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Using the flash (sold separately)
Advanced shooting
Note
• Change the channel of the flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash
nearby and his/her flash light causes your flash to fire. To change the channel of the
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 (page 176).
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-F60M, HVL-F58AM, HVL-F43AM).
If you use the slow sync shooting feature with a slower shutter speed, you
can capture a clear image of both the subject and the background. This is
convenient when you shoot a portrait at night with a dark background.
4 Place the flash that has been set to wireless away from the
camera.
5 If you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button.
Slow Sync
Shoot with the SLOW SYNC button
pressed.
The icon lights up on the screen,
indicating that the exposure is locked.
SLOW SYNC button