Used Sony HVL-F58AM Wireless Shoe Mount Flash with Quick Shift Bounce System & Wireless TTL Mode, GN# 58m, 190', at 105mm position, ISO 100.

2013-07-19T21:00:00

Very powerful, quick recycle time and ease of use, just keep in mind this is Minolta/Sony hotshoe mount so it can be a little tricky to find the exact connections you may want. I have done a bit of research and set my self up nicely.

CLINT E.

2012-03-11T20:00:00

In manual page 55, the flash can use as a slave flash. It will control by another flash. In the manaul does not tell you what kind setiing. I try defferent seting but it didnt working.

laokeix

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2012-01-29T19:00:00

This flash is great. The head swivels better than any other on the market. Perfect for bounce flash. Flash bracket is no longer required to keep the flash head above the aperture.

ERIC G.

2011-12-04T19:00:00

Works well but rotating head does not give me the flexability of other flash units I have used

TNT

2011-09-18T21:00:00

One of the best purchases you'll make. Stop trying decide....this is it! It's a little heavy, but the output makes it worth it if you need it.

ROBERT C.

2011-09-16T20:00:00

I bought this flash because the compatability page said it would work with the NEX-VG10 $2000.00 freaking dollar camera. The flash reports to have wireless capability but the camera is not wireless with this flash, After 3 grand on camera and accessories, I'm dissapointed to not have wireless (how much do you have to spend?). Mounted, it takes great photos and does what it advertises. I don't see the flimsy mount others reported. ONE Star Off for the lie.

Powerup777

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2011-02-25T19:00:00

I thought I'd dislike this flash, but in fact find it a great purchase. The cost is prohibitive and uncompetitive with other manufacturers, and there are excellent 3rd party flashes now that offer everything this does, but at a better price, with the exception of the swivelling... which is awesome, especially when shooting vertically, it ballances much better without a big clunky bracket. It's a great flash, with lots of power and versatility. The swivel really helps with using softboxes or umbrellas, bringing the light source closer to the middle of the light modifier. If this had a sync port and allowed HSS wireless triggering in the bounce position, it would make the 58 that much better.

Jlav

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2011-01-19T19:00:00

I picked up this flash based on reviews, then found out it is even better than everyone has said so far. If you read the instruction manual, you will find this flash is very, very versatile. Unit provides high power when you need it and is efficient when you don't need to nuke the whole scene. Fast recycle without any whining noise. Shift bounce is very versatile. You can bounce the flash off of side-walls, while in portrait mode, and even at some pretty odd angles if you have to. This flash and my camera use RF (wireless) to communicate to each other to instantly convey TTL (through the lens) information. I just wish there was a radio-based system available that could send TTL information. I can get a pocket wizard (with TTL) for Nikon or Canon, why not Sony?

cstewart

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2010-05-22T21:00:00

The product performs as intended....great! The reviews are accurate, a lil' heavy, but well worth the money.

ROBERT C.

2010-03-22T20:00:00

I am in love with this flash, you just go out and get you one. You will fall in love also.

Happyharris

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2010-03-11T19:00:00

I love this flash, the TTL metering is fantastic, it's almost impossible to take a bad picture with this flash. I do worry about the wobble. HEY SONY: What's your solution for the poor mounting/wobble?

Bob77

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2010-02-20T19:00:00

Powerful flash, easy to use. With the clever design, the typical flashbracket is no longer required. The flash will stay centered above the camera aperture for both landscape and portrait shots.

ERIC G.

2009-08-10T20:00:00

I love this flash! Period. Don't hesitate about the price it is worth it. But, something needs to be done about the Alpha camera mounts. This flash weighs about a pound, it is heavy! So heavy in fact that it cracked the shoe mount on our a300 camera! Luckily we caught it during a shoot and the flash didn't come crashing off our camera. So if you buy it also buy a flashbar and use the wireless mode on the flash.

4130

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2009-06-25T21:00:00

This strobe is perfect for weddings and events in that it allows me to go off camera without changing settings. The bounce capabilities are awesome. I plan on buying at least 2 more. One thing Sony could improve is the hot-shoe connection seems inadequate for such a large flash. No connection problems yet though.

Master M.

2009-05-26T21:00:00

I used it over the weekend at a birthday party and the results were excellent.

THOMAS M.

2009-04-07T21:00:00

I use this flash extensively for wedding photography. It has made my flash bracket obsolete. It also allows for easy control of up to three groups of stobes, all at different levels. Only draw back so far; it doesn't fit in the softbox I use (Lastolite -EZYBOX). Instead I use it with an umbrella or mounted directly on the camera.

ERIC G.

2009-03-29T21:00:00

Makes things a lot lighter, by eliminating the need for a flash bracket. Vertical shots have the flash positioned above the lens.

ERIC G.

2009-03-25T20:00:00

I am very new to photography and by no means looking to be a professional. I played around for about 20 minutes and had it figured out. My wife was going to strangle me. That was until she saw what using this flash does for pictures. OUTSTANDING!

Alamocoso

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2009-02-07T19:00:00

I bought the Sony HVL-F58AM Wireless Flash last month and I love it. I particularly like the multi stepped swivel positions that allow you to bounce light in horizontal and vertical formats at any angle (even into 120º tilts) throughout a series of shots with the same light consistency. Yeah, it's a big gun and hefty, but it's built solid and fires multiple rounds faster than anything I've ever used before. All the weight in this unit comes from the batteries. It can keep up with a fast moving reception line at a wedding or at a military promotion and has retractable diffusers for wide angle which is a big help and a quick fix when working the crowd. I initially bought 2 inexpensive SunPaks with slaves for extra fill backup in large rooms, but now I'm thinking of going ahead and getting 2 more of these units instead just because they are so fast in recycling, so solidly built and can go for such a long time with a good set of rechargeable batteries. The only thing negative I might say about the flash is that it has a small bit of wiggle room when mounted on my Sony A350 hot shoe and attaches slightly shakey in comparison to the way everything else seems to lock rock solid into place. I can't say for sure whether the camera hot shoe or the flash connector is the culprit, but that's one minor improvement Sony might make to this otherwise EXCELLENT flash. I'm glad I got it.

Terrible T.

2009-02-02T19:00:00

The most amazing flash ever made in the History of the Minolta legacy! Almost impossible to over expose a picture with this flash! Yes it's that smart! I own every flash that Minolta /Sony has ever built and they cannot compare to this innovation! Don't think it's too much for a flash! just buy it and you will realize how much it was worth! 2 complaints: 1 the mount is way too cheap for this big heavy flash! The same dimensions as my 5200i which snapped the flash mount off the A700 and the flash fell to the floor shattering (after 10 years of use on a Minolta!) The mount is loose a wobbles not a safe feeling in portrait mount especially since I've seen one snap from less weight! 2- the bounce card is extremely effective and very useful (no need for a diffuser ever on this flash!) but it also seems to be a bit flimsy! I'm guessing it won't make it through the year before falling off. Other than those to minor complaints the most amazing flash ever made! If it will stay on the camera? Sony has yet to address this problem!

Happyhour

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2008-12-20T19:00:00

The most flexible Flash ever. You won't regret it

mharrisnyc

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