Camera Flash / Speedlight: Sony HVL-F45RM Flash Unit Flashgun REVIEW
Model Name: Sony HVL-F45RM Flash Unit Flashgun specifications.
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Release Date
2017
Strenght / Power
Guide Number (ISO100, meters)
Maximum guide number. 45
Power Level Switching (Vari-power Range)
1/1 to 1/128
Head & Coverage
Bounce (Up-Down) Head Movement
-8 to +150°
Swivel (Rotation) Head movement
360°
Focal Length Coverage
24-105mm
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Flash Related Functions
Flash Durations
N/A (no information available)
Flash Modes(TTL)
Sony ADI / P-TTL Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
Flash Exposure Compensation / Correction
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Secondary Illumination
Video Light
Wireles Flash
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL/Manual)
Up to 98.43' / 30 m
Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual)
Up to 16.4' / 5 m
Wireless Groups
14
Wireless Channels
5
Remote Timing Modes
Other Features
Mount
Hot-shoe mount flash
Off Camera Terminal / External Connectors
Included Accessories
Other Functions
Power Source & Recycle Time
Power Source - Batterry
4 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH) batteries
External Power
Minimum Recycle Time (Charging time between shooting)
approx. 2.5 seconds
Battery Life
270 times(Ni-MH battery)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
W 69.4mm X H 113.7mm X D 88.3mm (2 3/4inches × 4 1/2inches × 3 1/2inches)
Weight
317g (11.2 oz) (only main unit)
The Sony HVL-F45RM Flash Unit Flashgun, launched in 2017, serves as a versatile and dependable lighting tool for photographers. It features a Guide Number of Maximum guide number. 45, ensuring robust illumination. The flash unit features a coverage angle or a focal length of 24-105mm. Its Hot-shoe mount allows for easy attachment to cameras, providing stability during shooting.
A notable feature is its Flash Duration capability of N/A (no information available). This wide range enhances adaptability across various lighting conditions, catering to both static scenes and fast-paced action photography.
The Sony HVL-F45RM Flash Unit Flashgun is powered by using 4 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH) batteries, with an estimated battery life of 270 times(Ni-MH battery), ensuring sustained performance during extended photo sessions.
The Minimum Recycle Time, approx. 2.5 seconds, emphasizes efficiency, enabling photographers to capture successive shots seamlessly, especially in dynamic shooting scenarios.
In addition, the Sony HVL-F45RM Flash Unit Flashgun is compact and portable, the flash unit measures W 69.4mm X H 113.7mm X D 88.3mm (2 3/4inches × 4 1/2inches × 3 1/2inches) and weighs 317g (11.2 oz) (only main unit). This review aims to assist you in determining if this flash suits your specific needs.
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Fivercam Wiki information:
There are three ways to trigger off-camera flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio signals or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio. The infrared system works like the TV remote; there need to be a direct line of sight for the signal to reach the destination. The radio signal has no line-of-sight limitations, but comes at a rather high cost. The hybrid system simply takes the infrared signal from the commander, converts it over to radio and then converts it back to infrared on slave units.
