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Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash

BH #SOHVLF46RM • MFR #HVL-F46RM
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Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash
Key Features
  • Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL
  • Per-Frame P-TTL Flash Control
  • On-Camera Flash & Transceiver
  • Recycle Time: 1.7 Seconds
Sony delivers the next step in their on-camera flash series with the HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash. Meticulously engineered to maximize the power of the Alpha camera series, this cutting-edge flash takes advantage of face detection and TTL metering to provide versatility only dreamed of with on-camera lighting. It boasts a 1.7-second recycle time and can fire up to 60 consecutive times at 10 fps.
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Sony HVL-F46RM Overview

Sony delivers the next step in their on-camera flash series with the HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash. Meticulously engineered to maximize the power of the Alpha camera series, this cutting-edge flash takes advantage of face detection and TTL metering to provide versatility only dreamed of with on-camera lighting. It boasts a 1.7-second recycle time and can fire up to 60 consecutive times at 10 fps.

UPC: 027242923515

Sony HVL-F46RM Specs

Key Specs
Guide Number
150.9' / 46 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Bounce Head
Yes
Swivel Head
180°
Exposure Control
Sony ADI / P-TTL
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL/Manual)
Up to 98.4' / 30 m (Commander, Master, Optical Slave, Slave)
Internal Power
4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
Flash Head
Guide Number
150.9' / 46 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Coverage
Full-Frame
24 to 105 mm
15 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Bounce Head
Yes
Swivel Head
180°
Recycle Time
Approx. 1.7 Second
Exposure Control
Exposure Control
Sony ADI / P-TTL
Wireless
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL/Manual)
Up to 98.4' / 30 m (Commander, Master, Optical Slave, Slave)
Wireless Channels
14
Wireless Groups
3
Power
Internal Power
4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power Pack Compatible
No
General
Mount
Sony Multi-Interface Shoe
Dimensions (W x H x D)
2.7 x 4.5 x 3.5" / 69.4 x 114.7 x 88.9 mm
Weight
10.9 oz / 308 g (without Battery)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.095 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7 x 5.3 x 4.5"

Sony HVL-F46RM Reviews

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Compatibility a9

Compatibility a9
Asked by: Johnny
Yes Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash is fully compatible with the Sony A9.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2021-12-06

Could you recommend a compatible bounce adapter ...

Could you recommend a compatible bounce adapter for the Sony HVL-F46RM flash unit?
Asked by: Sunil
I would recommend the Vello Light Bouncer Kit for Portable Flashes, B&H # VEFD200, as a compatible bounce adapter compatible for use with the Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2023-01-05

The specs on this flash say "optical slave" mode. ...

The specs on this flash say "optical slave" mode. Does that mean that it can be controlled by earlier Sony flash units for TTL remote flash, or only optically triggered for manual remote flash?
Asked by: Kenneth
Optical slave simply means that this flash can be triggered by another flash. No control is implied.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2021-12-01

Does this flash have Sony's Quick Shift Bounce?

Does this flash have Sony's Quick Shift Bounce?
Asked by: Ronald
Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash BH #SOHVLF46RM doesn't have Sony's Quick Shift Bounce.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2023-01-05

Looking for a diffuser for Sony HVL-F46RM.

Looking for a diffuser for Sony HVL-F46RM.
Asked by: Kenneth
As a diffuser for the Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash, you can use the Vello Mini Softbox, B&H # VE1002: https://bhpho.to/4clpZKs.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-08-18

Does this flask also work as a controller for ...

Does this flask also work as a controller for other wireless flashes?
Asked by: John
The Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash could be used as a controller to fire other Sony wireless flashes.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2022-08-19

Can you be more specific about differences ...

Can you be more specific about differences between F45 and F46? Such as ability to rotate flash head?
Asked by: William
The HVL-46RM does not have a tremendous amount of differences from its predecessor. The ability to rotate the flash head remains the same (180-degrees right and left, 150-degrees up), but the main differences are recycle time (from 2.5 to 1.7 seconds), better heat management (in both the 46RM and 60RM) as well as a increase in guide number from 45 to 46m at ISO100 105mm.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2022-08-14

Can this flash control the F43AM via radio?

Can this flash control the F43AM via radio?
Asked by: Santiago
Yes, the Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash offers Commander, Master, Optical Slave, and Slave up to 100 ft.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2023-11-02
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