Macro Flash, Ring Light
Vivid lighting for high-quality macro photography, plus the freedom to
control the balance of light and shadow for added effect.
Main specifications of HVL-MT24AM
Type
Guide number
(at ISO 100 in meters)
HVL-MT24AM
Power level switching
Flashes / Recycle time (sec.)
Macro twin flash kit
(Appx. based on Sony std.)
Flash coverage angle
Kit includes 2 powerful flash units (guide number
Continuous flash
2, combined
*1
) that can be mounted at various
Light type
positions around the lens holder. Flash units can
Flash metering type
also be attached on arms that extend to two
Custom setting
positions—a useful feature for putting a bit of
Twin flash holder
distance between the camera and subject.
Flash head tilt mechanism
Other features include a modeling function that
Twin flash arm
lets you check beforehand how shadows will fall,
Modelling flash
Wide-angle adapter
and a wide-angle adapter that expands flash
Diffuser
coverage to the angle of view of a lens at 2 mm
Power source
focal length*
.
2
Dimensions (WxHxD) /
weight (approx.)
* 1 : ISO 100, m during normal operation.
• When used with the macro flash controller. • Focal lengths in lenses for 35mm-format SLRs
*2: Focal length for 35 mm format SLRs
HVL-RLAM
Main specifications of HVL-RLAM
Ring light
Light source
Illuminance
Offers an easy way to effectively light your
Attachable filter diameter
Light emission
subjects for macro shots. The entire ring
Batteries
can be illuminated to produce shadowless
Battery life (approx.)
(at 25˚ C room temperature, Hi Mode)
lighting. Alternatively, half-illumination creates
Shooting distance
shadows and contrast, which brings out added
Power level
dimensionality in the subject. The ring light
Dimensions (WxHxD) (approx.)
/ Weight (approx.)
delivers constant illumination, so you can check
the effect of your lighting at any time. In addition
to flowers and collectibles, this unit is ideal for
shooting small objects that move.
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With flash arm attached and extended. With flash units mounted 180˚ apart.
Auto-electronic flash with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering
Power level
1/1
1/2
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
With 1 flash
17
12
8.5
6
4.2
3
2.1
With 2 flashes
24
17
12
8.5
6
4.2
3
With a wide-angle adapter (1 flash)
11
8
5.6
4
2.8
2
1.4
With a diffuser (1 flash)
7
5
3.5
2.5
1.8
1.3
0.9
1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64
Custom setting possible for 1/1, 1/1.4, 1/2, 1/2.8, 1/4, 1/5.6, 1/8
Alkaline batt.
Ni-MH batt.
Lithium batt.
200 / 6 sec.
150 / 5 sec.
500 / 6 sec.
Twin flash: up/down 45 degree, right/left 60 degree
With a wide-angle adapter: up/down 60 degree, right/left 78 degree
With a diffuser (1 flash): up/down 90 degree, right/left 90 degree
5 flashes / sec., total 40 flashes (1/32 power level, with Ni-MH batt.)
Daylight
Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable
Auto-power-off : OFF, 4 min., 15 min., 1 hour
Selection of exposure mode with manual flash control: M only, P/A/S/M
Power level EV step for manual flash control: 1EV, 1/2EV
Two holders to attach the two flash heads to the front of the lens in 4 positions at
45/90/135/270 degrees. Adaptor rings supplied for 49mm and 55mm threaded lenses.
Tiltable by 15-degree pitches / 11 positions
Length and angle adjustable in 2 steps
Available with the TTL / M / Test flash switch
Covers the angle of view at 24mm focal length of a lens
Foldable to carry.To prevent the diffuser from covering the light,
• use with the twin flash arm is recommended.
Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium)
Twin flash head: 1-11/16 x 1-5/8 x 1-7/16" (43 x 41 x 33 g) Macro flash controller:
2-11/16 x 4-13/16 x 3-9/16" (68 x 123 x 91 mm) / 8.3 oz (235 g) (without batteries)
Full
Half
illumination
illumination
to produce
to produce
shadowless
lighting with
lighting.
contrast.
White LED
Higher than 150 lux (0.3 m, Hi mode)
49 / 55 mm
Full / right half only / left half only
Four AA-size batteries (Alkaline / Ni-MH / Lithium)
Alkaline
Ni-MH
40 min.
