Sony HVLF20S Flash for Sony Nex Series

 

Sony HVLF20S Flash for Sony Nex Series

 

By : Sony
Price : $185.00

Item Description

From the Manufacturer
Unlike most external flash units, the HVL-F20S has no devoted ON/OFF switch. As an alternative, 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 provides Indoor and Outdoor settings, generating it quick to acquire flash illumination that suits the shooting scenario. A charging lamp indicates when the flash is ready to fire.
Unlike most external flash units, the HVL-F20S has no dedicated ON/OFF switch. Instead, energy is automatically switched on simply by raising the flash unit into the shooting position. In addition, a switch on the side of the unit gives Indoor and Outdoor settings, producing it uncomplicated to acquire flash illumination that suits the shooting scenario. A charging lamp indicates when the flash is ready to fire.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 6.7 x 2.5 inches ; 8.2 ounces


• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)


• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.


• ASIN: B005D6C14Y


• Item model number: HVLF20S


• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
  

Consumer Evaluations

I bought this flash for the Nex-5n due to the fact the original flash cast a shadow on my shots with the 18-55 lens with the lens shade attached. For protection of the lens and top manage of flare, I like to keep the lens shade on. In addition, I located the results from the original flash a bit harsh.
Early Testing -
The initial shots on this HVLF20S flash had been quite impressive. When I shot pictures at close range, with the flash in the bounce setting, the photographs in no way burned out. When you shoot verticals, you can bounce off a wall if you'd like. It really is not essential that it doesn't rotate. In the bounce mode, lighting seems incredibly natural, with little work. The light is soft and diffused and there is particularly tiny or no shadow behind the subject.
I also set the flash to unique power settings to get a number of results, ±2 stops. I devoted one particular of the "fast buttons" to flash compensation so that when I use the flash, it automatically is there with no possessing to go back via the menus.
I like the way you flip the flash up to turn it on and the fact that it makes use of the battery power from the camera. No additional batteries are required. Simply because the Sony Nex-5n battery has a high capacity, this does not trigger any difficulty. So far, I am particularly impressed and pleased with its performance.

This is a will need to have for fill flash or back lite shots, The stock unit is not significantly extra then a toy flash. As an outdoor photographer I ought to have a excellent vibrant flash and this has additional the twice the flash energy over the tiny stock unit.

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