Sony HVLF42AM External flash
Posted by Notcot on May 12, 2010 in Photography |
Product Description
No. External flash unit with GN42 (105mm lens, ISO 100) No. High accuracy ADI flash metering combines TTL metering and guide number control No. Intelligent WB adjustment with colour temperature information (optimised for new a models) No. High-speed synch at all shutter speeds No. Full manual control with 6-step power settings (1/1-1/32) No. Auto and manual zoom control No. Wireless TTL mode No. Adjustable bounce 90deg. up, 90deg. left and 180deg. right No. Intuitive, easy-to-read rear panel display No. Built-in wide panel covers field of view up to 16mm No. Supplied stand for wireless shooting
- HVL-F42AM External flash
- HVL-F42AM External flash
In just a few uses it was obvious that the Alpha350 benefits from a flashgun when taking portraits. We found the onboard flash harsh and so slow that 75% of shots the subject was blinking. This gun is invaluable in reducing that problem. We also found the remote shooting facility a boon when shooting objects close to background. Careful positioning of the gun eliminates shadow effectively although setting it up first time took a little working out.
Overall we found the gun a little heavy, but it comes with it’s own holster, but it does pack a punch!
Rating: 4 / 5
I wanted more flexibility to use flash off camera and this is the cheapest option I could find.
As a first time user it is a very simple flash to use and has the benefits of manual & auto settings as well as high speed sync too.
Comes in a holster with a mini stand and this allows it to stand on it’s own feet or you can mount it on a tripod and use it as a wireless flash (it uses the Alpha’s built in flash as a commander).
Flexible lighting from 1/1 down to 1/32 and a fully rotating head is a bonus.
Has a built in pop out wide angle filter too.
All together I’m very pleased
Rating: 4 / 5
brilliant flashgun with some great tricks up its sleeve.
I’m using this on a Sony @200, and its a brilliant flashgun with some great tricks up its sleeve.
In dark rooms, churches etc – set the camera to manual, set the flash to auto power, and auto zoom. Then dial in your shutter speed, aperture and ISO on the camera eg – f2.8, iso 100 & 100th sec. Despite the camera meter saying your images will be underexposed, the flashgun calculates & emits the perfect amount of light for correct exposure every time meaning you can keep the iso low and the image quality high.
Flash head rotates, High Speed sync for all speeds only works with the flash facing forward(ie not rotated or pointing upwards for bounce), otherwise it only syncs up to 160th sec (haven’t found this to be an issue).
Remote trigger uses the popup flash in the camera, as stated on other reviews. Also, exposure assist light really helps speed up focusing in low light conditions
Rating: 4 / 5
Very pleased with the item Better performance than expected Well worth the money Tested it in the garden in Total Darkness and it lit garden up as if it was daylight loads of power.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have two HVLF42AM flash guns which i use wireless triggered by the internal flash on my Sony A350 camera and using a reflector and a dissfuser gives me a great home studio
Rating: 5 / 5