Sony - HVLF20M Flash

Sony - HVLF20M Flash
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HVLF20M Flash

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Compatible with select Sony cameras; 3.6V of power and 630mAh capacity; lithium-ion battery

Compatible with most cameras that accommodate a Sony multi-interface shoe, this Sony HVLF20M external flash features a built-in diffuser for wide illumination and a Tele mode that extends the range of the flash to effectively capture a distant subject.

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Manufacturer Sony
Brand Sony
Item model number HVLF20M
Color Black
Weight 0.2313 pounds
Height 4.5 inches
Depth 1 inches

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Product Id 43426
User Reviews and Ratings
4.4 (161 ratings)
4.4 out of 5 stars
UPC 027242866737

Description

Take pictures in all lighting conditions with this Sony HVLF20M MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX. It mounts securely and swivels to different positions. The Sony external flash extends the range of your camera and provides bounce flash for indirect lighting.
Key Features and Benefits: Extends flash range beyond camera's included flash Though compact and lightweight, the HVL-F20M has a maximum range twice that of the included flash units of the NEX-6 or SLT-A58K and includes Sony's new Multi Interface shoe for expanded compatibility. This is represented as the guide number (GN) of 20 with a 50mm focal distance. 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 a wider angle of view or if users want to to shoot at a greater distance, they can rotate the dial on the side of the flash unit to the ���������Tele' Position. While the 'Tele" setting reduces the width of flash coverage, it extends the range to illuminate more distant subjects. Easy intuitive operation Unlike most external flash units, the HVL-F20M 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 quickly moves the flash from direct to bounce, making it easy to obtain flash illumination that suits the shooting situation. A charging lamp indicates when the flash is ready to fire. ADI Flash Metering System The ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering system offers the optimum flash metering and automatic white-balance compensation regardless of the background conditions or the subject's reflectance. ADI flash metering works in combination with α cameras and lenses that incorporate a distance encoder. When used with these lenses, the camera calculates a guide number to control TTL (through the lens) flash metering. This guide number is calculated according to distance from the subject, ambient light and pre-flash reflectivity of the subject and the background. What's Included: Carrying pouch (1) Connector protect cap (1)

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Top User Reviews and Ratings (5 total reviews)

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Reviewed in the USA on Apr 02, 2018

This one sucks so bad, it won't let me shoot higher speeds than 160 on Sony 6,000. Why buy it it, might as well just use the flash your camera has.

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Reviewed in the USA on Aug 15, 2013

I purchased this flash for my NEX 7, because it is listed as compatible. It is NOT compatible.

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Reviewed in the USA on Nov 24, 2012

Pros: Lightweight, Versatile, Consistent Output, Powerful Output, Fast Recycling, Durable, Easy To Use Cons: Cannot Flash Folded Down Other thoughts: Using the built in flash on the Nex-7 with full frame lenses is impossible w/o an external flash. This flash eliminates that limitation. It also works well with the Alpha 850/900 cameras which lack built in flash.

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Reviewed in the USA on Nov 18, 2012

Pros: Fast Recycling, Lightweight, Easy To Use Cons: Weak Output Other thoughts: Family photos

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Reviewed in the USA on Dec 13, 2011

Pros: Attach Securely Cons: Weak Other thoughts: It's a small flash and mounts unobtrusively to the camera and folds down nicely. Unfortunately, is is not very powerful and only has vertical swivel for bounce lighting. I upgraded to the Sony HVL-F58AM.

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