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Sony HVL-F42AM High Power Digital Flash for Sony Alpha DSLR Cameras
Product Description
Powerful Flash for More Creative Freedom. The HVL-F42AM Flash Unit gives Sony ¿ system photographers more illumination power for every shooting opportunity, with effective range greater than 30 feet (10.5m), versatile bounce angles (90° up, 90° left, 180° right) and high-speed sync to catch fast action. It also provides intelligent features like auto zoom optimized for image sensor size, auto WB with color temperature signal to camera, and accurate ADI metering capability -- plus wide zoom angle (16mm) with retractable wide panel, simple controls, flash test button and fast recharging time to help you shoot more quickly (guide number: 42).... More >>
- High-power illumination (guide number: 42)
- Longer effective range of over 30 ft. (10.5m)
- Versatile bounce angles: 90° up, 90° left, 180° right
- Auto white balance (signals color temp. to camera)
- Retractable wide-angle panel (16mm angle)
Sony HVL-F42AM High Power Digital Flash for Sony Alpha DSLR Cameras
December 4th, 2009 - 08:49
I used this flash for party. most of the time it dint give any good result. the built in flash did great job than this one. all the photos except one or two came under exposed. iam very dissapointed because it was a huge investment. i should have tried other like sigma and see how it would have worked.
Rating: 1 / 5
December 4th, 2009 - 10:37
So I’m just getting started into photography and I own the Sony A300 and just recently bought the flash, It’s amazing! The pictures turn out so much better in quality! Can anyone recommend what kind of batteries to use for it… Like I said I’m a beginner so I’m trying to get the longest battery life possible here with the flash!
Rating: 5 / 5
December 4th, 2009 - 11:31
I’m brand new to slr photography, but I knew I needed a good flash. Sony seems to have delivered. I have been using this product for over a month, and have found it to be capable of so much. I have only used some of its potential, and that has already been wonderful. To unlock the rest of its potential, though, I feel that I will have to do some serious studying. Having a desired outcome and making it happen is often more a result of trial and error at this point. This is not a simple product, especially compared to your built in flash on a Sony.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 4th, 2009 - 14:06
This is a kick-ass little strobe that I wish I could use on my other cameras. Being able to take it off the camera and place it anywhere I want in the photo area is well worth the high cost. The quality of my lighting took a huge jump up after I figured out how to use this little gem.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 4th, 2009 - 15:29
The performance of this unit is OK for a middle-size room.
Had been a Minolta user from the SLR film day and familiar with this special flash mount, but now (maybe due to my worse eyesight?) sometimes I found myself struggled trying to put this flash unit on my A300 (!) while I put the Nikon SB600 flash on my D50 much faster, surprised ?!
The unit looks pretty and lightweight, and amazon price is amazing (199.00 vs 299.00)compared to others on the net.
I stick to Amazon from now on. Thanks, Amazon !
Rating: 3 / 5