Sony HVL-F36AM High-Power Digital Camera Flash for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony HVL-F36AM High-Power Digital Camera Flash for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
Customer Review: Very capable flash
Summary: 5 Stars
Another upgrade from the dead Konica-Minolta series, the F36AM is a capable flash that should be the first choice for most A100 users.
Although less powerful than the F56AM, it's still powerful enough for most common indoor family photography, even when using power reducing features like bounce cards, etc. Both bounce and swivel are useful, bounce is by far the more important, and best used with an effecient system such as the Lumiquest Pocket Bounce. The lack of swivel will probably not be missed by most.
The High-Speed flash synch is a blessing to anyone wishing to do outdoor portraits, and wishing to use a large aperture to put the background out of focus. Otherwise, there is often too much light, and something, ususally the aperture, must give. Note: HS flash is very inefficient, and not a real option for sports photography at any real distance.
The wireless flash system is as easy as it gets, and works very well. Although you might not use this very often, it opens up a world of possibilities.
Who should move up? Those needing more distance, or those considering an external battery pack, should look at the F56AM.
Customer Review: Excellent Flash Unit & simple to use! Great Results!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can not say enough positives about this flash unit. I got it, placed it on my camera for a few days of fill flash outdoor shooting. It may be a coincidence but the image that won a 2nd place cash prize for me, was a fill flash photograph. Also, the two images that sold from a set of five hung in a month long gallery exhibit where also outdoor fill flash photographs. The lighting is beautiful and quite natural.
It is interesting to observe the flash match with the camera & lens as I focus and zoom the flash mirrors my actions to insure the exposure setting is correct.
If you need a flash and do not need the highest power rating this one is a fantastic choice that I will highly recommend.
Customer Review: Works great on KM 5D
Summary: 5 Stars
This flash is simple, versatile, and most importantly, it is giving me accurate exposures on my Konica Milolta 5D. The wireless mode is very straightforward, and opens up really unique lighting possibilities. It is powerful enough to give a perfect exposure when bounced off my 9' ceiling. I have not yet tested it in more demanding situations, but it looks like it will be all I need for 95% of my flash lighting.
Note that the HVL-F36AM is NOT just a Sony-branded KM 3600hs. It tilts vertically, but does not pivot laterally. Also, the wide-angle diffuser is not built-in (it clips on). That being said, I'm still really happy with this flash.
Customer Review: Great lower-cost flash for Minolta / Sony SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm an owner of a Minolta Maxxum 5 and a Sony Alpha A100. I enjoy both cameras quite a bit. This flash works with either of them perfectly. It has plenty of range and brightness, and syncs very well. I especially like the wireless mode, which I use almost exclusively.
If you don't need a really expensive flash, look into this unit. It is really great for the money. The higher end version (F56AM) is a bit brighter and can swivel, but this isn't necessary in my opinion.
Consider getting a diffuser to go with this flash, for softer edges.
Customer Review: Great Flash
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first DLSR Camera and this is my first flash for a DLSR. I have not used other flashes, but I can tell you that this flash works very well for me. It provides excellent light and many times better lighting than the built-in camera flash. It is not an energy hog as you would expect. I keep rechargable batteries on hand (uses four AA's) but even with the use of those batteries, it still is pretty efficient from what I can tell. Again, nothing to compare it to, but I am very pleased with it.