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Good all round unit
HVL-F45RM 08/06/2019 by Rjmc01 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought this for use with Sony A58 camera and it fits straight on. Good size and weight for camera and so far resukts have been great. No intention to use off-camera or as part of lighting system at the moment but good to know it has the capability. Compatible with newer camera such as Sony A7 I have eyes on. Relatively new to photogaphy the unit appears simple to set up and use.
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Cannot be triggered optically.
HVL-F45RM 16/04/2019 by Vallabh (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Followed the steps provided in manual. But was not able to trigger optically. While my old M320 triggers optically. Awaiting technical resolution.
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9 Customer Reviews
Great Second Flash!
HVLF45RM 14/05/2020 by craigbrandau (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I currently own the Sony HVL-F60RM and love it, but needed a second flash. Though this model is a bit less expensive, it works great!
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A great bit of kit!
HVL-F45RM 13/01/2020 by picytaker1953 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Good features, but it could do to be a bit more intuitive!
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Nice product
HVL-F45RM 24/12/2019 by OldGuy1954 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Couple of issues: 1. Multi mode is not available when on RCV as slave to commander 2. No PC SYNC socket as per HVL-60RM
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Works great - but expensive
HVL-F45RM 02/10/2019 by Sonyconvert2019 (United Kingdom)
Does everything it should very well. Particularly like the strobe. Starts and recycles really quickly with rechargeable batteries. On a balancing act it is more expensive than 3rd party flash guns but you on the other hand it is designed specifically for the camera and so the risk of a missed photo is reduced. Really like it!
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Good all round unit
HVL-F45RM 08/06/2019 by Rjmc01 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought this for use with Sony A58 camera and it fits straight on. Good size and weight for camera and so far resukts have been great. No intention to use off-camera or as part of lighting system at the moment but good to know it has the capability. Compatible with newer camera such as Sony A7 I have eyes on. Relatively new to photogaphy the unit appears simple to set up and use.
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Cannot be triggered optically.
HVL-F45RM 16/04/2019 by Vallabh (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Followed the steps provided in manual. But was not able to trigger optically. While my old M320 triggers optically. Awaiting technical resolution.
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Missing the quick shift bounce
HVL-F45RM 15/12/2018 by Atsuico (USA)
I'm not sure why the quick shift bounce feature was removed but it is a design I really miss. Have been working with the f43 for quite some time I loved how easily it was to handle. The menu system works well but I'm having a hard time getting used to the traditional head movement again.
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Amazing for Low Light Situations
HVLF45RM 11/01/2018 by Galation (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
Have been using it almost non stop for low light shoots and it greatly improves the autofocus and isolated capabilities of my 7rii!!!
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Great speedlight for a7rii!
HVL-F45RM 11/10/2017 by Daniel V (USA)
I purchased this flash specifically for my a7rii for on-the-go applications when I don't want to carry my bigger light. I'm happy that the flash pattern is nice and round and light is soft which surprised me in a good way of course. I used to own other Nikon flashes before I switched to mirrorless (happy I did) but this one from and for Sony is just awesome! The features like installed radio, which is super easy to pair with FA-WRC1M, focus assisting LED/video light and off course the perfect size for a7rii are worthy of investment!
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