Sony GN46 Wireless Flash

Sony GN46 Wireless Flash was announced on 21^st October 2021 by Sony Electronics Inc. along with Sony GN60 Wireless Flash and Sony A7 IV. According to Sony, this new flash is built to let photographers work more effectively, who are using the new Alpha camera bodies, same as the GN60. They said to have intelligent communication with the latest Alphas.

This model also comes with an integrated flash processor that keeps communication with the body and control flash functions. According to the manufacturer, this flash allows photographers to work smoothly, optimally and fast.

Sony GN46 Wireless Flash Specifications

Flash Head
Model	HVL-F46RM
Type	Auto electronic flash (clip-on type) with pre-flash metering
Shoe Type	Multi Interface Shoe
Guide No.	46 (1/1, 105mm, ISO 100)
Power Levels	25 levels (1/1 – 1/256) 1/3 steps
Flash Duration	1.7 ms (1/1 Manual)
Flash Coverage	24 mm-105 mm (AUTO/MANUAL) / 15mm with built-in wide panel
Colour Temperature	5500 K
Continuous Flash	60 flashes at 10 flashes per second
Recycle Time	1.7s (approx.)
Flash Compensation	Yes
Bounce Flash	Yes
Built-in Bounce Sheet	Yes
Test Flash	Yes
Modelling	Yes
Exposure Control	TTL / MANUAL / MULTI
Wireless Flash
Wireless Flash Functions	Yes (commander/receiver)
Transmitter Groups	3 groups (TTL/MANUAL), 5 groups (group flash photography)
Transmission Range	30m
Channels	14 Channels (Auto/manual)
Frequency Range	2.4 GHz
Maximum Flash Units	15
External Connectors	Multi/Micro USB terminal
Power
Power Source	Four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
External Battery Adapter	No
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	69.4 x 114.7 x 88.9 mm
Weight	308 g
Other Features	– High-speed sync – Auto-zoom control optimized for image sensor size – Flash distribution setting – Auto WB Adjustment – Custom key settings – Memory settings – Dust and moisture resistant design
What is in the BOX	– Connector protect cap – Mini-stand – Carrying case