SONY Flash HVL-F45RM Rental in Japan

Product Summary:

The SONY HVL-F45RM is a versatile and compact external flash designed to seamlessly integrate with SONY cameras featuring the Multi-Interface Shoe. Despite its small size, it boasts a powerful Guide Number of 45 and features both optical and advanced radio-controlled wireless communication, allowing for flexible on-camera and off-camera lighting setups throughout Japan.

The flash uses AA batteries for power, offers a fast recycling time of 2 point 5 seconds (with alkaline), and has a flexible bounce structure, making it an excellent all-around tool for professional and enthusiast photographers seeking high-quality, controlled lighting.

Quick Highlights:

• Multi-Interface Shoe compatible flash with a Guide Number of 45.
• Features integrated radio-controlled wireless communication (up to 30 meters).
• Fast recycling time of 2 point 5 seconds (alkaline) or 2 point 0 seconds (Ni-MH).
• Flexible bounce movement: 180 degrees left/right, 150 degrees up, 8 degrees down.
• Includes a built-in LED light function for video or modeling (400 lux at 0 point 5 meter).
• Supports High-Speed Sync (HSS) and TTL/Manual/Multi modes.
• Dust-proof and drip-proof design for reliable outdoor use.

Product Details / Description:

The SONY HVL-F45RM is the perfect partner for your SONY mirrorless camera system while you travel in Japan. Its robust wireless capabilities, combined with powerful output, allow you to easily create complex lighting schemes for events, portraits, and street photography, all controlled directly from your camera.

About the Product

The flash provides precise light intensity control (P-TTL/ADI dimming) and a wide manual power range (1 slash 1 to 1 slash 128) in 1 slash 3 stop increments. Its zoom head automatically or manually adjusts to cover focal lengths from 24 millimeter to 105 millimeter (15 millimeter with the wide panel).

The incorporation of radio wave wireless communication is a major professional advantage, allowing reliable synchronization and control of up to 15 units across 5 groups, even when line-of-sight is blocked. The added LED light function is useful for steady illumination during video recording or as a modeling lamp to preview flash shadows.

Key Features

• Radio-controlled wireless functionality operates in the 2 point 4 GHz band.
• Supports high-speed synchronization (HSS) with the camera’s full shutter speed range.
• Powerful continuous emission performance, tracking up to 40 consecutive shots at 10 frames per second.
• Wide flash coverage from 24 millimeter to 105 millimeter, plus a wide panel for 15 millimeter.
• Memory setting function allows saving and recalling frequently used flash settings.

Technical Specifications

What’s in the box (Included Items):

• SONY Flash HVL-F45RM
• Terminal Protection Cap
• Mini Stand
• 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
• QR code for viewing the instruction manual

Where This Product Can Be Used:

• Professional portraits and events requiring versatile on-camera or off-camera flash.
• Wedding photography and fast-paced event coverage using HSS and fast recycling.
• Outdoor shoots requiring fill flash to manage harsh shadows and daylight.
• Creating multi-flash setups in studios or on location using the radio wireless control.
• Video work using the built-in LED light for constant, controlled illumination.

Why Tourists Rent From Us

• English-speaking customer support
• Accept foreign credit cards
• No Japanese phone number required
• Offer hotel and Airbnb delivery
• Easy return for travelers

Book with Jasumo:

If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.

Faqs:

How is the radio-controlled wireless function different from the optical communication function?

Radio-controlled wireless (2 point 4 GHz) is superior because it does not require a clear line of sight between the flash and the camera/trigger, and it has a much longer maximum reach (30 meters). Optical communication is shorter range (5 meters) and requires line of sight, which is less reliable when the flash is placed behind obstacles or far away.

Does the HVL-F45RM support High-Speed Sync (HSS)?

Yes, it supports HSS (also known as auto FP flash). This allows you to use flash illumination at shutter speeds faster than your camera’s standard maximum sync speed (e.g., faster than 1/250th of a second). This is crucial for using wide apertures in bright sunlight.

Can I use rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH) with this flash?

Yes, the flash is compatible with both AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. Using Ni-MH batteries is highly recommended as they provide a faster recycling time (down to 2 point 0 seconds) and a greater number of total flashes (approx. 270) per charge.

How many flash units can I control simultaneously with the HVL-F45RM?

When the HVL-F45RM is set as a commander (on-camera), it can control up to 15 external flash units across 5 different groups using its radio-controlled wireless system.

How useful is the dust-proof and drip-proof design for travel photography?

The dust-proof and drip-proof design provides peace of mind when shooting outdoors. While it is not fully waterproof, it offers increased resistance to light rain, mist, or dusty conditions, helping to protect the internal components, which is valuable when shooting on location in changing weather.