Sony ILCE-7S - Manual (Page 71)

[52] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash
Flash Comp.
Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.
Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation
changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture.
1. MENU
→
(Camera Settings)
→ [Flash Comp.] → desired setting.
Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher, and lower values (– side)
makes the flash level lower.
Note
The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light
available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very
close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.
[53] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash
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