Sony HVL-F36AM: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Sony HVL-F36AM

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.

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 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 ................................................................................................. 6

Name of parts ....................................................................................... 7

Control panel ........................................................................................ 8

Preparations

Inserting batteries ................................................................................ 9

Attachment and removal of the flash ............................................. 11

Auto power ON/OFF ....................................................................... 12

Basics

Program auto flash (The basics) ...................................................... 13

Recording modes ............................................................................... 16

Apprications

Zoom flash coverage ......................................................................... 18

Bounce flash ....................................................................................... 22

AF illuminator .................................................................................... 25

High-speed sync (HSS) ..................................................................... 26

Wireless flash mode (WL)................................................................. 28

Time to auto power off...................................................................... 35

Additional Information

Flash range.......................................................................................... 37

Notes on use ....................................................................................... 39

Maintenance ....................................................................................... 40

Specifications ...................................................................................... 41

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Before use

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

This flash is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof.

Do not place this flash in the following locations

Regardless of whether this 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 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.

Features

•A compact flash that provides a flash output with a maximum guide

number 36 (85 mm position, ISO 100 · m).

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.

Provides many functions such as bounce flash, etc.

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Name of parts

Flashtube

Wireless control-

signal receiver

Mounting-foot-

(28)

release button (11)

AF illuminator

(25)

Mounting foot

Bounce indicator

(22)

Battery-chamber

door (9)

Control panel

(8)

Wide panel (21)

Remove the protective sheet from the front

of the AF illuminator before use.

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Control panel

Wireless flash

lamps (28)

Auto lamp (13)

Manual-ZOOM

lamp (20)

Flash-ON lamp

(12)

ZOOM (flash

coverage)

Flash-OFF lamp

lamps (20)

(12)

High-speed-

Flash-ready

sync lamp

lamp (14)

(26)

ZOOM (flash

Flash ON/OFF

coverage)

button (12)

selection button

(20)

Bounce lamp (22)

High-speed-sync

Low-battery

button (26)

lamp (10)

Wireless flash

button (28)

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Inserting batteries

The HVL-F36AM may be powered by :

*Batteries are not supplied.

Four AA-size alkaline batteries

Preparations

Four AA-size lithium batteries

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

Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are

charged in the specified charger unit.

1 Open the battery-chamber door as shown.

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2 Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the

diagram.

3 Close the battery-chamber door.

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

The lamp on the control panel comes on. If it does not come on,

press the flash ON/OFF button.

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Checking Batteries

The lamp on the control panel comes on or blinks when the batteries

are low.

lamp on

Changing the batteries is

recommended. The flash can still be

used in this state if (Flash-ready

lamp) on the rear of the unit is lit.

Only lamp blinking

Flash cannot be used.

Insert new batteries.

If nothing comes on when the flash ON/OFF button is pressed, check

the orientation of the batteries.

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Attachment and removal of the

flash

Attaching the flash to the camera

Preparations

Push the mounting foot firmly onto the camera until it

stops.

The flash is locked in place automatically.

If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, lower it before attaching

the flash unit.

Removing the flash from the camera

While pressing the mounting-foot release button 1,

remove the flash 2.

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2

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Auto power ON/OFF

Press the flash ON/OFF button on the back side of the

flash.

Power of the flash turns it on.

When the power of the flash is turned on, the flash-ON lamp on the

control panel comes on.

If you press the flash ON/OFF button while the flash is

turned on, the flash switches off and the flash-OFF lamp

on the control panel comes on.

• The flash-OFF lamp goes out after 8 seconds.

Auto power off

When the camera or flash is not used for four minutes, power switches off

and control panel indicators disappear automatically to save the batteries.

In wireless flash photography (p. 28), control panel indicators disappear

after 60 minutes.

You can change the time until auto power off, or disable auto power off.

(p. 35)

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Program auto flash (The basics)

1 Select the P mode on the camera.

2 Press the flash ON/OFF button to turn on the “AUTO”

and “ON” lamps or the “ON” lamp on the control panel.

