Sony HVL-LE1 - Manual (Page 24)

Products
HVL-F20AM
Expand your creativity with the
revolutionary HVL-F20AM compact
external flash, which extends
illumination range beyond the camera’s
built-in flash. Intuitive operation, bounce
capability and TTL auto metering.
Specifications
Flash
• Flash Type: Auto electronic flash (clip-on type)
• Flash Modes: Automatic Light Control (TTL),
Continuous (10 flashes/sec., up to 40), Re-flash Control,
Manual Control
• Flash Coverage: Bounce angles:
Upward - 150 degrees; Left - 90 degrees; Right - 90
degrees; Down - 8 degrees
• Flash Metering System: Direct TTL
• Guide Number: 43
• Modes: Wireless, Bounce, Modeling,
Multi-burst
• Number of Flashes: 10/sec. up to 40 total
• Recycling Time: 2.9 sec.
Advanced Features
• Smooth Slow Rec
Weights and Measurements
• Dimensions (Approx.): (W x H x D) 3 x 5-1/8 x 3-1/2"
(75 x 129 x 87mm)
• Weight (Approx.): 12oz (340g)
(excluding AA batteries)
Power
• Battery Type: AA Alkaline /AA Ni-MH-requires 4
General
• Material: Poly-carbonate plastic
Operating Conditions
• Storage Temperature: -4 to +140°F
(-20 to +60°C)
Extends flash range beyond camera’s built-in flash
Though compact and lightweight, the HVL-F20AM has a
maximum range twice that of the built-in flash units on 230,
330 and 380 cameras. This is represented as the guide
number (GN) of 20 with a 50mm focal distance at ISO 100.
Bounce flash enables shadowless indirect lighting
When set to “indoor” shooting mode, the flash points up
to bounce light off the ceiling for shadowless illumination
of your subject. When set to the “outdoor” shooting
mode, the flash directs light directly at your subject.
Built-in diffuser for wide and telephoto shooting
With the built-in diffuser the flash illumination covers an
angle of view of 27mm at the default Standard Position
setting. If users want to shoot at a greater distance,
they can rotate the dial on the side of the flash unit to
the “Tele” Position. Although this reduces flash coverage
to an angle of view of 50mm, it extends the range to
illuminate more distant subjects.
Easy intuitive operation
Unlike most external flash units, the HVL-F20AM has no
dedicated ON/OFF switch. Instead, power is automatically
switched on simply by raising the flash unit into the
shooting position. In addition, a switch on the side of the
unit offers Indoor and Outdoor settings, making it easy to
obtain flash illumination that suits the shooting situation.
A charging lamp indicates when the flash is ready to fire.
Light (90g/3.2oz), slim (24mm/1")
ultra-compact design
With a weight of only 90g (Approx.) and a thickness of
only 24mm (1 inch), the HVL-F20AM is so compact it can
simply be folded down and left mounted on the camera
when it is not in use, or detached and carried in a shirt
pocket. When removed from the camera, the flash unit’s
hot shoe can be folded to the side, making the body
even more compact.
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