Not sure which flash unit to get

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lmsolonynko
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Not sure which flash unit to get

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I am looking to purchase a flash unit for my A100 but am unsure what to get. I am not into portraiture, but I want a basic unit that will provide better overall lighting than the onboard flash. I read about the sigma, the sony HVL-F36AM, 42, 56, and soon to come out 58. There are simply too many. I am also looking at upgrading to the A350 later on. I heard that the HVL-F56AM is now discontinued. I would like to get something that would work on the A100 and the 350. I would love to get my hands on the A900, but I am sure it will be out of my price range (I have also heard that only the HVL...58 will work with the 900). The HVL...58 will be in the range of $500 and that is also a bit rich for me.

I would like a flash unit that will help me with less formal portraits (I have been asked to shoot some military functions...nothing too fancy though), to help smooth out the lighting.

I was looking at the basic HVL...36, and from what I saw, it looks like it has no swivel ability. That would be a big negative I think. I do not want to spend a lot of money on a flash, but I need something better than the onboard one. I would really appreciate some advice.
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Re: Not sure which flash unit to get

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Go for the HVL-F42AM. I think it would be the best imho.
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Re: Not sure which flash unit to get

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The 42 is your only sensible current option, and it's a good little flash.

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