Sony Flash

smtan24 · 26th April 2007

Is there any news if Sony is going release any newer flash to replace the 5600HS and 3600HS?

Rashkae · 26th April 2007

Originally Posted by smtan24

Is there any news if Sony is going release any newer flash to replace the 5600HS and 3600HS?

Those are the old minolta ones. Sony has alreasdy released the rebadged versions.

smtan24 · 26th April 2007

I know Sony has rebaged the 5600HS and 3600HS with HVL F56AM & HVL F36AM. Since Sony will be releasing their new camera soon I had hope they would come out with new flash with improvements. The 5600HS and 3600HS were release in the year 2000.

Rashkae · 26th April 2007

I'm pretty sure they will. It's in their own interest to have more "big mama" flashes and professional studio flashes.

smtan24 · 26th April 2007

Well since we don't know when Sony will issue their new flashes I'll be getting a HVL F56AM from John 3:16.

smtan24 · 27th April 2007

Finally got myself the Sony HVL F56AM. John 3:16 didn't carry it. Got it from Cathay. Seems to work fine with my Dynax 5D

zcf · 27th April 2007

Originally Posted by smtan24

Finally got myself the Sony HVL F56AM. John 3:16 didn't carry it. Got it from Cathay. Seems to work fine with my Dynax 5D

How much is the current pricing at Cathay though?

smtan24 · 27th April 2007

Originally Posted by zcf

How much is the current pricing at Cathay though?

Paid SGD540 for it by nets.

smtan24 · 28th April 2007

Here are some picture of the Sony HVL F56AM & Minolta 3600HS:

I notice that on the Sony HVL F56AM the rubber pannel that covers the PC Sync is going to break. Looks like I got to send it to Sony to get it fixed.

tankm · 29th April 2007

The SONY HVL F56AM is the same as the previous Minolta version, same problem with the rubber cap. Mine broken off already.

Originally Posted by smtan24

Here are some picture of the Sony HVL F56AM & Minolta 3600HS:

I notice that on the Sony HVL F56AM the rubber pannel that covers the PC Sync is going to break. Looks like I got to send it to Sony to get it fixed.

Kinano99 · 29th April 2007

i got 5400hs from 1 of the cser here...i got a question...i still new to flash...the recycle time for the flash to full recharge takes abt 1 min? is it normal?

rOnGrEn · 29th April 2007

Originally Posted by tankm

The SONY HVL F56AM is the same as the previous Minolta version, same problem with the rubber cap. Mine broken off already.

mine broken off already too.

smtan24 · 29th April 2007

Send mine in already for repair. They siad they'll get back to me.

Rashkae · 29th April 2007

Originally Posted by Kinano99

i got 5400hs from 1 of the cser here...i got a question...i still new to flash...the recycle time for the flash to full recharge takes abt 1 min? is it normal?

Mine is seconds...

eow · 29th April 2007

Originally Posted by Kinano99

i got 5400hs from 1 of the cser here...i got a question...i still new to flash...the recycle time for the flash to full recharge takes abt 1 min? is it normal?

nope not normal...and it can't adi nor ttl with yr alpha too...

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 29th April 2007

Originally Posted by Kinano99

i got 5400hs from 1 of the cser here...i got a question...i still new to flash...the recycle time for the flash to full recharge takes abt 1 min? is it normal?

did you change to a new set of batteries to test again?

Kinano99 · 30th April 2007

Originally Posted by eow

nope not normal...and it can't adi nor ttl with yr alpha too...

it can ttl...everytime i shot wif flash it will recharge for the nxt shot...i can hear some low humming from the flash...but it takes quite long...if i shoot immediately after the previous shot...either no flash or the flash no strong enough...

Kinano99 · 30th April 2007

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt

did you change to a new set of batteries to test again?

yup i did...i juz bought a new set of normal energiser to test the flash...or maybe need better batteries to make the recharge cycle faster?

Rashkae · 30th April 2007

Originally Posted by Kinano99

yup i did...i juz bought a new set of normal energiser to test the flash...or maybe need better batteries to make the recharge cycle faster?

There are 2 factors to batteries:

1. Total capacity
2. Provided current (i.e., how quickly can the battery provide juice?)

Normal energizers are designed for long battery life, and not to provide a lot of energy in a short burst.

I suggest:

1. But some Sony 2800mah "Stamina" batteries. They work GREAT!!!
2. Buy some Sanyo Eneloop batteries (but they're only 2000mah)
3. Try with Energizer lithium. I don't suggest this though... Save the environment! Go rechargeable!

Kinano99 · 30th April 2007

Originally Posted by Rashkae

There are 2 factors to batteries:

1. Total capacity
2. Provided current (i.e., how quickly can the battery provide juice?)

Normal energizers are designed for long battery life, and not to provide a lot of energy in a short burst.

I suggest:

1. But some Sony 2800mah "Stamina" batteries. They work GREAT!!!
2. Buy some Sanyo Eneloop batteries (but they're only 2000mah)
3. Try with Energizer lithium. I don't suggest this though... Save the environment! Go rechargeable!

no wonder...thx alot...will try on those batteries

26th April 2007	#1
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Sony Flash Is there any news if Sony is going release any newer flash to replace the 5600HS and 3600HS?

26th April 2007	#3
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Sony Flash I know Sony has rebaged the 5600HS and 3600HS with HVL F56AM & HVL F36AM. Since Sony will be releasing their new camera soon I had hope they would come out with new flash with improvements. The 5600HS and 3600HS were release in the year 2000.

26th April 2007	#4
Rashkae Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,299	Re: Sony Flash I'm pretty sure they will. It's in their own interest to have more "big mama" flashes and professional studio flashes.

26th April 2007	#5
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Sony Flash Well since we don't know when Sony will issue their new flashes I'll be getting a HVL F56AM from John 3:16. Last edited by smtan24; 28th April 2007 at 12:00 AM.

27th April 2007	#6
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Sony Flash Finally got myself the Sony HVL F56AM. John 3:16 didn't carry it. Got it from Cathay. Seems to work fine with my Dynax 5D

28th April 2007	#9
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Sony Flash Here are some picture of the Sony HVL F56AM & Minolta 3600HS: I notice that on the Sony HVL F56AM the rubber pannel that covers the PC Sync is going to break. Looks like I got to send it to Sony to get it fixed.

29th April 2007	#11
Kinano99 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tampines Posts: 238	Re: Sony Flash i got 5400hs from 1 of the cser here...i got a question...i still new to flash...the recycle time for the flash to full recharge takes abt 1 min? is it normal? __________________ It's Been A Very Long Time I Really Held My Camera Against My Face & Take Pictures...

29th April 2007	#13
smtan24 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,482	Re: Sony Flash Send mine in already for repair. They siad they'll get back to me.