)
The flash unit is set to this mode when the camera is set to auto flash.
WL (Wireless flash mode)
This mode is used during wireless flash photography.
(Un-fill-flash mode)
The flash unit does not fire.
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Basics
Program auto flash (The basics)
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If your camera has an AUTO mode or Scene Selection mode, they are dealt with
here as program auto.
1 Select the P mode on the camera.
2 Press the MODE button to display [ AUTO] or [ ] on
the LCD panel.
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[
] lights up when the camera is set to Fill-flash. [ AUTO] lights up
when the camera is set to Auto flash.
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3 Press the shutter button halfway down and make sure
that the subject is within the flash range.
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See page 23 for details on the flash range.
4 When the flash unit is charged, press the shutter
button to take a photo.
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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.
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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 ( AUTO), fill-flash ( ), or un-fill-flash
(
)) depends on your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
your camera.
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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 36). When the distance is beyond this range,
or is lit on either side of the Flash range.
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.
Proper exposure is obtained from 1.0 m to 28 m or
more.
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The flash ranges when using upward bounce flash or wireless flash are not
shown.
When you take a photo closer than the lower limit of the flash range, the photo
may be over-exposed even if the TEST button blinks green, or the lower area of
the image on the LCD monitor of the camera may darken. Always take a photo
within the indicated flash range.
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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.
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Auto WB Adjustment functions when you attach the flash unit to your camera
and use TTL flash mode on the flash unit.
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This function does not work during manual flash photography. (page 37)
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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 Select A, S or M mode on the camera.
2 Press the MODE button to display [ ].
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Fill-flash is selected.
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.
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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.
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The shutter speed is set automatically.
S (Shutter speed priority flash
photography)
Set the shutter speed.
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Recording mode of the camera
Settings
M (Manual exposure mode flash Set the aperture and shutter speed.
photography)
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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 and
is displayed on the LCD panel.
*TTL = through the lens
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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.
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Advanced Operations
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.
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The TEST button is turned on as follows, according to the current state of the
flash unit.
– Amber: Flash ready
– Green: Proper exposure
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The light level of the test-flash depends on the light level setting (page 37). 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 “C05
To change the test-flash mode” (page 67) in “Custom settings”.
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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.
The auto zoom is working when [A ZOOM] is displayed on the LCD panel. The
zoom is not displayed on the LCD panel when [A ZOOM] is displayed.
24 mm focal length
105 mm focal length
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When a lens having a focal length of less than 24 mm is used with auto zoom,
[WIDE] on the LCD panel blinks. Use of the built-in wide panel (page 30) is
recommended in this case to prevent darkening at the periphery of the image.
Auto zoom control optimized for
image sensor size
This 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).
Press the ZOOM button to select the flash coverage to be
set.
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The zoom coverage is changed in the following order.
105 mm t 70 mm t 50 mm t 35 mm t 28 mm t 24 mm t A ZOOM
t 105 mm t . . .
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When zoom is set manually, [M ZOOM] is displayed above zoom coverage.
If the flash coverage is set to less than the focal length of the lens in use, the
periphery of the screen darkens.
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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.
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Built-in wide panel (15 mm zoom
angle)
Pulling out the built-in wide panel extends flash coverage to include focal lengths
from 15 mm to less than 24 mm.
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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[WIDE] is displayed on the LCD panel.
When putting the wide panel back, push it back in completely and confirm that
[WIDE] on the LCD display turns off.
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Do not pull out the wide panel forcibly. This may damage the wide panel.
When photographing a flat subject from in front at a focal length of less than 18
mm, the periphery of the screen may darken slightly because of the difference in
intensity of the light that reaches the center and periphery of the screen.
When using a wide-angle lens with a focal length below 15 mm, the periphery of
the screen may darken.
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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.
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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.
Bounce flash
Normal flash
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Rotate the flash unit upwards or to the left and right while
holding the camera firmly.
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When the flash is rotated upwards, the flash range is not displayed on the LCD
panel. High-speed sync (page 41) is also cleared.
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When the flash is rotated upwards, the bounce indicator does not appear.
Use a white ceiling or wall to reflect the flash. A colored surface may color the
light. High ceilings or glass are not recommended.
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Adjusting bounce angle
Simultaneously using direct light and bounced light from the flash unit produces
uneven lighting. Adjust to the best bounce angle while performing a test flash in
actual shooting conditions.
Examples of shooting conditions:
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distance from camera to reflective surface
flash range
focal length of lens
Correct
Incorrect
When the flash is bounced upwards
Determine the angle in relation to the following table.
