Shooting possibilities for stills and video are broadened by the camera's Multi Interface Shoe that accepts a growing range of accessories.

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The HVL-F20M is a space-saving, easy to carry new flash for Multi Interface Shoe mounted cameras, that's ideal for brightening up portraits, interiors and dimly-lit scenes.

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Both models include 270-degree swivel 921k-dot touch-enabled TruBlack LCDs and XGA OLED eye-level electronic viewfinders, along with Sony's new Multi Interface Shoe, which enables XLR microphone inputs through an optional accessory.

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