Sony HVL-F20S External Flash for alpha NEX Cameras

Expand your creativity with your alpha NEX interchangeable lens camera and the HVL-F20S external flash. This external flash extends the illumination range beyond the camera's included flash. Bounce flash enables shadowless indirect lighting while TTL (through the lens) flash exposure is automatically controlled by your alpha NEX camera for easy and intuitive operation. There's also a built-in diffuser which is ideal for wide and telephoto shooting.

Extends flash range beyond camera's included flash
Though compact and lightweight, the HVL-F20S has a maximum range twice that of the included flash units of the NEX-3, NEX-5, and NEX-C3 cameras. This is represented as the guide number (GN) of 20 with a 50mm focal distance.

Easy intuitive operation
Unlike most external flash units, the HVL-F20S has no dedicated ON/OFF switch. Instead, power is automatically switched on simply by raising the flash unit into the shooting position. In addition, a switch on the side of the unit offers Indoor and Outdoor settings, making it easy to obtain flash illumination that suits the shooting situation. A charging lamp indicates when the flash is ready to fire.

Built-in diffuser for wide and telephoto shooting
With the built-in diffuser, the flash illumination covers a wider angle of view or if users want to to shoot at a greater distance, they can rotate the dial on the side of the flash unit to the 'Tele' Position. While the 'Tele' setting reduces the width of flash coverage, it extends the range to illuminate more distant subjects.