Test-Flash/Modeling Flash - Sony HVL HVL-F56AM Operating Instructions Manual

Test-flash/Modeling flash

You can try one or more test flashes before shooting. This is particularly
convenient for checking shadows in wireless flash photography when the
flash is separated from the camera.
* Modeling flash is used to check shadows on the subject before taking
photos.
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Set the test-flash mode selection/hold switch to the
desired mode.
Flash once at the set light level (LEVEL 1/1 to 1/32).
• Use this test-flash mode when a flash meter is used in manual
flash mode (p. 32).
• In multiple flash mode (p. 46), while pressing the test-flash
button, the flash flashes the number of times you have set.
Flash three times at a rate of two flashes per second (guide
number 5.6 at 24 mm position).
• Used to roughly verify shadows.
Flash 4 seconds at a rate of 40 flashes per second (guide number
1.4 at 24 mm position).
• Convenient for verifying detailed shadows for macro
photography.
HOLD
The setting prevents incorrect operation.
• All flash operations are locked except the test-flash button and
data panel illuminator. The camera can be operated so you can
take photographs.
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