Sony HVL-F20AM User Manual

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6,!. Shooting a portrait outdoors
The light reaches further from the camera.
Ceiling etc. less than 3 m (9.8 ft.) high (preferably near-white)
With a built-in camera flash
If the shot looks dark, try to get closer to the subject or increase
the ISO sensitivity.
Without a flash
With the External Flash HVL-F20AM
(bounce flash illumination)
~ Shooting a portrait indoors lbounceflash illumination)
The photo will have natural soft shadows.
Use the flash in different situations!
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Turn the flash on and set the mode dial of
the
camera to AUTO.
Flash power-on
When the CHG lamp on the flash lights up.
press the shutter button to take a photo.
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Let's take a photo
with
the flash!
Insert two AAA batteries into the flash.
Attach the flash to the camera before
turning the
camera on.
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Sony HVL-F20AM Specifications

General

Battery type	AAA
Number of batteries supported	2
Product color	Black

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Taking Your First Photo with Flash

Step-by-step guide to taking a photo with the flash.

Flash Usage in Various Scenarios

Illustrates flash use for indoor and outdoor portraits.

Flash Unit Components and Preparation

Identifying Flash Unit Parts

Visual guide to the flash unit's external components.

Preparing the Flash for Use

Instructions for inserting batteries and attaching the flash to a camera.

Safety, Features, and Usage Notes

Essential Safety Precautions

Critical safety warnings and guidelines for using the flash.

Overview of Flash Features

Key functionalities and capabilities of the flash unit.

Flash Operation and Controls

Battery Status and Power Management

Information on battery indicators and the power-saving feature.

Shooting Procedures and Overheating

Guidance on flash firing, shooting modes, and overheat protection.

Bounce and Telephoto Flash Settings

Explains how to use the BOUNCE and TELE switches for lighting effects.

Wireless Control and Auto White Balance

Details on using the flash for wireless control and auto WB adjustment.

Technical Specifications and Performance

Flash Range and Guide Numbers

Data on flash coverage and light output based on aperture and ISO.

Flash Interval and Battery Performance

Specifications for flash interval and the number of flashes per battery set.

Flash Control, Dimensions, and Mass

Technical details on flash control, physical size, and weight.