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Sony SAL1870 - Zoom Lens - 18 mm Selection Manual

Flashes

Advanced flash functions for

superior control of lighting.

ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering

A high-precision TTL flash metering method that works in conjunction

with the built-in distance encoder of the lens. Flash output is based

on accurate measurement of distance-to-subject, and therefore is

HVL-F56AM

not affected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds.

External flash

High-speed sync operation

•

Includes case, mini-stand

Compact and high-performance flash unit with

Flash operation can be synchronized to all shutter speeds, which

high flash output (guide number: 6*

). Its wide-

offers a distinct advantage over conventional daylight sync

angle adapter expands flash coverage to the

operation in which the shutter speed must be equal to or slower than

angle of view of a lens at 17 mm focal length*

the speed of the flash. With high-speed sync, you can work at faster

In conjunction with the lens' built-in distance

shutter speeds and thus open up the aperture to obtain defocused

encoder, it performs ADI flash metering and

backgrounds for more pleasing portraits. High-speed is compatible

avoids the influence of background or subject

with wireless flash operation.

reflectance. Also offers wireless operation and

high-speed sync. Flash head can be angled or

• HSS is not compatible with ADI metering and bounce flash (in upward direction).

swiveled for bounce flash or close-up shooting.

Defocused background made possible

HVL-F36AM

by high-speed synch (1/2000 sec., F2)

External flash

TTL (through-the-lens) wireless flash

•

Includes case, mini-stand, diffuser

Compact flash unit with guide number 36*

Wireless functionality lets you set the position and direction of

Includes a wide-angle adapter to expand flash

off-camera lighting in any way you like. By lighting from different

coverage to the angle of view of a lens at 17

angles, you can create soft shadows to add depth to your images,

mm focal length*

. In conjunction with the lens'

and avoid the strong shadows and hot spots that occur with front

built-in distance encoder, it performs ADI flash

lighting. Compatible with high-speed sync.

metering and avoids the influence of subject or

background reflectance. Compatible with high-

speed sync and wireless flash. Flash head tilts up

to 90° for bounce flash applications.

*1: 85mm focal length at 100 ISO, m

*2: Focal length for 35 mm format SLRs

External flash at camera

right produces side lighting

Excellent operability

for added depth.

Easy-to-see large panel

Rotates left 180°, right 90°

Tiltable up 90°, down 10°

LCD (HVL-F56AM only)

(HVL-F56AM only)

(down-tilting HVL-F56AM only)

Conventional daylight sync

(1/12 sec., F8)

100

HVL-F56AM

Built-in flash produces well-lit

images with limited sense

of depth.

AF illuminator

Handy mini-stand for

wireless flash photography

Professional-quality lighting is within reach. External flash advanced features let

you meter more precisely, use faster shutter speeds, set-up off-camera lighting

and more.

Main specifications of HVL-F56AM

Wide focus area-compatible

AF illuminator

(HVL-F56AM ONLY)

The AF illuminator complements the camera's wide

focus area, and enables fast and accurate focusing in

dim conditions.

Modeling flash function

(HVL-F56AM ONLY)

Two types of modeling flash help you refine your lighting

setups. One type fires 3 short bursts in 1. seconds, so

that you can check the size and direction of shadows

on the subject. Ideal for wireless flash photography. The

other type produces 160 bursts in seconds (0 Hz),

which mimics the effect of ambient lighting and allows

for even finer checking of shadows.

Comparison with the built-in flash

The

100's built-in flash has a guide number of 12*, which

can reach subjects at about 10 ft (3 m) (F, ISO 100). This

is highly practical in most situations, but but in longer

shooting distances an external flash can provide great

flexibility. The HVL-F6AM features guide number 6, and can

reach 6 ft (1 m) at the same camera settings. In addition,

this unit's high flash output can be used to bounce light off

the ceiling or walls, which adds diffuse light to the scene

to create pleasing, very natural illumination without harsh

shadows.

* 85mm focal length at 100 ISO, m.

• Focal lengths in lenses for 35mm-format SLRs

Comparison of illumination ranges

(85mm at ISO 100, m)

Approx. 10 ft

Approx. 30 ft

Approx. 6 ft.

Custom Settings

•

Wireless channel settings (channels 1 to 4)*

•

Choice of feet or meters to indicate distance*

•

Auto power-off (selectable: 4, 15, 60 minutes or OFF)

•

A uto power-off during wireless operation (60 min.

or OFF)

•

A llows manual flash setting with camera in either M

mode or any exposure mode*

* HVL-F56AM only

* To confirm which lenses include a distance decoder, please see

the

Lens specifications chart on p. 24-25.

