Rollei Introduces the New HS Freeze 1s for Sony Cameras

Practical and Revised Solution with Sony Multi-Interface Shoe

Following the successful launch of the HS Freeze 1s speedlight, photo accessories manufacturer Rollei is following up. With the new HS Freeze 1s for Sony cameras, the manufacturer addresses numerous customer requests and optimizes the system flash so that no additional adapter is needed. The new version for Sony devices also impresses with familiar highlights, such as a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 1,600 milliampere-hours, a flash output of 80 watt-seconds, and a guide number of 60, each adjustable in 9 f-stops.

Norderstedt, 22.03.2023. The popular HS Freeze flash series includes various devices that are highly regarded by Rollei customers. This includes the HS Freeze 1s, which recently expanded the series with its first speedlight. Now, Rollei presents the speedlight in a revised and further developed version for Sony cameras, addressing numerous customer requests and feedback.

The speedlight, specially developed for Sony devices, no longer requires an adapter inserted between the flash and the camera or the cold shoe adapter. The new product is exclusively equipped for Sony cameras with the multi-interface shoe. Like the regular flash in the range, the new product also features a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 1,600 milliampere-hours. More than 450 flashes are possible with a single battery charge. Furthermore, it offers a flash output of 80 watt-seconds and a guide number of 60, each adjustable in 9 f-stops.

For maximum flexibility, the HS Freeze 1s for Sony cameras can also be used for off-camera flash photography with various Rollei radio transmitters, such as the Professional Radio Transmitter Mark II. Shots in quick succession and with short shutter speeds are no problem thanks to a fast recycling time of only 1.5 seconds and an impressive flash duration of up to 1/10,000 s in normal mode and 1/50,000 s in freeze mode with an effective flash duration of t = 0.5.

Three different application modes – Speedlite, Master, and Slave – offer additional flexibility. In Speedlite mode, the flash is triggered exclusively via the hot shoe of the connected Sony camera. In Master mode, the flash acts as a radio remote trigger for compatible flashes. In Slave mode, the flash can be triggered by other radio triggers. The speedlight can be used in both TTL mode and Manual (M) mode and features synchronization modes HSS high-speed sync, freeze sync, first curtain sync, and second curtain sync.

Despite all its functions, the HS Freeze 1s for Sony cameras is compact and weighs only 460 grams without the battery. Photographers can easily take it and the extensive included accessories anywhere without having to carry heavy luggage. For even more flexibility, existing optional accessories, such as the accessory set with color gels or the Bowens adapter, can also be used for the new flash.

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