Sony A57 - Manual (Page 129)

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The flash
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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 163).
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).
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.