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product_id: 1144198
title: "Sony HVLF20M, MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX (Black)"
brand: "sony"
price: "19.54 DT"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Flash Sync 1/200 Guide Number 20 2 AAA batteries Sony HVLF20M, MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX (Black)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 19.54 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Flash Forward: Elevate Your Photography Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony HVLF20M, MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX (Black) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 19.54 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quick Setup:** Hot shoe mount for effortless attachment.
- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight design with included carrying pouch.
- • **Shadow-Free Lighting:** Bounce flash for soft, indirect illumination.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Multi Interface shoe for versatile camera pairing.
- • **Illuminate Your Creativity:** Extend your flash range beyond built-in limits.

## Overview

The Sony HVLF20M is a sleek external flash designed for Sony Alpha SLT/NEX cameras, featuring a powerful guide number of 20 and a bounce flash for shadow-free lighting. With its Multi Interface shoe, it ensures compatibility across various models, making it an essential tool for photographers seeking to enhance their creative potential.

## Description

Illuminate your subjects with this external flash. It extends the range of your Alpha SLT or NEX camera's included flash and offers bounce flash for shadow less indirect lighting.

Review: Excellent with RX100M2 - This seems to be the go-to "cheap" flash unit for Sony mirrorless APS-C cameras like NEX6 and the newer Alphas (i.e., Alpha 6000). I've not seen any reviews of it being used with RX100M2 which its compatible with, so I went on blind faith that thing will turn out okay. RX100M2 is a nifty little camera with excellent image quality but it's also been one of my most frustrating cameras to use b/c of the slow shutter speed it chooses for low light settings (wrote a lengthy review of that). I've also always struggled with the poppy-uppy-flashy of RX100M2. Direct flash is too harsh so often, I'd use bounce b/c the in-camera flash unit is spring loaded and can be tilted upwards as with most other Sony mirrorless cameras; however the bounce effect would only light up top half of the photo, so either the angle is wrong or the flash is too weak. I almost got to the point of selling the RX but decided to give it a try with this little guy (HLVF20M) to see how taking low-light, indoor photos might change. I used it at a wedding recently (as slave camera to the NEX5R outfit ;-) and must say, I got some fantastic photos with this thing out of RX100M2. I used bounce for all photos (the strobe can be pointed upwards), which is invaluable, and the pics came out smooth, evenly lit, and the color rendition was great. It looks rather funny to attach such a big piece of accessory to a little camera like RX100M2 but I really now appreciate the fact that the camera came with a hot shoe mount b/c it allows for things like this. If you think about it, to get TTL flash with a camera like RX100M2 is great. Also, the strobe part sits quite high distance apart from the camera lens, which is what you want anyway so this is good. Sadly, the updated RX100M3 model has dropped the hot shoe mount to make room for in-camera EVF, so as far as the RX100 series go, M2 is now the only model and perhaps the last model where you can attach external accessories. *Tears* Back to the flash unit. It's small, light, runs on its own batteries so the cycle time are fast and does not cut into the camera's battery, and is strong enough, as long as you're not expecting Speedlite-like strength and range. Again, the ability to bounce is invaluable. For mid-sized rooms, it's perfect. I do wish it had swivel but I'm not aware of any flash unit with swivel in this price range. One minor complaint is that the unit turns on/off by the hinge that's at the bottom of the unit. So in the off position, the flash unit sits parallel to the ground and to turn on, you swivel it upwards as you see in the product pic. I wish there was a separate on off switch, since the off position makes the unit protrude out compared to the depth of the RX100M2 camera. At $150, it's not a bad price at all especially when you think full-sized flash units are $400+.
Review: Superb fill flash - I bought this flash for my SONY cameras for outdoor fill light on sunny days. This one is more than that. Can be a ceiling bounce and night time flash. Unfortunately it does not turn and does not have many positions BUT it is tiny, turns on and off by moving it up from the horizontal position and when fired sits quite high above the lens. Recharge time is fast. Control is from the camera (+/-, sync). Expensive but the ease of use and the dedicated SONY operation may justify the price. I used it with an a6400 and an a7RIII body.

## Features

- Extends flash range beyond camera's built-in flash
- New Multi Interface shoe for expanded compatibility
- Bounce flash enables shadow less indirect lighting
- In-the-box: Carrying Pouch; Connector Protect Cap

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BJGNRR2 |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #536 in Shoe-Mount Flashes |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Carrying pouch, Connector protect cap |
| Camera Flash | external |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Sony Alpha cameras |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony Alpha |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 376 Reviews |
| Exposure Control Type | TTL |
| File Format | Sony proprietary flash format |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 or higher |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242866737 |
| Guide Number | 20 |
| Has Self-Timer | No |
| Included Components | Carrying pouch, Connector protect cap |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 2.5"D x 3.5"W x 4.5"H |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HVLF20M |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/200 seconds |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 0.005 seconds |
| Model Name | HVLF20M |
| Model Number | HVLF20M |
| Mount Type | Hot Shoe Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Product Dimensions | 2.5"D x 3.5"W x 4.5"H |
| Self Timer Duration | 10 |
| UPC | 027242866737 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Optical Pulse |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony Alpha
- **Camera Flash:** external
- **Flash Sync Speed:** 1/200 or higher
- **Included Components:** Carrying pouch, Connector protect cap

