Sony HVLF60RM Specifications
HVL-F60RM
External ash with wireless radio control
High-power ash with a maximum lighting output guide
number of 60 (GN60) 1. Continuous shooting is possible
with up to 220 emissions2 per set of batteries and a fast
charge cycle time of 1.7 seconds2, or just 0.6 seconds2
with optional External Battery Adaptor (FA-EBA1)4. Highspeed and wireless radio communication to support
multi-ash photography. Equipped with Sony’s own
Quick Shi Bounce for natural horizontal and portrait
bounced light.
Key Features
Powerful ash light
Master the light in your photography with this HVL-F60RM high guide number (GN60)1 compact
ash unit. It provides plenty of power for a wide range of shooting situations, delivering sucient
illumination for bounce lighting or high-speed-sync (HSS) ash. Auto zoom control or manual
focal length can be selected as required, providing uniform wide-range zoom coverage without
shading from 20mm to 200mm wide to tele focal lengths (14mm with wide panel). Whether
you’re professional or enthusiast, it’s the versatile small ash that’s ideally suited for use with Sony’s
mirrorless cameras.
Wireless abilities for the widest range of shooting situations
The powerful HVL-F60RM ash can operates as an on-camera ash, radio wireless commander
or receiver in multi-ash setups and can use optical and wireless radio ash control to meet your
o camera creative lighting needs. Wireless radio-controlled ash gives you the most consistent
results without pairing errors. Control signals can reach receivers even in challenging conditions
such as distant locations, strong sunlight, or when the ash is behind the subject, which can
make optical ash sync dicult or even impossible. Slave ash units can be positioned just about
anywhere up to approximately 98.3 away from the camera.
Multi-ash photography via wireless radio communication
Since the HVL-F60RM can be used as both commander (to send signals) and receiver (to
accept signals), it supports a wide range of shooting conditions. As a commander, this ash
can be paired with other radio-capable units such as other HVL-F60RM and HVL-F45RM units,
or combined with optional wireless radio commander (FA-WRC1M) and receiver (FA-WRR1) for
use with other ash units that do not have built-in radio wireless capability or studio lights. It can
connect with up to 15 compatible o-camera ash units or receivers in up to 5 groups6. You can
also take advantage of wireless ring and varied output ash level control for ashes up to 98.
away3.
Stable, reliable continuous shooting
The HVL-F60RM provides stable, reliable continuous shooting, up 220 emissions2 per set of
batteries. Fast recycling time of 1.7 sec.2 or 0.6 sec.2 with optional FA-EBA1 external battery pack4
allows you to capture almost every moment perfectly. Resistance to overheating has been
signicantly increased (approx. 2x compared to the HVL-60M3) thanks to heat resistant materials
and advanced algorithms. Proper ash synchronization is maintained during continuous shooting,
minimizing ash misres and ruined shots.
Quick Shi Bounce allows fast ash position changes
Sony’s own Quick Shi Bounce allows for fast shi between horizontal and portrait bounce
positions for natural looking portraits. Quickly shi from horizontal to vertical orientation, 90
degrees le or right, upward by up to 150 degrees, and downward by 8 degrees for exible
positioning and optimum lighting for a wide range of scenes. A rened compact mechanism
is ideally matched to E-mount cameras, complementing the compact convenience and
portability of the E-mount system. The HVL-F60RM also comes with a supplied bounce adaptor for
extra diusion to soen shadows.
Powerful LED light and AF illuminator
A built-in LED light (max. 1200lx/0.5m, up to 6 feet7) can provide extra illumination for indoor shots,
backlit outdoor shots, and a variety of other situations. It can be particularly advantageous when
shooting movies. The LED light also functions as an AF assist light to ensure accurate autofocus
operation in dim lighting. A dedicated AF assist light is also provided to ensure accurate AF even
with dark subjects. The AF assist light supports E-mount cameras.
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Quick Navi and customizable to change settings fast
Speed up lighting setup and operation with Quick Navi and key customization function. One
press of the function (Fn) button calls up the Quick Navi screen, letting you directly change
shooting settings with ease. In addition, you can easily assign frequently used features to the
unit’s four-way controller, center button, and control wheel for easy access when required. The
HVL-F60RM also provides a memory setting function (MR1/MR2) to register frequently used modes
and combinations of adjustable values for easy recall. Simplify manual workow and save time
since the TTL Level Memory can be memorize ash output and be recalled when needed for
immediate use or use aer minor adjustment.
Reliability in challenging environments
A dust and moisture resistant6 design ensures reliable operation in harsh environments while a
robust metal foot adds additional support from the ash unit to the camera’s Multi-interface
(MI) shoe. An optional FA-RG1 Rain Guard provides even further protection of the connection
between the ash and the camera.
Wireless ash support
for HSS, Slow sync and rear-curtain sync
While conventional sync shooting requires the shutter speed to be the same or slower than the
camera’s max synched ash speed, this oen narrows the aperture, making it dicult to capture
background bokeh eects. However high-speed sync (HSS) ash can be used at any shutter
speed8 — even up to the highest shutter speed provided by the camera. This allows the wider
aperture settings needed to create a narrow depth of eld, keeping the subject in perfect focus
against a blurred background for beautiful portrait shots. Wireless high-speed sync is also possible
with compatible cameras. High-speed sync, Slow sync and rear-curtain sync are also available
via wireless control.
Direct output adjustment
Independent light output level buttons allow direct control of output or compensation for
ecient workow. A comprehensive display facilitates adjustments and ash output level
conrmation, and also provides intuitive access to ash output settings for paired wireless ashes.
Selectable light distribution settings
Three light distribution settings are available from standard (STD), GN priority (CENTER) or Wideangle priority (EVEN).
Through-the-Lens (TTL) wireless ash
Even when performing wireless ash shooting, ash output can be determined based on
accurate measurement of the amount of light through the lens by using pre-ash
exposure. Pe-TTL (P-TTL) ash control is available with wireless ash ratio control.
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Auto white balance and two additional supplied color lters
Color temperature at time of ash shooting is aected by the guide number and ash type
in use. With Auto White Balance Adjustment, color temperature information is automatically
transferred from the ash unit to the camera for correct white balance setting, thereby
enabling more natural color reproduction. In addition to an auto white balance function that
automatically adjusts for light color in scene being photographed, supplied color lters can be
used to match or complement existing lighting in order to achieve natural white balance or
create a specic atmosphere.
Bounce adapter
The supplied bounce adapter can be attached for extra diusion that will illuminate a wider area
than the bare ash and also create soer shadows. Use the bounce adapter with the wide panel
to enhance the eect even further.
Sync terminal (IN/OUT)
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