Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon
- Price: $89.00
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # VIDF293C
- Mfr# VIVDF293C
Product Highlights
- Red Focus-Assist Beam for Low Light
- Reflecting Plate & Wide-Angle Diffuser
- Five Levels of Power Ratio
- 0/45/60/75/90 Degree Bounce Positions
- Zoom Positions: 28/35/50/85mm
- DSLR Auto Focus
- Automatic Shutter Speed Setting
- Red-Eye Reduction
- Auto Focus/TTL Metering
- Guide Number 42 at 85mm Zoom Position
Remember the Essentials
Batteries are required but not included with this item. Please be sure to purchase batteries for this item.
The Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon is a full-featured on-camera flash designed for use with Canon DSLR cameras. The DF-293 has a swivel head with 0, 45, 60, 75, and 90 degree settings; 5 levels of power from 1/1 to 1/16; a zoom function for use with 28, 35, 50, and 85mm lenses; and a guide number of 42 at the 85mm zoom position. Other features includes a red focus-assist beam for low light shooting, a reflecting plate and wide-angle diffuser, red-eye reduction, auto focus/TTL metering, and an automatic shutter speed setting.
- Red focus beam to assist in low light conditions
- Includes reflecting plate & wide-angle diffuser
- Five levels of power ratio 1/1,1/2,1/4,1/8,1/16
- Bounce Positions 0, 45, 60, 75, 90 Degrees
- Zoom Positions 28/35/50/85 mm
- DSLR Auto Focus
- Automatic shutter speed setting
- Red eye reduction
- Auto focus/TTL metering
- LCD display will show zoom position
- Guide number 42 at 85 mm zoom position
- Uses 4 AA batteries (not included)
| Mount | Shoe |
| Guide No. | 42' (12.80 m) at 85 mm position |
| Angle of Coverage | 75° - 28° |
| Vari-Power | 1/1 - 1/16 |
| 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 | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power Source | 4x AA Alkaline Batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
71%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (3), Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Move Over Canon Speedlite!
After awaiting my Speedlite 430EXII purchase since I decided it was a better purchase than the 580EXII I saw this Vivitar flash offered. Under $100? Really? OK! Done. It's amazing...maybe not...Read complete review
After awaiting my Speedlite 430EXII purchase since I decided it was a better purchase than the 580EXII I saw this Vivitar flash offered. Under $100? Really? OK! Done. It's amazing...maybe not as fast in recovery, but every bit worth an external flash if one needs it!!!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
not like my old school 283's
I use the flash for on camera, event photography.
Got a lot of power...I like.
I am having trouble with the power output on the auto set...Read complete review
I use the flash for on camera, event photography.
Got a lot of power...I like.
I am having trouble with the power output on the auto setting. It is blowing out the faces of people.
I have put on the diffuser and an external diffuser, HOPEFULLY this will correct the problem.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 10 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-10
Pros
- Great while it lasted
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
bought this flash, was working Great, took about 200 photo's in the time I owned it, then one day, It flashes,and the next photo... NOTHING, took it to a local photo shop and they said send it back, BUT.. Beware... your NOT going to get much satisfaction from the company
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
Stop working less then a dozen shots, man was I hurt! Now I have to spend money to get it fix!!
Pros
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
I do like this flash. I is decently priced for what you get! overall very good deal!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
I can not tell how good it is because it only work for a short time.[...] I did sent it to NJ and 40 days has gone by and I do not have it back yet.The factory support is very slow. I may have to purchase another flash if this one is not returned soon.For sure, it wont be a Vivitar and it will be from B&H
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
OK flash had to use diffuser because it was a strong flash. The recycle time is the only reason I have a problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Not as slow as implied
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
After awaiting my Speedlite 430EXII purchase since I decided it was a better purchase than the 580EXII I saw this Vivitar flash offered. Under $100? Really? OK! Done. It's amazing...maybe not as fast in recovery, but every bit worth an external flash if one needs it!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
When looking for a bounce flash for my Canon XS I was shocked by the price they sell...in particular the Canon flashes, which literally can be more expensive than my camera. I decided to take a chance with the Vivitar flash since it was on of the most affordable ones available.
My main disappointment is that the manual isn't helpful at all...I mean, it doesn't really give any information, unless perhaps where the power button is located...
For that reason, I am still struggling with the flash and haven't figured out how to use it well...I end up using the manual settings, which are somewhat cumbersome to set up. However, once I am done setting it up, the flash does perform well...although some trial-and-error pictures are necessary before I get it right. Unfortunately, the flash does not retain the latest settings, so if you turn it off you will have to go through the same set up process again.
