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Using the flash (continued) – Sony HVL-F32X User Manual

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Using the flash (continued)

• To obtain the guide number
1

Press the mode button and select

.

2

Set the aperture on the digital still camera.

3

From the formula for distance and aperture obtain the optimum
guide number, and select it using the light intensity change button.

Guide Number = Aperture setting (F)

×

Distance

For Guide Numbers, refer to “Specifications”. (p. 30)

P

Note

Do not close the light exposure meter or the ideal light intensity will not be
obtained.

6

AF illuminator

P

Note

Do not bring the AF illuminator close to person’s eyes, and flash.

To select the AF illuminator
If the digital still camera is compatible with an external AF illuminator
then

is displayed.

• The user can select “normal,” “strong” and “OFF”

normal

strong

OFF