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SONY HVL-F42AM User Reviews

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SONY HVL-F42AM
alaSCORE 87

51 reviews

November, 2009

87 / 100

2 Experts

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92 / 100

49 Users

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alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the SONY HVL-F42AM from sonystyle.com. The average user rating from sonystyle.com is 100 out of 100.

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Great flash

"This is a HUGE step up from the in-camera flash. The light from this flash is a lot more flattering, and can be angled to bounce off of walls and cei...

Have to Buy

"I've wanted a flash ever since I bought my camera, but didn't have any money after buying my camera. But my sister was nice enough to bless me with i...

A FANTASTIC Flash

"this has been by far the most fun I have ever had using a flash. set up is great, it's plenty powerful for anyone's daily use. The wireless synch is ...

Average Rating

100

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the SONY HVL-F42AM from bestbuy.com. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 80 out of 100.

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Very Good

"I currently have the Sony HVL-F36AM flash and this was a step up with a guide number of 42. It gives more powerful light output compared to my basic,...

Average Rating

80

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the SONY HVL-F42AM from ciao.com. The average user rating from ciao.com is 87 out of 100.

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Sony HVL F42AM Hot-shoe clip-on flash

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Sony HVL F42AM

This HVLF42AM flash unit will be very useful to photographers. The illumination of HVLF42AM flash unit is powerful. There are many features like wirel...

Quick review of Sony HVL F42AM Hot-shoe clip-on flash

Sony HVL F36AM Flash is very useful for a photographer. It gives more powerful light output compare to basic entry level flash. It gives photographer ...

Average Rating

87

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the SONY HVL-F42AM from warehouseexpress.com. The average user rating from warehouseexpress.com is 100 out of 100.

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Useful upgrade

I didnt think I would ever need a flash. However I decided to buy this instead of another lens and it has really turned out to be a lot of fun. Espec...

It's great

I haven't previously used a good flash but the results have been brilliant. By bouncing the flash off the ceiling or wall you get a much better result...

Brilliant Flash

This is an extremely good value add on flash unit. What makes it even better is the wireless remote capability which does away with any further expens...

Average Rating

100

US

alaTest collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of the SONY HVL-F42AM from amazon.com. The average user rating from amazon.com is 85 out of 100.

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Quality Product

Quality Product I'm brand new to slr photography, but I knew I needed a good flash. Sony seems to have delivered. I have been using this product for...

Wireless Heaven

Wireless Heaven This is a kick-ass little strobe that I wish I could use on my other cameras. Being able to take it off the camera and place it anywhe...

The best investment after the camera

The best investment after the camera This flash has taken my photography to new levels. It is surprisingly powerful for its size and for the money and...

Flash Batteries

Flash Batteries So I'm just getting started into photography and I own the Sony A300 and just recently bought the flash, It's amazing! The pictures tu...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the SONY HVL-F42AM from amazon.co.uk. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 90 out of 100.

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First time flash user

First time flash user I wanted more flexibility to use flash off camera and this is the cheapest option I could find. As a first time user it is a ve...

Very good flashgun

Very good flashgun brilliant flashgun with some great tricks up its sleeve. I'm using this on a Sony @200, and its a brilliant flashgun with some gre...

sony flashgun

sony flashgun very happy with this product - does exactly what i wanted it to do (and more) ..very pleased with this product - definatly recommend it ...

Great results compared to the on the on board flash

Great results compared to the on the on board flash In just a few uses it was obvious that the Alpha350 benefits from a flashgun when taking portraits...

Average Rating

90

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