External Flash for α NEX Cameras

Hvlf20s
Model number: HVLF20S
Rated 3.4 out of 5 Stars
Illuminate your subjects with this external flash. It extends the range of your α NEX camera's included flash and offers bounce flash for shadowless indirect lighting.

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Built-in diffuser for wide and telephoto shooting

With the built-in diffuser, the flash illumination covers a wider angle of view or if users want to to shoot at a greater distance, they can rotate the dial on the side of the flash unit to the ‘Tele’ Position. While the 'Tele" setting reduces the width of flash coverage, it extends the range to illuminate more distant subjects.

Extends flash range beyond camera’s included flash

Though compact and lightweight, the HVL-F20S has a maximum range twice that of the included flash units of the NEX-3, NEX-5, and NEX-C3 cameras. This is represented as the guide number (GN) of 20 with a 50mm focal distance.

Easy intuitive operation

Unlike most external flash units, the HVL-F20S has no dedicated ON/OFF switch. Instead, power is automatically switched on simply by raising the flash unit into the shooting position. In addition, a switch on the side of the unit offers Indoor and Outdoor settings, making it easy to obtain flash illumination that suits the shooting situation. A charging lamp indicates when the flash is ready to fire.

Bounce flash enables shadowless indirect lighting

When set to ‘indoor’ shooting mode, the flash points up to bounce light off the ceiling for shadowless illumination of your subject. When set to the ‘outdoor’ shooting mode, the flash directs light directly at your subject.

ADI Flash Metering System

The ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering system offers the optimum flash metering and automatic white-balance compensation regardless of the background conditions or the subject's reflectance. ADI flash metering works in combination with α cameras and lenses that incorporate a distance encoder. When used with these lenses, the camera calculates a guide number to control TTL (through the lens) flash metering. This guide number is calculated according to distance from the subject, ambient light and pre-flash reflectivity of the subject and the background.

Product Specifications

Flash

  • Flash Coverage : F4: 1m -5m
  • Guide Number : GN20

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 1/8inches;  60 x 71 x 53mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 2.3oz (63g)

In the Box

  • Protective connector cap
  • Soft carrying case
  • Wide Panel

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( Rated 3.4 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 7 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot )

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4 of 7 (57%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

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Reviewer: Thirdself (Cary, NC)

Date 23-Mar-2012

I've had this product for1-3 months

17of22 people found this helpful

Stopped working after 3 months

Pros: awesome when worked

Cons: poor life of 3 moths

Enjoyed it while it lasted ...which just stopped working after 3 months

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Reviewer: Kevbo (Las Vegas, NV)

Date 16-Feb-2012

I've had this product for6-12 months

12of12 people found this helpful

bounce it!

Pros: stronger illumination

Cons: controlled internally

great for indoor bounce flash applications. uses camera battery. screws in securely to mount. not that big overall, but lots of power.

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Reviewer: MexicanFlash (Dallas, TX)

Date 3-Feb-2012

I've had this product for1-3 months

12of13 people found this helpful

A Necessary Investment

Pros: Better flash

Cons: Cost

A must have for any NEX owner. A big step up from the flash included with the purchase of the camera.

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Reviewer: JonasM (Bangkok, Thailand)

Date 11-Sep-2011

I've had this product forless than a month

39of41 people found this helpful

Great addition to the NEX camera line

Pros: More power over kit flash and bouncer

Cons: Takes some time to cycle and feeds from camera battery

This is a great upgrade for my NEX-5 and my first few flash shots have been absolutely stunning compared to that weak and harsh kit flash. I highly recommend this flash as an addition to your NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3 or NEX-5N.

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Reviewer: JuanL (Miami Beach, FL)

Date 11-May-2012

I've had this product for1-3 months

21of23 people found this helpful

defective

Pros: photos look better

Cons: will not last

unit stop charging after few weeks, annoying since i though the camera was broken and getting frustrated it just didn't allow me to take pictures at all. after i turned off the flash it worked, then put the stock flash and it worked but the HVLF20S does not work or allow to take pictures when the unit is on. in other words this broke after a few weeks. a lot of reviewers are experiencing the same thing here and on amazon. buyer beware

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Reviewer: ska4mike (Livonia, MI)

Date 9-Feb-2013

I've had this product for6-12 months

1of1 people found this helpful

Great...until it stopped working

Pros: The flash allows you to bounce the light for a more natural look

Cons: Broke too quickly and is a proprietary connection

The Flash decided to stop working in the middle of my sons first birthday party. Sad to say that until today I had nothing but positive things to say about the NEX series.

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Reviewer: WarrenJ808 (Wailuku, Maui & Yokohama, Japan)

Date 12-Dec-2011

I've had this product for1-3 months

25of25 people found this helpful

A good upgrade

Pros: Light, strong flash for it's size.

Cons: "instant" controls on back

It is MUCH better than the included flash for the NEX-5N. It's just when you want to get creative it would have been nice to have controls on the back of the flash instead of going into the camera's menu and adjusting the metering for the flash. Sometimes, because of those extra steps you lose your moments. But it is definitely a step.

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