Sony HVLF60M Specification Guide

High-illumination output 

Delivers high-illumination output in a compact, lightweight body, with an effective range of more than 90 feet 

(28m) and guide number 60. (Guide number measures the illumination capability of the flash; the higher the 

number, the higher the light output. Tested at ISO100, 105mm).

New LED video light

With the new built-in LED video light it has never been easier to switch between stills and movie shooting even 

in low-light conditions.  LED enables checking and setting the light and shadow conditions before shooting still 

image or movie with live view function of EVF equipped camera.  Maximum luminance of 1200 lux/(0.5m), with 

illuminating distance of approximately 6-1/2 feet (2m) at ISO3200/F5.6.

Quick Shift Bounce

Sony’s patented “Quick Shift Bounce” system allows the HVL-F60M to quickly 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 10 degrees or back 150 degrees, ensuring customers the lighting freedom 

they need to capture that perfect shot.

Quick Navi and Large Dot Matrix LCD

Quick Navi control is the intuitive User Interface from Sony Alpha camera bodies that make it a snap to locate 

and change settings.   A large dot matrix LCD display is easy-to see and intuitive button layout makes it easy to 

configure the HVL-F60M for a variety of shooting needs.

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.

Auto White Balance compensation 

Auto White Balance compensation allows for more accurate white balance in flash photography sending color 

temperature information from the HVL-F60M to the camera, where it is incorporated into the camera’s white 

balance settings.

Modeling light capability 

Modeling light capability allows the HVL-F60M to pulse, helping photographers determine where shadows will fall 

before taking the picture, so they can alter lighting or subject positioning as necessary.

Stroboscopic lighting control 

Stroboscopic lighting control lets the HVL-F60M fire multiple times during a single exposure, allowing customers to 

capture stroboscopic images where moving subjects are frozen several times in the frame.

Advanced Distance Integration (ADI)

ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) metering enables the HVL-F60M to work more effectively with lenses 

equipped with distance encoders -- combining TTL (through-the-lens) flash metering with guide number control 

are calculated automatically according to the distance to the subject, the ambient light and the pre-flash 

reflectivity of the subject.

High-Speed Synchronization 

Other flashes only work well at shutter speeds synchronized from the camera (example: from 1/125 to 1/250 of a 

second). The Sony® HVL-F60M Flash Unit provides a High Speed Synchronization mode (HSS) that enables the flash 

to sync with shutter speeds from 1/500 to 1/4000 of a second to catch fast-moving subjects.

Automatic focal-length adjustments

HVL-F60M

External Flash/Video Light

The Sony® HVL-F60M flash with built-in LED light delivers flexible lighting 

control for photographers. The “Quick Shift Bounce” system allows 

the flash to pivot 90 degrees left and right, intuitive UI with Quick Navi 

interface and Wireless Ratio Control allows the wireless control of up to 

three groups of flashes with user-selected luminosity ratios.