2012-09-02T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great Beginner Flash
This has everything I could want in a flash. It's the first external flash I've used, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I had looked at the Sony HVL-F43 and for what I wanted it for (better illumination for indoor shots), the specs were similar. For about $100 less, this one has more power and all the same features I was looking for: Bounce/swivel head, TTL/ADI control, High Speed Sync.
It took about 10 minutes of staring at it and flipping through the manual to figure out all I needed to know about it, and my indoor shots were immediately better. There are enough little tricks and treats to keep me busy and trying new things with it for a long time before I start looking for bigger and better things.
Scott
2012-06-27T21:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Good Aftermarket Flash For Sony Alpha
I purchased this flash after returning a Sigma unit that flopped around on the shoe of my Sony a200, so I was a little apprehensive about giving another aftermarket flash a try, but the fit of the Metz is very good. It's worth noting that the foot of this flash isn't metal on the Sony model, but the wheel makes a nice tight connection.
The build quality is acceptable, all the moving parts fit well, and the swivel head feels nice and smooth, the head locks into position with a nice click. The buttons on the back feel nice and firm also.
The power of this unit is impressive, I used it the first weekend I had it at an outdoor wedding for fill and the pictures came out great. The bounce functionality is also very good. I left the flash on TTL all day and had great results.
My only real complaint is the recycling time. With NiMH rechargeables after about 50 shots the recycling time was about 4 seconds, not terrible by any means, but not fast enough to shoot in bursts, which I could do when the batteries were fully charged.
I've also used it off-camera, triggered by the Sony's pop-up flash, and no problems there. The controls for manual mode were easy to figure out without having to re-read the manual.
If it came with a stand or case I would give 5 stars, but as-is it is a solid 4.
JAMES O.
2012-03-04T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Excellent product
It's great for portraits, or as additional light. What it need is a battery level meter.
LILIANA G.
2011-11-20T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Great for higher-end
It´s excellent working whit ADI ans TTL in Sony wireless system.
LILIANA G.
2011-01-23T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Works like it should
It works on the camera and has TTL and ADI capabilities. Better yet it works off the camera via the Sony wireless system also with TTL capabilities. The head auto zooms. It will bounce and swivel. It also has a small built in bounce card and a pull out diffuser for on camera flash with lenses between 24mm & 18mm focal length. I am happy with it, but I wish they did include a flash stand for off camera use.
THOMAS K.
