2024-09-08T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Amazing spec, if only it delivered, but it doesn't
I bought this to go with an A77ii to replace a older flash with the fragile AutoLock shoe that's I'd used with my A700. First time I came to use this in anger it was a good job that I took my old flashgun and a shoe adaptor too. This version suffers a serious overheating problem and cannot be used for a slow steady succession of portrait shots. For all it can do, it can't keep up with a couple of firing every couple of minutes.
Very expensive for something that never worked as it should, seriously disappointing
bbstrikesagain
Originally posted at
2024-01-05T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Best flash I've used
Exposure is on point every single time. The integrated system even recognizes the diffuser and adjust accordingly. I shhot all my weddings and event with just one unit on each camera and get absolutely great results every time. Great buy and does what was promised
Winston A.
Originally posted at
2021-03-14T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
lock mount is poor quality for price point
The locking mechanism releases un-expectedly causing the speedlight to fall off the camera. Weak construction for the price point. Love Sony but the speedlights need some work.
BetterBatt
Originally posted at
2021-03-14T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
lock mount is poor quality for price point
The locking mechanism releases un-expectedly causing the speedlight to fall off the camera. Weak construction for the price point. Love Sony but the speedlights need some work.
DrDoom
Originally posted at
2019-07-30T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great Flash! Except...
This has been great and really helped me when I have required on-camera flash. How the heck do I get it off camera with a TTL cord? It's like it's a secret or something! Is there not a simple cord that attached from the flash to the camera like virtually EVERY other flash in existence? I just want to get it on a bracket or something!
jborean
Originally posted at
2019-06-22T20:00:00
Rated 3 out of 5
This flash deserves a 5 Star rate but !
The locking mechanism is a cheap and over time will fail ( a problem which happen to my other photographer friends ) and let’s the flash unlock from the camera and slip from the hot seat.
BJO 3.
Originally posted at
2019-06-07T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Poor Build
Bought two years ago for pro use. The mount lock has failed Not robust enough. Repair appears not be possible in the UK according to website. Therefore now an expensive piece of junk
RBT I.
Originally posted at
2019-01-14T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
I love this flash and I have a note to overheating
Overheating apparently is a problem, I see it everywhere. But I did not experience it yet and do use this flash for high-end weddings. Now I found out the crazy fact. For the first time I was using Energizer Ultimate Lithium, supposedly the best batteries in the market and unfortunately I bought 50 pieces. I was very surprised how often the unit was overheated. Never happened with cheap batteries!!! Might be good tip for others.
Overal the flash is well build and I use pretty often that build-in LED light.
yanks
Originally posted at
2019-01-06T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Ease of setup and use!
I was delighted to use this product. Former Nikon user and switched to Sony about 6 months ago.As an experienced on-off camera flash unit user, I purchased thid for nighttime event. It was excellent. A ton of power, quick recycle and fantastically easy to use.
imac2139
Originally posted at
2018-01-04T08:35:45
Rated 5 out of 5
Sony HVL-F60m flash
it has more than sufficient lighting ratio and works well ettl which eliminates a guess work to provide sufficient lighting but it gets heavy so it would be better for off camera lightings need
ALTAF M.
2017-09-12T07:59:10
Rated 5 out of 5
Capture the Scene
I haven't had a chance to use it at a shoot but it has awesome capabilities and I'm excited to put it to use. Unlike other bundles, this bundle has items I will actually use. I feel great about my purchase. Others complain it uses batteries pretty fast so I will be prepared with lots of charged up batteries.
ALICE S.
2017-06-06T20:00:00
It is a great flash but not very reliable it will over heat so fast and not in direct son. I love the power and menu. I would not take it on a paying job. It is like an old girl friend you lover her but she might cheat on you at any point and time. Should not be that way cause of the price
Chocolate T.
Originally posted at
2017-04-22T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
A Great Flash Unit
I've only had this a week or so and just as with my other new Sony gear I'm very impressed. I'm on a steep learning curve at the moment but I've already had some impressive results....and a few not so, which were my fault not the equipment's !
