The Sony HVL-F58AM Flash Unit recharges approximately 55% faster than the previous Sony high-end accessory flash (HVL-F56AM).The Sony F58AM has a large, easy-to-read LCD screen.
The Sony HVL-F58AM intensity adapts to the scene you have in mind.The Sony F58AM head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis.
The Sony HVL-F58AM head can pivot 90 degrees left and right on a horizontal axis in addition to the conventional up and down. The Sony F58AM offers a higher degree of flexibility for external lighting control and is compatible will all existing models as well as Sony's upcoming flagship camera that will be unveiled later this year.The Sony F58AM features a new and innovative Quick Shift Bounce system. The Sony HVL-F58AM offers more creative ways to achieve lighting, flash and bounce angles you may not have been able to experience before.The Sony F58AM has wireless auto flash control so you can remove the flash unit from the camera and easily light subjects from different angles. Photographers can create soft shadows to add depth to their images and avoid the strong shadows and hot spots that can occur with front lighting.The Sony HVL-F58AM flash unit can also control the ratio of lighting from several off-camera flash units.
The Sony F58AM also has an advanced white balance compensation system that gathers color temperature information,complimenting the white balance information reading of the camera. This achieves more accurate results when the main unit is in auto white balance mode.Other features include: high-speed synchronization at shutter speeds of up to 1/4000 of a second,ADI flash metering, manual flash and zoom (six levels), multiple-flash, and a supplied mini-stand for greater wireless freedom.
The Sony HVL-F58AM key features:
Uses 'AA' batteries
Quick Shift Button for easy directional adjustment
High-speed Synchronisation
Wireless Flash Mode for Remote Lighting operation
ADI flash Metering
Guide Number 58. Maximum 29 Metres range (105mm position,ISO100.m)
Effective range greater than 45 feet (14.5m)
Wireless operation featuring Wireless Ratio Control
Fast 5-second recharging time w/ quiet recycle charge
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 28 April, 2009.
