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Sony HVL F42AM

Description: Model ID HVLF42AM.CEA / Sony HVL F42AM - Hot-shoe clip-on flash - 42 (m) / The HVLF42AM flash unit gives photographers powerful illumination, ... more

Sony HVL F42AM ... adjustable bounce angles, wireless remote capability and intelligent features like ADI metering, auto white balance, auto zoom and high-speed sync - perfect for formal portraits, weddings and special events, still-life photography, hobby shots and more.

Newest Review: ... someone at full power then you will get a horrible outcome. This is where the Sony HVL F42AM comes into its own though. ... more

... This flash unit can tilt up which allows you to bounce the flash off the ceiling and back onto your subject and it also turns both left and right allowing you to bounce off walls if the ceiling is too high. Bouncing light in this way causes it to become what we pro`s call diffused light, meaning it is no longer bright harsh white light and it doesn't cause dark shadows either because it is being spread around so much. There are other options when using this flash unit also, if there are no suitable white ceilings or wal...more

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HVL-F42AM Flash for DSLR-A200, DSLR-A300,DSLR-A350, DSLR-A700 Best prices on over 900,000 references ! IN STOCK! Next day and s ... Last Update 08.11.2009 05:40	£ 185.00	£ 8.10 In Stock
Sony HVLF42AM External flash No. External flash unit with GN42 (105mm lens, ISO 100) No. High ... Last Update 08.11.2009 05:40	£ 203.00	£ 3.99
HVL F42AM - hot-shoe clip-on flash The HVLF42AM flash unit gives photographers powerful illumination ... Last Update 08.11.2009 05:40	£ 218.81	£ 3.99

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Sony HVL F42AM: Blinded by the light! (1500 words)
by - written on 13/11/08 (Very useful, 1267 readings)
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There are many important things a professional photographer must get right when doing a photo shoot but none are more important that getting the lighting right. This is also the case for anyone wanting to get the best from their own photography, light is everything. Many people assume that if they have the best DSLR camera or even a very good DSLR camera then they will instantly be taking top notch photos but this is simply not the case. No matter how good the camera or the photographer using it, if the light is poor then you will get poor images. On camera flashes or built in flashes as they are commonly known offer a solution to low light ... Read the complete review

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Processing/Quality:	100%	Reliability:	100%
Ease of use:	100%	Picture quality:	100%
Battery life:	75%

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Technical Details for Sony HVL F42AM

Product Description	Sony HVL F42AM - hot-shoe clip-on flash
Camera Flash	Hot-shoe clip-on flash
Dimensions (WxDxH)	7.5 cm x 10 cm x 12.3 cm
Weight	340 g
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)	42
Lens Coverage	24mm - 105mm
Supported Exposure Control	TTL, ADI
Colour Temperature	5500K
Zoom	Automatic, manual
Features	Wireless off-camera control, high-speed synchronization (HSS)
Required Battery	4 x battery - AA type
Carrying Case	Case

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