## Images

![Sony HVLF20M, MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619Yg1fhxNL.jpg)
![Sony HVLF20M, MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619y2Vvhe1L.jpg)
![Sony HVLF20M, MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eMQ36joEL.jpg)
![Sony HVLF20M, MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX (Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EdJMsPIOL.jpg)
![Sony HVLF20M, MI Shoe External Flash for Alpha SLT/NEX (Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Y-d6nnefL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent with RX100M2
*by K***N on November 27, 2014*

This seems to be the go-to "cheap" flash unit for Sony mirrorless APS-C cameras like NEX6 and the newer Alphas (i.e., Alpha 6000). I've not seen any reviews of it being used with RX100M2 which its compatible with, so I went on blind faith that thing will turn out okay. RX100M2 is a nifty little camera with excellent image quality but it's also been one of my most frustrating cameras to use b/c of the slow shutter speed it chooses for low light settings (wrote a lengthy review of that). I've also always struggled with the poppy-uppy-flashy of RX100M2. Direct flash is too harsh so often, I'd use bounce b/c the in-camera flash unit is spring loaded and can be tilted upwards as with most other Sony mirrorless cameras; however the bounce effect would only light up top half of the photo, so either the angle is wrong or the flash is too weak. I almost got to the point of selling the RX but decided to give it a try with this little guy (HLVF20M) to see how taking low-light, indoor photos might change. I used it at a wedding recently (as slave camera to the NEX5R outfit ;-) and must say, I got some fantastic photos with this thing out of RX100M2. I used bounce for all photos (the strobe can be pointed upwards), which is invaluable, and the pics came out smooth, evenly lit, and the color rendition was great. It looks rather funny to attach such a big piece of accessory to a little camera like RX100M2 but I really now appreciate the fact that the camera came with a hot shoe mount b/c it allows for things like this. If you think about it, to get TTL flash with a camera like RX100M2 is great. Also, the strobe part sits quite high distance apart from the camera lens, which is what you want anyway so this is good. Sadly, the updated RX100M3 model has dropped the hot shoe mount to make room for in-camera EVF, so as far as the RX100 series go, M2 is now the only model and perhaps the last model where you can attach external accessories. *Tears* Back to the flash unit. It's small, light, runs on its own batteries so the cycle time are fast and does not cut into the camera's battery, and is strong enough, as long as you're not expecting Speedlite-like strength and range. Again, the ability to bounce is invaluable. For mid-sized rooms, it's perfect. I do wish it had swivel but I'm not aware of any flash unit with swivel in this price range. One minor complaint is that the unit turns on/off by the hinge that's at the bottom of the unit. So in the off position, the flash unit sits parallel to the ground and to turn on, you swivel it upwards as you see in the product pic. I wish there was a separate on off switch, since the off position makes the unit protrude out compared to the depth of the RX100M2 camera. At $150, it's not a bad price at all especially when you think full-sized flash units are $400+.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb fill flash
*by A***I on May 14, 2019*

I bought this flash for my SONY cameras for outdoor fill light on sunny days. This one is more than that. Can be a ceiling bounce and night time flash. Unfortunately it does not turn and does not have many positions BUT it is tiny, turns on and off by moving it up from the horizontal position and when fired sits quite high above the lens. Recharge time is fast. Control is from the camera (+/-, sync). Expensive but the ease of use and the dedicated SONY operation may justify the price. I used it with an a6400 and an a7RIII body.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not many options, but tiny and effective
*by S***. on September 18, 2016*

I came very close to buying one of the many third-party inexpensive flash units available for my Sony A6000, but then I noticed the size and weight. The other units are about 50% larger in all dimensions, and they weight nearly a pound as compared to the HVLF20M's quarter-pound. This unit is small enough and light enough to fit in just about any compact camera bag along with the camera, kit lens and telephoto zoom lens. My biggest gripe is that the shooting options are limited. There is a setting for bounce flash, but there is only one option for it - to aim the light straight up at the ceiling. There is no way to adjust the light output other than through the exposure settings of the camera. On other other hand, unlike with third party units, the HVLF20M does not obstruct the A6000's pop-up flash, allowing the two to be used together. This makes the available flash output similar to that of the much heavier, third party units, and the flash output can be adjusted by using the pop-up flash alone, the HVLF20M alone, or the two together. Further, one can get a very pleasing effect by using the HVLF20M in bounce mode and the pop-up flash in direct mode - a combination not available on most third party flash units. The only other complaint I have is the lack of a separate on-off switch. The flash is turned on by snapping it into the upright position on the camera and off by flipping it back down, but this puts the hot shoe at a right angle with respect to the flash unit, which makes it more difficult to fit in a camera bag. The only way to store it in a camera bag with the hot shoe extended is to remove the batteries. I ended up cutting a hole in the mesh pocket of the lid of my camera bag with the hope that the hole doesn't get bigger with wear. At least the bag was only $15 - I'm not sure I'd have been willing to cut up a $50 camera bag.

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