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Model:
HVLF32M
SKU:
9424129
Your price for this item is $60.99
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The comparable value price is $299.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 153 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the External Flash for its affordability, compact size, and user-friendly design. They appreciate its lightweight construction and the quality images it produces, even in low-light conditions. While some users have concerns about battery life and its price, many find it to be a great value for the features it offers.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Flash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great battery life

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great with my Sony a7r2 and has adjustable head for directing the light!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Flash!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for use with my Sony A7. I was planning on shooting a evening event and knew I would need a flash that had an adjustable head and had the ability to control the intensity of the flash. It was perfect. Photos were spot on (even out about 20 feet from the subject) in a very dark room. Totally worth the purchase. My husband now wants one for his Sony 6000.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great starter flash

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. Used on Night Safari and worked well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding performance when used in various light settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flash

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't use flashes very much but when I do I use this one and it works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It look great on my A7ii - light and efficient. Uses 2 AA batteries.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Light!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just bought this flash to use for a Bat Mitzvah event I was going to photograph. I plan to use it on my Sony A7. During the event we had to quickly adjust our shooting concept and added it to an A6000. Worked perfectly. I am so glad I made the choice to purchase and now we will purchase a second one so we have it for both the Sony A7 and the A6000.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for a7rii

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast reliable and doesn't eat batteries as bad as my Canon flash.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a charm

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Protect your things or take an L. I took Wz kuz I protected my things before they fell & now I’m up ! ITS UP

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Theone,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the HVLF32M flash. We are glad to hear that it worked like a charm for you. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 11-18-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works just like it said. Gives my pictures perfect lighting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Flash

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product works very well with my camera. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello FK123, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this flash. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 02-09-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for a starter

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's awesome. Great for beginning photography. I liked it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only used few time at night and looks great. No complain

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    FLASH!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect flash for my sony A7 camera, loved it so much

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great for beginner simple easy to used

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    take 2 AA batteries TTL mode easy to use for beginner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flash

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good entry level flash for the Sony A Series

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sony HVLF32M is a great entry level flash for the Sony A series of cameras. The flash gives you a reasonable amount of control and adaptability, for a great price. The built in mattifier is useful, but only with the flash set to low power settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My first camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I never had a camera, so this will be the first for me as a beginner. We in a great area to start for family photos or scenery shoot. Maybe even start my own photo shop. I love my Sony cx600. Thanks for the memories that I will have for my family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What an amazing device this is!! Wasn't sure if I even needed it, I purchased it and never looked back! Does everything it is supposed to and then some. Sony makes it easy to use the remote control app with your smartphone too! Highly recommend this item!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OceanLuvKitty,
      It's good to know that you are happy with your purchase.Thank you for choosing Sony.-Jay sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best product for camera

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loved the product. I’ve used it every way possible

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jovantem,

      Sony commitment to customer is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HVLF32M flash. We're glad to hear that you loved our product and easy to use. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle

      12-24-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Couldn’t Keep Up

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really disappointed in this lens’ performance, unfortunately. The reviews had me excited to try it out. However, despite the following instructions/helpful tips from numerous YouTube videos, this lens just couldn’t keep up with my camera. Every third photo I took during a wedding reception was completely black. Even with my shutter speed at 1/150. The batteries (2 double A’s) ran out every hour, if not quicker than that. I had to replace the batteries at least 3 times during one wedding reception. I have gone back to using my Godox flash, which easily outperforms this Sony lens. This last wedding shoot I completed with my Godox lens was a night and day experience, in the best way possible, compared to using this Sony lens.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Allie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. It sounds like the issue you are running into is the flash not recycling fast enough compared to the speed that you are taking the photos. Unfortunately the recycle time for this flash is not quite designed for professional shooting such as weddings. You may be interested in the a flash such as the HVLF60RM2 which is designed to keep up with the demands of continuous shootings. Nonetheless, we're sorry to hear it did not exceed your expectations for your needs. We do appreciate your feedback as they help us to keep improving for future products and software. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US