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The flash
Shooting (Advanced operations)
with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and
shadow on the subject.
For the actual steps of shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the
flash.
Notes
•Turn off the wireless flash m ode after wireless flash shooting. If the built-in flash is
used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will
result.
•Change the chann el of the external flash when another photographer is using a
wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light causes your external flash to fire.
To change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with it.
Setup of the AEL button
When using a wireless flash, it is recommended that you set [Func. of AEL
button] to [AEL hold] in the Custom menu (page161).
Wireless flash with lighting ratio control
You can use the wireless lighting ratio control in combination with the
multiple flashes. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the flash (HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM).
You can set the AF illuminator to focus on a subject under dark lighting.
1Attach the wireless flash to the Auto-lock Accessory shoe and

turn both the camera and the flash on.

2Fn button t (Flash Mode) t (Wireless)
3Remove the wireless flash from the Auto-lock Accessory shoe

and pop up the built-in flash.

• If you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button.

The AF illuminator