Sony Alpha 100 - Manual (Page 11)

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Flash accessories
There’s a full range of flash accessories giving you total control over
creating exactly the lighting effects you want. Connecting cables allow
you to trigger up to three external flash units simultaneously – and
remember with wireless flash there’s no limit on the number of external
flashes you can add. You can also reduce recharging time between
flashes using an external power source (only for HVL-F56AM).
Viewfinder accessories
Low-angle and other awkward
shooting positions become more
comfortable with the handy angle
finder. It’s easier to scrutinise close-
up, macro or telephoto shots with the
powerful eyepiece magnifier that
enlarges the centre section of the
frame by 2.3x.
Memory Stick media
You’ll appreciate the choice of removable
media options to store your pictures.
Images can be recorded on Memory
Stick PRO Duo or Memory Stick PRO
Duo High Speed using the supplied
Memory Stick CF adaptor. In addition,
the CF slot accepts Type I or Type II
(MicroDrive) removable media directly.
Accessories that take your creativity to the next level
Extend the possibilities of artistic expression Simple image editing using supplied software applications
There’s a range of compatible system flashes and lighting systems that’s
designed for perfect results every time – whether you’re a novice or an
experienced photographer. Two external flashes can be used on-body or
sited off-camera for even more natural, professional-looking results.
High-accuracy ADI metering technology* adjusts flash output power
based on subject distance and reflectivity as well as aperture and ISO
settings for perfect exposure every time. Wireless TTL flash mode makes it simpler than ever to remove unwanted shadows or create natural-
looking fill-in lighting effects. Just add one or more off-camera flash guns
for accurate, perfectly balanced results – with no cables or fiddly
settings. If you are into macro photography there is also a choice of
specialist lighting systems that has been created for the most demanding
still life, nature or scientific close-ups.
* With ADI compatible lenses
Easy wireless flash photography
External flash opens up a new world of creative lighting possibilities,
allowing you to bounce light into places that your camera’s built-in flash
can’t reach. Wireless TTL flash makes it even simpler to remove unwanted shadows or create natural-looking fill-in lighting effects with no
cables and no fiddly settings. The
100 works it all out for you to assure
beautifully-exposed results every time.
The HVL-F56AM
flash can be
rotated up 90˚,
down 10˚, left 180˚
and right 90˚,
allowing you to
bounce light in
any direction.
External flash units for general use are the high power
HVL-F56AM (Guide No. 56, ISO 100) and HVL-F36AM
(Guide No. 36, ISO 100). There’s also a choice of ring
light and twin macro flash systems for photographing
close-up subjects.
Shooting with external flash attached to camera
An external flash unit
attached to the camera’s
hot shoe provides greater
illumination than the
camera’s built-in flash.
Shooting with off-camera flash
Light from an external
flash sited off-camera can
remove unwanted
shadows on the subject
or create a feeling of
additional depth.
Image Data Converter
Easy RAW data processing
Images captured in RAW mode using the 100 can be refined even
further on your PC with a wide range of functions including tone curve
and sharpness. Easy to use – even for beginners.
Picture Motion Browser
1. Simple storage and management of captured images. 2. Simple image printing and adjustment.
Download images from the 100 to your computer to display, zoom, sort and manage them on-screen.
Recommended system requirements
Computer Windows Macintosh
OS Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP Home / XP Pro Mac OS X v10.3-10.4
CPU Pentium III 1 GHz or faster iMac , eMac, iBook, PowerBook,
Power Mac G4/G5 series
Memory 256MB or more (512MB or more recommended) 256MB or more (512MB or more recommended)
Virtual memory 700MB or more
Display 1024x768 dots or more, High Colour (16 bit colour) or higher 1024x768 dot or more, 32,000 colours or more
Recommended system requirements
Computer Windows
OS Microsoft Windows 2000 / ME / XP Home / XP Pro
CPU/Memory Pentium III 500MHz or faster / 128MB or more RAM (Pentium III 800MHz or faster / 256MB or more RAM preferred)
Required software Direct 9.0c or later
Hard disk space Disk space required for installation: Approx. 200MB
Display 800x600 resolution minimum, High colour (16 bit) or better
(Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh.)
Macro Flash and Light
Flash
HVL-MT24AM
Macro Twin Flash Kit
HVL-RLAM
Ring Light
HVL-F56AM
Flash
HVL-F36AM
Flash
HVL-F56AM HVL-F36AM
FA-CS1AM
Off-camera Shoe
for Flash
FA-EC1AM
Extension Cable
for Flash
Angle Finder
FDA-A1AM
Magnifier
FDA-M1AM
MSX-M1GN MSX-M2GN
MSX-M2GS MSX-M4GS
FA-MC1AM
Multi Flash Cable
FA-CC1AM
Off-camera Cable
for Flash
FA-TC1AM
Triple Connector
for Flash
FA-EB1AM
External Battery Adaptor for Flash
*HVL-F56AM only
Accessories
Remote Commander Case & Strap
Battery and Charger
Finder
Removable Memory and Storage Devices
RM-S1AM
Remote Commander
RM-L1AM
Remote Commander
LCS-AMA
Soft Carrying Case
LCS-AMSC30
Soft Carrying Case
NP-FM55H
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
AC-VQ900AM
AC Adaptor/Charger
DPP-FP55
Digital Photo Printer
HDPS-M10
Hard Disk Photo
Storage Unit
FDA-A1AM
Angle Finder
FDA-M1AM
Magnifier
Eyepiece
Correctors
LCL-60AM
Lens Case LCL-90AM
Lens Case
LCL-140AM
Lens Case
STP-SH1AM /
STP-SS1AM
Shoulder Strap
MSXM2GNX
MSXM1GNX
MSXM4GSX MSXM2GSX
MSXM1GSX
MSXM512SX MSXM256SX
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo (high speed)
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Digital Photo Printer
Accessories
Multi flash cable
FA-MC1AM
100+HVL-F56AM 100
HVL-F56AM
MSX-M2GN MSX-M4GS
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