Another downside is that it looks and feels like a cheap device. But I guess that's what you get when you are price sensitive. All in all, seems like a reasonable "first bounce flash", but I would definitely consider investing on a better flash eventually.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Powerful Output
Cons
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
The TTL works well for all my Canon lenses. The recycle time is slower than I expected. The infra-red focus doesn't work on Canon cameras. It also isn't set-up for off-camera work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
LIGHT IS RIGHT 95% OF THE TIME
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Canon 20d
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
I use the flash for on camera, event photography.
Got a lot of power...I like.
I am having trouble with the power output on the auto setting. It is blowing out the faces of people.
I have put on the diffuser and an external diffuser, HOPEFULLY this will correct the problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-10
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
71%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good power output (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- General purpose (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (3), Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Move Over Canon Speedlite!
After awaiting my Speedlite 430EXII purchase since I decided it was a better purchase than the 580EXII I saw this Vivitar flash offered. Under $100? Really? OK! Done. It's amazing...maybe not...Read complete review
After awaiting my Speedlite 430EXII purchase since I decided it was a better purchase than the 580EXII I saw this Vivitar flash offered. Under $100? Really? OK! Done. It's amazing...maybe not as fast in recovery, but every bit worth an external flash if one needs it!!!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
not like my old school 283's
I use the flash for on camera, event photography.
Got a lot of power...I like.
I am having trouble with the power output on the auto set...Read complete review
I use the flash for on camera, event photography.
Got a lot of power...I like.
I am having trouble with the power output on the auto setting. It is blowing out the faces of people.
I have put on the diffuser and an external diffuser, HOPEFULLY this will correct the problem.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 10 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-10
Pros
- Great while it lasted
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
bought this flash, was working Great, took about 200 photo's in the time I owned it, then one day, It flashes,and the next photo... NOTHING, took it to a local photo shop and they said send it back, BUT.. Beware... your NOT going to get much satisfaction from the company
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
Stop working less then a dozen shots, man was I hurt! Now I have to spend money to get it fix!!
Pros
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
I do like this flash. I is decently priced for what you get! overall very good deal!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
I can not tell how good it is because it only work for a short time.[...] I did sent it to NJ and 40 days has gone by and I do not have it back yet.The factory support is very slow. I may have to purchase another flash if this one is not returned soon.For sure, it wont be a Vivitar and it will be from B&H
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
OK flash had to use diffuser because it was a strong flash. The recycle time is the only reason I have a problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Not as slow as implied
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
After awaiting my Speedlite 430EXII purchase since I decided it was a better purchase than the 580EXII I saw this Vivitar flash offered. Under $100? Really? OK! Done. It's amazing...maybe not as fast in recovery, but every bit worth an external flash if one needs it!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
When looking for a bounce flash for my Canon XS I was shocked by the price they sell...in particular the Canon flashes, which literally can be more expensive than my camera. I decided to take a chance with the Vivitar flash since it was on of the most affordable ones available.
My main disappointment is that the manual isn't helpful at all...I mean, it doesn't really give any information, unless perhaps where the power button is located...
For that reason, I am still struggling with the flash and haven't figured out how to use it well...I end up using the manual settings, which are somewhat cumbersome to set up. However, once I am done setting it up, the flash does perform well...although some trial-and-error pictures are necessary before I get it right. Unfortunately, the flash does not retain the latest settings, so if you turn it off you will have to go through the same set up process again.
Another downside is that it looks and feels like a cheap device. But I guess that's what you get when you are price sensitive. All in all, seems like a reasonable "first bounce flash", but I would definitely consider investing on a better flash eventually.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Powerful Output
Cons
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
The TTL works well for all my Canon lenses. The recycle time is slower than I expected. The infra-red focus doesn't work on Canon cameras. It also isn't set-up for off-camera work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
LIGHT IS RIGHT 95% OF THE TIME
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Canon 20d
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Vivitar DF-293 Bounce Zoom Swivel Flash for Canon:
I use the flash for on camera, event photography.
Got a lot of power...I like.
I am having trouble with the power output on the auto setting. It is blowing out the faces of people.
I have put on the diffuser and an external diffuser, HOPEFULLY this will correct the problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-10
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Softboxes
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Bouncers
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- Price: $14.95
Reflectors
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- Price: $24.95
Flash Mounting
- Price: $7.95
Sync Cords & Flash Remotes
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- Price: $14.99
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