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HVL-F56AM
External flash
Includes case, mini-stand
Compact and high-performance flash unit with
high flash output (guide number: 56*
1
). Its wide-
angle adapter expands flash coverage to the
angle of view of a lens at 17 mm focal length*
2
.
In conjunction with the lens’ built-in distance
encoder, it performs ADI flash metering and
avoids the influence of background or subject
reflectance. Also offers wireless operation and
high-speed sync. Flash head can be angled or
swiveled for bounce flash or close-up shooting.
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HVL-F36AM
External flash
Includes case, mini-stand, diffuser
Compact flash unit with guide number 36*
1
.
Includes a wide-angle adapter to expand flash
coverage to the angle of view of a lens at 17
mm focal length*
2
. In conjunction with the lens’
built-in distance encoder, it performs ADI flash
metering and avoids the influence of subject or
background reflectance. Compatible with high-
speed sync and wireless flash. Flash head tilts up
to 90° for bounce flash applications.
*1: 85mm focal length at 100 ISO, m
*2: Focal length for 35 mm format SLRs
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Advanced flash functions for
superior control of lighting.
ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering
A high-precision TTL flash metering method that works in conjunction
with the built-in distance encoder of the lens. Flash output is based
on accurate measurement of distance-to-subject, and therefore is
not affected by the reflectance of subjects or backgrounds.
High-speed sync operation
Flash operation can be synchronized to all shutter speeds, which
offers a distinct advantage over conventional daylight sync
operation in which the shutter speed must be equal to or slower than
the speed of the flash. With high-speed sync, you can work at faster
shutter speeds and thus open up the aperture to obtain defocused
backgrounds for more pleasing portraits. High-speed is compatible
with wireless flash operation.
• HSS is not compatible with ADI metering and bounce flash (in upward direction).
TTL (through-the-lens) wireless flash
Wireless functionality lets you set the position and direction of
off-camera lighting in any way you like. By lighting from different
angles, you can create soft shadows to add depth to your images,
and avoid the strong shadows and hot spots that occur with front
lighting. Compatible with high-speed sync.
Excellent operability
Easy-to-see large panel
LCD (HVL-F56AM only)
Rotates left 180°, right 90°
(HVL-F56AM only)
Tiltable up 90°, down 10°
(down-tilting HVL-F56AM only)
AF illuminator Handy mini-stand for
wireless flash photography
30
Defocused background made possible
by high-speed synch (1/2000 sec., F2)
Conventional daylight sync (1/125 sec., F8)
31
Flashes
Professional-quality lighting is within reach. External flash advanced features let
you meter more precisely, use faster shutter speeds, set-up off-camera lighting
and more.
Wide focus area-compatible
AF illuminator
(HVL-F56AM ONLY)
The AF illuminator complements the camera’s wide
focus area, and enables fast and accurate focusing in
dim conditions.
Modeling flash function (HVL-F56AM ONLY)
Two types of modeling flash help you refine your lighting
setups. One type fires 3 short bursts in 1.5 seconds, so
that you can check the size and direction of shadows
on the subject. Ideal for wireless flash photography. The
other type produces 160 bursts in 4 seconds (40 Hz),
which mimics the effect of ambient lighting and allows
for even finer checking of shadows.
Comparison with the built-in flash
The 100’s built-in flash has a guide number of 12*, which
can reach subjects at about 10 ft (3 m) (F4, ISO 100). This
is highly practical in most situations, but but in longer
shooting distances an external flash can provide great
flexibility. The HVL-F56AM features guide number 56, and can
reach 46 ft (14 m) at the same camera settings. In addition,
this unit’s high flash output can be used to bounce light off
the ceiling or walls, which adds diffuse light to the scene
to create pleasing, very natural illumination without harsh
shadows.
* 85mm focal length at 100 ISO, m.
Comparison of illumination ranges
(85mm at ISO 100, m)
Approx. 10 ft
Approx. 30 ft
Approx. 46 ft.
Custom Settings
Wireless channel settings (channels 1 to 4)*
Choice of feet or meters to indicate distance*
Auto power-off (selectable: 4, 15, 60 minutes or OFF)
Auto power-off during wireless operation (60 min.
or OFF)
Allows manual flash setting with camera in either M
mode or any exposure mode*
* HVL-F56AM only
* To confirm which lenses include a distance decoder, please see
the Lens specifications chart on p. 24-25.
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External flash at camera
right produces side lighting
for added depth.
Built-in flash produces well-lit
images with limited sense
of depth.
HVL-F56AM
100
•
For wired (not wireless) off-camera operation using the digital SLR, Off-Camera Shoe FA-CS1AM (optional) and
Off-Camera Cable FA-CC1AM (optional) are required. Focal lengths in lenses for 35mm-format SLRs
Available in all shutter speeds when used with the digital SLR
Flashes / Recycle time (sec.)
(Appx. based on Sony std.)
