{"product_id":"sony-hvl-f46rm-flash","title":"Sony HVL-F46RM Flash - 1082411","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSony HVL-F46RM Flash - 1082411\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact high-output GN46\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e flash unit delivers levels of sophistication and camera communication that only Sony can offer, offering reliable flash at high continuous shooting speeds and sync at shutter speeds up to 1\/400 sec\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e. Outstanding durability, intuitive operation via the camera\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e, flexible bounce angle adjustment, and wireless radio communication add refined control and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent communication with the latest Alpha bodies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha Lighting System has evolved in parallel with Alpha camera bodies to give creators optimum illumination in a wide range of applications. A level of integration that is only possible with original Sony products achieves detailed communication with compatible camera cameras\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e for reliable and precise light control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStable GN46\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e output for a wide range of lighting needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the HVL-F46RM is designed by Sony, it can communicate with α camera bodies to deliver consistent GN46\u003csup\u003e1 \u003c\/sup\u003elight output that meets professional lighting needs. Focal lengths from 24mm (15mm with the wide panel) to 105mm\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e are supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer-frame P-TTL flash control adapts to changing light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with a compatible camera\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e, high-speed control sequencing in the camera uses pre-flash to control each individual flash\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e during continuous bursts, even when tracking fast-moving subjects in scenes where the light changes dramatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 1\/400 sec\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e. shutter sync with a compatible camera\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e for new expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed with a compatible camera\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e body the HVL-F46RM allows flash sync up to 1\/400 sec\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e. This makes it possible to deemphasize the background while using flash to illuminate the main subject, illuminate moving subjects against a bright background, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStable high-speed continuous flash shooting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a compatible camera\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e the HVL-F46RM can continuously provide flash for up to 60 frames\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e in high-speed bursts at up to 10 fps\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e. Missed frames dues to flash sync failure is avoided, providing stable continuous shooting support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash control linked to camera face detection\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a compatible camera\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e, the white balance is automatically adjusted so that the subject’s face is rendered with natural color. The HVL-F46RM works with a compatible camera\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e face detection to provide ideal lighting for the main subject, even in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto white balance accuracy that only original equipment can achieve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to in-house design, this advanced flash unit transfers color temperature data to the camera where that data is used to precisely adjust the white balance so that colors are rendered naturally in any situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal flash trigger time lag\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using the HVL-F46RM in combination with a compatible camera\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e, the time lag between pressing the shutter button and flash output is significantly reduced*6 so that fleeting moments can be captured with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-speed, slow, and rear-curtain sync\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed sync works at all shutter speeds\u003csup\u003e10\u003c\/sup\u003e and can be used with the aperture wide open to produce beautiful background bokeh for portraits. 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