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Sony HVL-F46RMA Wireless Radio Flash

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Sony HVL-F46RMA Wireless Radio Flash
Key Features
  • Compact GN46 Wireless Radio Flash
  • Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL
  • Up to 1/80,000 sec Shutter Speed w/ HSS
  • Up to 320 flashes w/ 2 sec Recycle Time
Durable, compact, and powerful, the HVL-F46MA Flash from Sony is a wireless radio flash offering reliable light in demanding shooting conditions with up to 320 flashes and a fast 2-second recycling time. Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL systems, the HVL-F46MA offers up to 1/80,000 second shutter speeds while using high-speed sync mode. With a built-in modeling lamp and multiple flash modes, including TTL, manual, multi, high-, rear-, and slow-sync, this flash offers versatility and flexibility while shooting. Designed to tightly control light, the flash can be wirelessly triggered up to 98.4' away with its white balance and flash control links to a compatible camera's face detection technology to keep every shot in focus. Power the HVL-F46MA with four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries for an illuminating and reliable flash output.
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Sony HVL-F46RMA Overview

Durable, compact, and powerful, the HVL-F46MA Flash from Sony is a wireless radio flash offering reliable light in demanding shooting conditions with up to 320 flashes and a fast 2-second recycling time. Compatible with Sony ADI / P-TTL systems, the HVL-F46MA offers up to 1/80,000 second shutter speeds while using high-speed sync mode. With a built-in modeling lamp and multiple flash modes, including TTL, manual, multi, high-, rear-, and slow-sync, this flash offers versatility and flexibility while shooting. Designed to tightly control light, the flash can be wirelessly triggered up to 98.4' away with its white balance and flash control links to a compatible camera's face detection technology to keep every shot in focus. Power the HVL-F46MA with four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries for an illuminating and reliable flash output.

Compact GN46 Flash Technology
This small yet powerful GN46 flash unit produces bright and reliable flashes, regardless of fast and continuous shooting speeds. Intuitively designed, the flash is easy-to-use and offers up to 1/400 shutter speed syncing without high-speed sync. The adjustable bounce angles (180° left/right, 150° up, and 8° down) and wireless controls offer unparalleled flexibility when shooting on-the-go. This flash is optimized to support 24-105mm focal lengths for the most consistent lighting outputs.
Reliable Wireless Communication
The HVL-F46MA communicates wirelessly with Sony's Alpha camera bodies, offering photographers greater flexibility and precise light control while shooting. Use the HVL-F46MA for reliable power in a wide variety of lighting scenarios.
Adapts to Changing Light
The flash's high-speed sync capabilities offer photographers powerful options. With a compatible Sony camera, the flash's high-speed sync control sequencing communicates with the camera to track subject movement to produce accurately lit images, regardless of changing light quality. Photographers can sync the flash up to a 1/80,000 second shutter speed while using high-speed sync to capture split-second moments.
Stable and High-Speed Shooting
Powerful and compact, the HVL-F46RMA provides continuous flashes for up to 60 frames in bursts up to 10 fps and up to 320 flashes with a 2-second recycling time. Choose from the flash's multi or high-, rear-, and slow-sync modes to shoot with 0.1-2.5 second recycling time options.
Less Lag Time
Capture fleeting moments with confidence with the HVL-F46MA's ultra-fast sync speeds. Designed to greatly reduce time lag between pressing the shutter button and the flash firing, the flash offers a reliable solution for fast-paced shooting environments.
UPC: 027242930421

Sony HVL-F46RMA Specs

Key Specs
Guide Number
147.6' / 45 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Bounce Head
0 to +180°
Swivel Head
No
Exposure Control
Sony ADI / P-TTL, Manual
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL)
Up to 98.4' / 30 m
Internal Power
4x AA Alkaline (Not Included)
Off-Camera Terminal
Proprietary
Flash Head
Guide Number
147.6' / 45 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Coverage
Full-Frame
24 to 105 mm
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Bounce Head
0 to +180°
Swivel Head
No
Flash Duration
1.7 Second at Full Power
Recycle Time
Approx. 0.1 to 2.5 Seconds
Secondary Illumination
Modeling Light
Exposure Control
Exposure Control
Sony ADI / P-TTL, Manual
Flash Modes
Hi-Speed Sync, Slow Sync
Power Range
1/1 to 1/32
Flash Compensation
No
Wireless
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL)
Up to 98.4' / 30 m
Wireless Channels
14
Remote Timing Modes
No
Power
Internal Power
4x AA Alkaline (Not Included)
External Power Pack Compatible
No
General
Mount
Shoe
Off-Camera Terminal
Proprietary
Mobile App Compatible
No
Dimensions (W x H x D)
2.9 x 4.5 x 3.5" / 72.4 x 114.7 x 88.9 mm
Weight
11.2 oz / 317 g

Sony HVL-F46RMA Reviews

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Whats the difference between the Sony HVL-F28RMA ...

Whats the difference between the Sony HVL-F28RMA and the HVL-F28RM ? The RM model was released not too long ago.
Asked by: Daniel
The Sony HVL-F46RMA Wireless Radio Flash has auto zoom control, whereas the Sony HVL-F46RM Wireless Radio Flash does not.
Answered by: Vinny B
Date published: 2025-04-29

What’s new with this release compared to the ...

What’s new with this release compared to the existing GN46 model?
Asked by: Rushil
I think the biggest feature is it;s ability to pair well with the A9III as it can flash sync to the fastest shutter speed of 1/80,000th of a sec
Answered by: DANIEL
Date published: 2025-04-04
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