Sony HVL-F46RM

Sony HVL-F46RM - External Flash with built-in radio

The click-on, powerful Sony HVL-F46RM flash makes it easy to get more light. Experience the freedom of shooting with the built-in radio-controlled flash with multi-flash settings and traditional optical wireless transmission. Easy to use, highly reliable and professional results - designed for α E-type cameras. Compatible off-camera flash units or receivers detect radio signals in bright light, near obstacles and behind the camera. You get a consistent result without pairing problems.

With a built-in 2.4 GHz radio receiver/transmitter, the HVL-F46RM wireless radio handheld flash from Sony helps users easily create moving light sets, with full P-TTL/ADI measurement. This handheld can also act as a ”master” or transmitter that fully supports Sony's existing transceivers. Power ratio controls, and the ability to operate with 15 flashes in five groups on 14 channels make this a truly versatile unit. The flash also works with Sony's optical system where it can act as a transmitter or receiver.

The Sony HVL-F46RM is 46′ ISO 100 with 105mm zoom selected. The shutter speed is up to 2 seconds. Full ”bounce” capabilities are found as well as tilt from -8 to 150° and full 360° rotation. The flash can be zoomed to 24-105mm which can be extended to 15mm by pulling out the diffusion panel. Control from the rear LCD, buttons can be programmed to your liking and you can store different flash settings in memory. In addition, the flash is dust and water protected.

Flashes are fired 10 times per second 60 times.

Features

• Compatible cameras: all e-bayonet cameras since a7 II
• This significantly reduced compact flash, adapted for α E-type cameras, has a guide number of 60
• Charging time is about 2 seconds
• Multi-salon imaging with internal wireless radio control
• Thanks to its built-in wireless radio control system, the versatile HVL-F60RM2 flash can be used either as a controller or receiver in a variety of shooting situations
• As a controller, up to 15 compatible flashes or receivers in five groups can be connected. You'll love the wireless convenience and the versatile illumination of flashes up to 30 metres away.
• Reliable and accurate management across all settings
• Radio signals provide a stable connection over a wide viewing range (around 30 m)
• You can assign your frequently used functions to the up, down, left, right and centre buttons and the control wheel for quick access.
• The flexible head swivels 180° to the left and 180° to the right, so changing position is a snap.
• Use tilt adjustment 150° up and 8° down and One touch recline.
• Indirect flash can also be used when the camera is held vertically.
• Guide number: 46′ / 45 m @ ISO 100 (105 mm position)
• Blanket: 35mm cinema size, 24 - 105 mm (15 mm extension)
• Head inclination: -8 to +150°
• Rotation: 360°
• Flash duration: 1/600 seconds at full power
• Standby time: about 0.1 - 2 seconds
• Exposure control: ADI / P-TTL
• Salamamodit: Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
• Adjustment range: 1/1 - 1/128
• Lightning compensation: -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
• Radio: 30 m
• Optical: up to 5 m
• Wireless channels: 14
• Wireless groups: 5
• Power: 4 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
• Dimensions: 69.4 x 113.7 x 88.3 mm
• Weight: 317 g