Sony HVL-F36AM High-Power Digital Camera Flash for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: SonyRelease Date: 2006-08-01
Model: HVLF36AM
Product features:
- Covers angles of field up to 17 mm lens label using included wide panel.
- High accuracy ADI in combination with D Lens (lens with built-in distance encoder)
- High-speed synchronization feature for synching with high-speed shutters
- Guide number: 36 (at 85mm position, ISO100)
- Zoom range: 24mm
- Energizer Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries (8 Pack)
- Lenmar PRO415-25 1.2V 2500mAh AA NI-MH Battery (4 pK)
- Energizer NH15BP-4 ACCU 2450mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries, 4-Count Package
- Lenmar PRO-99 NiMH Starter Kit
- Lenmar MSCAA MACH 1 Speedcharger for AA and AAA Nickel Metal-Hydride Batteries
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony HVL-F36AM High-Power Digital Camera Flash for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
Customer Review: Great for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a serious photographer with 40 years experience. I bought this flash for $150 from Ace Photo, After a year of using the built in flash on my A100 and being frustrated with it's limitations this flash is a revelation. It syncs perfectly with my camera even automatically detecting the focal length of the zoom. It is more than powerful enough. I am getting better results at iso100 with this flash than I did with the built in flash at iso 400-800. I use it both direct and as a bounce. I am using NIMh rechargeables and the battery life exceeds the camera battery so you won't run out of charge.
I have not used the remote feature but others have told me it works very well. It is triggered by the built in flash which makes an expensive remote sender unnecessary.
The only feature this flash lacks is the ability to swivel in addition to tilt. This is a problem only if you tilt the camera for vertical shots and want to bounce off the ceiling or bounce off the wall in horizontal operation. This problem can be overcome by using an inexpensive diffuser which is a highly recommend accessory anyway.
I understand that this flash is being discontinued so if you don't act fast you may have to pay much more for a Sony or be stuck with a third party flash which may give less predictable results.
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Description of Sony HVL-F36AM High-Power Digital Camera Flash for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
Take great pictures with superb flash coverage with the Sony HVL-F36AM Digital Camera Flash. You will be able to capture a variety of moods with this flash's long list of features. With the ability to synchronize with all shutter speeds, the HVL-F56AM Digital Camera Flash from Sony is capable of capturing the moment, no matter what time it is. Whether it's a clear, sunny day or a cloudy dusk, you can be sure this flash will fill your subjects with the right amount of light.All Accessories
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