Flash for Alpha DSLR Cameras

Model number: HVL-F43AM

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Fill the frame with the perfect amount of light with this high-powered flash. Designed specifically for your Sony α DSLR camera, this flash features wireless functions and a wide illumination range.

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Get flexible lighting control with your α DSLR camera courtesy of this HVL-F43AM flash unit. Innovative Quick Shift Bounce feature allows the flash to pivot 90 degrees to the left and right to maintain a proper lighting position—even while shooting vertically. This unit can wirelessly control up to three groups of flashes, and you can specify luminosity ratios for each group. Effective at over 30 feet (10.5m), it's perfect for sports, weddings, special events, still-life photography and more. A built-in wide panel and bounce sheet provide an even greater degree of creative control.

High-power illumination

High-power illumination (guide number: 43)

Versatile bounce angles

Versatile bounce angles: 90° up, 90° left. This allows the flash head to be rotated while maintaining the set bounce angle, so you can quickly switch between horizontal and vertical format without changing the light angle.

Auto zoom

Auto zoom optimized for camera sensor size

Retractable wide-angle panel

Retractable wide-angle panel (15mm angle)

TTL metering

TTL metering capability, high-speed sync

“Quick Shift Bounce”

The innovative “Quick Shift Bounce” system allows the HVL-F43AM to orbit 90 degrees left and right, allowing you to maintain horizontal light distribution even when shooting vertically. In addition to pivoting side-to-side, the flash unit can also tilt down 8 degrees or back 150 degrees, ensuring customers the lighting freedom they need to capture that perfect shot.

Auto white balance

Auto white balance (signals color temp. to camera)

Modeling light capability

Modeling light capability allows the HVL-F43AM to pulse, helping photographers determine where shadows will fall before taking the picture, so they can alter lighting or subject positioning as necessary.

Simple controls

Simple controls, test button, power saving mode

Longer effective range

Longer effective range of over 30 ft. (10.5m)

Built-In Bounce sheet

The built-in bounce sheet can be used even when shooting in a vertical position without changing the angle of reflected light.

Dust and Moisture resistant design

Sealing materials are set at joints of outer materials (body, LCD panel, Mounting Foot etc.) and around movement/operating parts thereby increasing the life of your flash unit.

Wireless Ratio Control

Wireless Ratio Control allows customers to wirelessly control up to three groups of flashes, as well as specify the luminosity ratio for each group, so they can enjoy multiple-flash lighting techniques without the need for special equipment or tedious exposure settings.

Fast recharging

Fast recharging -- up to 38% quicker than HVL-F36

Product Specifications

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : (WHD) 3 x 5-1/8 x 3-1/2" (75 x 129 x 87 mm)
Weight (Approx.) : 12 oz (340g) (excluding AA batteries)

Operating Conditions

Storage Temperature : -4 to +140 degrees;F (-20 to +60 degrees ;C)

Flash

Flash Type : Auto electronic flash (clip-on type)
Flash Modes : Automatic Light Control (TTL), Continuous (10 flashes/second, up to 40), pre-flash control, manual control
Flash Coverage : Bounce angles: Upward - 150 degrees; Left - 90 degrees; Right - 90 degrees; Down - 8 degrees
Flash Metering System : Direct TTL
Guide Number : 43
Modes : Wireless, Bounce, Modeling, Multi-burst
Number of Flashes : 10/sec. up to 40 total
Power Source : Four AA-size batteries, Alkaline of Ni-MH
Recycling Time : 2.9sec

Power

Battery Type : AA Alkaline /AA Ni-MH - requires 4

Advanced Features

Smooth Slow Rec :

General

Material : Poly-carbonate plastic

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Case

Mini Stand

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HVL-F43AM 4.5 5 2 2

Performs great...... I purchased this flash after trying out several other flashes. Needless to say I am impressed. This flash is so fast on recycle with rechargeable AA batteries. The functions of the flash work as stated in the info section. No worries. It is a solid feeling unit. The tilt positions on this flash are priceless! Love them. Wireless function, TTL, HSS, Strobe mode, modeling all work well, with no issues. I have not noticed any overexposures that I have not caused due to incorrect setting. The only thing I noticed is that the unit does not fit as securely as I thought it could. But since putting it to work I don't even notice it now. Sony did a great job on design, function, and PERFORMANCE with this unit. I am very happy with my decision. No regrets. I would have given 5 stars if the fit was just a little better. February 29, 2012

Great Quality Flash I purchased this flash after doing a lot of research on it and it's big brother the 58. This model has almost everything the 58 does. And it is smaller and lighter. A lot of people were complaining about the 58 being to heavy and breaking the camera when shooting vertical. I will say that I have been careful when shooting vertical. I have an a65 and it seem to handle the weight just fine. I did purchase lithium batteries to reduce the weight. The customizable settings are great. I shoot mostly in A. So being able to adjust the settings to manually adjust the flash really helps. (TTL can sometimes overexpose) Overall great flash, and I would suggest spending the extra money over other companies flashes to know that you are getting quality. Couldn't upload images (only allows 5mb max) my images are all to large. December 19, 2011

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