Sony HVL-F20S Flash for NEX Cameras

Sony HVL-F20S Flash NEX hvlf20s

Sony HVL-F20S Flash


Sony NEX HVL-F20S Flash avaiable now.

With the announcement of the Sony NEX-C3 comes a new accessory flash for the NEX cameras. The new Sony HVL-F20S flash is a larger, more powerful flash for the NEX system. The Guide Number of 20 (50mm, at ISO 100) is a considerable increase from the GN7 (in metres at ISO 100) of the basic external flash (Sony HVL-F7S) provided with the NEX-C3, NEX-3, and the NEX-5. The new HVL-F20S also has an adjustable head to provide flash bouncing abilities. The new flash, as with the old flash, draws power from the NEX's camera's battery - just clip it and go. It is scheduled to be released in the summer.

From the Sony press release:
Also available as an option, the new HVL-F20S is a style-matching flash that clips onto the camera’s Smart Accessory Terminal. Powered directly by the camera, the flash requires no batteries, achieving an ultra-compact size and light weight when you're travelling. With a generous GN20 (50mm, at ISO 100, m) flash power rating and adjustable head, it’s ideal for creating natural fill-in and bounce flash effects with portraits and everyday shooting subjects.

Sony HVL-F20S Flash NEX hvlf20s
Sony HVL-F20S Flash NEX hvlf20s

Below shows the new HVL-F20S and the standard HVL-F7S flash on the new Sony NEX-3.


Sony HVL-F20S Flash NEX hvlf20s
Sony Nex Standard Flash

Comments

  1. kenJuly 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    The NEX HVL-F20S Flash is available now.

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  2. perrySeptember 14, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Nice and compact. Eager te know if it performs flawlessly on the 5N

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  3. Marco Venturini-AutieriSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Hello!
    I wonder if anybody knows whether this flash (or any other compatible), mounted on the NEX-5, would allow me to set the power manually (e.g. full, 1/2, 1/16...)
    Thanks!

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