Sony HVL-F60M Flash

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Sony HVL-F60M Flash 18

Price :  $ 548.00
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Key features

  • High-illumination output. GN60 (105 mm, ISO 100 m)
  • New LED video light
  • Fast approx. 3.5-second recharge time
  • Quick Shift Bounce
  • Quick Navi and Large Dot Matrix LCD
  • Wireless Ratio Control
  • Auto White Balance compensation
  • Modeling light capability
  • Stroboscopic lighting control
  • High-Speed Synchronization
  • Flash compensation operation
  • Color Conversion Filter for LED Light, Built-in Diffuser for LED Light
  • Slide-out bounce sheet
  • Dust and moisture resistant design

Sony HVL-F60M Flash 01

The Sony HVL-F60M is a top of the line flash unit for Sony’s Alpha Series cameras. The strong Guide No 60 (ISO100) is powerful enough for to cover 15mm to 105mm angle of view with built in wide adapter. The quick navigation system allows to control the flash unit with ease. A unique flash head design makes the HVL-F60M extremely versatile as a portable lighting system. Moreover the on board LED light is an added benefit for videography. And all these are packed in a weather resistant body which makes it useable in any condition.

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Sony HVL-F60M Flash 13

Sony HVL-F60M Flash 12

Sony HVL-F60M Flash 11

Sony HVL-F60M Flash 09

Sony HVL-F60M Flash 03

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Compatibility

α99 α77Ⅱ α58
α3500 / α3000 α7R α7RⅡ
α7 α7Ⅱ α7S
α6000 DSC-RX1R DSC-RX1
DSC-RX10 DSC-RX10Ⅱ DSC-RX100M2
DSC-HX400V / HX400 DSC-HX60V / HX60

Specification

Guide number (ISO 100 · m)
Focal length setting (lens) 15 mm 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm 70 mm 105 mm
Normal flash (1/1 power level) 17 29 31 36 42 48 60
Wireless flash (1/1 power level) 17 29 31 36 42 48 60
High-speed sync (HSS) (shutter speed: sec.) 1/250 6.4 11.8 12.9 14.8 17.3 19.5 22.4
1/500 4.6 8.4 9.1 10.5 12.2 13.8 15.9
1/1000 3.2 5.9 6.4 7.4 8.6 9.8 11.2
1/2000 2.3 4.2 4.6 5.2 6.1 6.9 7.9
1/4000 1.6 3.0 3.2 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.6
1/8000 1.1 2.1 2.3 2.6 3.1 3.5 4
Power level switching 25 levels (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 , 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256)*1 1/3 steps
Cycle time / frequency (approx.) (based on Sony measurement) Alkaline battery More than 120 times / 0.1 – 3.5 sec.
Ni-MH battery More than 200 times / 0.1 – 2.6 sec.
Lithium battery Not compatible
Flash coverage Covers the field of view at focal lengths 24 – 105 mm. Automatically switched at changes in focal length. Manual switching possible (at 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 70 / 105 mm focal length). Covers the field of view at 15 mm focal length with wide panel attached.
Bounce flash Available. Click position: up (30°/ 45°/ 60°/ 75°/ 90°/ 120°/ 150°), down (10°), right (30°/ 45°/ 60°/ 90°), left (30°/ 45°/ 60°/ 90°)
Quick Shift Bounce flash Available
Continuous flash 10 flashes / sec., up to 40 flashes (at 1/32 power level, with Ni-MH battery)
AF illuminator range Approx. 0.5 – 10 m (based on Sony measurement)
Flash control Pre-flash control(P-TTL / ADI), manual flash control selectable
Multiple flash Available when used in the M-mode of the camera (Frequency: 1 – 100Hz, No. of burst: 2 – 100 times)
Wireless flash Available as wireless flash controller / off-camera flash
Wireless flash ratio control AvailableTwo or more compatible flash units are required for wireless flash. Availability for trigger, remote or ratio control may depend on the specifications of the camera.
External off-camera terminal Equipped
High-speed sync Available in all shutter speeds when used with a Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera that has a Multi Interface Shoe and an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe
Modeling flash Available with test flash button (Tow types: 2 Hz / 3 times, 40 Hz / 4 sec.)
Auto white balance Available (except the α100)
LED light Center luminance Intensity Approx. 1200 lx (0.5 m) / 300 lx (1 m) (w/o Built-in Diffuser for LED Light, w/o Color Conversion Filter for LED Light)Approx. 600 lx (0.5 m) / 150 lx (1 m) (w/ Built-in Diffuser for LED Light, w/o Color Conversion Filter for LED Light)
Lighting distance Approx. 2 m (ISO 3200 / F5.6 Movie mode, w/o Built-in Diffuser for LED Light, w/o Color Conversion Filter for LED Light)
Continuous lighting time Approx. 1 hour (with Sony Alkaline batteries)
Color temperature Approx. 5500 K (w/o Built-in Diffuser for LED Light, w/o Color Conversion Filter for LED Light)Approx. 3200 K (w/o Built-in Diffuser for LED Light, w/o Color Conversion Filter for LED Light)
Power source 4x AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH) / External Battery Adapter FA-EB1AM (6x AA-size batteries)
Dimensions (W x H x D) / weight Approx. 80 x 150 x 102 mm / 450 g (without batteries)
Supplied accessories Bounce Adaptor for Flash, Color Conversion Filter for LED Light, Shoe Adaptor (ADP-AMA) Mini-stand, Carrying Case, Mini Carrying Case, Carrying Pouch, Connector Protect Cap