Sony HVL-MT24AM: instruction

2-889-493-21 (1)

Macro Twin Flash Kit

Operating Instructions

Manual de instruções

Manual de instrucciones

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HVL-MT24AM

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Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for

future reference.

WARNING

To reduce re 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...

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the product is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is

exposed.

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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.

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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 qualied 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 qualied serviceman when

service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly

can cause electric shock when the appliance is used

subsequently.

e use of an accessory attachment not recommended by

the manufacturer may cause a risk of re, electric shock, or

injury to persons.

Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.

Use only the batteries specied in this instruction manual.

Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.

Do not subject batteries to re or high temperatures.

Do not attempt to recharge (except for rechargeable

batteries), short or disassemble.

Do not mix, batteries of dierent types, brands or ages.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Do not touch the ashtube during operation, it may become hot

when the ash res.

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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)

is 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. e recycling of materials will help to conserve natural

resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this

product, please contact your local Civic Oce, 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 modications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

is 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.

ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

is 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 in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 dierent 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

Additional

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

Information

Examples of macro twin ash

photography ................................ 51

Preparations

Inserting batteries ....................... 11

Aperture range graph ................. 54

Attachment and removal of the

Compatibility with other

macro ash controller ................ 13

products ....................................... 56

Attaching the macro twin ash

Notes on use ................................ 57

....................................................... 14

Maintenance ................................ 58

Auto power ON/OFF ................. 21

Specications............................... 59

Basics

Basic ash modes

(A mode/M mode) ..................... 22

Program auto ash (e basics)

....................................................... 30

Detailed operations

Manual ash (M) ........................ 32

Test ash ...................................... 40

Modeling ash ............................ 41

Wide panel ................................... 42

Diuser ........................................ 44

Custom setting ............................ 48

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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.

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Placing this ash in locations subject to direct sunlight such as on dashboards or

near a heater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction.

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Locations with excessive vibration

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Locations with strong electromagnetism

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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.

is may lead to a malfunction.

Features

e macro twin ash kit provides exible lighting for macro nature photography. It

is ideal for close-up photography of owers, insects, small objects, and so on.

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Freedom to change the attachment position and angle of the ashtube enables

more expressive photography.

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Attaching two-length adjustable arms between the twin ash units and holders

makes it possible to change the lighting for high magnication close-up

photography.

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Using the supplied diuser enables soer lighting.

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e supplied wide panel expands ash coverage to a focal length of 24 mm.

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Modeling ash function can check shadows before photographing.

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Name of parts

Macro Flash Controller

Manual-flash-control dial

Manual-flash-control dial

(Twin flash A) (33)

(Twin flash B) (33)

Reel-attachment

points (18)

Twin-flash-cord socket

(Twin flash A) (15) *

Twin-flash-cord socket

(Twin flash B) (15) *

Mounting-foot-release

Twin-flash-cord release

button (13)

button (16)

Mounting foot

Control panel (8)

Battery-chamber

door (11)

* Do not touch directly.

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Control Panel

Twin flash A lamp (24)

Twin flash B lamp (24)

TTL lamp (32)

M (manual-flash-control)

lamp (32)

Auto lamp (31)

Test-flash lamp

(40)

Flash-ON lamp (21)

Modeling-flash

Flash-OFF lamp (21)

lamp (41)

Flash-ready lamp (25)

Custom lamp

(50)

Flash ON/OFF button (21)

TEST button (Test/

modeling flash button)

(40, 41)

A-B button (Twin-flash A-B

TTL/M/Test button (TTL/M/

selection button) (24)

Test/Modeling flash mode

Low-battery

button) (32)

lamp (12)

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Macro Twin Flash

Twin Flash Unit*

Flashtube

Holder (14)

Shoe

Release

Attachment

tabs

Connecting

cord

Plug

Arm* (17)

Shoe

Adaptor ring (14)

ø49mm, ø55mm

Base

Diffuser* (44) Wide panel* (42) Cord reel* (18)

* Two supplied

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When removing the plug, press the twin flash-cord release

button on the macro flash controller and pull the plug

straight out of the socket.

Do not remove the plug by pulling on the connecting cord.

6 Adjust positions of the flashtubes as desired.

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Each ashtube of the twin ash unit can be attached to any of the holder’s

four shoes.

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Each ashtube of the twin ash unit can be tilted.

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e holder can be rotated. Press the release tabs when removing or rotating

the holder.

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Attaching the arm

You can use an arm to position the ash unit away from the lens.

1 Attach the arm by sliding its base into one of the four

shoes on the holder.

Preparations

2 Attach the flashtube of the twin flash unit to the shoe of

the arm.

3 Set the arm at either of two lengths.

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4 When changing the angle to 60° position, hold both ends

of the arm and move it so that it clicks twice into place.

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e angle of the arm can be adjusted to either of two positions, 60° or 90°

position.

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Although the arm can be moved past the 60° and 90° positions to prevent

breakage, only use in these two positions. Also, do not attach the two arms

in combination. Doing so may damage the arms.

60° position 90° position

Using the cord reel

e cord reel can be attached to the side of the macro ash controller to take up

slack in the connecting cord of the twin ash unit.

Attaching the cord reel to the macro flash

controller

As illustrated, first check the up-down direction of the cord

reel, and then attach the top of the cord reel followed by the

bottom of the cord reel to the reel-attachment points on the

side of the macro flash controller.

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Example of taking up the connecting cord

Secure the connecting cord slack by wrapping it around the reel and using the

outer notches, as illustrated.

Preparations

Removing the cord reel

Pull the bottom of the cord reel away from the macro flash

controller to remove it.

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By attaching the wide panel to the ashtube, the ash coverage angle can be

increased (p. 42).

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By using the diuser attached to the ashtube, strong shadows can be soened.

Always use the diuser with an arm (p. 44).

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Make sure the ashtube is pointing at the subject. Do not allow the cord to get

in front of the ashtube or lens.

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See page 51 for photographic examples.

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If an arm is used when taking extreme close-ups with a 50mm F2.8 Macro lens,

the subject may not receive sucient lighting (p. 53).

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