GN28 power for compact mirrorless cameras

Rear, Slow, and High Speed Sync and Multi-flash settings

Flash recycle time of up to 6.4 seconds

Bounce lock release button prevents unwanted angle changes

Use as on-camera flash or radio wireless commander/receiver

Auto White Balance adjustment

Memory and MR settings to access frequently used settings

Stable ratio wireless communication up to 114 feet

Metal MI foot and side frame protects shoe connection

Multi/Micro USB ports for software update

The compact and durable Sony Alpha HVL-F28RM External Flash offers consistent light output, optimized light distribution and continuous flash performance that won’t interrupt your workflow. Designed to match Sony’s mirrorless cameras for a compact, manageable system, it offers the type of reliable, stable performance you expect with your Sony Alpha cameras. This compact, easy-to-use flash unit delivers the capabilities and dependability that professional and advanced amateur users demand. Consistent light output at each flash is ensured thanks to precise communication between the flash unit and camera. Specified Guide Number (GN28) light output is consistently maintained in the widest possible range of conditions while light distribution has been carefully optimized for uniform coverage right out to the image corners without falloff.

When used with a compatible camera, the balance between the light falling on the subject’s face and the ambient light is taken into account to automatically adjust accurate white balance so that the subject’s face is rendered with natural, lifelike color. This is a new function introduced in the Alpha 7C. Some of existing flash units are also supported.

A refined flash algorithm provides 50% higher resistance to overheating (compared to the HVL-F32M) for continuous flash performance that provides constant and stable flash output, during shooting sessions and won’t interrupt your workflow. A flash recycle time of 4.1 sec. with Ni-MH batteries and 6.4 sec. alkaline batteries has been achieved.

The Multi Interface foot is fabricated from metal for higher strength with reinforced side frame that also houses the unit’s electrical contacts and offers improved resistance to physical shock and impact from all directions. Durability of the flash has been implemented to match the durability of your Sony Alpha camera.

Light most often falls on subjects from above, whether it’s from the sun or overhead lighting resulting in more natural and pleasing portraits. The HVL-F28RM provides plenty of light for bounce applications and the flash angle can be set as required via 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 120 degree click stops for easy positioning in a variety of shooting situations. A lock is provided at the 0-degree position to prevent unwanted angle changes in hectic shooting situations. The bounce angle can easily be changed while the lock release button is pressed.

Flash compensation, light ratio, and other detailed flash parameters can be controlled directly from a compatible camera. A camera custom key can be assigned to call up the flash parameter display so that adjustments can be made while looking through the viewfinder and gripping the camera. Flash parameters are shown in the selected camera display language.

Wireless radio-controlled flash gives you the most consistent results without pairing errors. Control signals can reach receivers, up to 114 feet (30 meters) away, even in challenging conditions such as distant locations, strong sunlight, or when the flash is behind the subject, which can make optical flash sync difficult or even impossible. The compact clip-on HVL-F28RM flash can operates as an on-camera flash, radio wireless commander or receiver in multi-flash setups to meet your off camera creative lighting needs.

This flash unit is powered by two AA (LR6) alkaline or NiMH batteries. A fresh pair of alkaline batteries can provide power for up to 113 continuous flashes (1/1 manual flash with alkaline batteries). The HVL-F45RM features a Multi/Micro USB port for supporting firmware update to the latest version via connected PC.