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Vivitar DF-283-CAN Bounce Zoom Swivel DSLR Flash fits Cannon

Name: Vivitar DF-283-CAN Bounce Zoom Swivel DSLR Flash fits Cannon
Brand: Vivitar
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Rating: 4.5 (22 reviews)

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is ...

Mount Interface: NA

Model: DF-283

Features: E-TTL, Swivel, Tilt, TTL, Zoom

To Fit: DSLR

UPC: 0681066308783

Compatible Brand: For Sony

Brand: Vivitar

Type: Shoe Mount

MPN: DF-283-SON

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Product Information

Red focus beam to assist in low lighting conditionsIncludes reflecting plate and wide angle diffuserUses 4 AA batteriesDSLR auto focusTTL meteringRed eye reductionPower savingAutomatic shutter speed setting

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Vivitar

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DF-283-SON

UPC

0681066308783

Model

DF-283

eBay Product ID (ePID)

99611457

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Compatible Brand

For Sony

Type

Shoe Mount

Dimensions

Weight

9.2 Oz

Height

5.197in

Width

3.031in

Additional Product Features

Min Flash Duration

0.03ms

Required Battery

4X Battery-AA Type

Vertical Rotation Angle

+90 / 0

Horizontal Rotation Angle

+180 / -90

Additional Features

Red-Eye Reduction

Lens Coverage

28mm-85mm

MAXFLASH Duration

2ms

Supported Exposure Control

TTL

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by skim35-half
Oct 03, 2010
Greay flash
Vivitar 283 is great manual flash but you do have to watch out couple of problems. First of all, the sync voltage is high enough to fry most of digital camera bodies. All of my flashes show around 270 volts - this is enough to fry out both Canon (6) and Nikon (250v) bodies. Also watch out for made in China (stamped on bottom of the flash) flashes. They are newer, but less reliable than the original made in Japan products. The guide number at manual is at max, and not adjustable. This would be way too much light for most cases. The front sensor can be pulled out and replaced with optional VP-1 adaptor. It would allow power adjustment, but is also analog turning switch - so power level isn't well defined.Vivitar 283 is great manual flash but you do have to watch out couple of problems. First of all, the sync voltage is high enough to fry most of digital camera bodies. All of my flashes show around 270 volts - this is enough to fry out both Canon (6) and Nikon (250v) bodies. Also watch out for made in China (stamped on bottom of the flash) flashes. They are newer, but less reliable than the original made in Japan products. The guide number at manual is at max, and not adjustable. This would be way too much light for most cases. The front sensor can be pulled out and replaced with optional VP-1 adaptor. It would allow power adjustment, but is also analog turning switch - so power level isn't well defined.
by dr_wendell
Jul 11, 2010
I love my Vivitar model 283 flash on my old camera.
I have been using a Vivitar model 283 with my GAF (Chinon) m42 mount TTL metering camera since about 1975. With it's light sensor and automation it makes the process of taking snapshots during family events much easier. With a guide number of 120, it can give quite a bright flash. However the sensor cuts down on each flash to what you need to match each camera set-up. This also saves on the 4 common AA batteries which power it and shortens recharge time. There is an adapter which can recharge it from a 110v outlet. But with about a 10 second recharge time from new alkaline batteries or adapter, why would you want to be tethered to a cord. It can be easily used as a bounce flash and will take filters too with an adapter. I recommend it for any older manual focus camera with an X sync ... I have been using a Vivitar model 283 with my GAF (Chinon) m42 mount TTL metering camera since about 1975. With it's light sensor and automation it makes the process of taking snapshots during family events much easier. With a guide number of 120, it can give quite a bright flash. However the sensor cuts down on each flash to what you need to match each camera set-up. This also saves on the 4 common AA batteries which power it and shortens recharge time. There is an adapter which can recharge it from a 110v outlet. But with about a 10 second recharge time from new alkaline batteries or adapter, why would you want to be tethered to a cord. It can be easily used as a bounce flash and will take filters too with an adapter. I recommend it for any older manual focus camera with an X sync hotshoe. One bonus is that bought used, they are currently quite inexpensive. And, since they are built like a tank they will probably give you great service for many years to come. But, if you have a digital or other modern camera with internal electronic circuitry, I would avoid it. Firstly, your camera undoubtedly has much more sophisticated automation than this flash, so you will not be using the flash's full capabilities. Second, modern flashes made to work with your camera will give you an ease of use that the 283 cannot come close to. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly; the 283 has a reputation of developing a high voltage across the trigger circuit in the hotshoe foot or plug-in wire contacts. Even if you test and find a low voltage, can you be sure that it will not over time get higher? I understand that both older and newer specimens may have this condition so I would not want to take the risk just to save a little money over a modern flash. After all, how much did you shiney new camera cost? Lastly; they are big and heavy and have been known to break their pastic hotshoe foot. It can be replaced, but please replace it with a plastic foot. The metal ones look inviting to stop it from breaking again, but what will break next time? Higher up on the flash's case, or your camera hotshoe would be really bad. Just the foot would be an easier repair. I will have a place in my camera bag for my 283 for a long time to come because I like my manual 35mm film camera which it was designed for. Without a doubt, it makes my pictures with that camera easier and better. WAB
by oIcGXYaRRNW@Deleted
Dec 23, 2008
Vivitar 283 Flash
