Sony Nex-7 Instruction Manual page 134

Tips on shooting with the flash
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• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the
flash.
• When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.
• When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. The flash will operate even in bright
daylight, and make faces come out brighter.
Wireless flash shooting
Using a lighting ratio control flash (sold separately) and a wireless flash (sold
separately), you can aim the flash at the subject from away from the camera. By
adjusting the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel
by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject. For the actual steps
required when shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the flash.
1 Attach the lighting ratio control flash to the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe and
turn on both the camera and the flash.
2 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t [Wireless].
3 Place the wireless flash away from the camera.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash on setting the flash.
To test the flash, set the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AEL and press the AEL button.
Notes
• You cannot use the wireless flash with the built-in flash. You must prepare a lighting ratio control flash
(sold separately) and a wireless flash (sold separately).
• Change the channel of your wireless flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and
his/her built-in flash light causes your wireless flash to fire. To change the channel, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your wireless flash.
The AEL button setting
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When using a wireless flash, it is recommended that you select MENU t [Setup] t
[AEL] t [Hold] (page 117).
Wireless flash with lighting ratio control
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You can use the wireless flash lighting ratio control in combination with the multiple
flashes. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash (HVL-F58AM,
HVL-F43AM).
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