Sony HVL-F45RM

Compact external flash

Sony HVL-F45RM

It is not only beautiful, robust, well designed, powerful, multifunctional and suitable for many situations (just like me, it seems! ^_^) but this flash simply combines advanced and very efficient technologies!

You, who are reading this announce, and plan to buy this flash (which also makes LED torch for videos), you already know the renderings brought to your photos by indirect light!

This flash will do even more!

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Powerful yet compact

• Radio wireless flash control for versatile shooting
  Supply powerful lighting with the compact high-performance HVL-F45RM clip-on flash. Explore freedom of built-in wireless radio control in multi-flash settings and conventional optical wireless communication. Easy operation, excellent reliability, expert results — especially for enthusiasts of compact α E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras.
• Powerful compact with stamina
  Dramatically downsized (Downsized in height and width by approx. 18% and 34% respectively, compared with HVL-F43M) to fit the α E-mount cameras, this compact flash is as powerful as guide number 45 (105 mm at ISO 100 in meters). Recycle time is approx. 2.5 seconds4, with flash output up to approx. 210 times (When choosing 1/1 manual flash emission while using alkaline batteries).
• Multi-flash shooting via built-in radio wireless
  With its built-in wireless radio-controlled system, the versatile HVL-F45RM can be used as either commander or receiver, supporting a wide range of shooting situations. As a commander, connect up to 15 units of compatible flashes or receivers in up to 5 groups (Up to 5 groups in GROUP mode setting, up to 3 groups in TTL or Manual mode settings). You'll appreciate wireless convenience and varied lighting for flashes placed at distances of up to 98.4 feet(According to Sony's internal measurement conditions).

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Radio-control connection with various types of off-camera units	Wireless control of up to 15 units in up to 5 groups (Up to 5 groups in GROUP mode setting, up to 3 groups in TTL or Manual mode settings)
[1] HVL-F45RM (receiver / off-camera flash) [2] FA-WRR1 (receiver) + compatible flash (off-camera flash) [3] FA-WRR1 (receiver) + studio flash (via sync cable) [4] HVL-F45RM (commander / on-camera flash) [5] FA-WRC1M (commander)

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Reliable and precise control in any setting

Radio signals enable stable connection over a wider shooting area (about 98.4 ft/30 m). Compatible off-camera flash units or receivers pick up radio signals — in bright light, around obstacles, and even when installed behind the camera. That means more consistent results without pairing errors.

Reach deep into the composition

Reliable also in bright light

Leap over subjects and obstacles

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Functional compatibility

Follow the link below to find compatible cameras.
(Some cameras may require a software update for use)
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/flash/?mdl=HVL-F45RM&area=gwt&lang=en_US

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Intuitive operation via camera-like menus Enjoy quick intuitive operation with tab menus just like that on the camera.	Quick Navi control interface One press of the 'Fn' button calls up the Quick Navi screen, letting you directly change shooting settings.	Flexibly assignable custom function Assign often-used functions to up, down, left, right and center keys, and control wheel (highlighted in red) for easy access.
Rotate head horizontally 360° Flexible head rotates 180° left and 180° right for rapid bounce operation.	Tilt 150° upward and 8° downward Use easy 150° up/8° down tilt adjustment, plus one-touch rearward bounce.	Support vertical shooting Bounce flash is possible, even with the camera held in vertical composition.

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Dust and moisture-resistant design
(Structure designed for dust and moisture resistance, but does not prevent all dust or moisture ingress)

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Common features for uncommon lighting techniques

Control shutter speed and flash intensity for the precise effect you want.

Wireless multi-flash ratio control

Set intensity for each of up to three groups of wirelessly controlled flashes.

High-speed sync (HSS)

Flash can be synchronized to all shutter speeds — unlike conventional daylight sync, in which shutter speed must be equal to or slower than flash speed.

