Sony HVL-F43M Manuale utente

4-463-175-11(1)

Flash GBOperating Instructions

HVL-F43M

FRMode d’emploi

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

future reference.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Keep out of reach of small children to prevent accidental swallowing.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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.

English

WARNING

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Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot

parts.

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.

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SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Do not touch the flashtube during operation, it may become hot when the flash

fires.

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

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1

Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance

based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized

representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses

provided in the 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.

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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 .................................................................................................... 8

Name of parts .......................................................................................... 9

Preparations

Inserting batteries .................................................................................. 13

Attachment and removal of the flash unit ............................................. 14

Turning on the power ............................................................................ 16

Changing the flash mode ....................................................................... 19

Basics

Program auto flash (The basics) ............................................................ 21

Using flash in each recording mode of the camera ............................... 25

Shooting with illumination (LED light) ................................................ 27

Advanced Operations

Test-flash ............................................................................................... 29

Zoom flash coverage ............................................................................. 30

Flash compensation ............................................................................... 33

Bounce flash .......................................................................................... 35

Close-up photography (downward bounce) .......................................... 40

Manual flash (M) ................................................................................... 41

High-speed sync (HSS) ......................................................................... 45

Multiple flash (MULTI) ........................................................................ 46

Wireless flash mode (WL) ..................................................................... 51

AF illuminator ....................................................................................... 65

Reset to the default settings ................................................................... 66

Custom settings ..................................................................................... 67

Additional Information

Notes on use .......................................................................................... 74

Maintenance .......................................................................................... 76

Specifications ........................................................................................ 77

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Before use

This flash unit can be used in combination with Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital

Cameras, Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorders, and

Sony Digital Still Cameras that have a conventional Multi Interface Shoe.

Some functions may not work depending on the model of your camera or video

camera recorder.

For details on compatible camera models of this flash unit, visit the Sony website in

your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

See the operating instructions of this unit and refer to the operating instructions of

your camera.

Although this flash unit is designed with dustproofness and splash-

proofness in mind, it may not keep dust or splashes completely out.

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

*Except the DSLR-A100

The HVL-F43M is a compact flash with a guide number of 43

(meters, 105 mm position, ISO 100).

,page 77

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 26

Enables High-speed Sync. ,page 45

Quick shift bounce function enables

you to set the upper or side position

easily during bounce flash

photography.

,page 38

Equipped with a high power LED light (400 lx, 0.5 m).

Brightness can be adjusted to 10 levels.

,page 27

Built-in bounce sheet enables you to create a highlight in the

subject’s eyes.

,page 37

This flash unit supports flash coverage to a focal length of

15 mm by using a built-in wide panel when the flash is

triggered.

,page 32

Corrects the white balance automatically using the color

temperature information.*

,page 24

Adjusts the optimum flash coverage according to the image

sensor size of the camera.*

,page 30

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Name of parts

ABuilt-in wide panel (32)

BFlashtube

CWireless control signal receiver

(52)

DAF illuminator (65)

Remove the protective sheet from the

front of the AF illuminator before use.

EMulti Interface foot (14)

FLED LIGHT button (27)

GLED light unit (27)

HBounce sheet (37)

Figures in parentheses are the page

numbers where a description of each

LCD segment can be found.

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IBounce indicator (upper/lower

angle) (36)

JLCD panel (12)

KControl panel (11)

LBounce indicator (side angle)

(36)

MLock lever (14)

NRelease button (14)

OBattery chamber door (13)

PMini-stand (53)

* Tripod attachment hole

Figures in parentheses are the page

numbers where a description of each

LCD segment can be found.

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