It's big, it's bulky, but it puts out some light. Nowadays, the Vivitar 283 seems like a relic from days gone by (for all intrinsic purposes, it probably is)...everyone wants auto-this and auto-that, to have each piece of equipment do their work for them. Maybe I'm a relic, too, but I sometimes prefer the old ways. All this new-fangled stuff has gotten me lazy. Look at the plastic hotshoe foot (the only real issue I have with it) on the 283...one contact point. Dedicated to nothing, but will work with all. Illuminated dial, with a scale showing what aperture to use at what distance with what ASA/DIN (that alone should tell you what era this thing comes from). No LCD panel. Proprietary PC socket. Bounce, but no swivel head. Adjustable sensor (which I've replaced with the VP-1 Vari-power ... It's big, it's bulky, but it puts out some light. Nowadays, the Vivitar 283 seems like a relic from days gone by (for all intrinsic purposes, it probably is)...everyone wants auto-this and auto-that, to have each piece of equipment do their work for them. Maybe I'm a relic, too, but I sometimes prefer the old ways. All this new-fangled stuff has gotten me lazy. Look at the plastic hotshoe foot (the only real issue I have with it) on the 283...one contact point. Dedicated to nothing, but will work with all. Illuminated dial, with a scale showing what aperture to use at what distance with what ASA/DIN (that alone should tell you what era this thing comes from). No LCD panel. Proprietary PC socket. Bounce, but no swivel head. Adjustable sensor (which I've replaced with the VP-1 Vari-power adapter for greater range of output) which control the amount of light it puts out. Another (minor) issue is the battery insert...the 283 has to have it to hold four AA batteries. You can't just drop 'em in. One note about the 283: older models made in Japan will fry (literally) some digital cameras unless a WeinSafe voltage regulator is used. Hotshoe voltage can reach 400 volts on some. The New Korean and Chinese models are safe, but the voltage should still be checked (especially if you're planning to use one on a Canon). I bought this thing to use as fill flash for my D1x. I tried it on my D80 this morning, syncing at 1/200, with great results. I may get two more 283s, and stick 'em up on stands and do the strobist thing. They are not shy about putting out light. Put on-camera flash to shame.
by JGGCPb2pR_e@Deleted
May 10, 2009
Oldie but Goodie
I was very sad the day that I heard Vivitar had discontinued their 283 model. I have been a professional photographer for 9 years now and I am probably in the last generation to train on film cameras. The 283 is the flash head that I have always used, and continue to use to this day with my digital equiptment. The flash head is lightweight and, unlike newer flashes that I have purchased, it is not difficult to work with. The head is adjustable for bouncing the flash and I work with a diffusing cap for it as well. I use a veripower sensor or my 283 that I know like the back of my hand. It controls the power from a little kiss of light all the way up to full blast, shoot in the dark light! There's no digital broohaha to mess with. The design is simple, and completely effective. I ... I was very sad the day that I heard Vivitar had discontinued their 283 model. I have been a professional photographer for 9 years now and I am probably in the last generation to train on film cameras. The 283 is the flash head that I have always used, and continue to use to this day with my digital equiptment. The flash head is lightweight and, unlike newer flashes that I have purchased, it is not difficult to work with. The head is adjustable for bouncing the flash and I work with a diffusing cap for it as well. I use a veripower sensor or my 283 that I know like the back of my hand. It controls the power from a little kiss of light all the way up to full blast, shoot in the dark light! There's no digital broohaha to mess with. The design is simple, and completely effective. I have purchased several 283's on ebay to build up my reserves now that I cannot buy them from a retail source. It would truly take a major shift in my thinking to get me to change from this trusted model of flash. I am very satisfied with this product.
by cordero7740
Aug 14, 2009
vivitar 283 flash
the best flash for the money spended when it came to the market. simple to use. a great workhorse for any camera system. Bracket over and under by half to a ful stop and you got the shot you wanted. perfect for fill-in flash. the only weakness is the shoe. it eventual cracked or snapped off a piece. replacing the shoes was easy, given the shoe options. replacements shoes came in stardard vivitar shoe or the replacement metal shoe by hollis ( nice up grade ) the only short coming was replacing the batterys if you forgot. a bounce card or a soft clear tisse over the head sweeten the lighting for a natural look with super soft shadows. this flash helped cut down the equipement that you had in your camera bag. carried more film, batterys & a good light meter. you were set to enjoy your day ... the best flash for the money spended when it came to the market. simple to use. a great workhorse for any camera system. Bracket over and under by half to a ful stop and you got the shot you wanted. perfect for fill-in flash. the only weakness is the shoe. it eventual cracked or snapped off a piece. replacing the shoes was easy, given the shoe options. replacements shoes came in stardard vivitar shoe or the replacement metal shoe by hollis ( nice up grade ) the only short coming was replacing the batterys if you forgot. a bounce card or a soft clear tisse over the head sweeten the lighting for a natural look with super soft shadows. this flash helped cut down the equipement that you had in your camera bag. carried more film, batterys & a good light meter. you were set to enjoy your day shooting about town. the next upgrade was the zoom head on the vivitar 285. with six of these flashes you could do studio shots with slaves units and the sb-4 power supply to replace the batterys. try this, they worked great with the open shutter on the camera at night for filling in detail on a long exposurer shot. good with b&w film for this trial.

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