HVL-F58AM
4.3
5
11
11
Very poor operation manual
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.
March 12, 2012
Sony needs to be clear about what you're buying
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.
September 17, 2011
Great Idea, Problematic for Some Uses
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.
February 25, 2011
Better than expected
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?
January 20, 2011