Basics

The “AUTO” and “ON” lamps come on with Autoflash. Only the

“ON” lamp comes on with Fill-flash.

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3 When the flash is charged, press the shutter button to

take a photo.

The flash is charged when the flash-ready lamp on the control

panel of the unit and the indicator in the camera viewfinder are

both on.

When the correct exposure has been obtained for the photo just taken,

the flash-ready lamp on the control panel blinks.

The photo will be under-exposed if taken before charging is complete.

Press the shutter button after making sure that charging is complete

when using the flash with the self-timer.

Either Autoflash or Fill-flash is selected, depending on your camera. For

details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera.

If your camera has AUTO mode or Scene Selection mode, they are dealt

with here as program auto.

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The following tables show the distance reached by the light from the

flash (i.e. the flash range).

See page 37 for further details.

Focal length (mm)

ISO100

24 28 35 50 85

2.8 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-13

4 1-5 1-5.5 1-6 1-7 1-9

Basics

Aperture

5.6 1-3.5 1-4 1-4.5 1-5 1-6.5

(unit : m)

Focal length (mm)

ISO400

24 28 35 50 85

2.8 1-14 1-16 1-18 1-20 1.2-26

4 1-10 1-11 1-12.5 1-15 1-18

Aperture

5.6 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-13

(unit : m)

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Recording modes

Aperture priority flash photography (A)

1 Select the A mode on the camera.

2 Press the flash ON/OFF button to turn on the flash-ON

lamp.

Fill-flash is selected.

3 Set the aperture and focus the subject.

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 automatically set.

4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete.

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Shutter speed priority flash

photography (S)

1 Select the S mode on the camera.

2 Press the flash ON/OFF button to turn on the flash-ON

lamp.

Fill-flash is selected.

Basics

3 Set the shutter speed, and focus the subject.

4 Press the shutter button when charging is complete.

Manual exposure mode flash

photography (M)

1 Select the M mode on the camera.

2 Press the flash ON/OFF button to turn on the flash-ON

lamp.

Fill-flash is selected.

3 Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus the

subject.

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.

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Zoom flash coverage

Auto zoom

This flash automatically switches zoom coverage to cover a range of focal

lengths from 24 mm to 85 mm when photographing (auto zoom).

Normally, you do not need to switch the zoom coverage manually.

24 mm focal length 85 mm focal length

Press the shutter button partway down.

When the coverage is set to 24 mm, 35 mm or 85 mm, the corresponding

lamp comes on.

For example : 24 mm

When the coverage is set to 28 mm or 50 mm, two lamps come on.

For example : 28 mm

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Auto zoom coverage is set as follows:

Focal length in use Coverage

24 mm - 27 mm 24 mm

28 mm - 34 mm 28 mm

35 mm - 49 mm 35 mm

50 mm - 84 mm 50 mm

85 mm or more 85 mm

When a lens having a focal length of less than 24 mm is used with auto

zoom, “24 mm” lamp blinks. Use of the wide panel (p. 21) is

Applications

recommended in this case to prevent darkening at the periphery of the

image.

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Manual zoom

You can manually set the zoom coverage regardless of the focal length of

the lens in use.

Press the ZOOM button to display the desired zoom

coverage.

Zoom coverage is changed in the following order.

The manual-ZOOM lamp “M.ZOOM” comes on.

Auto Zoom 24 mm 28 mm

85 mm 50 mm 35 mm

If the zoom coverage is set to less than the focal length of the lens in use,

the periphery of the screen darkens.

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Wide panel (17 mm zoom angle)

Attaching the wide panel expands flash coverage to a focal length of 17

mm.

Attach the supplied wide panel to the flashtube.

Push the wide panel onto the flashtube until it clicks into place.

If removing the wide panel is difficult, pull one side off first.

Applications

When using the wide panel, only set the zoom coverage to 24 mm.

When photographing a flat subject from the front at a focal length of

about 17 mm, the periphery of the screen may darken slightly because

the focal distances at the center and periphery of the screen are different.

When using a wide-angle lens with a focal length below 17 mm, the

periphery of the screen may darken.

