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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 163 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the HVLF20M Flash for its compact size, compatibility with Sony cameras, and easy-to-use features. It is also lightweight and has a bounce feature that is useful for indoor photography. However, some customers have concerns about its battery life and recommend keeping extra batteries on hand.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bright!

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

    It works great! It has three different light settings and it is easy to set up. It just needs batteries.

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

      Hi Adriana,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our HVLF20M flash. We're glad to hear that you find our flash great and easy to operate. 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

      12-11-2023

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the Job

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

    Depends on your usage but good flash for the price. This is the cheaper of the 3 sony flashes but it doesn't mean its lacking. only issue is depending if your rough with accessories. the battery hatch seems to be fragile and I'm not a big fan of the folding to power off, but for the price its manageable

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works as I expected

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

    This HVLF-20M Sony flash works perfect on my Sony A6000. It is very light and small, which is exactly what I wanted. It is a little stronger than the built in flash but does a very good job. If you want something small and light get this flash.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wedding usage

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

    Perfect small size flash for Sony cameras only. I have the A7ii and this was perfect for shooting at a wedding.

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

    WORKS PERFECTLY ON MY SONY A6000

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

    I initially purchased an off brand flash for my Sony A6000. The camera kept giving me error messages that the flash was incompatible with my camera. Bought this Sony flash from the Best Buy Open Box listing and it works flawlessly (and c ame at a nice discount from the regular retail price).

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

    Great value for price

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed this so could use for a wedding shoot. It is a bit slow but performed well. Keep plenty of batteries handy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Flash

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first entry level flash and I have enjoyed using it for the past few months now, it has helped me in plenty of situations I highly recommend.

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

    Good flash for the money !

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

    My wife just recently started a photography side business. This flash has changed how her pictures have turned out and she absolutely loves it.

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

    Flash

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

    This is the only flash that worked perfectly with my camera!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CristinaA, thank you for sharing your feedback. Its great to hear the flash is working perfectly with your camera! This compact flash is great for travel and anytime you just need an extra pop of light. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 10-27-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    5 stars

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

    I’m so pleased with the picture. The quality of this item is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice add on

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

    Haven’t quiet got used to using it but it was great for the price. I’m sure it’ll come in handy one day.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good flash

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

    I have a sony a6000 and bought this flash to go with new OSS lense i bought as a beginning photographer. Does wonders

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Affordable

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

    Bought this as an open-boxed item so i paid even less. It's simple to use and serves its purpose. Just like the other reviews, battery usage is a problem.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Compact & useful but limited function

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

    This compact and affordable flash is nice accessory if you need more flash than a pop-up but don't expect pro-grade performance. The diffuser has a clever design allowing it to flip up for tele shots but doesn't seem very effective for close to moderate distances. It has a fast recycle time and the "flip-up-to-turn-on" feature is handy. It's small enough to keep on hand "just in case" and since it uses AA batteries you don't have worry about charging it ahead of time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External flash

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

    I haven't had the chance to test out this flash but I got it for the size. The size of this flash is light weight and very easy to use. It has a up & down motion to power on and off the flash.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Packs a Punch

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

    This flash is an essential for use with my Sony A6000. The built in flash can’t give nearly as good results, and there are lots of situations where a good flash is essential.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera light

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

    Nice camera flash , prefect to use for dark photos. I use it a lot. Easy install and fits perfect in the camera bag

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great flash for my Sony Mirrorless Camera

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

    The pop up flash on my Sony mirrorless camera is not doing the job and I believe this flash is going to be just what I need!

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

      Hi KB46,
      Good to know that you are happy with your purchase!
      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      >Joffrey sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Flash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flash for the Sony a 6000

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the second flash in this model and my second Sony a series camera and flash the first one was the previous version of this item

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Grest

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

    Great little compact flash with just enough fill light when needed in a pinch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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