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nickphoto123 · Jul 2, 2006, 6:23 PM

Hello Shootfirst and All,

Yes, my 550Ex's are used manually. I hesitate to instruct how I did it not to have someome damage their equipment. I did not bother to look for an adapter and made my own. Check out the web for adapters from 550EX to PC sync terminal, etc.

And I agree, I use rechargables but always carry 12 Alkalines ( Walgreens Drugs - on sale only ) with me.

Regards, Nicholas

shootFirst · Jul 2, 2006, 9:12 PM

Some stores show a picture of the HVL-F32X with an external sync chord. Does it come with one?

It seems that the DSC-R1 has an external sync port.

1) Does this mean that I can connect the HVL-F32X to the DSC-R1 with this chord?

2) If so, do I get all of the automatic features?

3) How long is the chord?

In general, are there user manuals for this camera and this flash on line so that I could read them and stop bugging everyone with silly questions? :blah:

In general, a manual repositor might be a useful thing to have on this site (barring copyright restrictions).

nickphoto123 · Jul 2, 2006, 11:16 PM

1 - yes

2 - yes

3- about 10"

Try Sony for a PDF manual

Regards, Nicholas

shootFirst · Jul 3, 2006, 8:35 AM

OK, thanks again...

- Any recommendations for a flash bracket to fit nicely with the DSC-R1 and HVL-F32X?

s_grins · Jul 9, 2006, 7:53 PM

I do not think this thing (bracket) is real.
I haven't found any anywhere

Razor06 · Jul 30, 2006, 8:14 PM

Have you tried the bracket that comes with the flash? The bracket and sync cord are included in the box.

shootFirst · Jul 30, 2006, 8:45 PM

Ijust found out that my brotherhas a Sony F828 with the HVL-F32X flash.

Yes, it does come with a bracket, but the bracket is only a flat plate that mounts on the bottom. I am not sure what it accomplishes but it wont allow a swivel.

Razor06 · Aug 1, 2006, 6:00 PM

If you really want a swivel, there is a Metz flash you can look at:

http://www.metz.de/en/photo_electron...MZ-4i.171.html

shootFirst · Aug 1, 2006, 8:58 PM

I've looked at this flash briefly. It's pretty pricey. Also, I am not sure which one to buy. Would I get the
Metz 54 MZ-4C TTL Shoe Mount Flash with Standard Non-Dedicated Shoe
I guess I would also need theSCA 3602 adaptor for Sony - right? (another $100)

It seems like I would get all of the functionality of the Sony flash - right?

Thanks...

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Jul 2, 2006, 6:23 PM	#11
nickphoto123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,356	Hello Shootfirst and All, Yes, my 550Ex's are used manually. I hesitate to instruct how I did it not to have someome damage their equipment. I did not bother to look for an adapter and made my own. Check out the web for adapters from 550EX to PC sync terminal, etc. And I agree, I use rechargables but always carry 12 Alkalines ( Walgreens Drugs - on sale only ) with me. Regards, Nicholas

Jul 2, 2006, 9:12 PM	#12
shootFirst Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	Some stores show a picture of the HVL-F32X with an external sync chord. Does it come with one? It seems that the DSC-R1 has an external sync port. 1) Does this mean that I can connect the HVL-F32X to the DSC-R1 with this chord? 2) If so, do I get all of the automatic features? 3) How long is the chord? In general, are there user manuals for this camera and this flash on line so that I could read them and stop bugging everyone with silly questions? :blah: In general, a manual repositor might be a useful thing to have on this site (barring copyright restrictions).

Jul 2, 2006, 11:16 PM	#13
nickphoto123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,356	1 - yes 2 - yes 3- about 10" Try Sony for a PDF manual Regards, Nicholas

Jul 3, 2006, 8:35 AM	#14
shootFirst Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	OK, thanks again... - Any recommendations for a flash bracket to fit nicely with the DSC-R1 and HVL-F32X?

Jul 9, 2006, 7:53 PM	#15
s_grins Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 148	I do not think this thing (bracket) is real. I haven't found any anywhere

Jul 30, 2006, 8:14 PM	#16
Razor06 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 86	Have you tried the bracket that comes with the flash? The bracket and sync cord are included in the box.

Jul 30, 2006, 8:45 PM	#17
shootFirst Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	Ijust found out that my brotherhas a Sony F828 with the HVL-F32X flash. Yes, it does come with a bracket, but the bracket is only a flat plate that mounts on the bottom. I am not sure what it accomplishes but it wont allow a swivel.

Aug 1, 2006, 6:00 PM	#18
Razor06 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 86	If you really want a swivel, there is a Metz flash you can look at: http://www.metz.de/en/photo_electron...MZ-4i.171.html

Aug 1, 2006, 8:58 PM	#19
shootFirst Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	I've looked at this flash briefly. It's pretty pricey. Also, I am not sure which one to buy. Would I get the Metz 54 MZ-4C TTL Shoe Mount Flash with Standard Non-Dedicated Shoe I guess I would also need theSCA 3602 adaptor for Sony - right? (another $100) It seems like I would get all of the functionality of the Sony flash - right? Thanks...