Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR
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The Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash is an economical flash with complete TTL exposure support for digital SLR cameras. This version is dedicated to the Sony Alpha TTL metering system.
The flash features an autofocus, auto-zoom flash head, which auto-senses the focal length of the camera's lens, and adjusts itself accordingly, within the range of 24mm to 85mm. It can also tilt and swivel for complete creative control. Additionally, there is a built-in slave mode, diffuser and reflector allowing further control and modification of the light output. It is an ideal economical all-around flash for any digital or 35mm autofocus SLR shooter. An optional stand is available.
- Head movements include zoom, bounce and swivel
- Built-in diffuser and reflector panel
- IGBT flash circuitry
- Slave Mode
| Mount | Shoe |
| Guide No. | 125' (38.10 m) ISO100 at 85 mm position |
| Exposure Control | Manual/TTL |
| Angle of Coverage | 24° - 85° |
| TTL Dedication | Yes |
| Bounce Head | Yes, +0° to +90° |
| Swivel Head | Yes, 270° |
| Coverage | 24 mm - 85 mm (Full frame) |
| Zoom Head | Full frame: 24 mm - 85 mm |
| Compensation | None |
| Wireless Communication Channels | None |
| Wireless Groups | None |
| Power Source | 4x AA Alkaline, NiCad, Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | None |
| Weight | None |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (16)
- Consistent output (10)
- Lightweight (10)
- Versatile (10)
- Fast recycling (8)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (3)
Best Uses
- General purpose (14)
- Fill flash (12)
- Portraits (8)
- Night photography (5)
- Photojournalism (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (8), Photo enthusiast (5), Casual photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Overall a good product
This flash is a great bargain offering both tilt and swivel for greater versatility. The built in diffuser is ok, certianly having a bigger one and better one would be better. The flash works...Read complete review
This flash is a great bargain offering both tilt and swivel for greater versatility. The built in diffuser is ok, certianly having a bigger one and better one would be better. The flash works well with my Sony A300. It can really give a better overall color to pictures its certianly making indoor pictures much easier!
The downside is that it is VERY noisy and can take a bit of time to recharge. I've gotten more than 80 pictures out of a set of batteries though. After these batteries are gone I do plan to add rechargables to my stock.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars simply because it isn't the top of the line, the noise and the smaller range.
It is VERY easy to use!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
blew up on 1st outing
Not very robust. Swivel head swings wildly will not stay in posisiton. Head blew out shooting a wedding on the first outing.Did not work with rechargeable batts.
Not very robust. Swivel head swings wildly will not stay in posisiton. Head blew out shooting a wedding on the first outing.Did not work with rechargeable batts.
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Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
Not very robust. Swivel head swings wildly will not stay in posisiton. Head blew out shooting a wedding on the first outing.Did not work with rechargeable batts.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
Very happy with this flash unit, simple to use and works as advertised.[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
As a beginner I didn't want to send a lot of money on Equipment right away, so this was a good price for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
This flash gun is great, and except for the fact that i didn't read the instructions and lock it in place, which resulted in the flash falling off and breaking the diffuser...it works like expected. Great on my Sony cameras!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
-I use the flash as a replacement for the notoriously harsh on-camera flash. [...]The features of this flash as excellent, you get a substantial "bang for your buck" - but bear in mind, you are buying a $100 flash, not a $500 flash. By this I mean it "feels" cheap from it being made out of lightweight plastic but if you take care of your equipment there is no reason it would be an issue for you. If you are shooting combat shots in Iraq diving for cover, maybe this isn't the flash for you. Then again, an Alpha probably would not be your first choice either, lol Overall I am very pleased with the product and the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
i use it for difficult lighting situations only.
It works great with my Sony 330
Did not find any minus point so far
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
Its my first experience with a Hotshoe flash for a Sony, and it a good flash for a good price... i'm loving it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
I've used this flash on paying jobs, it hasn't let me down The best thing about it: Manual controls. You can set ISO, F stop, power 1-1/16th. The built in bounce card works perfectly. I also use a Sto-fen Uni diffuser with it.
Batteries lasted through about 4 hours of shooting at variable powers. I plan on buying another Bower for use on my bracket. I do a lot of nighttime shoots. Setting 2 bowers at 1/8th power would give you super capability to keep light even.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
I have bought the $450.00 Sony flash for my other camera then got this one for about $100.00.The bottom line is the Bower is close to the Sony in use. I am satisfied with this purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice build-in Reflecter
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Photojournalism
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
Compact, light weight. Has the power to do good bounce flash.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
- Bulky
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
I haven't found any problems with it yet. It's very powerful so it's good that you can adjust the angle of fire. You definitely want to bounce it off the ceiling when indoors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Off camera flash
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
This flash was everything i hoped it would be and with a great price. I searched alot of places and BHphoto had the best price that I found. [...] Good job BH...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
It does exactlu what I would expect a well made flashto do. I particolarly like the tilt and swivel. I've had at least 3 flashes that did the same thing, & this was the primary selling point. I only wish that there was a little less plastic, and more metal.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
easy to use, works as describe, the pictures tone comes natural, i like it and highly recommended, the only problem i see is there's no battery indicator if it is lowbat & a little noisy, a little but still like it, i can handle it..
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
This flash is a great bargain offering both tilt and swivel for greater versatility. The built in diffuser is ok, certianly having a bigger one and better one would be better. The flash works well with my Sony A300. It can really give a better overall color to pictures its certianly making indoor pictures much easier!
The downside is that it is VERY noisy and can take a bit of time to recharge. I've gotten more than 80 pictures out of a set of batteries though. After these batteries are gone I do plan to add rechargables to my stock.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars simply because it isn't the top of the line, the noise and the smaller range.
It is VERY easy to use!
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
This is a great flash for the money. Works great for everyday indoor photography. The downside to the flash is it is a little big.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
Recreational use.
Worth the money!
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
- Noisy
- No PC cord slot
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
I bought this to replace my Sigma 530 dg Super I burnt out (crossed some wrong wires blah blah blah).
Things that are great about it:
It was surprising similar to my Canon 430 ez speedlite. It works well with my Sony a700 at an iso of 200 to 400. It over exposes a bit but thats not a problem. at 100 iso it was soooo dark. White balance is great! Recycle time with regular energizer batteries is as advertised. Manual controls are pretty good. Once again it over exposes a bit. I'd say by 1 stop. It also works with a minolta to standard shoe adapter firing from a pc cord. Its compact and the shoe mount is built pretty sturdy.
Things that aren't so great about it:
The only draw back is the recycle noise. I could never use it at a wedding. Sounds like a laser gun charging up. pretty loud. And no pc cord slot. If not for that I would have given it 5 stars
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD926S Digital Shoe Mount Flash for Sony SLR:
a great flash for someone on a budget. very power and clear?
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- Price: $1.23
- GBP 0.79
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- Original: $13.99
- Save: $1.40
- Price: $12.59
- GBP 8.04
Flash Diffusers
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- Original: $9.95
- Save: $2.30
- Price: $7.65
- GBP 4.88
Reflectors
- Price: $29.95
- GBP 19.12
Sync Cords & Flash Remotes
- Price: $45.95
- GBP 29.34
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- Original: $16.95
- Save: $1.69
- Price: $15.26
- GBP 9.74
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- 1-Year Warranty
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