Sony 4-105-930-12(1) User Manual Page 1

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\010COV.fmMaster: RightFlashHVL-F58AM© 2008 Sony Corporation4-105-

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\030INT.fmMaster: Left.2column10Name of partsA Built-in wide panel

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\030INT.fmMaster: Right.2column11H Bounce indicator (upper angle)

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\030INT.fmMaster: Left.2column12Control panelA TTL/M (MANUAL/MULTI

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\030INT.fmMaster: Right.2column13LCD panelA Zoom indicator (page 3

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\030INT.fmMaster: Left.2column14Q Wireless controller/remote indic

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fmMaster: Right.L0Preparations15PreparationsInserting batt

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fmMaster: Left16Checking BatteriesThe indicator on the d

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fmMaster: RightPreparations17OVERHEAT indicatorWhen the te

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fmMaster: Left18Attachment and removal of the flash unitAt

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fmMaster: RightPreparations19Removing the flash unit from

2HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\020REG.fmMaster: LeftBefore operating the product, please read t

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fmMaster: Left20Turning on the powerSet the POWER switch t

Preparations21Power save modeWhen the camera or flash unit is not used for three minutes, the flash unit changes to power save mode to save the batter

22Changing the flash modePress the MODE button.• The indicator on the LCD panel changes as follows.When the flash unit is not connected to your camera

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fmMaster: RightPreparations23About flash mode• (Fill-flas

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\040C01.fmMaster: Left24LCD panel illuminatorIlluminates the data

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\050C02.fmMaster: Right.L0Basics25BasicsProgram auto flash (The ba

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\050C02.fmMaster: Left263 Press the shutter button halfway down an

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\050C02.fmMaster: RightBasics27When the correct exposure has been

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\050C02.fmMaster: Left28The range that can be displayed on the LCD

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\050C02.fmMaster: RightBasics29Using flash in each recording mode

3HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\020REG.fmMaster: RightDo not operate appliance with a damaged co

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\050C02.fmMaster: Left30Shutter speed priority flash photography (

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Right.L0Applications31ApplicationsTest-flashYou

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left32Zoom flash coverageAuto zoomThis flash uni

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications33Manual zoomYou can manually s

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left34Built-in wide panel (16 mm zoom angle)Pull

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications35Flash coverage & focal le

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left36Bounce flashUsing the flash unit with a wa

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications37Rotate the flash unit upwards

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left38• When the flash is rotated upwards, the f

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications39When the flash is bounced upw

4HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\020REG.fmMaster: LeftFor customers in EuropeDisposal of Old Elec

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left4090° sideways bounceWhen the bounce angle i

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications41Close-up photography (downwar

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left42• appears on the LCD panel.• When photogr

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications43Manual flash (M)Normal TTL fl

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left442 Press the TTL/M button to display on t

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications45• When the shutter button is

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left46TTL flashManual flash provides a fixed fla

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications47High-speed sync (HSS)High-spe

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left48Multiple flash (MULTI)The flash is trigger

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications493 Press the Fn button to make

5HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\020REG.fmMaster: RightHowever, there is no guarantee that interf

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left504 Press the f or F button to select the nu

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications516 Press the f or F button to

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left529 Press the Fn button.10Set the shutter sp

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications53Maximum number of continuous

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left54Wireless flash mode (WL)Photographs taken

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications55Wireless Flash RangeThe wirel

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left56Distance camera-HVL-F58AM-subject• The dis

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications57Opening and closing the mini-

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left58• When mini-stand break into each part, fi

Applications59• For details, see “Combination of camera, off-camera flash and controller.”• You can use several off-camera flashes at the same time.•

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\010COVTOC.fmMaster: Left6Table of ContentsFeatures ...

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left60*4This flash unit has two wireless control

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications61[1] Wireless flash photograph

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left625 Make sure that the built-in flash and fl

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications63Setting wireless flash by fla

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left64[2] Wireless flash photography without bui

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications655Press the g or G button to m

666 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 [OF

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications67Camera Setting:Set the camera

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left68Off-camera flash setting:Set the wireless

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications69Connecting camera and flash b

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\010COVTOC.fmMaster: Right7Additional InformationNotes on use ...

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left70• In this mode, ADI metering will be cance

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications71Using external battery adapto

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left72AF illuminatorIn low-light or when subject

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications73Reset to the default settings

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left74Custom settingThe various flash settings m

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications752 Press the g or G button to

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left76Select with the f button or F buttonSelect

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications77Select with the f button or F

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left78Changing the custom settingThis is an expl

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: RightApplications79To select wireless control mo

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\030INT.fmMaster: Left8Before useFor details, refer to the operati

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\060C03.fmMaster: Left80To change the test-flash mode (C05)You can

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\070C04.fmMaster: Right.L0Additional Information81Additional Infor

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\070C04.fmMaster: Left82• Remove the batteries only after turning

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\070C04.fmMaster: RightAdditional Information83MaintenanceRemove t

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\070C04.fmMaster: Left84SpecificationsGuide numberNormal flash (IS

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\070C04.fmMaster: RightAdditional Information85HSS flat flash (ISO

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\070C04.fmMaster: Left86Functions in these operating instructions

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\070C04.fmMaster: RightAdditional Information87

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\080BCO.fmMaster: LeftPrinted in JapanPrinted on 70% or more recyc

HVL-F58AM4-105-930-12(1)E:\HVL_F58AM\4105930121\4105930121HVLF58AMUC\01GB-HVLF58AMUC\030INT.fmMaster: Right9Features* When Sony digital single-lens re