Sony A6000

[cooltony]

Hi, first time on forum.

I bought a Sony HVL-F58AM flash recently and the question is, can I use it safely on my Sony A6000 without causing any damage to it. I got the flash for a good price before the camera but reluctant to

use because unsure of compatibilty. Anyone used this combination or can give me any advise please.

Tony

[duncanfoxphoto]

If I remember correctly, the HVL-F58AM is an older style hotshoe that you'll need an adapter to mount on your a6000 properly. Here you go. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/913654-REG/sony_adpmaa_multi_interface_shoe_adapter.html

[duncanfoxphoto]

Strange. I linked a B&H product and it seems to have been replaced by a rakuten link.... It's also the wrong product.

[cooltony]

Thank you. I know about the adapters but my main concern is if damage can be caused with such a powerful flash on the a6000.

[duncanfoxphoto]

Nonsense. I used an a6000 with a 300ws studio strobe that happened to have a hotshoe, and that's many times more powerful than any speedlight could ever be. The only hotshoe I've ever known to get damaged due to high trigger voltage is a cheap Yongnuo trigger, which they fixed in the next generation of hardware updates.