Features - Sony HVL-F42AM Operating Instructions Manual

Before use
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 as on
dashboards or near a heater may cause this unit to deform or malfunction.
• Locations with excessive vibration
• Locations with strong electromagnetism
• Locations with excessive sand
In locations such as the seashore and other sandy areas or where dust clouds
occur, protect the unit from sand and dust.
This may lead to a malfunction.

Features

• A compact flash that provides a flash output with a maximum guide number 42
(105 mm position, ISO 100 · m).
• Can be used with compatible lenses to enable ADI (Advanced Distance
Integration) flash metering, which is not affected by the reflection rate of the
background or subject.
• Enables High-speed Sync.
• Provides many functions such as bounce flash, manual flash, etc.
• This flash unit supports flash coverage to a focal length of 16mm by using the
built-in wide panel when the flash is triggered.
• Corrects the white balance automatically using the color temperature
information.*
• Adjusts the optimum flash coverage according to the image sensor size of the
camera.*
* When Sony digital single-lens reflex camera (other than the DSLR-A100) is used.
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