Fredtuba
Originally posted at
2017-04-22T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
A Great Flash Unit
I've only had this a week or so and just as with my other new Sony gear I'm very impressed. I'm on a steep learning curve at the moment but I've already had some impressive results....and a few not so, which were my fault not the equipment's !
Freddyboy
Originally posted at
2017-04-20T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
An essential work horse
This is the second of these that I have purchased and use it professionally in my work which means it could be in action 6 days a week when things are busy. It is a good, solid, usually reliable piece of kit. It does have a bit of weight to go with it, something to consider when you're carrying it around.
Phil p.
Originally posted at
2017-03-08T15:10:45
Rated 2 out of 5
Needs mount upgrade
This flash seems to be okay in the "Flash" department. However the mount is made of extremely light, brittle plastic. It didn't hold up to light usage and now we get to see how well Sony stands behind it at warranty. :(
PEACEFUL P.
2017-01-09T13:15:38
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome flash
Have had this flash for about 3 weeks. Have had not issues with overheating. No problems with it at all. Very good flash..
Amrish P.
2016-12-08T04:41:55
Rated 5 out of 5
Great flash !!
Great flash !!
HERB W.
2016-10-07T12:11:54
Rated 5 out of 5
thanks for your help
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE !
DAVID M.
2016-09-01T09:05:01
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent couldn't ask for anything better right now
Excellent couldn't ask for anything better right now.
GARY B.
2016-08-29T09:02:15
Rated 5 out of 5
TTL was fantastic!
TTL was fantastic! The infrared had some trouble helping the camera find focus in dark rooms but that was not unexpected. In that regard, the Nikon flash was a little better in the dark rooms but not by much. The vertical feature on the Sony flash eliminated any need for a strobe frame. It would be handy if the LED worked simultaneously with the flash to help with the focusing in dark rooms. The over all performance was outstanding..
CARL C.
2016-08-25T20:00:00
Powerful, flexible flash that works seamlessly with A7R
A E.
Originally posted at
2016-08-25T20:00:00
Powerful, flexible flash that works seamlessly with A7R
No o.
Originally posted at
2016-07-03T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Versitile and backwards compatible
Recent aquisition to go with a used Sony A99v - Brilliant on it's own but also enables all the previous functions of my older Minolta wireless flashes to be utilized. I'm a VERY happy bunny ;-)
minolta4me
Originally posted at
2016-07-03T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Versitile and backwards compatible
Recent aquisition to go with a used Sony A99v - Brilliant on it's own but also enables all the previous functions of my older Minolta wireless flashes to be utilized. I'm a VERY happy bunny ;-)
minolta4me k.
Originally posted at
2016-04-25T14:14:34
Rated 4 out of 5
A very good deal for the bundle
Considering the price for the bundle is $100 less than the normal cost of the flash alone, this was a no-brainer for my Sony A99. I do consider the HVL-F60M's inability to operate with a radio trigger to be a real detriment, but otherwise I really like it. Well designed and well built. It worked fine off-camera using my Sony A58's onboard flash (unfortunately, the A99 doesn't have one).
James S.
2015-09-10T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
The Sony HVL-F60M flashgun
I have been using the HVL-F60M flashgun for portraits, weddings and events and it has proved to be even better than my Nikon SB900. The electronic contacts in the foot are numerous and not readily visible and to keep them clean I advise ALWAYS replacing the foot cap when the gun is not in use. My first cap came off too easily and I had to order replacements
John B.
Originally posted at
2015-09-09T20:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
swivel light
This is a very good product the flash is bright and with the video light that helps me to use on ring shots.
ptphotoswales
Originally posted at
2015-06-07T20:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great Flash
Been using in a pro capacity for a while now - however, the flash to camera locking mechanism stopped locking, making the flash virtually unusable in my line of work. Apart from that the product is outstanding.
livy
Originally posted at
2015-06-02T20:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Had to chime in. It overheats!
I couldn't not say something. I am glad it isn't just me. This flash was a waste of money. Besides the overheating problem which is ridiculous all the proprietary attachments that don't couple well to remotes make this a bad investment. I love my Sony 99, love my Zeiss lens , but get a different flash system.
gregpphotog
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