Name: Sony HVL-F45RM Compact External Radio Wireless Flash, Guide Number 147'
Brand: Sony
SKU: ISOHVLF45RM
Price: 398.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.4 (21 reviews)

Sony HVL-F45RM Compact External Radio Wireless Flash, Guide Number 147'

Sony HVL-F45RM

Sony

Adorama

Photography

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Flashes & On-Camera Lighting

On Camera Flashes

Sony On Camera Flashes

Sony HVL-F45RM 

Top Rated Gear: Sony HVL-F45RM Compact External Radio Wireless Flash, Guide Number 147' Flash Type: Shoe Mount Flash, Power Source: AA Batteries, TTL: TTL Flashes

 Powerful yet compact  Radio wireless flash control for versatile shooting   Supply powerful lighting with the compact high-performance HVL-F45RM clip-on flash. Explore freedom of built-in wireless radio control in multi-flash settings and conventional optical wireless communication. Easy operation, excellent reliability, expert results especially for enthusiasts of compact a E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras.  Dramatically downsized1 to fit the a E-mount cameras, this compact flash is as powerful as guide number 45m/147'. Recycle time is approx. 2.5 seconds, with flash output up to approx. 210 times.   Multi-flash shooting via built-in radio wireless  With its built-in wireless radio-controlled system, the versatile HVL-F45RM can be used as either commander or receiver, supporting a wide range of shooting situations. As a commander, connect up to 15 units of compatible flashes or receivers in up to 5 groups4. You'll appreciate wireless convenience an d varied lighting for flashes placed at distances of up to 98.4 feet  Reliable and precise control in any setting  Radio signals enable stable connection over a wider shooting area (about 98.4 ft/30 m). Compatible off-camera flash units or receivers pick up radio signals in bright light, around obstacles, and even when installed behind the camera. That means more consistent results without pairing errors.  Intuitive operation via camera-like menus  Enjoy quick intuitive operation w th tab menus just like that on the camera  Quick Navi control interface  One press of the 'Fn' button calls up the Quick Navi screen, letting you directly change shooting settings.  Flexibly assignable custom function  Assign often-used functions to up, down, left, right and center keys, and control wheel (highlighted in red) for easy access.  Rotate head horizontally 360 Degree  Flexible head rotates 180&#189; left and 180&#189; right for rapid bounce operation.  Tilt 150 Degree upward and 8 Degree downward  Use easy 150&#189; up/8&#189; down tilt adjustment, plus one-touch rearward bounce.  Support vertical shooting  Bounce flash is possible, even with the camera held in vertical composition.  Wireless multi-flash ratio control  Set intensity for each of up to three groups of wirelessly controlled flashes.  High-speed sync (HSS)  Flash can be synchronized to all shutter spee - unlike conventional daylight sync, in which shutter speed must be equal to or slower than flash speed.  Advanced Distance Integration (ADI)  By acquiring accurate distance information between the lens and subject through TTL metering, ADI delivers precise flash intensity control that is not influenced by high or low reflectance of the subject or background.

I'm happy with the quality and performance of the flash.

None

I found this to be robust and easy to use with my A7iii. The flash covers the focal lengths that I use 21-100mm that I need and shows the range. I spent some time going through the menus and I find them straightforward now.

F45RM flash straightforward with plenty of options

I bought this flat unit several weeks ago for my new A7R IVA and it?s exactly what I needed. The menu is fairly straightforward and it has enough power to do most of what I need it to do. Especially love the ability to use it off camera and to control other flash units with it.

Perfect Flash

The flash charges very quickly. The building is not as good as Canon. The hot shoe is made of plastic and I?m not that happy about that. I was expecting a metal hot shoe. The flash head moves without the button.

TOP flash with some flaws

Bought this to accompany my new Sony camera. As it didnt have a combined flash built in.
Great choice. Well pleased

Great choice of Sony Flash

I bought first with intent to buy commander only but ended up buying two 45?s and commander. Confusing setup, had to follow YouTube video but work great, easy menu, and good quality.

Great quality

Good

I currently own the Sony HVL-F60RM and love it, but needed a second flash. Though this model is a bit less expensive, it works great!

Great Second Flash!

Good features, but it could do to be a bit more intuitive!

A great bit of kit!

Couple of issues:
1. Multi mode is not available when on RCV as slave to commander
2. No PC SYNC socket as per HVL-60RM

Nice product

Does everything it should very well. Particularly like the strobe. Starts and recycles really quickly with rechargeable batteries. On a balancing act it is more expensive than 3rd party flash guns but you on the other hand it is designed specifically for the camera and so the risk of a missed photo is reduced. 
Really like it!

Works great - but expensive

Bought this for use with Sony A58 camera and it fits straight on. Good size and weight for camera and so far resukts have been great. No intention to use off-camera or as part of lighting system at the moment but good to know it has the capability. Compatible with newer camera such as Sony A7 I have eyes on. Relatively new to photogaphy the unit appears simple to set up and use.

Good all round unit

Customer Service of Adorama is best in class.  The advice and opinion provided has always be for what would meet the customer's needs at the least cost rather than just making a sale at the highest priced product.

Customer Service of Adorama is best in class

Followed the steps provided in manual. But was not able to trigger optically. While my old M320 triggers optically.
Awaiting technical resolution.

Cannot be triggered optically.

I'm not sure why the quick shift bounce feature was removed but it is a design I really miss. Have been working with the f43 for quite some time I loved how easily it was to handle. The menu system works well but I'm having a hard time getting used to the traditional head movement again.

Missing the quick shift bounce

After finally tiring of the limits of the flash units built into my two a6500s I sprang for a trio of HVL-F45RM strobes and from my limited time using them I can say they work well, deliver as advertised -- and the radio link sure beats the infrared communications between my old Nikon D300s bodies and compatible, remote-capable strobes. The Nikons worked well enough, but at times ambient light or positioning necessitated some position tweaking to get the remotes to fire.
No such problem with the HVL-F45RM, all the  way out to about 100 feet....nice!

Sony HVL-F45RM -- so far, so good...

I originally purchased another brand of flash for a second ocf unit. Though it said it was for use with the sony system, it did not  work for me. So I decided to try this unit and it has synced and worked perfectly with my F60M.

Works as advertised

Have been using it almost non stop for low light shoots and it greatly improves the autofocus and isolated capabilities of my 7rii!!!

Amazing for Low Light Situations

A  good one

I purchased this flash specifically for my a7rii for on-the-go applications when I don't want to carry my bigger light. I'm happy that the flash pattern is nice and round and light is soft which surprised me in a good way of course. I used to own other Nikon flashes before I switched to mirrorless (happy I did) but this one from and for Sony is just awesome! The features like installed radio, which is super easy to pair with FA-WRC1M, focus assisting LED/video light and off course the perfect size for a7rii are worthy of investment!

Great speedlight for a7rii!

This flash has exceeded my expectations.  I am using it with a Sony A99 II.  It is smaller in size from previous Sony flashes yet still offers a lot of power.  The new menu is simplified and easy to make adjustments. The flash head rotates vertically and horizontally which makes it very flexible and accommodates various shooting scenarios. I also bought the new Flashpoint R2 radio transmitter made for Sony cameras, but unfortunately it will not sync with the Sony Flash.  I think the "made for Sony" means it will and does fit on the Sony Flash shoe on the camera.  If I were to return either, it would be the Flashpoint R2 transmitter because I love this new flash,