the best dslr external flash for sunset portraits...?

Question

so my boyfriend's sister is getting into photography and for her birthday i wanted to get her a flash for her sony alpha230. she normally does ourdoor/sunset portraits and was curious which flash should i get her.

i've been looking on amazon but i have no idea which one would be good for her.

Answer 1

I would consider Sony HVLF20AM TTL Digital Flash for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras



Maximum range twice that of the built-in flash units on a230, a330 and a380 DSLRs

Bounce flash enables shadowless indirect lighting

Built -in diffuser for wide and telephoto shooting

TTL flash exposure automatically controlled by Alpha DSLRs

Easy intuitive operation; ultra-compact design folds flat when not in use

Answer 2

any flash made for sony dSLRs will work. It just depends on what else she wants it for (if she also likes indoor portraits, she may want one that has a bounce or swivel head option). even better if you can vary the flash output.



Although she may also be able to use the built-in pop-up flash already on her camera. At least I have.

Answer 3

HVL-F42AM will do fine.



http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HVL-F42AM-Power-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0013IL8GI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294653486&sr=8-1



The best is the HVL-F58AM, I have it. But she doesn't need the best.



http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HVL-F58AM-High-Power-Digital-Wireless/dp/B001BRP0UG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1294653565&sr=1-1