When using the wide panel, press the high-speed-sync button to keep

the high-speed-sync lamp off.

See the following table for the flash range when using the wide panel.

ISO100 ISO400

2.8 1 - 4 1 - 8

41 - 2.8 1 - 5.6

5.6 1 - 2 1 - 4

(unit : m)

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Bounce flash

Using the flash with a wall directly behind the subject produces strong

shadows on the wall. By directing the flash 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 upwards.

• The flash can be set to 45°, 60°, 75° or 90°.

Applications

The bounce lamp on the control panel comes on.

High-speed sync (p. 26) is cancelled when using bounce flash.

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

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.

Correct

Incorrect

Determine the angle in relation to the following table.

Focal length of lens Bounce angle

70 mm minimum 45°

28 - 70 mm 60°

28 mm maximum 75°, 90°

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AF illuminator

In low-light or when subject contrast is low, when the shutter button is

pressed partway 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.

Applications

The AF illuminator operates even when the flash is off.

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 will not operate when removed from the

camera.

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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, 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.

Press the high-speed sync button (HSS).

The high-speed-sync lamp comes on.

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If you press the high-speed sync button (HSS) again, high-speed sync is

cancelled. When high-speed sync is cancelled, the shutter speed cannot

be set faster than the sync speed.

Taking photos in bright locations is recommended.

The flash range with high-speed sync is smaller than with normal flash

photography.

You can find the accurate flash range with high-speed sync by using the

HSS flat flash (ISO100) table on page 41. Divide the guide number by the

aperture to obtain the maximum distance of the flash range.

For example, with a 1/500 shutter speed and 28 mm focal length, the

guide number is 8 according to the table. Since 8 (the guide number)

divided by 4 (the aperture) equals 2, the flash range in this case would

Applications

be 2 m.

The number is doubled when using ISO400.

High-speed sync cannot be used with bounce flash.

When using a flash meter or color meter, high-speed sync cannot be

used because it interferes with the proper exposure.

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

(p. 26), since they allow flash photography at the maximum shutter

speed of the camera.

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Wireless flash mode (WL)

Photographs taken with the flash attached to the camera are flat as shown

in photo 1. In such cases, remove the flash from the camera and position

it to obtain a more three-dimensional effect as shown in photo 2.

When taking this type of photograph with a single lens reflex camera, the

camera and the flash unit are most commonly connected by a cable. This

flash eliminates the need for a cable to transmit signals to the flash unit by

using the light of the built-in flash itself as a signal. The correct exposure is

determined automatically by the camera.

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2

Normal flash Wireless flash

Wireless Flash Range

The wireless flash uses a light signal from the built-in 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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Distance between flash and

Distance between camera

subject (see Table 2)

and subject (see Table 1)

Do not place the flash

directly behind the subject

Place the camera and flash unit

within a 5 m radius of the

subject

Applications

Distance camera-HVL-F36AM-subject

Distance

Distance HVL-F36AM - subject (Table 2)

camera- subject

(Table 1)

Other than HSS HSS

Shutter

1/60 to

speed

All shutter

Maximum

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

sync

speeds

1/60 sec

sec

sec

sec

sec

speed

Aperture

2.8 1.4 - 5 1.4 - 5 1 - 5 1 - 4 1 - 3 1 - 2 1 - 1.5

41 - 51 - 3.5 1 - 5 1 - 3 1 - 2 1 - 1.5

5.6 1 - 5 1 - 2.5 1 - 3.5 1 - 2 1 - 1.5

Unit : 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 5 m).

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Notes on wireless flash

You cannot use a flash meter or color meter in wireless flash mode

because the camera’s built-in pre-flash goes off.

The zoom position for the HVL-F36AM is automatically set to 24 mm.

When photographing with the wireless flash, the flash may in rare cases

go off by mistake due to ambient static electricity or electromagnetic

noise.

When the flash is not in use, turn it off using the flash ON/OFF button.

Attaching and removing the mini-stand

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

camera.

You can attach the flash unit to a tripod using the tripod socket holes in

the mini-stand.