110 min.
0.1 ~ 0.5 m recommendable
2 levels selectable
Control unit: 2-1/2 x 3-1/16 x 3-1/8" (64 x 78 x 79 mm) (without protruding parts)
Ring unit: 4-7/8 x 5-9/16 x 15/16" (124 x 141 x 24 mm) (without protruding parts)
Weight: 6.4 oz (180 g) (control unit + ring, without batteries)
Flash Accessories
FA-EB1AM External battery adapter
• Adapter for quick-charging flash unit HVL-F6AM
• Uses 6 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)
• Compact unit that attaches to bottom of camera
FA-CC1AM Off-camera cable
• Connector cable for external flash units (HVL-F6AM:
connects directly. HVL-F36AM: requires off-camera shoe
FA-CS1AM.)
FA-EC1AM Extension cable
• Approx. 1 m extension cable for off-camera
cable FA-CC1AM
Other Accessories
NP-FM55H
AC-VQ900AM
Rechargeable battery pack
AC adapter/charger
• Voltage/capacity:7.2 V/11.5 Wh
• For quick-charging of battery pack
(1,600 mAh)
NP-FM55H
• Weight: approx. 78 g
• Charges 2 battery packs in sequence
• NP-FM50, NP-FM30 are not compatible
• Includes LCD panel to indicate time
with
100.
to completion
* Recharges NP-FM55H in approx. 70 minutes.
* Input voltage is 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Compatible with use in various regions
Eyepiece
For nearsighted
RM-S1AM
correctors
vision:
Remote commander
for farsighted
vision:
FDA-ECN10 (-1)
• Cable length: 0.5 m
FDA-ECN20 (-2)
FDA-ECF05 (+0.5)
FDA-ECN30 (-3)
RM-L1AM
FDA-ECF10 (+1)
FDA-ECN40 (-4)
FDA-ECF15 (+1.5)
Remote commander
FDA-ECF20 (+2)
FDA-ECF30 (+3)
• Cable length: 5 m
• Diopter denoted by value in parentheses.
• Values indicate degree of diopter adjustment
when piece is attached to the viewfinder
STP-SH1AM
STP-SS1AM
LCL-60AM
LCL-90AM
LCL-140AM
LCL-60AM Lens case
STP-SH1AM
Shoulder strap
• Fits lenses up to 60 mm
• Genuine leather
LCL-90AM Lens case
STP-SS1AM
Shoulder strap
• Fits lenses up to 90 mm
• Nylon
LCL-140AM Lens case
• Fits lenses up to 140 mm
• For information on accessory connections and system expandability, please refer to the System Chart on p.35.
FA-CS1AM Off-camera shoe
•
Required for wired off-camera use of external flash unit HVL-F36AM
• Connector for off-camera flash cable
•
Attaches to tripod, so handy when using flash in fixed position
FA-MC1AM Multi-flash cable
• Connector cable that enables flash illumination from
multiple flash.
FA-TC1AM Triple connector
• Enables synchronized operation of up to 3 external
flash units.
Magnifies the center
of the image for focus
checking.
FDA-A1AM
FDA-M1AM
Magnifier
Angle finder
• Approx. 2.3x magnification of center of
• Facilitates low-angle shooting of macro
viewfinder image
images, etc.
• For precise focus checking of macro or
• Adjustable magnification (1x or 2x)
telephoto images
• Eyepiece can be rotated 360 degrees
• Built-in diopter adjustment
• Built-in diopter adjustment
(-7.5 to +3.1 diopters)
(-9 to +3 diopters)
* Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to
* Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to
use this item.
use this item.
Black (B)
Cinnabar (D)
LCS-AMSC30
LCS-AMA
Soft carrying case
Soft carrying case
• Fits carrying camera, lens, flash units,
• Fits
100 camera body with SAL1870
and various other accessories
(18–70 mm F3.5–5.6) lens attached.
Lens front caps
AD-MSCF1
ALC-F49
ALC-F72
Compact Flash-compatible
ALC-F55
ALC-F77
Memory Stick Duo adapter
ALC-F62
FDA-EP1AM
ALC-R55
Eyepiece cup
Lens rear cap
Black (B)
FA-SC1AM
ALC-B55
Accessory shoe cap
Body cap
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