2009 Best Camera Flash Store

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).

Features

• 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)

Reviews

I am absolutely in love with this flash! It syncs, seamlessly, with my Sony Alpha 700, and it actually keeps up with my high-speed shots! I really like the wireless feature, too... A must-have for anyone who owns an Alpha series camera...

Am not a pro but this does the job I got it for. Batteries go fast. would be nice if it had a rechargable battery so carrying alot of batteries is a must if you use alot.

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.

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.

This flash has taken my photography to new levels. It is surprisingly powerful for its size and for the money and its recycle rate is pretty impressive. I haven't had an issue with the battery life of the unit. 1 set usually gets me through 2 Portrait sessions although I always keep spares on hand just in case. The low battery warning comes on very early on but it keeps going for ages afterwards. Output definitely benefits from the use of a diffuser for which I am using a little Sto Fen diffuser. Gives a very even spread. The wireless function is what I use the majority of the time and I find to be seamless over surprisingly long distances in full daylight. If you wait long enough you can get these for around $165 new from Ebay. I know this to be the case as that is where I got my second one! The only down point is the awful Sony/Minolta flash connector that is used to connect it to the top of the camera. Every time I attach or remove it I can feel the plastic straining slightly. Also means that you need an adapter to connect into standard flash accessories such as the excellent Pocket Wizard Range.This isn't a fault with the flash just with the range of cameras in general.