Attachment

Removal

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Photography with wireless flash

1 Attach the flash to the camera and turn the power of

the flash and camera on.

Applications

2 Set the camera to wireless flash.

The setting method differs depending on the camera used. For

details, see 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 control panel.

The channel 1 “CH1” lamp for the wireless flash comes on. When

channel 2 is selected, the “CH2” lamp is lit. For details on changing

the channel settings, see page 33.

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3 Remove the flash from the camera and raise the built-

in flash.

When the flash is removed from the camera, the high-speed-sync

lamp comes on.

4 Set up the camera and flash.

Set up the camera and flash in a dark location, such as indoors.

See page 28 for details.

5 Make sure that the built-in flash and flash are fully

charged.

is lit in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is fully charged.

The AF illuminator on the front blinks, and on the rear is lit, when

the flash is fully charged.

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6 Use test flash to check the flash.

The test flash method differs depending on the camera used. For

details, see the operation instructions of your camera.

If the test flash does not work, change the position of the camera,

flash or subject.

7 Check again that the built-in flash and the flash are

fully charged, and press the shutter button to take the

photo.

Applications

Changing the channel setting

If another wireless flash is being used nearby, such as at a photo session,

your flash may be set off by the light signal from the built-in flash of

another camera. To prevent this, you can change the channel as follows.

1 Make sure that the wireless flash lamps “CH1” and

“CH2“ are both off.

If they are on, press the wireless flash button to turn them off.

2 Press the wireless flash button for three seconds.

After three seconds the channel is changed, and the channel

indicator lamp changes accordingly.

3 Attach the flash to the camera and press the shutter

button partway down.

This operation transmits the channel information from the flash to

the camera.

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Setting wireless flash by flash only

When the flash is attached to the camera and the wireless flash set up, the

channel information is transmitted to the camera. This means that 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 to the wireless flash mode.

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

Flash setting:

Press the wireless flash button to turn on the “CH1” or

“CH2” lamp.

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Time to auto power off

You can change the time to auto power off.

1 Press the flash ON/OFF button for three seconds.

The auto lamp, flash-ON lamp and flash-OFF lamp come on at the

same time.

Applications

2 Press the wireless flash button to select a channel.

Channel 1“CH1”

Auto power off

Channel 2 “CH2”

Auto power off when wireless flash is set

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3 Press the zoom selection button to select the desired

time until auto power off.

Channel 1 “CH1” Auto power off

Options

4

minutes

15

minutes

60

minutes

None

Lamps

[M.ZOOM]

[24 mm] [35 mm] [85 mm]

Channel 2 “CH2” Auto power off in wireless flash mode

Options

60

minutes

None

Lamps

[M.ZOOM]

[24 mm]

4 Press the flash ON/OFF button to return to normal

status.

The selected settings are maintained even if the flash unit is

switched off or the battery is removed.

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Flash range

The following tables show the flash range when taking photos with the

flash attached to the camera (i.e. the appropriate range to provide a correct

exposure).

When the focal length is 17 mm (unit: m)

ISO25 ISO50 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1000

F32 - - - - - - 1.0 - 1.1

F22 - - - - - 1.0 - 1.4 1.0 - 1.6

F16 - - - - 1.0 - 1.4 1.0 - 1.9 1.0 - 2.2

F11 - - - 1.0 - 1.4 1.0 - 2.0 1.0 - 2.7 1.0 - 3.2

F8 - - 1.0 - 1.4 1.0 - 1.9 1.0 - 2.8 1.0 - 3.8 1.0 - 4.4

Addiional Information

F5.6 - 1.0 - 1.4 1.0 - 2.0 1.0 - 2.8 1.0 - 3.9 1.0 - 5.4 1.0 - 6.3

F4 1.0 - 1.4 1.0 - 1.9 1.0 - 2.8 1.0 - 3.9 1.0 - 5.5 1.0 - 7.5 1.0 - 8.8

F2.8 1.0 - 2.0 1.0 - 2.8 1.0 - 3.9 1.0 - 5.5 1.0 - 7.9 1.0 - 11 1.0 - 13

F2 1.0 - 2.8 1.0 - 3.9 1.0 - 5.5 1.0 - 7.7 1.0 - 11 1.0 - 15 1.0 - 18

F1.4 1.0 - 3.9 1.0 - 5.5 1.0 - 7.6 1.0 - 11 1.0 - 16 1.0 - 21 1.1 - 25

When the focal length is 24 mm (unit: m)

