Sony DSLR-A900 Manual
Flash
HVL-F42AM
GN42 (105mm, ISO100•m) power with
variable-angle head, wireless flash
support, high-speed sync, built-in wide
panel and detachable diffuser lens.
variable-angle head, wireless flash
support, high-speed sync, built-in wide
panel and detachable diffuser lens.
Flash
HVL-F58AM
GN58 (105mm, ISO100•m) power with
Quick Shift Bounce system, wireless multi-flash
control, high-speed sync, built-in diffuser lens,
wide panel and catch light sheet.
Quick Shift Bounce system, wireless multi-flash
control, high-speed sync, built-in diffuser lens,
wide panel and catch light sheet.
Ring light
HVL-RLAM
A ring-shaped light for macro shooting,
with full-circle output for shadowless
illumination and half-circle output for
contrast and depth.
with full-circle output for shadowless
illumination and half-circle output for
contrast and depth.
Macro twin flash kit
HVL-MT24AM
A versatile dual-head unit for macro
shooting, with a low-power modeling
function to enable pre-shot confirmation
of shadow formation.
shooting, with a low-power modeling
function to enable pre-shot confirmation
of shadow formation.
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Illuminate your subject, and your creative spirit
The ultimate flexibility of
Quick Shift Bounce flash
Quick Shift Bounce flash
The lighting system offers a full
range of external flash units to suit
virtually any shooting situation.
At the top of the line stands the
HVL-F58AM, a revolutionary new flash
with a Quick Shift Bounce system that
allows the head to pivot 90° left or
right, enabling you to maintain
correct camera/flash orientation
during both horizontal and vertical
format shooting. Class-leading GN58
range of external flash units to suit
virtually any shooting situation.
At the top of the line stands the
HVL-F58AM, a revolutionary new flash
with a Quick Shift Bounce system that
allows the head to pivot 90° left or
right, enabling you to maintain
correct camera/flash orientation
during both horizontal and vertical
format shooting. Class-leading GN58
(105mm, ISO100•m) power and
6-level zoom support a wide range of
lenses, with auto-optimized flash
coverage to enable use with both
APS-C and 35mm full-frame sensors.
6-level zoom support a wide range of
lenses, with auto-optimized flash
coverage to enable use with both
APS-C and 35mm full-frame sensors.
A host of advanced features,
plus wireless multi-flash control
plus wireless multi-flash control
The powerful HVL-F58AM recharges
in as little as 3 seconds with nickel
metal hydride batteries (NiMH) and
offers high-speed synchronization at
speeds of up to 1/8000 of a second, as
well as color temperature-based white
balance compensation, ADI (Advanced
Distance Integration) flash metering,
and a large, easy-to-read LCD panel.
It also comes with a mini-stand for
wireless off-camera operation, and
can be used to control sophisticated
multi-flash setups comprising up to
three flash groups, with automatic
flash ratio calculation to ensure that
each flash provides the precise
amount of illumination needed to
produce the results you want.
in as little as 3 seconds with nickel
metal hydride batteries (NiMH) and
offers high-speed synchronization at
speeds of up to 1/8000 of a second, as
well as color temperature-based white
balance compensation, ADI (Advanced
Distance Integration) flash metering,
and a large, easy-to-read LCD panel.
It also comes with a mini-stand for
wireless off-camera operation, and
can be used to control sophisticated
multi-flash setups comprising up to
three flash groups, with automatic
flash ratio calculation to ensure that
each flash provides the precise
amount of illumination needed to
produce the results you want.
Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z), 1/60 sec., F10, ISO 200, White balance: Custom
Flash head can be angled down
by 10° or up by 150°
by 10° or up by 150°
Quick Shift Bounce system
Flash head pivots a full 180°,
ensuring correct orientation for both
horizontal and vertical format shooting.
Flash head pivots a full 180°,
ensuring correct orientation for both
horizontal and vertical format shooting.
Three-group wireless multi-flash setup
with flash ratio control
Group 1: on-camera flash unit and master control
Group 2: off-camera flash units left front and center low
Group 3: off-camera flash units right rear
Flash ratio: 1 (Group 1): 4 (Group 2): 16 (Group 3)
90°
90°
150°
10°