Sony 4-183-746-11(1) Manual de usuario
Flash
HVL-F58AM
© 2008 Sony Corporation
4-183-746-11(1)
Operating Instructions
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Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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.
English
WARNING
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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 .................................................................................................... 9
Name of parts ........................................................................................ 10
Preparations
Inserting batteries .................................................................................. 15
Attachment and removal of the flash unit ............................................. 18
Turning on the power ............................................................................ 20
Changing the flash mode ....................................................................... 22
LCD panel illuminator ........................................................................... 24
Basics
Program auto flash (The basics) ............................................................ 25
Using flash in each recording mode of the camera ............................... 29
Applications
Test-flash ............................................................................................... 31
Zoom flash coverage ............................................................................. 32
Bounce flash .......................................................................................... 36
Close-up photography (downward bounce) .......................................... 41
Manual flash (M) ................................................................................... 43
High-speed sync (HSS) ......................................................................... 47
Multiple flash (MULTI) ........................................................................ 48
Wireless flash mode (WL) ..................................................................... 54
Connecting camera and flash by cable .................................................. 69
Using external battery adaptor ............................................................... 71
AF illuminator ....................................................................................... 72
Reset to the default settings ................................................................... 73
Custom setting ....................................................................................... 74
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Additional Information
Notes on use .......................................................................................... 81
Maintenance ........................................................................................... 83
Specifications ........................................................................................ 84
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Before use
Use this unit in combination with a camera that has an accessory shoe.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.
This flash unit is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof.
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 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.
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Features
* When Sony digital single-lens reflex camera (other than the DSLR-A100) is used.
The HVL-F58AM is a functional, clip-on flash that provides a
large flash output with a guide number of 58 (105 mm position,
ISO 100 · m).
,page 84
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.
,page 43
Enables wireless High-speed Sync. ,page 47
Quick shift bounce function enables
you to set the upper or side position
easily during bounce flash
photography.
,page 36
Built-in bounce sheet enables you to create a highlight in the
subject’s eyes.
,page 36
Equipped with a wide, easy-to-see LCD panel. ,page 13
This flash unit supports flash coverage to a focal length of
16 mm by using a built-in wide panel when the flash is
triggered.
,page 34
Corrects the white balance automatically using the color
temperature information.*
,page 28
Adjusts the optimum flash coverage according to the image
sensor size of the camera.*
,page 32
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