Fel Lock - Sony A6300 User Manual

Note
[Flash Comp.] does not work when the shooting mode is set to the following modes:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Sweep Panorama]
[Scene Selection]
The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light
available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very
close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.
[55] How to Use

FEL Lock

The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure
during normal flash shooting. You can also set the flash exposure in advance.
FEL: Flash Exposure Level
1. MENU →
[FEL Lock toggle] to register the function.
2. Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus.
3. Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.
A pre-flash flashes.
The (FEL lock) icon lights up.
4. Adjust the composition and shoot the image.
When you want to release the FEL lock, press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle]
is registered again.
Flashes that support FEL lock
HVL-F60M, HVL-F43M and HVL-F32M can be used as clip-ons, off-camera connected
by a cable, and for wireless flash shooting (controller/remote).
HVL-F20M can be used as a clip-on, off-camera connected with a cable, and for wireless
flash shooting (controller).
Note
Using shooting functions
(Custom Settings) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)] → desired button → Select
Using the flash