Sony ILCA-77M2 - Manual (Page 64)

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FEL Lock
The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal
flash shooting. You can also set the flash exposure in advance.
FEL: Flash Exposure Level
1. Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus.
2. Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.
A pre-flash flashes.
(FEL lock) flashes.
Select MENU
→
(Custom Settings
) → [Custom Key Settings] → desired button → [FEL Lock
toggle] to register the function in advance.
3. Adjust the composition and shoot the image.
When you want to release the FEL lock, press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered
again.
Flashes that support FEL lock
HVL-F60M and HVL-F43M can be used as clip-ons, off-camera connected by a cable, and for
wireless flash shooting (controller/remote).
HVL-F20M can be used as a clip-on, off-camera connected with a cable, and for wireless flash
shooting (controller).
Note
The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached.
If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed.
When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, flashes.
Hint
By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down. Also, by setting
[FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can shoot images with the AE locked in the
following situations.
When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash].
When the flash cannot go off.
When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode.
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Flash control