Sony SLT-A77VM User Manual download pdf (Page 136)

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The flash

with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and

shadow on the subject.

For the actual steps of shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the

flash.

Notes

• Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting. If the built-in flash is

used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will

result.

• Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a

wireless flash nearby and his/her flash light causes your external flash to fire. To

change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied

with it.

Setup of the AEL button

When using a wireless flash, it is recommended that you set [Func. of AEL

button] to [AEL hold] in the Custom menu (page 176).

Wireless flash with lighting ratio control

You can use the wireless lighting ratio control in combination with the

multiple flashes. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied

with the flash (HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM).

If you use the slow sync shooting feature with a slower shutter speed, you

can capture a clear image of both the subject and the background. This is

convenient when you shoot a portrait at night with a dark background.

1 Attach the wireless flash to the Auto-lock Accessory shoe and

turn both the camera and the flash on.

2 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t (Wireless)

3 Remove the wireless flash from the Auto-lock Accessory shoe

and pop up the built-in flash.

• If you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button.

Slow Sync

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Sony SLT-A77VM User Manual Page 136