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General| Type | - |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Color temperature | 5500 K |
| Approx. number of flashes | 200 |
| Approximate recycling time | 2.9 s |
| Camera brands compatibility | Sony |
| Brand specific flash systems | TTL |
| Guide number (ISO 100, set at 35mm zoom) | 43 m |
| Battery type | AA |
| Number of batteries supported | 4 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 87 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 75 mm |
| Height | 140 mm |
| Weight | 355 g |
Instructions on locations to avoid to prevent flash unit malfunction.
Enables High-speed Sync (HSS) capability.
Features a high-power LED light with adjustable brightness.
Built-in bounce sheet creates highlights in subject's eyes.
Supports flash coverage down to 15mm with a wide panel.
Identifies the flashtube.
Identifies the AF illuminator (page 65).
Identifies the control panel (page 11).
Identifies the lock lever (page 14).
Describes the TTL/M (MANUAL/MULTI) button.
Describes the MODE button (page 19).
Describes the TEST button (page 29).
Explains how to use the LCD panel illuminator.
Identifies the HSS (High-speed-sync) indicator (page 45).
Identifies the Flash mode indicator (page 19).
Identifies the Power-level indicator (pages 41, 46).
Identifies the Low-battery indicator (page 17).
Step-by-step guide to attaching the flash unit to a camera.
Step-by-step guide to removing the flash unit from a camera.
Instructions for turning the flash unit's power off.
How to check battery status and interpret indicators.
Press shutter halfway to check flash range and subject positioning.
Take a photo after confirming the flash unit is fully charged.
Settings for manual exposure mode flash photography.
Explanation of TTL flash metering and its variations (P-TTL, ADI).
Adjust the brightness of the LED light to 10 levels.
Instructions for turning off the LED light.
Explanation of the auto zoom function for flash coverage.
Optimizes flash coverage based on camera's image sensor size.
Explains the relationship between flash coverage and focal length.
Lists flash modes that support TTL metering.
Details the available setting values for flash compensation.
Notes on power level correction with off-camera cables.
How to rotate the flash unit for bounce photography.
Determining the correct bounce angle based on focal length.
Instructions for 90° sideways bounce in portrait orientation.
Steps to display MANUAL mode on the LCD panel.
How to select the power level for manual flash.
Setting aperture to match displayed distance in manual flash.
Explains the concept of flash sync speed and HSS.
How to select the flash frequency for multiple flashes.
How to select the number of flashes for multiple flash.
How to select the power level for multiple flash.
Setting shutter speed and aperture for multiple flash photography.
Using HVL-F43M as an off-camera flash with built-in flash as controller.
Using HVL-F43M as a controller with another flash as off-camera.
Controlling lighting ratio for multiple off-camera flashes with HVL-F43M controller.
Instructions for attaching and removing the flash unit's mini-stand.
Setting the camera to wireless flash mode for off-camera flash.
Removing the flash unit and raising the built-in flash.
Ensuring both built-in flash and off-camera flash are fully charged.
Using test flash to verify wireless flash setup.
Instructions for setting the camera to wireless flash mode.
Steps for setting the flash unit for wireless operation.
Setting camera, controller, and off-camera flash for wireless operation.
Steps for configuring the HVL-F43M as a wireless controller.
Steps for setting up the HVL-F43M as an off-camera flash.
Ensuring controller and off-camera flash units are fully charged.
Setting camera and flashes for wireless lighting ratio control.
Steps for setting the HVL-F43M controller for lighting ratio control.
Setting the TTL mode for lighting ratio control.
Steps for setting up an off-camera flash for lighting ratio control.
Setting the High-speed Sync (HSS) feature on or off.
Setting the wireless channel for flash communication.
Setting the wireless controller mode (CTRL1/CTRL2).
Steps for performing custom settings on the flash unit.
How to set the high-speed sync (HSS) feature on or off.
How to change the wireless flash channel setting.
How to select wireless control modes (CTRL1/CTRL2).
How to change the power level adjustment interval (0.3 or 0.5 EV).
Important notes and warnings for shooting with the flash unit.
Notes and considerations regarding batteries.
Recommended operating temperature range and precautions.
Guide numbers for normal flash at ISO 100.
Manual flash guide numbers for 35mm format.
HSS flat flash guide numbers for 35mm format.
Recommended battery types for the flash unit.
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