ISO25 ISO50 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1000

F32 - - - - 1.0 - 1.3 1.0 - 1.7 1.0 - 2.0

F22 - - - 1.0 - 1.3 1.0 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.5 1.0 - 2.9

F16 - - 1.0 - 1.3 1.0 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.5 1.0 - 3.4 1.0 - 3.9

F11 - 1.0 - 1.3 1.0 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.5 1.0 - 3.6 1.0 - 5.0 1.0 - 5.7

F8 1.0 - 1.3 1.0 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.5 1.0 - 3.5 1.0 - 5.0 1.0 - 6.9 1.0 - 7.9

F5.6 1.0 - 1.8 1.0 - 2.5 1.0 - 3.6 1.0 - 5.0 1.0 - 7.1 1.0 - 9.8 1.0 - 11

F4 1.0 - 2.5 1.0 - 3.5 1.0 - 5.0 1.0 - 7.0 1.0 - 10 1.0 - 14 1.0 - 16

F2.8 1.0 - 3.6 1.0 - 5.0 1.0 - 7.1 1.0 - 10 1.0 - 14 1.0 - 20 1.0 - 23

F2 1.0 - 5.0 1.0 - 7.0 1.0 - 10 1.0 - 14 1.0 - 20 1.3 - 28 1.4 - 32

F1.4 1.0 - 7.1 1.0 - 10 1.0 - 14 1.0 - 20 1.3 - 28 1.8 - 40 2.0 - 45

The flash range at a focal length of 28 mm is roughly between the long

range limit values at focal lengths of 24 mm and 35 mm. The flash range

at a focal length of 50 mm is roughly between the long range limit

values at focal lengths of 35 mm and 80 mm.

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When the focal length is 35 mm (unit: m)

ISO25 ISO50 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1000

F32 - - - 1.0 - 1.1 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.2 1.0 - 2.5

F22 - - 1.0 - 1.1 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.3 1.0 - 3.1 1.0 - 3.6

F16 - 1.0 - 1.1 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.2 1.0 - 3.1 1.0 - 4.3 1.0 - 5.0

F11 1.0 - 1.1 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.3 1.0 - 3.2 1.0 - 4.5 1.0 - 6.3 1.0 - 7.2

F8 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.2 1.0 - 3.1 1.0 - 4.4 1.0 - 6.3 1.0 - 8.6 1.0 - 9.9

F5.6 1.0 - 2.2 1.0 - 3.1 1.0 - 4.5 1.0 - 6.3 1.0 - 8.9 1.0 - 12 1.0 - 14

F4 1.0 - 3.1 1.0 - 4.4 1.0 - 6.3 1.0 - 8.8 1.0 - 12 1.0 - 17 1.0 - 20

F2.8 1.0 - 4.5 1.0 - 6.2 1.0 - 8.9 1.0 - 13 1.0 - 18 1.1 - 25 1.3 - 28

F2 1.0 - 6.2 1.0 - 8.8 1.0 -13 1.0 - 18 1.1 - 25 1.6 - 35 1.8 - 40

F1.4 1.0 - 8.9 1.0 - 13 1.0 - 18 1.1 - 25 1.6 - 36 2.2 - 50 2.5 - 56

When the focal length is 85 mm (unit: m)

ISO25 ISO50 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1000

F32 - - 1.0 - 1.1 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.3 1.0 - 3.1 1.0 - 3.6

F22 - 1.0 - 1.1 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.3 1.0 - 3.3 1.0 - 4.5 1.0 - 5.2

F16 1.0 - 1.1 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.3 1.0 - 3.2 1.0 - 4.5 1.0 - 6.2 1.0 - 7.1

