Calling All A6000 Flash Users
Dec 6, 2015 14:50:03 #
I am looking for a 'decent, basic, reasonably powered' Flash Unit for my A6000. I do not plan to do weddings, large group indoor shots, or light up a concert at the Madison Square Graden in NY. I do plan to use it in a few situations like: fill-in flash outdoors, short distance indoor family photos, creating the twinkle of light in my grandchildren's eyes, etc. I guess my 'only' conditions are that it a) syncs easily with the A6000, b) uses recharge batteries and c) has some tilt capability. I am not sure if I will need to fire off-camera/off-shoe as a remote flash.
Appreciate member experiences. Our club leader suggests the Sony Flash Hflv20m
Appreciate member experiences. Our club leader suggests the Sony Flash Hflv20m
Dec 7, 2015 07:57:02 #
You really need to Google and check out all of the reputable retailers that sell online; even Walmart. There are all sorts of reasonably priced units out there that will suit your needs. Also, there is an adapter shoe you can buy for under $20.00 that will allow other brands of flashes such as the older Minolta flash units.
Dec 7, 2015 08:18:16 #
bearwitme
Loc: VA, USA
Bogin Bob wrote:
I am looking for a 'decent, basic, reasonably powe... (show quote)
Dec 7, 2015 08:47:44 #
Dec 7, 2015 09:42:01 #
It seems to me as an A6000 user that the built-in flash covers your modest needs - fill-in, vertical bounce, etc. so why complicate your life with a separate unit. Sony's hot shoe is not universal so some in-store research is probably advisable.
Dec 7, 2015 09:48:22 #
Dec 7, 2015 10:06:58 #
jimkh wrote:
It seems to me as an A6000 user that the built-in flash covers your modest needs - fill-in, vertical bounce, etc. so why complicate your life with a separate unit. Sony's hot shoe is not universal so some in-store research is probably advisable.
I understand the a6000 went to a universal hot shoe (vs, the Sony one on my NEX7).
Dec 7, 2015 13:24:53 #
Dec 7, 2015 14:29:16 #
Thank you all ... I appreciate the input.
Universal hot shoe allows me flexibility.
Bob
Universal hot shoe allows me flexibility.
Bob
Dec 7, 2015 15:14:46 #
cyclespeed
Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Check out the Yungnuo 560III along with its radio controller. i bought it two years ago and it has performed flawlessly. This is not TTL but manual works fine.
the local no middle man fees store called StrobePro as in StrobePro.com is worth checking out especially if you are buying with American dollars at. this Canadian store. Today $0.74 U.S. = $1.00 Cdn.
They are flexible and use 4 rechargeable AA batteries.
the local no middle man fees store called StrobePro as in StrobePro.com is worth checking out especially if you are buying with American dollars at. this Canadian store. Today $0.74 U.S. = $1.00 Cdn.
They are flexible and use 4 rechargeable AA batteries.
Dec 8, 2015 11:58:30 #
There was a well documented problem (see DPReview) with black A6000s. It seems the black paint got on the flash contacts and prevented proper contact. Many users did the inelegant solution of scraping off the paint. This may well have been solved but it was a real problem early in 2015 and not my imagination.
Dec 8, 2015 12:18:21 #
cyclespeed
Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Yes, I can vouch for that being true. That being said, guess who alerted me to the problem and helped me solve it before I knew it was a problem?
Yes, the proprietor of StrobePro
Yes, the proprietor of StrobePro
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