Sony HVL-F43AM External Flash Unit for Sony Alpha Cameras

The Sony HVL-F43AM Digital Camera Flash provides Sony Alpha camera users with many features. It extends the illumination range beyond the camera's built-in flash, offers TTL flash Exposure that's automatically controlled by your Sony Alpha DSLR for easy and intuitive operation, has adjustable bounce angles, and it's dust- and moisture-resistant. The ultra-compact design folds flat when not in use.

The Sony HVL-F43AM flash unit delivers flexible lighting control for - DSLR photographers. The innovative "Quick Shift Bounce" system allows the flash to pivot 90 degrees left and right, and Wireless Ratio Control allows the wireless control of up to three groups of flashes with user-selected luminosity ratios.

Supplied Accessories: Case, Mini Stand

Features

External flash unit with GN43 (105mm lens, ISO 100)

Quick Shift Bounce system maintains consistent shadows with camera in horizontal or vertical orientation

High accuracy ADI flash metering combines TTL metering and guide number control

Intelligent WB adjustment with Color temperature information

Flash Head position click-adjustable up to 90 degree left/right rotation; up to 150 degree up; 8 degree down

High-speed sync available at all shutter speeds

22-step manual power level settings (1/1-1/128)

Auto and manual Zoom control

Wireless flash, bounce flash, modeling flash and multi-burst functions

Wireless lighting ratio control for smooth, Professional effects with up to three flash groups (with DSLR-A900/850/700)

LCD with flash range display

Built-in wide panel covers field of view up to 15mm and bounce sheet

Recycle time approx. 0.1-2.9 seconds (with alkaline batteries)

Supplied with mini-stand for wireless shooting

Specifications

Flash Type: Auto electronic flash (clip-on type)

Flash Modes: Automatic Light Control (TTL), Continuous (10 flashes/second, up to 40), pre-flash control, manual control

Flash Coverage: Bounce angles: Upward - 150 degrees; Left - 90 degrees; Right - 90 degrees; Down - 8 degrees

Flash Metering System: Direct TTL

Guide Number: 43

Modes: Wireless, Bounce, Modeling, Multi-burst

Number of Flashes: 10/sec. up to 40 total

Power Source: Four AA-size batteries, Alkaline of Ni-MH

Recycling Time: 2.9sec

Dimensions (Approx.): (WHD) 3 x 5-1/8 x 3-1/2" (75 x 129 x 87 mm)

Weight (Approx.): 12 oz. (340g) (excluding AA batteries)