The Sony FA-CS1AM Off-Camera Shoe is used to add an off-camera cable socket to the HVL-F36AM flash (or similar models) which does not have this socket built into it. You can then use the FA-CC1AM Off-Camera Cable to operate the flash away from the camera. This allows for more flexible flash positioning and more precise light balance control with Sony Alpha SLR camera series.
Specifications:
Also compatible with Minolta Maxxum xi and i-series flashes.