The HVL-F60M External Flash from Sony is a robust device tailored for both still photography and videography, equipped with a range of sophisticated features and functionalities. It boasts complete ADI / P-TTL capabilities, a Quick Shift Bounce system, wireless TTL control with ratio adjustments, and an LED light, all managed through a Quick Navi system featuring a large dot matrix LCD. This model stands out in its category with an impressive guide number of 197' at ISO 100 and 105mm. The zoom head accommodates a range of 24-105mm for full-frame cameras, which can be extended to 15mm using the integrated wide-angle panel.
Among its notable features is the Quick Shift Bounce system, allowing the flash head to pivot 90° to the left and right. This design ensures that both the flash and LCD remain correctly oriented during vertical shooting. The Quick Navi control interface enhances usability by providing detailed information on settings and status, complemented by a click wheel for swift and intuitive adjustments on the expansive dot matrix LCD.
The HVL-F60M also supports wireless TTL functionality, which includes ratio control alongside standard wireless controller and remote flash capabilities. This ratio control feature permits the adjustment of output levels for three distinct groups of flashes in relation to each other. For videographers, an integrated LED light offers an output of 1200 lux at a distance of 1.6', and it includes a built-in diffusion panel for a softer light output, as well as a tungsten color conversion filter.
In addition to its advanced features, this flash provides a variety of standard settings, including slow, high-speed, first and second curtain sync modes, and a stroboscopic flash option. It operates on four AA batteries, delivering a recycle time ranging from 0.1 to 3.5 seconds. The package includes a bounce adapter, a terminal protector cap, a mini-stand, and a carrying case.
This unit is designed to work with Sony's Multi Interface Shoe and does not directly support the older Sony/Minolta Auto-Lock Accessory Shoe. However, by utilizing the provided ADP-AMA Shoe Adapter, Sony cameras equipped with the Auto-Lock Accessory Shoe can be modified to fully accommodate Multi Interface Shoe external flashes.
- Advance Distance Integration (ADI) flash metering works with cameras and lenses with distance encoders to more accurately balance flash output with ambient light and subject reflectivity by taking camera-to-subject distance into account
- LED video light has 15 output levels with a maximum luminance of 1200 lux at 1.6' at a max range of 6.5' at ISO 3200 and f/5.6
- Stroboscopic flash mode with frequency of 1-100 Hz with bursts of 2-100 flashes
- Manual flash output from 1/1 to 1/256 in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps
- Wireless control features 4 channels and 3 groups
- Wireless flash ratio control has settings of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and off
- Modeling flash settings at either 2 Hz three times or 40 Hz for 4 seconds
- Auto zoom function will recognize and adjust for sensor size
- Works with FA-EB1AM External Battery Adapter for longer battery life
- External terminal for wired off-camera triggering
- Battery life of 120-200 flashes
- Built-in slide-out bounce card
- Power saving mode
- Flash-ready indicator light
- Dust and moisture resistant construction with locking foot
