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- External flash unit with very high light output of GN58 (105mm lens, ISO 100)
- Sony's unique Quick Shift Bounce system maintains consistent shadow position in horizontal or vertical orientation
- High accuracy ADI flash metering combines TTL metering and guide number control
- Wide-angle adjustable bounce 150˚ up, 10˚ down, 90˚ left and right
- High-speed flash recharge (5 secs cycle to full power)
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The Sony HVL-F58AM is a high powered flash gun with output levels that light up subjects far from the camera. Broaden your creative options with the very powerful GN58 rating that throws more light on portrait sitters, interiors and studio compositions. Packed with a range of intelligent features, this flash gun is the ultimate solution for your creative lighting needs.
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Sony HVL-F58AM External Flash Unit for A65 A35 A55. A77
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
There are plenty of choices of flashguns for Sony Alpha system, including 3rd party using the adaptor. Do a bit of research and read recommendations and you will eventually arrive at the conclusion that it's better to stick to the same brand as your camera, narrowing your choices to f42 and f58. Do comparisions, read reviews, sigh a bit and splash out on F58.
Well worth the money (but do shop around!). Very much admire the "stand" pocket inside the case. Flash is very very powerful and really does encourage creativity, as you will find that playing with light might produce a totally different and somehow extravagant effect on your photos. Experiments are very much encouraged, although looking for tips in the included manual is hopeless - none there, just how to use the flash and what each function does.
Almost forgot. Does have very useful HSS (High Speed Sync) function that allows you take pictures at higher shutter speeds (beyond 1/125)!!
Well worth the money (but do shop around!). Very much admire the "stand" pocket inside the case. Flash is very very powerful and really does encourage creativity, as you will find that playing with light might produce a totally different and somehow extravagant effect on your photos. Experiments are very much encouraged, although looking for tips in the included manual is hopeless - none there, just how to use the flash and what each function does.
Almost forgot. Does have very useful HSS (High Speed Sync) function that allows you take pictures at higher shutter speeds (beyond 1/125)!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I bought this flash to go with my alpha 230, with the intention of using it for portraits and sports shots.
This flash was expensive, but it has really some outstanding features and is easy to use straight out of the box. The only annoying thing about it is its relatively short battery life - I use rechargables and have a dedicated set just for the flash.
Perhaps the best and most useful feature that makes this flash stand out is its swivelling head (a bit like a ball-head tripod) which allows you to adjust the position of the flash with great precision. This is really brilliant and I use it all the time.
The flash works attached to the camera by the hot shoe and also wirelessly. I found wireless operation really simple to figure out. Also, hats off to Sony for making a flash which works wirelessly even with the entry-level cameras. My friend's Canon Speedlite only has this capability with the more expensive models.
The flash has numerous modes, including allowing fill-flash at high shutter speeds. I've not played with them all yet, but I'm getting the hang of reliably using the flash to light subjects the way I want to, even in poor/incandescent lighting conditions. The flash is also easily powerful enough to trigger studio lighting. Physically it's quite large, but it doesn't feel overly heavy when on the camera, even with a large lens.
It comes with a stand for wireless use, a useful fold-away card for calibrating white balance and a sturdy-looking case.
This flash was expensive, but it has really some outstanding features and is easy to use straight out of the box. The only annoying thing about it is its relatively short battery life - I use rechargables and have a dedicated set just for the flash.
Perhaps the best and most useful feature that makes this flash stand out is its swivelling head (a bit like a ball-head tripod) which allows you to adjust the position of the flash with great precision. This is really brilliant and I use it all the time.
The flash works attached to the camera by the hot shoe and also wirelessly. I found wireless operation really simple to figure out. Also, hats off to Sony for making a flash which works wirelessly even with the entry-level cameras. My friend's Canon Speedlite only has this capability with the more expensive models.
The flash has numerous modes, including allowing fill-flash at high shutter speeds. I've not played with them all yet, but I'm getting the hang of reliably using the flash to light subjects the way I want to, even in poor/incandescent lighting conditions. The flash is also easily powerful enough to trigger studio lighting. Physically it's quite large, but it doesn't feel overly heavy when on the camera, even with a large lens.
It comes with a stand for wireless use, a useful fold-away card for calibrating white balance and a sturdy-looking case.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
i ordered this flash off purely gadgets on the 21st sept and had it by the 23rd sept... wow that was quick. I hav only played around with this flash 2day and it is amazing, it is very hard to over-expose with this flash and works in complete darkness, amazing if u only hav the kit lense that always hunts in darkness lol! Easy to use and... HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT :-D
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quick
I have a sony A580. click it onto the top, turn it on, away you go. Or, select wireless, remove it, continue. very easy to use. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Filer
Sony HVL F58AM - Hot-shoe clip-on flash - 58 (m)
Excellent flashgun.
Got it for my A550 with SAL18250 lens and it's fantastic.
I still have lot to learn bot so far it's been great, opens serious creativity... Read more
Got it for my A550 with SAL18250 lens and it's fantastic.
I still have lot to learn bot so far it's been great, opens serious creativity... Read more
Published 11 months ago by luke997
Sony HVL58AM Flash.
I finally managed to purchase the Sony HVL F58AM flash after being
on my wish list for a few years. Read more
on my wish list for a few years. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dave
Fantastic product
I have had a DSLR since June 2009, and now, around a year after, I got this flash.
It was difficult to choose which flash I wanted, so I decided to take the best one :)... Read more
It was difficult to choose which flash I wanted, so I decided to take the best one :)... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Daniel F. Madsen
Flash
Does what it's expected to do, as per Sony ads.
Big flash, but manual could be better. No hints or tips, just factual, how to use stuff.
Big flash, but manual could be better. No hints or tips, just factual, how to use stuff.
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Allotment John
Sony HVL-F58AM DSLR Flash
Sony HVL-F58AM DSLR Flash has Unique swivel angles and high output. Makes this flash unit far more usable than previous and optional name brand designs. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Mr. W. Archibald
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