Sony HVL-F45RM -salamavalo

I found this to be robust and easy to use with my A7iii. The flash covers the focal lengths that I use 21-100mm that I need and shows the range. I spent some time going through the menus and I find them straightforward now.

The flash charges very quickly. The building is not as good as Canon. The hot shoe is made of plastic and I’m not that happy about that. I was expecting a metal hot shoe. The flash head moves without the button.

Bought this to accompany my new Sony camera. As it didnt have a combined flash built in.

Great choice. Well pleased

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!

Good features, but it could do to be a bit more intuitive!

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.

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

Followed the steps provided in manual. But was not able to trigger optically. While my old M320 triggers optically.

Awaiting technical resolution.