24mm
20
24mm
14
Focal length of
the lens
50mm
44
50mm
35
50mm
17
12
9
6
4.5
70mm
50
70mm
41
70mm
19
13
9.5
6.7
4.7
85mm
56
85mm
42
85mm
22
16
11
8
5.6
Approx. 0.5 - 6 m (based on SONY measurement)
Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control
Available when used with the digital SLR
Available in all shutter speeds when used with the digital SLR
Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium)
5 flashes / second, total 40 flashes (GN: 6, at 85 mm focal lengths, with Ni-MH batt.)
Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium) / Optional external Battery Adapter FA-EB1AM
(six AA-size batteries)
6 levels (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32)
5 flashes / second, total 40 flashes (1/32 power level, with Ni-MH batt.)
Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable
Available when used with the digital SLR
Available with the Test button (two types; 2 Hz / 3 second, 40 Hz / 4 second)
Alkaline batt.
200 - 4,000 / 0.2 - 6 s 150 - 3,000 / 0.2 - 5 s 500 - 10,000 / 0.2 - 6 s
Alkaline batt.
Type
Type
Normal flash
High-speed
sync
(HSS)
Continuous flash
AF illuminator range
Flash control
Multiple Flash
High-speed sync.
Modeling flash
Power source
Dimensions (WxHxD) / weight
Focal length of the lens
Guide number at 1/1
power level
Focal length of the lens
Guide number at 1/1
power level
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
Main specifications of HVL-F56AM
Auto electronic flash (clip-on type) with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash
metering; auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level
switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions
Automatic electronic flash (clip-on type) with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash
metering; auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync, wireless flash,
bounce flash functions.
Automatically switched between 24 mm - 85 mm focal lengths. Angle of view of at 17 mm focal length
is also covered when a wide-angle adapter is attached.
Covers the angle of view at focal lengths between 24 mm and 85 mm. Automatically changed by
adjustments in lens focal length. Manual selection possible with 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 85 mm. Covers the
angle of view of at 17 mm focal length with a wide-angle adapter attached.
Automatically switched between 24 mm - 85 mm focal lengths. Angle of view of at
17mm focal length is also covered when a wide-angle adapter is attached.
Covers the angle of view at focal lengths between 24 mm and 85 mm. Automatically changed by
adjustments in lens focal length. Manual selection possible with 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 85 mm. Covers the
angle of view of at 17 mm focal length with a wide-angle adapter attached.
Guide number
(at ISO 100 in meters)
Wireless flash
Focal length of the lens
17mm
18
17mm
14
17mm
6.7
4.5
3.5
2.4
1.7
24mm
30
24mm
25
24mm
12
8.6
6
4.3
3
28mm
32
28mm
26
28mm
13
9.5
6.7
4.5
3.5
35mm
38
35mm
30
35mm
15
10
7.5
5
3.7
Focal length of
the lens
Shutter speed
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
Power level switching
Ni-MH batt. Lithium batt.
250 - 8000 / 0.2 - 13 s90 - 3200 / 0.2 - 11 s 80 - 2800 / 0.2 - 8 s
Flash coverage
Bounce flash
Available (Click position: up 45˚/60˚/75˚/90˚, down 10˚, right 30˚/45˚/60˚/75˚/90˚,
left 30˚/45˚/60˚/75˚/90˚/120˚/150˚/180˚)
Approx. 0.5 -10 m (based on SONY measurement)
For use w/Manual Exposure. 15-step selectable flash frequency (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/20/30/40/50/100Hz);
15-step selectable flash number (2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/20/25/30/35/40/--).
When "--" selected, flash fires for duration of exposure.
Wireless flash
Approx. 3 x 5-3/16 x 3-3/4" (77.5 x 132 x 95.5 mm) / 13.1 oz (370 g) without batteries
• Focal lengths in lenses for 35mm-format SLRs
Normal flash
Focal length of the lens
Guide number at 1/1
power level
17mm
11
17mm
8.5
28mm
22
28mm
15
35mm
25
35mm
19
50mm
29
50mm
22
85mm
36
85mm
28
Guide number at 1/1
power level
Wireless flash
High-speed
sync
(HSS)
Guide number
(at ISO 100 in meters)
Shutter speed
24mm
10
7
5
3.5
2.5
28mm
11
8
5.6
4
2.8
35mm
13
9
6.5
4.6
3.2
50mm
15
11
7.5
5.3
3.8
85mm
18
13
9
6.4
4.5
Ni-MH batt. Lithium batt.
Available (Click position: up 45˚/60˚/75˚/90˚)
Approx. 2-11/16 x 4-13/16 x 3-1/2" (68 x 122 x 89 mm) / 9.2 oz (260 g) (without batteries)
Flashes / Recycle time (sec.)
(Appx. based on Sony std.)
Flash coverage
Bounce flash
Continuous flash
AF illuminator range
Flash control
Wireless flash
High-speed sync.
Power source
Dimensions (WxHxD) / weight
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