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4-183-746-11(1)
Flash
HVL-F58AM
Operating Instructions
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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English Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Tape over lithium battery contacts to avoid short-circuit when disposing of batteries, and follow local regulations for battery disposal. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries an
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Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged- until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman. Let appliance cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance, but take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required.
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For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diffe
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Table of Contents Features .................................................................................................... 9 Name of parts ........................................................................................ 10 Preparations Inserting batteries .................................................................................. 15 Attachment and removal of the flash unit ............................................. 18 Turning on the power ..................................
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Additional Information Notes on use .......................................................................................... 81 Maintenance ........................................................................................... 83 Specifications ........................................................................................84 7
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Before use Use this unit in combination with a camera that has an accessory shoe. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera. This flash unit is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof. Do not place this flash unit in the following locations Regardless of whether this flash unit is in use or in storage, do not place it in any of the following locations. Doing so may lead to a malfunction. � Placing this flash unit in locations subject to direct sunlight such a
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Features The HVL-F58AM is a functional, clip-on flash that provides a , page 84 large flash output with a guide number of 58 (105 mm position, ISO 100 · m). Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI (Advanced , page 43 Distance Integration) flash metering, which is not affected by the reflection rate of the background or subject. Enables wireless High-speed Sync. , page 47 Quick shift bounce function enables , page 36 you to set the upper or side position easily during bounce flash ph
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Name of parts A Built-in wide panel (page 34) E Mounting foot (page 18) B Flashtube F Terminal cap (page 69, 71) C Wireless control signal receiver G Bounce sheet (page 36) (page 54) D AF illuminator (page 72) Remove the protective sheet from the front of the AF illuminator before use. 10
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* H Bounce indicator (upper angle) K Bounce indicator (side angle) (page 36) (page 36) I LCD panel (page 13) L Mounting-foot release button (page 19) J Control panel (page 12) M Battery-chamber door (page 15) N Mini-stand (page 57) * Tripod mount 11
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Control panel A TTL/M (MANUAL/MULTI) E POWER switch (page 20) button (page 44, 48, 61, 66, 73) F LCD illuminator button B MODE button (page 22) (page 24) C TEST button (page 31) G ZOOM button (page 32) The status while the lamp is lit Amber: Flash ready Green: Proper exposure D Fn (function)/direction buttons (page 44, 48, 61, 64, 66, 74) 12
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LCD panel A Zoom indicator (page 32) H Bounce indicator (page 36) B Flash mode indicator (page 22, I Custom indicator (page 74) 61, 64, 66) J High-speed-sync indicator C Flash-OFF indicator (page 22) (page 47) D Power-level indicator (page 43, K Wide-panel indicator (page 34) 48) L Low-battery indicator (page 16) E Zoom/Multiple-flash repetition M OVERHEAT indicator (page 17) display (page 32, 48) N STANDBY indicator (page 21) F mm indicator (page 32) O Wireless channel indicator G TIMES indi
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Q Wireless controller/remote X Multiple-flash indicator indicator (page 54) (page 48) R Flash-range/Multiple-flash Y Flash-range-warning (far side) frequency/flash-ratio display indicator (page 27, 43) (page 27, 48, 66) Z ft/m indicator (page 27, 43) S Ratio-flash indicator (page 66) wj Hz indicator (page 48) T Operating indicator (page 78) U Flash-range-warning (near side) indicator (page 27, 43) V TTL indicator (page 43) W Manual-flash indicator (page 43) 14
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Preparations Preparations Inserting batteries The HVL-F58AM may be powered by : � Four AA-size alkaline batteries* � Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries* * Batteries are not supplied. Always ensure that rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries are charged in the specified charger unit. 1 Open the battery-chamber door as shown. 2 Insert the batteries in the battery chamber as in the diagram. 3 Close the battery-chamber door. � Follow the reverse procedure when op
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Checking Batteries The indicator on the data panel blinks when the batteries are low. blinking Changing the batteries is recommended. The flash unit can still be used when the TEST button lights up in amber. Only blinking Flash cannot be used. Insert new batteries. � If nothing appears on the LCD panel when the POWER switch is set to ON, check the orientation of the batteries. 16
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Preparations OVERHEAT indicator When the temperature of this unit rises at the time of continuous flash use or use in a high temperature environment, the flash suspends operation automatically. � The OVERHEAT indicator blinks when overheating is detected. � The flash operation is suspended until the temperature of the unit falls. � Set the POWER switch to OFF, and then stop use of the flash unit for Approx. 10 minutes to allow the temperature of the unit to cool down. 17
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Attachment and removal of the flash unit Attaching the flash unit to the camera With the flash unit turned off, push the mounting foot firmly and fully into the accessory shoe of the camera. � The flash unit is locked in place automatically. � If the built-in flash in the camera is protruding, lower it before attaching the flash unit. � This unit is only suitable for an accessory shoe. You cannot use this unit with a camera that has no accessory shoe. 18
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Preparations Removing the flash unit from the camera While pressing the mounting-foot release button 1, remove the flash unit 2. 19
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Turning on the power Set the POWER switch to ON. The power of the flash unit turns on. � When the power of the flash unit is turned on, the LCD panel lights up. To turn the power off Set the POWER switch to OFF. 20
