Using the quick shift bounce function (HVL-F60RM/HVL-F60RM2)

When you perform bounce flash photography with the camera placed in the portrait orientation, you can use the quick shift bounce function to reproduce the bounced light consistent with the one produced during photography with the camera placed in the landscape orientation. In addition, you can use the operation console in the proper orientation as well.

90 ° sideways bounce flash photography

When the flashlamp is tilted sideways by 90 ° in either direction for flash photography and the camera is placed in the portrait orientation, the top and bottom of the photographed images may appear darker. In such a case, use the built-in wide panel or tilt the flashlamp back to the upright position.

On the LCD panel,is displayed to indicate bounce flash photography.

Note

  • When [AUTO] is selected for the flash coverage (zoom) of this flash unit, the coverage is adjusted automatically to the wide angle during 90 ° sideways bounce flash photography. In such a case, the flash range may be reduced compared to the one available for bounce flash photography with the flashlamp tilted back to the upright position.