•

Off-Camera Cable FA-CC1AM (optional) are required. Focal lengths in lenses for 35mm-format SLRs

Auto electronic flash (clip-on type) with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash

Type

metering; auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level

switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions

Focal length of the lens

17mm

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

70mm

85mm

Normal flash

Guide number at 1/1

power level

Focal length of the lens

17mm

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

70mm

85mm

Wireless flash

Guide number at 1/1

power level

Focal length of

the lens

17mm

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

70mm

85mm

Guide number

Shutter speed

(at ISO 100 in meters)

High-speed

1/250

6.7

sync

1/500

4.5

8.6

9.5

(HSS)

1/1000

3.5

6.7

7.5

9.5

1/2000

2.4

4.3

4.5

6.7

1/4000

1.7

3.5

3.7

4.5

4.7

5.6

Automatically switched between 24 mm - 85 mm focal lengths. Angle of view of at

17mm focal length is also covered when a wide-angle adapter is attached.

Power level switching

6 levels (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32)

Alkaline batt.

Ni-MH batt.

Lithium batt.

Flashes / Recycle time

(sec.)

90 - 3200 / 0.2 - 11 s

80 - 2800 / 0.2 - 8 s

250 - 8000 / 0.2 - 13 s

(Appx. based on Sony std.)

Covers the angle of view at focal lengths between 24 mm and 85 mm. Automatically changed by

Flash coverage

adjustments in lens focal length. Manual selection possible with 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 85 mm. Covers the

angle of view of at 17 mm focal length with a wide-angle adapter attached.

Available (Click position: up 45˚/60˚/75˚/90˚, down 10˚, right 30˚/45˚/60˚/75˚/90˚,

Bounce flash

left 30˚/45˚/60˚/75˚/90˚/120˚/150˚/180˚)

Continuous flash

5 flashes / second, total 40 flashes (1/32 power level, with Ni-MH batt.)

AF illuminator range

Approx. 0.5 -10 m (based on SONY measurement)

Flash control

Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable

For use w/Manual Exposure. 15-step selectable flash frequency (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/20/30/40/50/100Hz);

Multiple Flash

15-step selectable flash number (2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/20/25/30/35/40/--).

When "--" selected, flash fires for duration of exposure.

Wireless flash

Available when used with the

digital SLR

High-speed sync.

Available in all shutter speeds when used with the

digital SLR

Modeling flash

Available with the Test button (two types; 2 Hz / 3 second, 40 Hz / 4 second)

Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium) / Optional external Battery Adapter FA-EB1AM

Power source

(six AA-size batteries)

Dimensions

(WxHxD) / weight

Approx. 3 x 5-3/16 x 3-3/4" (77.5 x 132 x 95.5 mm) / 13.1 oz (370 g) without batteries

Automatic electronic flash (clip-on type) with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash

Type

metering; auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync, wireless flash,

bounce flash functions.

17mm

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

85mm

Focal length of the lens

Normal flash

Guide number at 1/1

power level

17mm

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

85mm

Focal length of the lens

Wireless flash

Guide number at 1/1

8.5

power level

Focal length of

the lens

24mm

28mm

35mm

50mm

85mm

Guide number

Shutter speed

(at ISO 100 in meters)

1/250

High-speed

sync

1/500

(HSS)

1/1000

5.6

6.5

7.5

1/2000

3.5

4.6

5.3

6.4

1/4000

2.5

2.8

3.2

3.8

4.5

Automatically switched between 24 mm - 85 mm focal lengths. Angle of view of at 17 mm focal length

is also covered when a wide-angle adapter is attached.

Alkaline batt.

Ni-MH batt.

Lithium batt.

Flashes / Recycle time

(sec.)

200 - 4,000 / 0.2 - 6 s

150 - 3,000 / 0.2 - 5 s

500 - 10,000 / 0.2 - 6 s

(Appx. based on Sony std.)

Covers the angle of view at focal lengths between 24 mm and 85 mm. Automatically changed by

Flash coverage

adjustments in lens focal length. Manual selection possible with 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 85 mm. Covers the

angle of view of at 17 mm focal length with a wide-angle adapter attached.

Bounce flash

Available (Click position: up 45˚/60˚/75˚/90˚)

Continuous flash

5 flashes / second, total 40 flashes (GN: 6, at 85 mm focal lengths, with Ni-MH batt.)

AF illuminator range

Approx. 0.5 - 6 m (based on SONY measurement)

Flash control

Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control

Wireless flash

Available when used with the

digital SLR

High-speed sync.

Available in all shutter speeds when used with the

digital SLR

Power source

Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium)

Dimensions

Approx. 2-11/16 x 4-13/16 x 3-1/2" (68 x 122 x 89 mm) / 9.2 oz (260 g) (without batteries)

(WxHxD) / weight

For wired (not wireless) off-camera operation using the

digital SLR, Off-Camera Shoe FA-CS1AM (optional) and