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Vivitar DF-183 AF Digital Flash For Sony Cameras

  • Price: $48.00
  • B&H # VIDF183S
  • Mfr# DF183SON

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  • For Use With Sony Cameras

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The Vivitar DF-183 Digital Flash is a basic digital flash with a Guide Number of 59-feet @ 35mm. This unit has a bounce flash head, red-eye reduction capabilities and a focus beam to assist in low light shooting conditions. With Auto Focus, TTL metering, automatic shutter speed settings, this flash allows photographer to spend less time with flash settings. It is powered by two AA batteries (not included).

Auto Focus (AF)
TTL Metering
Red eye reduction
Focus beam assist for low-light shooting
Power savings function
Auto shutter speed setting
Type Shoe Mount Flash With Tilt Head
Guide No. 59' (18m) @ 35mm
Angle of Coverage Not Specified by Manufacturer
TTL Dedication Yes
Bounce Head Yes, Vertical bounce angle: 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°
Swivel Head No
Zoom Head No
Off Camera Terminal No
Recycle Time 0.3 - 10 sec
Power Source 2 x AA batteries (not included)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.6 x 2.1 x 3.9" (65 x 54 x 98mm)
Weight 12 oz (340.1 g)

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Vivitar DF-183 AF Digital Flash For Sony Cameras
 
3.0

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1.0

Compatability problems

By KenT

from SLC, UT

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        Comments about Vivitar DF-183 AF Digital Flash For Sony Cameras:

        I have tried two samples of this flash with my Sony A-33, and they both grossly underexpose -- except for those times when full power is inexplicitly output, then it grossly overexposes. I have made sure that the flash is properly snapped into the shoe, so that is not the problem. I would assume that this problem would also also apply to all flashes made by the Trumax Flash Corp. in Hong Kong and sold in the US under various brand names, and used with the Sony SLT's.
        Also, if you do not mind underexposed pictures, be aware that the shutter will not trigger with this (or any Trumax?) flash when the camera is any flash off mode, nor will the shutter trigger subsequently in any camera mode unless the flash and camera are power cycled.

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        4.0

        Nice flash at great price

        By p man

        from Sacramento, CA

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        Comments about Vivitar DF-183 AF Digital Flash For Sony Cameras:

        Would have given it a five star, but haven't had it long. Great for the price!!! It's not heavy duty, but it's ability to bounce flash is great.

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        4.0

        Good flash when needing to travel lite

        By Richard

        from Florida

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        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast Recycling
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Not Interchangeable

        Best Uses

        • Fill Flash
        • General Use

        Comments about Vivitar DF-183 AF Digital Flash For Sony Cameras:

        Good intermediate range flash

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        Brackets

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        • Price: $34.98
         

        Sync Cords & Flash Remotes

        Vivitar -  Digital Off-Shoe Flash Cord
        • Price: $16.95
         
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          • Original: $16.95
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        Flash Pouch

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        Flash Accessories

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        Vivitar DF-183 AF Digital Flash For Sony Cameras
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