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Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL
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- B&H # VIDF283S
- Mfr# DF-283-SON
Product Highlights
- Guide No. 138'/42 m at 85mm
Remember the Essentials
Batteries are required but not included with this item. Please be sure to purchase batteries for this item.
The Vivitar DF-283 Shoe Mount Flash is a fully automatic, system-dedicated shoe mount flash, featuring full TTL flash support for digital SLR cameras such as the Sony line. Although it is an economical and simple to use flash, it still provides some extra features like bounce & swivel, and a manual zoom head and outputs a substantial amount of light.
- Bounce, Zoom, & Swivel Head
- Flash has vertical bounce of 90° and horizontal swivel of 270°, with zoom settings of 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm
- AF Assist
- Autofocus auxiliary lamp helps the camera to focus in low-light situations
- Accepts Light Modifiers
- Includes reflecting plate & wide angle diffuser
- Power Saving
- Circuitry incorporates an auto-off power saving element
| Mount | Shoe |
| Guide No. | 138' (42.06 m) at 85 mm position |
| Angle of Coverage | 75° - 28° |
| Vari-Power | None |
| TTL Dedication | Yes |
| Bounce Head | Yes |
| Swivel Head | Yes |
| Coverage | 28 mm - 85 mm (Full frame) |
| Zoom Head | Full frame: 28 mm - 85 mm |
| Off Camera Terminal | None |
| Recycle Time | Approximately 0.3 - 7 seconds |
| Power Source | 4x AA Alkaline, Lithium, NiCad, Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0" / 13.21 x 10.16 x 7.62 cm |
| Weight | 9.2 oz / 261 g Without batteries |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill-in
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Outdoors
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
I allways need more flash than the 'pop-up' flash can provide... the DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL does the trick on a budget... Plus you get the added functionality of bounce... That covers it...
Pros
- Attaches Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
So far the limit to getting the best light from this flash is my imagination. It works. No problems with shoe, signals, or auto needed light for shot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Photojournalism
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
Great TTL flash for the Sony line and much more cheaper than the Sony offerings. Great output & recycle time. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
This flash work exactly how I expected it to. Great for a serious amature. Good throw, bounce. Easy to figure out and use. Thanks guys
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast Recycling
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
Easy to set & use and it works well. The only con is that the snap on diffuser did not fit well & broke the first time it was used.
Displaying reviews 1-5
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Good Color Value
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill-in
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Outdoors
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
I allways need more flash than the 'pop-up' flash can provide... the DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL does the trick on a budget... Plus you get the added functionality of bounce... That covers it...
Pros
- Attaches Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
So far the limit to getting the best light from this flash is my imagination. It works. No problems with shoe, signals, or auto needed light for shot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Photojournalism
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
Great TTL flash for the Sony line and much more cheaper than the Sony offerings. Great output & recycle time. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
This flash work exactly how I expected it to. Great for a serious amature. Good throw, bounce. Easy to figure out and use. Thanks guys
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast Recycling
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
Comments about Vivitar DF 283 Series 1 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Autofocus Flash for Sony TTL:
Easy to set & use and it works well. The only con is that the snap on diffuser did not fit well & broke the first time it was used.
Displaying reviews 1-5
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