Focal length of lens
70 mm minimum
28 mm - 70 mm
Bounce angle
30°, 45°
60°
28 mm maximum
75°, 90°
Using the bounce sheet
The bounce sheet creates a highlight in the subject's eyes and makes the subject
look more vibrant.
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The bounce sheet is pulled out when the wide panel is pulled out. Push back the
wide panel.
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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.
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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blinks on the LCD panel.
When the zoom flash coverage is set to [A ZOOM] 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.
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Close-up photography
(downward bounce)
Tilt the flash slightly downwards when photographing objects between 0.7 m and
1.0 m from the camera to ensure accurate illumination.
Rotate the flash downwards with holding the camera
firmly.
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The rotation angle is 8°.
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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.
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The lenses with long length may obstruct the flash light.
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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.
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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 set to M (Manual) mode. In
other modes, TTL measuring is selected automatically.
You can change the custom settings of this unit to enable manual flash
photography in modes other than M mode of your camera. (page 63)
TTL flash metering
Manual flash metering
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2 Press the f or F button to select the power level to be
set.
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The power level can be set to the following.
1/1 (maximum) t 1/2 t 1/4 t 1/8 t 1/16 t 1/32 t 1/64 t 1/128
(minimum)
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The power level indication may sometimes differ depending on whether the
power level was increased or decreased, even if the power level is the same.
F button
1/1 t 1/1(-0.3) t 1/1(-0.7) t 1/2 t 1/2(-0.3) ... 1/64(-0.3)
t 1/64(-0.7) t 1/128
f button
1/1 T 1/2(+0.7) T 1/2(+0.3) T 1/2 T 1/4(+0.7) ... 1/128(+0.7)
T 1/128(+0.3) T 1/128
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The power can be set to up to 22 levels by changing the power level
interval. See “C09 To Change the power level interval” on page 68 for
details.
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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.
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.
Proper exposure is obtained at more than 28 m.
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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 t 1/2) corresponds to the
aperture range (e.g. F4 t 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.
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High-speed sync (HSS)
High-speed sync
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 turning the HSS setting off, see “Custom settings” (page 63).
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.
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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.
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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 custom settings of this unit enable multiple flash photography in modes
other than the M mode of your camera. (page 63)
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1 Press the TTL/M button to display
panel.
on the LCD
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2 Press the Fn button to make [Hz] blink, and then press
the f or F button to select the flash frequency.
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The figures show the number of flashes per second.
The flash frequency may be selected from the following.
100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Keep the f or F button pressed down to repeatedly change the value.
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3 Press the Fn button to make [TIMES] blink, and then
press the f or F button to select the number of flashes.
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The number of flashes may be selected from the following.
--, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2
Keep the f or F button pressed down to repeatedly change the value.
When “--” is selected, flashes continue at the set frequency while the shutter
is open.
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•
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4 Press the Fn button to make the power-level indicator
blink, and then press the f or F button to select the
power level to be set.
•
The power level can be set to the following.
1/8 t 1/16 t 1/32 t 1/64 t 1/128
•
You can change the power level interval so that the power can be set to up
to 13 levels.
See “C09 To Change the power level interval” on page 68 for details.
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5 Press the Fn button to finish the setting.
6 Set the shutter speed and aperture.
•
The shutter speed should at least equal the number of flashes (TIME)
divided by the flash frequency (Hz).
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the flash frequency is 5, set
the shutter speed of your camera to 2 seconds or more.
7 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.
To prevent shaking, the use of a tripod is recommended during multiple
flash photography.
Test flash will fire at the selected frequency/number/level while the TEST
button is being pressed if [TEST1] is selected in the custom setting. When
[TEST3] or [TESTM] is selected, the flash three times or the four second
modeling flash has priority.
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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
Flash frequency (Hz)
Power level
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
9
8
7
7
6
7
5
8
4
9
3
2
1
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
5
8
5
8
5
9
5
9
5
9
5
9
5
5
6
6
6
6
10 100
*
*
*
*
*
100
100
100
100
100
*
10 10 10 15 15 20 20 30 45 65 100
*
100
100
100
100
*
15 15 15 15 17 17 18 18 20 40 50 65 80 100
*
*
*
100
100
100
*
100
100
100
*
*
*
100
100
100
*
*
30 30 32 32 35 37 40 45 75 100
*
*
100
*
100
*
*
100
*
100
100
*
*
*
60 60 65 65 70 100 100 100 100 100
*
*
*
*
100
*
100
100
*
*
*
*
100* signifies more than 100.
