Sony External Battery Pack for the HVL-F56AM Flash

2012-01-23T19:00:00

Speeds up recharge time incredibly. No need to set or adjust anything, just plug it into the flash. Durable protective case with belt loop. Battery cover a bit difficult to open without some practice, not a big deal. I like it, does exactly what it says.

Bootstrap

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2011-12-25T19:00:00

This is a great extra battery pack. Even though it isn't rechargeable, which isn't actually a bad thing sine rechargeables tend to lose charging power. Takes no time at all to recharge the flash and keeps up with the high-speed shutter firing. Will probably end up buying a second for the other camera. Very user friendly and easily attaches to the camera strap, tripod, whereever.

elojodeljaguar

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2011-11-13T19:00:00

Excellent for the Sony Flash system. Reasonable cost compared to others. Dependable and will shut down if flash overheats protecting the flash head. Putting in excellent AAA's helps longevity.

WILLIAM H.

2010-11-17T19:00:00

I have 2 of the Sony HVL-F58 Flash units, which I like for the tilt feature and the power. But I hate the Overheat warning and the slow cycle time which makes every second or third image underexpose. But with this battery pact attached, I tested and shot 200 straight images. I would have kept going but my wife said that I had proven the battery works. It NEVER missed failed to fire the flash at 5 frames per second. I had to wait for the card to write but never the flash to recharge. I think I will buy another, so that I can one for each flash unit.

FLBDIG

2010-07-02T20:00:00

This unit is not simply a battery holder as suggested in another review, rather it takes the 7.2-9V supplied by 6 AA cells and raises it to over 300V to charge the flash capacitor directly. The adapter works in parallel with the batteries already in the flash unit and recharges the flash much faster than the internal batteries alone can. It more than doubles the number of flashes available before the batteries need to be recharged. It also prevents the batteries in the flash unit from overheating and shutting down the flash during periods of intense use. By using inexpensive AA cells (rather than proprietary or built in batteries) you can easily replace cells that go bad while keeping the adapter in service for years. There are no switches or controls on the adapter as the flash unit automatically turns it on and off as needed through the plug in connector. I use two of these units with my flashes on tripods, triggered wirelessly. I love the versatility they provide.

ferdq

Originally posted at

2010-02-13T19:00:00

You have got to be kidding. If you want to selll this thing it should be a rechargeable battery pack in itself with high end capability for duration and flash count.

Bob77

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2009-02-12T19:00:00

This particular battery pack worked fantastic on the weddings I shot with it. Keep in mind I only used long lasting lithium batteries for it's power source. It maintained power and speed for approx. 600 shots, and kept going for my next event. Mounted with ease to the bottom of camera bracket.

Mack