Fel Lock - Sony ILCA-77M2 Use Instructions

[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. Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked, and adjust the focus.
2. Press the button to which [FEL Lock toggle] is registered, and set the flash amount.
A pre-flash flashes.
(FEL lock) flashes.
Select MENU →
→ [FEL Lock toggle] to register the function in advance.
3. 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 and HVL-F43M 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
The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached.
If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed.
When both AE and FEL lock are fixed,
Hint
By setting [FEL Lock hold], you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down.
Also, by setting [FEL Lock/AEL hold] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can shoot images
with the AE locked in the following situations.
When [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash].
When the flash cannot go off.
When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode.
[56] How to Use
Using shooting functions
(Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → desired button
Using shooting functions
Using the flash
flashes.
Using the flash