With nickel-metal hydride batteries (When using 2100 mAh)
Flash frequency (Hz)
Power level
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
9
8
7
8
6
5
4
3
2
1
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
5
8
5
8
5
9
5
9
5
9
5
9
5
6
6
7
7
8
10 10 25 100
*
100
100
100
100
100
*
*
*
*
*
100
100
100
100
100
*
10 10 10 15 20 30 60 75 100
*
100
100
100
100
*
*
*
*
100
100
100
100
*
*
17 17 18 18 18 19 20 20 40 80 100
*
100
100
100
*
*
*
100
100
100
*
100
100
100
*
*
*
100
100
100
*
*
*
32 33 35 36 40 45 55 95 100
*
100
*
*
100
*
*
*
*
*
63 65 70 100 100 100 100 100 100
*
*
*
*
*
*
100
100
*
*
*
*
*
100* signifies more than 100.
•
The maximum number of flashes varies with the type of battery and its
condition.
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Wireless flash mode (WL)
This flash unit enables the following wireless flash photography.
[A] Wireless flash photography (HVL-F43AM: off-camera flash)
The camera's built-in flash is the controller (the flash that emits control light) and
the HVL-F43AM is the off-camera flash (the flash that is away from the camera).
[B] Wireless flash photography (HVL-F43AM: controller)
The HVL-F43AM is the controller and another flash is the off-camera flash.
[C] Multiple wireless flash photography with lighting ratio control
Using the HVL-F43AM as the controller, a camera that supports lighting ratio
control can group a number of off-camera flashes and control the lighting ratio.
Normal flash
Wireless flash [A], [B]
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.
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•
Photograph in dark locations indoors.
Place the off-camera flash within the gray area in the following diagram.
Distance between flash
and subject
(see Table 2)
Distance between camera and subject
(see Table 1)
Do not place the flash directly
behind the subject
Place the camera and flash unit
within a 1 m to 5 m radius of the
subject
Distance camera-HVL-F43AM-subject
Distance HVL-F43AM - subject
(Table 2)
Distance
camera-subject
(Table 1)
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
4
1.4 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 5
1 - 3
1 - 2.1
1 - 1.5
1 - 1.1
1 - 1.5
1 - 1.1
–
1 - 1.1
1 - 2.1
1 - 1.5
–
5.6
1 - 5
–
Units: m
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•
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 5 m).
The flash range is not displayed on the LCD panel when using wireless flash.
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Opening and closing the included
mini-stand
•
The mini-stand is collapsible and must be open when used.
Attaching and removing the mini-
stand
•
Use the supplied mini-stand when the flash unit is separate from the camera.
Attachment
Removal
•
You can attach the flash unit to a tripod using the tripod attachment hole under
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.
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•
When mini-stand break into each part, fit the part of shaft into the other part.
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the HVL-F43AM as the off-camera
flash
Use only an off-camera flash unit, using the light from the built-in flash as a signal.
Built-in flash
HVL-F43AM
1 Attach the flash unit to the camera and turn the power
of the flash unit and camera on.
2 Set the camera to wireless flash mode.
•
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 the flash is also set to wireless
automatically, and WL is displayed on the LCD panel.
The flash channel information is transmitted to the camera.
The light level can be changed even for the wireless flash mode. For details,
see page 68.
•
3 Remove the flash unit from the camera and raise the
built-in flash.
•
Make sure that the wireless remote mode display on the LCD panel of the
flash unit is [RMT] or [RMT2].
4 Set up the camera and flash unit.
•
•
Set up the camera and flash unit in a dark location, such as indoors.
See page 48 for details.
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5 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.
6 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.
7 Check again that the built-in flash and the flash unit are
fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the
photo.
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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 camera to the wireless flash mode.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.
Flash setting:
1
Press the TTL/M button to display
or
.
•
When selecting
set.
, the flash unit fires with the power level to be
2
3
Press the MODE button repeatedly to display [WL], and
then press the Fn button.
Press the g or G button to make [RMT] or [RMT2] blink,
and then press the Fn button.
•
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 “Custom settings” (page 63).
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[B] Wireless flash photography using
the HVL-F43AM as the controller
When using the DSLR-A900, DSLR-A850 or DSLR-A700, 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-F43AM as the controller.
