Price: $120.46 as of 11/23/2009 05:52 EST
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Vivitar
EAN: 0681066132500
Item Dimensions: 105
Label: Vivitar
Manufacturer: Vivitar
MPN: VIVDF383CAN
Publisher: Vivitar
Studio: Vivitar
Features:- Focus beam to assist in lowlight conditions
- Built-in Reflecting Plate and Diffuser
- Uses 4 AA batteries (not included)
- Red eye reduction
- Power Saving
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
The DF-383 digital power zoom flash gun is innovatively designed for both digital cameras and film cameras with features that are leading photography into the digital era. Advanced technology is used in your flash to control the correct amount of light output. Compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax or Sony/Minolta cameras (Nikon model pictured).
Average Rating: 
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This flash is good for the money. Its not too bright at the 85mm zoom though,but iam fine with the performance overall..Build quality is also so so..not sure how long it will last but overall iam happy
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Opened the UPS box, popped in 4 AA rechargables, slid it into the hot shoe on my Canon SX10 and I was taking great shots at the volleyball game a couple of hours later. Easy to use, works great. This seems to be a very cost effective alternative to the Canon products. I am looking for a second, cheaper flash to use as a fill for portraits, but it looks like the best value might simply be a second one of these due to the built-in slave capability and the ability to manually set the flash intensity down to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16. The added value would be that if my primary failed, I would have an identical spare on hand.
My only concern with this flash type, rather than this specific model, is the mechanical auto-zoom motor drive. Its a nice feature that automatically zooms the flash to match your current lens zoom position and therefore concentrate light only where you need it. This happens when you half-press the shutter release. How sturdy is the motor and the gear mechanism for the long haul? If this should fail, there is no manual override. The flash will presumably remain in its last zoom position forever. On the other hand, it is a great feature to have if you are photographing fast moving sports, kids, etc. and constantly zooming.
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If you have been considering a Canon 430 exII but are suffering from sticker shock, consider the Vivitar DF383.
This flash unit functions very well. So far it has performed exactly as I would have expected. It compares feature wise to the Canon 430 ex series flash at half the cost. Auto zoom head works well, it is maybe slightly slower and louder then the canon flash units. Recycle time is pretty good as well. I have not yet tested the slave feature but I'm glad it is present as it will allow this unit to fit in with future needs. There are two features I wish the flash included, A flash stand would have been nice, and a pc port (for use with radio triggers and such).
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the transaction was very fast and the item got to my place per schedule. it just happens someone stole it from in front of the door but i bet it would work really well.
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This flash is an adequate inexpensive alternative to a dedicated Canon flash. The automatic focus function does not appear to work with a Canon SX10is, but I can live without it. The auto zoom function works fine. It gives accurate exposures in the eTTL mode. There appears to be no built in sensor when used in the slave mode, so a few trial shots are required. Eats alkaline AA batteries pretty fast, so you may want to invest in rechargeables. Overall I think it is worth the asking price.
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