New Sony Alpha Flagship Flash
The HVL-F58AM flash unit features a maximum guide number of 58 at 105mm and
ISO 100. It recycles (or recharges) in as little as five seconds, approximately
55% faster than the predecessor HVL-F56AM model. It also has a large, easy-to-read
LCD screen that is about 13% larger than its predecessor's. Its intuitive
control layout makes it easy to control flash functions and configure the settings
based on your shooting needs.
This new flash has wireless auto flash control so you can remove the flash unit
from the camera and easily light subjects from different angles. Photographers
can create soft shadows to add depth to their images and avoid the strong shadows
and hot spots that can occur with front lighting. The HVL-F58AM flash unit can
also control the ratio of lighting from several off-camera flash units.
Up to three groups of flashes can be set up for optimal, complete control of
lighting via a wireless connection. Flash output ratios can be adjusted automatically
without having to do tedious exposure calculations. Additionally, you can fire
a modeling flash to preview flash effects before taking the picture. Even with
multiple units, the modeling flash fires according to the flash ratio you have
set.
One of the flash's most advanced features is its sophisticated zoom control
that automatically optimizes illumination angles that are suitable for either
APS-C size or 35mm full frame sensors. This control reduces light "fall-off"
at the periphery of images.
It also has an advanced white balance compensation system that gathers color
temperature information, complimenting the white balance information reading
of the camera. This achieves more accurate results when the main unit is in
auto white balance mode.
Other features include: high-speed synchronization at shutter speeds of up to
1/4000 of a second, ADI flash metering, manual flash and zoom (six levels),
multiple-flash, and a supplied mini-stand for greater wireless freedom.
Price and Availability
The HVL-F58AM flash unit will ship in September for about $500 at sonystyle.com,
Sony Style® retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail),
military base exchanges, and authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin
online on Jun. 20 at www.sonystyle.com.
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