F11 1.0 - 1.6 1.0 - 2.3 1.0 - 3.3 1.0 - 4.6 1.0 - 6.5 1.0 - 9 1.0 - 10

F8 1.0 - 2.3 1.0 - 3.2 1.0 - 4.5 1.0 - 6.3 1.0 - 9.0 1.0 - 12 1.0 - 14

F5.6 1.0 - 3.2 1.0 - 4.5 1.0 - 6.4 1.0 - 9.0 1.0 - 13 1.0 - 18 1.0 - 20

F4 1.0 - 4.5 1.0 - 6.3 1.0 - 9 1.0 - 13 1.0 - 18 1.1 - 25 1.3 - 28

F2.8 1.0 - 6.4 1.0 - 9.0 1.0 - 13 1.0 - 18 1.1 - 26 1.6 - 35 1.8 - 40

F2 1.0 - 9.0 1.0 - 13 1.0 - 18 1.1 - 25 1.6 - 36 2.3 - 50 2.6 - 56

F1.4 1.0 - 13 1.0 - 18 1.1 - 26 1.6 - 36 2.3 - 51 3.2 - 71 3.6 - 80

When photographing at a distance of less than 1 m, the lens may block

the light from the flash causing a shadow to appear at the bottom of the

photo. Photograph in wireless flash mode.

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Notes on use

While shooting

This flash unit generates strong light, so it should not be used directly in

front of the eyes.

Batteries

The battery level displayed on the control panel may be lower than the

actual battery capacity, temperature, and storage conditions. The

displayed battery level is restored to the correct value after the flash has

been used a few times. When blinks to indicate that the flash

cannot be used, pressing the flash ON/OFF button a number of times

may result in restoration of the correct battery level display. If the

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battery level is still not restored, replace the battery.

When using lithium batteries, if the batteries become hot due to high

temperature or continuous use, may blink and the flash may not

work for a while. Wait for the batteries to cool down before using the

flash again.

Nickel-metal hydride batteries can lose power suddenly. If 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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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. may come on 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.

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.

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 (ISO 100)

Flash Coverage

17* 24 28 35 50 85

Setting (mm)

GN 11 20 22 25 29 36

* When the wide panel is attached

Wireless flash (ISO 100)

Flash Coverage

17* 24 28 35 50 85

Setting (mm)

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GN 8.5 14 15 19 22 28

* When the wide panel is attached

HSS flat flash (flash with HSS, ISO 100)

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

Shutter speed 24 28 35 50 85

1/250 10 11 13 15 18

1/500 7 8 9 11 13

1/1000 5 5.6 6.5 7.5 9

1/2000 3.5 4 4.6 5.3 6.4

1/4000 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.8 4.5

1/8000 1.7 2 2.3 2.6 3.2

1/12000 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.2

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Frequency/Repetition

Alkaline Lithium

Nickel hydride

(1550 mAh)

Frequency (sec)

0.2 - 6 0.2 - 6 0.2 - 5

Repetition (times)

200 - 4000 500 - 10000 150 - 3000

Repetition is the approximate number of times that are

possible before a new battery is completely dead.

Flash coverage

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

Flash coverage 17* 24 28 35 50 85

Top-bottom (° ) 115 60 53 45 34 23

Left-right (° ) 125 78 70 60 46 31

* When the wide panel is attached

Continuous 40 flashes at 5 flashes per second

flash performance (Normal flash, GN 6, 85 mm, nickel-metal

hydride battery)

AF illuminator Autoflash at low contrast and low brightness

Operating range (with a 50 mm lens attached to α100)

Central area: 0.5 m to 6 m

Pripheral areas : 0.5 m to 3 m

Flash control Flash control using pre-flash, TTL direct metering

Dimension W 68 × H 122 × D 89 mm

(Approx.) (2 3/4 × 4 7/8 × 3 5/8 inches)

Mass (Approx.) 260 g (9.2 oz)

Included items Flash (1), Mini-stand (1), Case (1), Wide panel (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.

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Trademark

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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