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Review Summary
2008-05-07T21:00:00
: Good price compared to other flashes (used to be $299!)This is the most bang of the buck flash available from Sony. Don't expect much out of it since it's an entry level one. The flash comes with a diffuser, case and a flash stand, which is very nice.
shalomou
2008-04-01T21:00:00
I just received it last week and am really enjoying using it. Pricey but worth it.
Dave
2008-01-20T19:00:00
I love being able to use it wireless. Also works great as bounce flash.
Nathan
2007-11-03T21:00:00
This is a very good flash unit. If you are thinking of buying the HVL-F36AM unit, spend the extra money and get this unit. It has more features than you will ever use and all the features that you ever will. If there is anything that I could criticize this flash for, is, the guide number could be higher.
Roy D.
2007-07-18T21:00:00
My first flash unit, but loving it so far. Great for those times you are caught with not enough natural light. Love that I can angle in lots of directions to bounce the light.
happyphotomom
2007-05-07T21:00:00
This product is exactly what I needed to grow as a photographer.
Wesley
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Auto Locking Accessory Shoe Connection
56 (at 85mm position, ISO 100)
24mm to 85mm, 17mm with wide panel
Able to bounce up and down
Yes, left and right
Auto zoom
3 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 4 inches (W 77.5 x H 131 x D 99.5mm)
Approx: 13.1oz (370g)
High accuracy ADI in combination with D Lens (lens with built-in distance encoder)
High-speed synchronization feature for synching with high-speed shutters
AA batteries
Yes
Covers angles of field up to 17 mm lens when using included wide panel
: Good price compared to other flashes
By shalomou
: Good price compared to other flashes (used to be $299!)This is the most bang of the buck flash available from Sony. Don't expect much out of it since it's an entry level one. The flash comes with a diffuser, case and a flash stand, which is very nice.
Excellent Flash
By Roy D.
This is a very good flash unit. If you are thinking of buying the HVL-F36AM unit, spend the extra money and get this unit. It has more features than you will ever use and all the features that you ever will. If there is anything that I could criticize this flash for, is, the guide number could be higher.
• Get outstanding flash coverage from the Sony HVL-F56AM Digital Camera Flash. With features like selectable light levels and high-speed synchronization, you can be sure your subjects will be filled with enough light to express the mood you are trying to express.
You can easily control the specific light and the number of flash emissions from this comprehensive flash solution. The HVL-F56AM Digital Camera Flash from Sony works great with high speed shutters, making it ideal for a wide vaiety of situations.
Compatible Models: DSC-F505V, DSC-F707, DSC-F717, DSC-F828, DSC-R1, DSC-S70, DSC-S75, DSC-S85, DSC-V1, DSC-V3, DSLR-A100, DSLR-A100K, MVC-CD1000, MVC-CD200, MVC-CD250, MVC-CD300, MVC-CD400, MVC-CD500, MVC-FD90, MVC-FD92, MVC-FD95, MVC-FD97
(*DSC-F505V, DSC-F707, DSC-F717, DSC-S70, DSC-S75, DSC-S85, MVC-CD1000, MVC-CD200, MVC-CD250, MVC-CD300, MVC-CD400, MVC-FD90, MVC-FD92, MVC-FD95 and MVC-FD97 require use of ACC Cable (included)