Sony On-Camera Flash | HVL-F43M TTL Shoe Mount Flash

OVERVIEW

The HVL-F43M TTL Shoe Mount Flash from Sony is an auto / manual flash unit that offers flexible lighting control and is compatible with Sony’s Multi Interface shoe. Its Quick Shift Bounce system allows it to pivot 90° left and right, allowing you to maintain horizontal light distribution even when shooting vertically. Additionally, it can tilt 8° downward and 150° upward. It features a retractable 15mm wide-angle panel, as well as a built-in bounce sheet that can be used even when shooting vertically–without changing the angle of reflected light. The flash can also be used as a modelling light.

Wireless Ratio Control enables the wireless control of up to three groups of flashes with user-selected luminosity ratios. The HVL-F43M features automatic TTL mode in addition to continuous, pre-flash and manual settings. Red-eye reduction and high-speed sync are available. The flash has an effective range of over 30′. It features a 5500K colour temperature and also performs automatic white balance and auto zoom.

The HVL-F43M is powered by 4 AA alkaline or NiMH batteries; with alkaline batteries, it will produce around 200 flashes. A durable unit, it is resistant to both dust and moisture. As an added bonus, a mini stand and case are supplied.

Multi Interface Shoe Connection
Enables expanded compatibility with Sony Alpha cameras, in addition to other cameras featuring a traditional hot shoe

Quick Shift Bounce System
Affords versatility by enabling flash to pivot 90° left and right, allowing you to maintain horizontal light distribution even when shooting vertically. Additionally, lets flash tilt down 8° and up/back 150°

Versatile Bounce Angles
90° up and 90° left. Allows the flash head to be rotated while maintaining the set bounce angle, so you can quickly switch between horizontal and vertical orientation without changing the light angle

Built-In Bounce Sheet
Can be used even when shooting in a vertical position without changing the angle of reflected light

Retractable Wide-Angle Panel
Provides an angle of coverage equivalent to that of a 15mm lens

Modeling Light Capability
Allows the HVL-F43M to pulse, helping you determine where shadows will fall before taking photos so that you can alter lighting or subject positioning as needed

Wireless Ratio Control
Lets you wirelessly control up to three groups of flashes and specify the luminosity ratio for each group. Use multiple-flash lighting techniques without the need for special equipment or tedious exposure settings

Flash Modes
Automatic TTL mode in addition to continuous, pre-flash and manual settings. In continuous mode, get up to 10 flashes/sec for a maximum of 40 flashes. Red-eye reduction and high-speed sync are also available

Guide Number
141′ / 43m at ISO 100 with 105mm lens

Flash Metering System
Direct TTL

Range
Works effectively at a distance of over 30′ (9.1 m)

Colour Temperature
Approx. 5500K

Auto White Balance
Tells your camera the color temperature for white balance

Auto Zoom
Optimized for camera sensor size

Power Source
Runs on 4 AA alkaline or NiMH batteries. With alkalines, will produce about 200 flashes

Durable Design
Constructed from PC and ABS. Sealant is set at joints of outer components, including body, LCD panel and mounting foot, as well as around moving parts, to keep out dust and moisture–extending useful life of flash. Unit can be safely stored at temperatures from -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)

Additional Features
Simple controls, test button, power-saving mode

Included Accessories
Mini stand and carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS

Mount Shoe
Guide No. 141.08′ (43 m) ISO100 at 105 mm position
Exposure Control Manual/TTL
Angle of Coverage 8° – 150° Vertical90° – 90° Horizontal
TTL Dedication Yes
Bounce Head Yes
Recycle Time Approximately 2.9 seconds
Flash Duration Not Specified By Manufacturer
Compensation Not Specified By Manufacturer
Wireless Groups 3 Groups
Power Source 4x AA Alkaline, Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.0 x 5.6 x 3.5″ / 7.6 x 14.2 x 8.9 cm
Weight 12.5 oz / 354 g excluding batteries