The Sony HVL-F60RM Wireless Radio Flash is Sony’s flagship radio-triggered flash for E-mount cameras. Unlike the , it has a built-in radio receiver. Key features include:
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Built-in 2.4 GHz transceiver with 98-foot range
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GN60 flash output at 90 feet
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Zoom range of 20-200mm
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Intuitive Quick Navi interface
What’s Changed? The Sony HVL-F60RM offers a few features that the A-mount lacks. Its built-in 2.4 GHz transceiver lets it act as either a commander or remote in without the need for a separate radio receiver, its recycle time has been reduced to 1.7 seconds and can be reduced to a mere 0.6 second with the optional , and it offers up to four times greater heat resistance for added reliability. It’s not all good news, though. This flash lacks the HVL-F60M’s AF assist beam, so it’s probably not your best choice for low-light event photography.
Quick Navi Interface. This flash’s intuitive Quick Navi menu system lets you easily adjust all of its settings.
Guide Number: 60. This flash offers a powerful guide number of 60 at 90 feet.
Useful Zoom Range. Covers a zoom range of 20-200mm with a retractable wide-angle panel for up to 14mm coverage.
High-Speed Sync Mode. It has a high-speed flash-sync mode for shooting with shutter speeds up to 1/4000th seconds, albeit at a lower flash output.
Multi-Interface Shoe Connection. This flash uses Sony’s Multi-Interface Shoe connection to communicate with the camera body.
Quick-Shift Bounce System. The HVL-F60RM’s Quick-Shift Bounce system makes flash repositioning simple. It tilts from -8° to 150° and has a total of 180° of rotation.
High-Quality Build. It has a dust- and moisture-resistant build for working in less-than-optimal conditions, and the included folding flash stand allows for simple off-camera use. The flash is powered by .
Camera Compatibility. As of February 2019, this system only supports the Sony Alpha , , , , , , , and cameras with the latest firmware version. If you try to use this system with any other camera model, you’ll be disappointed. Sorry!
| Bounce Head |
-8 to -150° |
| Brand |
Sony |
| Compensation |
-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) |
| Coverage |
14 – 200mm (Full Frame) |
| Exposure Control |
ADI/P-TTL, Manual |
| Flash Ready Indicator |
Yes |
| Guide No. |
196.85’ (60m) ISO100 at 105mm position |
| Item Type |
Flash |
| Mount |
Sony E |
| Off-Camera Terminal |
PC, proprietary |
| Power Source |
4x AA Alkaline Rechargeable NiMH Batteries |
| Recycle Time |
Approximately 0.1 – 1.7 seconds |
| Swivel Head |
180° |
| Vari-Power |
Manual: 1/1 – 1/256 |
| Wireless Communication Channels |
4 |
| Wireless Groups |
3 |
| Wireless Operation |
Method: Optical pulse |
| Zoom Head |
Full Frame: 24 – 105mm |













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