Current Sony Flash Lineup (for those that need a quick reference)
Posted on: Wed, 09/03/2008 - 3:38pm
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Current Sony Flash Lineup (for those that need a quick reference)
For quick reference:
HVL-36AM
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalo...
"Bright illumination (guide number: 36)
Wireless operation for quick flash setup and adjustment
Up to 17mm angle for use with wide-angle lenses
Auto zoom, high-speed sync capabilities
Accurate ADI Flash Metering with Sony® DT lenses
90° vertical adjustment for up-angle or bounce flash"
HVL-42-AM
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalo...
"The Sony HVL-F42AM Flash Unit can improve formal portraits, brighten low-light scenes, bounce lighting to softens shadows and illuminate the entire frame, provide fill-in flash for backlit shots and expand your creative freedom with complex lighting effects to give shots greater depth, erase or define shadows and bring hidden details into view. More Power, Longer Range
High illumination output in a small lightweight body, with effective range greater than 30 feet (10.5m) and guide number 42. (Guide number measures the illumination capability of the flash; the higher the number, the more light the unit can provide. Tested at ISO100, 105mm.)
Versatile Bounce Angle
Flexible adjustment angles of 90° up, 90° left and 180° right give you greater flexibility for bouncing light from ceiling, walls or bounce cards."
HVL-58AM
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalo...
"Delivers high-illumination output in a compact, lightweight body, with an effective range of more than 45 feet (14.5m) and guide number 58. (Guide number measures the illumination capability of the flash; the higher the number, the higher the light output. Tested at ISO100, 105mm).
The innovative “Quick Shift Bounce” system allows the HVL-F58AM to orbit 90 degrees left and right, allowing you to maintain horizontal light distribution even when shooting vertically. In addition to pivoting side-to-side, the flash unit can also tilt down 10 degrees or back 150 degrees, ensuring customers the lighting freedom they need to capture that perfect shot.
Wireless Ratio Control allows customers to wirelessly control up to three groups of flashes, as well as specify the luminosity ratio for each group, so they can enjoy multiple-flash lighting techniques without the need for special equipment or tedious exposure settings."
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After months of wanting it, I finally went out yesterday and bought the HVL-42-AM flash and I love it so far. I haven't put it to serious use yet. But all the test shots look good.
Sony A350
Sony 18-70mm 3.5-5.6, Sigma 15mm 2.8, Minolta 75-300mm 4.5-5.6, Minolta 50mm 1.7
"Nice photo, You must have a good camera."
"Nice song, you must have a good guitar."
http://www.calebest.com
I am really upset right now finding out that Sony is not longer selling my expensive HVL-F56AM flash that I purchased for my a100.
I looked up the access. for the A700 (thinking about upgrading) and my flash is not listed and they have a NEW 58 model!
Is this a common practice of all manufacturers? If this is the case, I will not bother learning this flash which have been sitting or any other flash!
These people must think we all have money trees!
Okay, done with rant ... can someone please tell me that my flash will work with the A700? (-:
Karen in Austin, Texas
Firstly welcome to AMW,
Yes the flash you have will work perfectly with the A700 and indeed all Alpha DSLRs. Manufacturers will always update their flashes as they will any other product. The fact that they have replaced the HVL-F56AM with the F58AM doesn't mean the F56 becomes a bad flash! The HVL-F56AM was a re-badged Minolta flash and as such was due an upgrade.
The HVL-F56AM is a great flash and well worth getting to know.
Andrew
Head Waiter: AlphaMountWorld.com
Thank you Andrew for the welcome and the heads up!
I was not expecting a positive response. Yippee!
Okay, back to practicing with my flash. I am helping to take photos of a family wedding this coming weekend and it is inside.
Ask me if I want to be a wedding photographer ... NOT!
Best,
Karen in Austin
Hi Karen
No problem you are more than welcome.
Andrew
Head Waiter: AlphaMountWorld.com
Would my flash be compatible with the new 900?
I just read the specs on this camera ...wow!
Thanks,
Karen
Yes, your flash will fit and work on the A900. The only thing it won't do is provide ratio control for multiple flashes or act as a trigger. For that you would need the HVl-F58AM. But in effect, the flash will fit and work well.
Andrew
Head Waiter: AlphaMountWorld.com
Thanks for the information on the limitations.
I was just reading the specs on DP Review (use to going there (-:) and they just list my flash as compatable. This camera has no built in flash so you would have to use an external unless you were doing studio work with lights I assume.
External flash (optional) • Sony HVL-F58M
• Sony HVL-F56M
• Sony HVL-F42M
• Sony HVL-F36M
• Macro Twin Flash Kit HVL-MT24AM
• Ring Light HVL-RLAM
• Off camera flash shoe FA-CS1 AM
Thanks again ...
Karen
The FA-CS1AM is an on camera hot shoe adapter.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurlegardo
Actually, the FA-CS1AM is the OC cable to Maxxum shoe adapter.
You're thinking of the FA-HS1AM - which is the shoe adapter (and which now will finally have ISO shoe on it for PW and other radio transmitters)
Sony tends to introduce new items and quickly make them obsolete. The first generation items seem to be around for 1.5 years and something always new pops up. This has happen to me with lots of other sony items. I have the same flash for a year now. Great flash...but itching for a new one for my A700...I gave my sis the A100 that the flash was for. Good luck with the wedding shooots~~~