HVL-F43AM
Off-camera flash
If you use an HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM as an off-camera flash when using a
DSLR-A900 or DSLR-A850 camera, set the wireless controller mode of the HVL-
F43AM to [CTRL2] ([CTRL] on the LCD display). For details on setting, see
“Custom settings” (C03) on page 66.
1
Set the camera, flash (controller), flash (off-camera
flash) to wireless flash.
Camera Setting:
Set the camera to wireless flash.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.
Controller Setting:
1
Press the MODE button repeatedly to display [WL],
and then press the Fn button.
2
Press the g or G button to make [CTRL] blink, and
then press the Fn button.
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[CTRL+] or [CTRL] is displayed.
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Off-camera flash setting:
Set the wireless flash while the flash unit is attached to the camera, and then
remove it from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the external flash. When the HVL-F43AM is used as the off-
camera flash, see page 53, and set the remote mode to [RMT].
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 48 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.
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6 Check again that the controller and the flash unit are
fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the
photo.
•
Even if RATIO is set to [OFF], the controller flashes to transmit a signal.
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[C] Multiple wireless flash
photography with lighting ratio
control
When using the DSLR-A900, DSLR-A850 or DSLR-A700, 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.
Controller: HVL-F43AM (this unit)
Off-camera flashes: HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM (this unit), HVL-F42AM
These flash units can be set in 2 groups (RMT and RMT2).
HVL-F43AM
(Controller)
Off-camera flash
Off-camera flash
(RMT2)
(RMT)
•
•
Any combination of HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM and HVL-F42AM can be used in the
[RMT] group. HVL-F58AM or HVL-F43AM set to [CTRL1] (CTRL+ on the LCD
display) can be used in the [RMT2] group.
HVL-F42AM being used as an off-camera flash is recognized as the [RMT] group.
When using HVL-F42AM as an off-camera flash in 3-group wireless flash
photography, use HVL-F58AM or HVL-F43AM as the other off-camera flash which
can be set to [RMT2].
•
•
When using a DSLR-A900 or DSLR-A850 camera, you can use an HVL-F56AM and/
or HVL-F36AM as off-camera flashes. Set the controller mode of this unit to [CTRL2]
([CTRL] on the LCD display). In this mode, the HVL-F56AM and/or HVL-F36AM
are in the [RMT] group, and you can control the lighting ratio of up to 2 groups using a
HVL-F43AM or HVL-F58AM as a controller. For details on setting the controller
mode, see [C03] in “Custom settings” (page 66).
The whole power level ratio is displayed using the flash-range/multiple-flash
frequency/flash-ratio display on the LCD panel for the wireless flash photography with
the lighting ratio control.
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.
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1 Set the camera, flash (controller), and flash (off-camera
flash) to wireless flash.
Camera Setting:
Set the camera to wireless flash.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.
Controller Setting:
1
2
3
Press the MODE button repeatedly to display [WL],
and then press the Fn button.
Press the g or G button to make [CTRL] and
[RATIO] blink, and then press the Fn button.
Press the f or F button to select the lighting ratio.
•
The lighting ratio may be set to the following.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, --
* The flash unit cannot flash when the lighting ratio is set to [--].
*
4
5
Press the g or G button to select the lighting ratio
of the controller and off-camera flash units (RMT,
RMT2), and then press the Fn button.
•
Set the power level ratio to [--] on the flash unit when there is an off-
camera flash (RMT/RMT2) you don't want to fire when you use the
flash unit with the controller after setting the flash unit to [CTRL1].
Press the TTL/M button to display
.
•
When
is selected, manual setting flash is used with the
lighting ratio control.
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Off-camera flash setting:
Set the wireless flash while the flash unit is attached to the camera, and then
remove it from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the external flash. When the HVL-F43AM is used as the off-
camera flash, see page 53.
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 48 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.
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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 [TEST1] and three flashes with [TEST3]. Flashes continue for
four seconds with [TESTM]. For details of test flash, See “Custom settings”
(page 63).
•
•
The zoom position for the HVL-F43AM 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 26).
•
•
Multiple flash cannot be used.
If another wireless flash is being used nearby, you can change the channel in the
custom settings to prevent interference (page 63).
•
•
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 the flash is not in use, select [
] using the MODE button.
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 custom settings (page 63).
•
•
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.
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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.
•
•
The AF illuminator operates even when [
The camera AF illuminator does not operate while the flash AF illuminator is
operating.
] is displayed on the LCD panel.
•
•
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.
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Reset to the default settings
Press the MODE and TTL/M buttons together for more than
three seconds.
Most flash functions return to their default settings.
