Opteka EF-600 DG Super TTL Flash for Sony Alpha A900, A850, A700, A580, A560, A390, A380, A350, A330, A230, A77, A65, A55, A35 and NEX-7 Digital SLR Cameras

by Opteka

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001GDPW1C
• Item model number: EF-600-II-S
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #64 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Flashes > Shoe Mount Flashes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 19, 2008

Product Description

The Opteka EF-600 DG SUPER EO-TTL-II is designed to work with the newest Sony Alpha digital SLR cameras, for advanced flash photography. It has a maximum guide number of 148 feet or 45 meter at 85mm focal length (ISO 100).The projection angle of the flashgun is set automatically to match the lens' focal length ranging from 24mm wide-angle to 85mm medium-telephoto. It also incorporates a built-in reflecting plate and diffuser that can be slid out from the top of the flash head for soft lighting effects. The bounce flash head can be tilted 90° upwards and can be swiveled 180° to the left and 90° to the right. In addition, the flash can also be set manually at 6 different power output levels or can be utilized as a wireless slave.

Bounce & swivel head
Flash can be tilted 90° upwards. Also can be swiveled 180° to the left and 90° to the right
AF Assist
Autofocus auxiliary lamp helps the camera to focus in low-light
LCD Display
Features an Illuminated LCD panel
Built in Reflecting Plate and Diffuser
Reduce strong light to create soft lighting effects
Front and Rear Curtain Synchronization
Useful at slow shutter speeds to give a realistic impression of movement.
Auto Power Off
Battery-saving mode shuts down power after 5 minutes

Specifications
Type: Shoe Mount
Guide No: 148' (45 m) at 85mm
AF Illuminator: 3.3ft-20ft/1-6m (50mm Lens)
Flash Duration: 1/1000 to 1/20,000 second
TTL Dedication: Yes
Bounce Head: Yes
Swivel Head: Yes
Recycle Time: 0.5-9 seconds (based on fresh alkaline batteries & full power).
Power Source: Four 1.5-Volt "AA" batteries (alkaline, lithium, Ni-cd & Ni-MH).
Dimensions: 72.0 x 100.0 x 125mm WxHxD
Weight: 270g (without batteries)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price., August 24, 2009

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Amer Bedi (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka EF-600 DG Super TTL Flash for Sony Alpha A900, A850, A700, A580, A560, A390, A380, A350, A330, A230, A77, A65, A55, A35 and NEX-7 Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This product has all the features of the most sophisticated Flash units, but not a lot of power(though the guide # is accurate as claimed by manufacturer). The finish(build quality) is dissapointing. I guess if you are not looking for a lot of power, then this price is as low as it gets, for a similar product.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Opteka flash, December 8, 2010

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CBC - See all my reviews

This review is from: Opteka EF-600 DG Super TTL Flash for Sony Alpha A900, A850, A700, A580, A560, A390, A380, A350, A330, A230, A77, A65, A55, A35 and NEX-7 Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This is really a great flash for the money. It works amazingly well with my DIY fongdong diffuser, Its consistent, I love the fact it has TTL metering, and through my tests it has been 100% spot on with exposure.
The slave works great, If your looking for a budget flash you should get this one!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre, January 17, 2012

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Hamid Moham (Los Alamitos, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka EF-600 DG Super TTL Flash for Sony Alpha A900, A850, A700, A580, A560, A390, A380, A350, A330, A230, A77, A65, A55, A35 and NEX-7 Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I'm using this flash on my Sony Alpha 33. The flash is not terribly strong, covering only 24-80mm. This range is fine with me. The build, speed, workmanship, etc is OK. The only serious weakness is that it's not giving enough light in TTL position. Then you have to switch to "mode" alternatives, which is a little tricky & you have to adjust to every given situation to have even an acceptable shot. In my hands, shooting portarits of people about 3 yards away ( & using the bouncing light ), modes of 1/2 & 1/4 worked fine. Slave position works similarly well. As indicated by others, it's worth the price.