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Sony - HVLF60M - Hot-Shoe Clip-On Flash
Average customer rating
2.7
(33 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 33 reviews
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42%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Sony - HVLF60M - Hot-Shoe Clip-On Flash
Customer Rating
5
A High Powered Guide Number Creates Opportunities
on June 27, 2013
Posted by: Oldmanriver
This flash unit has become a good and reliable friend to my A99.
I have become a big fan of the high speed shutter synchronization for daytime fill flash, especially with portraiture.
The guide number 60 flash has enough "oomph" to fill a dimly lit college basketball court.
The HVL-F60M is a pleasant addition to my existing collection of three HVL-43AM's (guide number 43). I plan to continue my experimentation with wireless ratio flash techniques with the added fire power as the controller on top of the A99.
I would recommend a second back-up unit for anyone that typically experience fast paced, intensive shoots, such as weddings.
Personally as a non-professional photographer, I like the fact that the SONY flash units appear to be proactively "wired" to avoid premature unit failure due to overly aggressive usage.
I have become a big fan of the high speed shutter synchronization for daytime fill flash, especially with portraiture.
The guide number 60 flash has enough "oomph" to fill a dimly lit college basketball court.
The HVL-F60M is a pleasant addition to my existing collection of three HVL-43AM's (guide number 43). I plan to continue my experimentation with wireless ratio flash techniques with the added fire power as the controller on top of the A99.
I would recommend a second back-up unit for anyone that typically experience fast paced, intensive shoots, such as weddings.
Personally as a non-professional photographer, I like the fact that the SONY flash units appear to be proactively "wired" to avoid premature unit failure due to overly aggressive usage.
What's great about it: Guide Number 60, supports HSS & wireless ratio flash, LED video lights, lock lever on mounting base, legacy adapter
What's not so great: Commentators have complained about overheating issue that I have yet to experience, bigger & heavier than the HVL-43AM
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
I like it
on September 19, 2014
Posted by: acButler
I read the reviews before purchasing the Flash 60, I found it very useful, in my courses, I'm studying Portrait and Wedding photography. This is my first external flash. I purchased another set of 4AA's for backup, from what I read it might get hot, swap the batteries and a work around. I enjoy sony products. I'm the only one in courses, possibly thew whole program using sony. A instructor picked it up and raved... The flash is complicated-and this is my first, but I printed the manual, 4 pages per sheet, zoomed, and duplexed. Read your manual...
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
3
This flash deserves a 5 Star rate but !
on June 23, 2019
Posted by: BJO 3
Gender:Male
The locking mechanism is a cheap and over time will fail ( a problem which happen to my other photographer friends ) and let’s the flash unlock from the camera and slip from the hot seat.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, August 2, 2019
Hi, BJO 3!
This flash is designed to work well with specific Sony cameras. To attach the flash properly, we recommend following the steps here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4444/44441941M.pdf (20).
We appreciate your time and feedback. We will forward this to the relevant department.
Regards,
Vincent
This flash is designed to work well with specific Sony cameras. To attach the flash properly, we recommend following the steps here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4444/44441941M.pdf (20).
We appreciate your time and feedback. We will forward this to the relevant department.
Regards,
Vincent
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
1
Great flash when it works
on January 2, 2013
Posted by: Photoyou
This flash unit overheats constantly. I have almost every other Sony flash and they never overheat. I hope they get the bugs worked out of it.
What's great about it: LED lights are fantastic
What's not so great: Overheats
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
3
Great flash but build quality isn't great.
on October 18, 2018
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Male
Flash started to wobble about a year after I bought it due to a broken piece of plastic in the shoe. I'd chalk this up to rough use, but I've got Nikon flashes that have withstood upwards of 200 weddings without any issues. In conversations with multiple other Sony users they've had the same issue, resulting in an expensive repair each time.
I replaced it with a F60RM and my only real design issue with the 60M has been corrected. They've added a simple plus and minus button for flash power which is a huge help. I'd recommend the F60RM over this unit even though it's currently slightly more expensive.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, October 20, 2018
Hi nickgore0625, We're sorry to hear about your experience with HVL-F60M but we're glad that the HVL-F60RM meet your expectations. Rest assured that your feedback will not go unseen and will be directed to the proper department. Thank you for still choosing Sony. Regards, Jen
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: imac2139
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was delighted to use this product. Former Nikon user and switched to Sony about 6 months ago.As an experienced on-off camera flash unit user, I purchased thid for nighttime event. It was excellent. A ton of power, quick recycle and fantastically easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: jborean
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This has been great and really helped me when I have required on-camera flash. How the heck do I get it off camera with a TTL cord? It's like it's a secret or something! Is there not a simple cord that attached from the flash to the camera like virtually EVERY other flash in existence? I just want to get it on a bracket or something!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, August 15, 2019
Hi, jborean!
To use the Sony HVL-F60M as an off-camera flash unit, you may follow the guidelines from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4444/44441941M.pdf (68).
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Amazon Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Best Time to Call:
Sincerely,
Vincent
Sony Social Support
To use the Sony HVL-F60M as an off-camera flash unit, you may follow the guidelines from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4444/44441941M.pdf (68).
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Amazon Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Best Time to Call:
Sincerely,
Vincent
Sony Social Support
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: Hicks 1
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this flash because it is a great light source
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com