Item
Default settings
Page
19
Flash on/off
On ( or Auto)
Flash coverage (zoom)
Auto zoom (105 mm)
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Flash mode (TTL/M/MULTI)
Wireless flash (WL)
TTL
RMT
1:1:1
1/1
37, 42
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Lighting ratio
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Power level in TTL/M (LEVEL)
Power level in multiple flash (LEVEL)
Frequency in multiple flash (Hz)
Repetition in multiple flash (TIMES)
Custom settings (page 63) is not reset.
37, 42
42
1/32
5
42
10
42
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Custom settings
The various flash settings may be changed as necessary.
The following 9 items may be changed. (*Default settings are underlined.)
•
•
•
•
C01 HSS setting (on/off)
C02 Wireless channel setting (channels 1 to 4)
C03 Wireless controller mode setting (1/2)
C04 Recording mode in which manual flash or multiple-flash may be set
(M mode only/all modes)
•
•
•
•
•
C05 Test-flash setting (once/3 times/4 seconds)
C06 Time to power save (30 seconds/3 minutes/30 minutes/none)
C07 Time to power save when using wireless flash (60 minutes/none)
C08 Flash range units (meters/feet)
C09 Switch power level interval (0.3/0.5)
Performing the custom settings
The custom settings are changed as follows.
1 Press the Fn button for more than three seconds while
the power switch is set to ON.
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The first item (C01 HSS setting) is displayed.
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2 Select the setting item to be changed by pressing g or
G.
3 Change the setting by pressing f or F, and then press
the Fn button.
•
•
Custom setting is finished and the LCD display returns to recording mode.
When a setting other than the default setting is selected in C03, C04, C06 or
C07,
remains on the LCD panel.
•
The selected settings are maintained even if the flash unit is switched off or
the battery is removed.
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Changing the custom settings
C01 To set the high-speed sync
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.
C02 To change the channel setting of the wireless flash
channel-1
channel-2
channel-3
channel-4
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Attach the flash unit to the camera and press the shutter button halfway down
after changing the channel.
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C03 To select wireless control mode
control 1
control 2
When using the HVL-F43AM as the controller in wireless flash photography,
select [CTRL1] or [CTRL2] depending on the models of the off-camera flashes.
Depending on the models of the off-camera flashes, the following appears on the
LCD display.
•
[CTRL1] mode: [CTRL+]
When using only the HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM or HVL-F42AM as an off-
camera flash, select this mode.
•
[CTRL2] mode: [CTRL]
When also using the HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM as an off-camera flash,
select this mode.
C04 To change the recording mode that can use the
manual flash mode (M) and multiple flash mode
M mode only
All modes
•
•
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 unit remains in manual flash mode even if the
recording mode of the camera is changed to A (automatic mode).
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C05 To change the test-flash mode
once
3 times
4 seconds
[TEST1] : flashes once depending on the power level that is set.
[TEST3] : flashes three times at a specific rate.
[TESTM] : flashes for four seconds at a specific rate.
C06 To change the time until power save mode
30 seconds
3 minutes
30 minutes
none
[PS 0.5] : changes to power save mode after 30 seconds.
[PS 3] : changes to power save mode after 3 minutes.
[PS 30] : changes to power save mode after 30 minutes.
[PS --] : disables power save mode.
C07 To change the time until power save mode when
using a wireless flash
60 minutes
none
[PS 60] : changes to power save mode after 60 minutes.
[PS --] : disables power save mode.
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Power level indication
According to the power level interval you set, the power level changes as follows.
When set to [0.3]
F button
1/1 t 1/1(-0.3) t 1/1(-0.7) t 1/2 t 1/2(-0.3) ... 1/64(-0.3) t 1/64(-0.7)
t 1/128
f button
1/1 T 1/2(+0.7) T 1/2(+0.3) T 1/2 T 1/4(+0.7) ... 1/128(+0.7) T 1/128(+0.3)
T 1/128
When set to [0.5]
F button
1/1 t 1/1(-0.5) t 1/2 t 1/2(-0.5) ... 1/64 t 1/64(-0.5) t 1/128
f button
1/1 T 1/2(+0.5) T 1/2 T 1/4(+0.5) ... 1/64 T 1/128(+0.5) T 1/128
Sometimes the power level indication differs depending on whether the f button or
F button is used, even if the power level is the same.
Example:
1/1(-0.7) is the same as 1/2(+0.3).
1/1(-0.5) is the same as 1/2(+0.5).
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Additional Information
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.