Advanced Distance Integration (ADI)

By acquiring accurate distance information between the lens and subject through TTL metering, ADI delivers precise flash intensity control that is not influenced by high or low reflectance of the subject or background.
(Dependent on camera body and lens specifications)

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More information here : https://www.sony.com/electronics/photography-lighting-techniques-equipment

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Specifications

• Basic information
  • Dimensions (approx.) : W 2-3/4 in × H 4-1/2 in × D 3-1/2 in (69.4 mm × 113.7 mm × 88.3 mm)
  • Weight (approx.) : 11.2 oz (317 g) (only main unit)
• Type
  • Type : Auto electronic flash (clip-on type) with pre-flash metering
  • Shoe type : Multi Interface Shoe.
• Flash head (light-emitting unit)
  • Maximum guide number : 45 (Flash coverage setting 105 mm/STD flash distribution, ISO100・m)
  • Flash coverage : AUTO/MANUAL (24 mm–105 mm) angle of view at 15 mm focal length is also covered with the wide panel
  • Flash mode : TTL/MANUAL/MULTI
  • Flash Duration (Approx.) : Within 1.7 ms (1/1 MANUAL)
  • Color Temperature (Approx.) : 5,500K
  • Frequency (Approx.) : 0.1-2.5 seconds (Alkaline battery)/0.1-2.0 seconds (Ni-MH battery)
  • Repetition (approx.) : More than 210 times (Alkaline battery)/More than 270 times (Ni-MH battery)
  • Continuous flash performance : 40 flashes at 10 flashes per second (Normal flash, power level 1/32, 105 mm, Ni-MH battery).
  • Bounce flash : Yes
  • Bounce angle : Up 150 deg (0 deg/30 deg/45 deg/60 deg/75 deg/90 deg/120 deg/150 deg) Down 8 deg, Left and right 180 deg (0 deg/30 deg/45 deg/60 deg/75 deg/90 deg/120 deg/150 deg/180 deg)
  • Test flash : Yes
  • Flash control : Flash control using pre-flash (P-TTL/ADI)
  • Flash compensation : Yes / Depending on the camera, this function is not available. For details, see product information page. http://www.sony.net/flash/f45rm/
  • Power level switching : 22 levels (1/1-1/128) 1/3 steps
  • High-speed sync (HSS) : Yes
  • Modeling flash : Yes
  • Built-in wide panel : Yes (0.59 in)
  • Built-in bounce sheet : Yes
• AF illuminator
  • AF illuminator : Yes / Depending on the camera, this function is not available. For details, see product information page. http://www.sony.net/flash/f45rm/
  • Operating Range (Approx.) : 1.64-19.69 ft (While a 50 mm lens with the aperture set at F5.6 is attached and [AF LED LEVEL] of the flash unit is specified as [HIGH].)
• Radio-controlled wireless function
  • Radio Control Wireless Function : Yes (commander/receiver) (Requires Radio Control Wireless Flash (sold separately) or Wireless Radio Receiver FA-WRR1 (sold separately) or Wireless Radio Commander FA-WRC1M (sold separately))
  • Frequencies : 2.4GHz band
  • Channels : 14 Channels (Auto/manual)
  • Communication Distance (Approx.) : 98.43 ft (Based on our [our] measurement conditions)(May vary according to conditions)
  • Groups : 3 groups (TTL/MANUAL), 5 groups (group flash photography)
  • Maximum flash units : 15 units
  • Lighting ratio control : 3 groups (TTL)
• Optical control wireless function
  • Optical Controlled Wireless Flash : Yes (controller/remote) (Requires Optical Control Wireless Flash (sold separately).
  • Channels : 4 Channels
  • Communication Distance (Approx.) : 16.4 ft (Based on our [our] measurement conditions)(May vary according to conditions)
  • Groups : 3 groups
  • Lighting ratio control : 3 groups (TTL)
• LED light function
  • Center Luminance Intensity (Approx.) : 400 lx (1.64 ft)/100 lx (3.28 ft)
  • Lighting Distance (Approx.) : 3.28 ft (when recording movies, set to ISO 3200 & F5.6)
  • Focal length supported : 35 mm (35 mm-format angle of view)
  • Continuous Lighting Time (Approx.) : 4 hours (with Sony AA-size alkaline battery)
  • Color Temperature (Approx.) : 5500K
  • Power level switching : 10 steps
• Other functions
  • Auto zoom control optimized for image sensor size : Yes (Except DSLR-A100)
  • Flash distribution setting : Yes
  • Auto WB Adjustment : Yes (Except DSLR-A100)
  • Custom key settings : Yes
  • Memory settings : Yes
  • Remote release : -
• Display
  • LCD panel : Yes (Dot matrix)
  • Charge progress indicator : -
• External connectors
  • Sync terminal : -
  • Multi/Micro USB terminal : Yes
• Power source
  • Power source : Four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
  • External Battery Adaptor : -
• Other features
  • Dust and moisture-resistant design : Yes
• What's In The Box
  • Connector protect cap (1)
  • Mini-stand(1)
  • Carrying case (1)