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 rotating the flashtube, be careful not to catch your fingers in the rotating
part. You may be injured.
This flash unit is not waterproof. Be careful not to bring it into contact with
water or sand when using it at the seashore, for example. Contact with water,
sand, dust, or salt may result in a malfunction.
•
When closing the battery chamber door, press it firmly in while sliding it fully
across. Be careful not to injure yourself by catching your finger in the battery
chamber door when closing it.
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.
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•
•
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 °C to 40 °C.
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.
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Maintenance
Remove this 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.
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Specifications
Guide number
Normal flash (ISO100)
Manual flash/35mm-format
Power level
Flash coverage setting (mm)
15*
13
24
28
24
35
25
50
30
70
35
105
43
1/1
1/2
23
16.3
11.5
8.1
9.2
6.5
4.6
3.3
2.3
1.6
1.1
17.0
12.0
8.5
6.0
4.2
3.0
2.1
17.7
12.5
8.8
6.3
4.4
3.1
2.2
21.2
15.0
10.6
7.5
24.7
17.5
12.4
8.8
30.4
21.5
15.2
10.8
7.6
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
5.8
4.1
5.3
6.2
2.9
3.8
4.4
5.4
2.0
2.7
3.1
3.8
*When the wide panel is attached.
APS-C format
Power level
Flash coverage setting (mm)
15*
13
24
24
28
25
35
30
50
35
70
41
105
43
1/1
1/2
9.2
6.5
4.6
3.3
2.3
1.6
1.1
17.0
12.0
8.5
6.0
4.2
3.0
2.1
17.7
12.5
8.8
6.3
4.4
3.1
2.2
21.2
15.0
10.6
7.5
24.7
17.5
12.4
8.8
29.0
20.5
14.5
10.3
7.2
30.4
21.5
15.2
10.8
7.6
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
5.3
6.2
3.8
4.4
5.1
5.4
2.7
3.1
3.6
3.8
*When the wide panel is attached.
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HSS flat flash (ISO100)
Manual flash/35mm-format
Flash coverage setting (mm)
Shutter speed
15*
5.0
3.5
2.5
1.8
1.2
0.9
0.6
24
28
35
50
10.8
7.7
5.4
3.8
2.7
1.9
1.4
70
14.0
9.9
7.0
5.0
3.5
2.5
1.8
105
16.7
11.8
8.4
1/250
1/500
8.4
5.9
4.2
3.0
2.1
1.5
1.0
9.1
6.4
4.6
3.2
2.3
1.6
1.1
9.9
7.0
5.0
3.5
2.5
1.8
1.2
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/8000
1/12000
5.9
4.2
3.0
2.1
*When the wide panel is attached.
APS-C format
Shutter speed
Flash coverage setting (mm)
15*
5.0
3.5
2.5
1.8
1.2
0.9
0.6
24
28
35
10.8
7.7
5.4
3.8
2.7
1.9
1.4
50
14.0
9.9
7.0
5.0
3.5
2.5
1.8
70
15.3
10.8
7.7
105
16.7
11.8
8.4
1/250
1/500
9.1
6.4
4.6
3.2
2.3
1.6
1.1
9.9
7.0
5.0
3.5
2.5
1.8
1.2
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/8000
1/12000
5.4
5.9
3.8
4.2
2.7
3.0
1.9
2.1
*When the wide panel is attached.
Frequency/Repetition
Nickel hydride
(2100 mAh)
Alkaline
Frequency (sec)
Approx. 0.1 - 2.9
Approx. 0.1 - 2.2
Repetition (times)
Approx. 200 or more
Approx. 250 or more
•
Repetition is the approximate number of times that are possible
before a new battery is completely dead.
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Continuous flash
performance
40 flashes at 10 flashes per second
(Normal flash, light level 1/32, 105 mm, nickel-metal
hydride battery)
AF illuminator
Autoflash at low contrast and low brightness
Operating range (with a 50 mm lens attached to DSLR-
A700)
Central area: 0.5 m to 6 m
Peripheral areas : 0.5 m to 3 m
Flash control
Dimension
(Approx.)
Flash control using pre-flash, TTL direct metering
75 mm × 129 mm × 87 mm (3 in. × 5 1/8 in. × 3 1/2 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.)
340 g (12 oz) (excluding the batteries)
Power requirements DC 6 V
Recommended
batteries
Four LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries
Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries
Flash unit (1), Mini-stand (1), Case (1), Set of printed
documentation
Included items
Functions in these operating instructions depend on testing conditions at our firm.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademark
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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