§ The use of a white surface i
bounce lighting effects, resultant in the best overall
reflective light level. If a colored surface is used for
bounce lighting, it will reflect its color upon the subject.
Precautions During Use
1. The DF200 is a precision instrum
not to bump or drop it.
2.
Avoid exposure to extremely high or low temperatures
Store your flash away from heat
or direct sunlight. Never store in a car. Always use fresh
batteries, and replace all 4 batteries du
Do not use a thinner, benzene or other cleaning agents
to remove dirt or fingerprints from the unit.
soft, moistened cloth.
4.
When the flash unit is brought from a cold exterior into a
warm interior, condensation may occur
the flash unit. In such case, do not use the flash
until it has reached room temperature.
5.
For extended storage, choose a cool dry place,
preferably with good ventilation. Never store
in a drawer or cupboard containing nap
camphor (moth balls) as these will have negative effects
We are continually upgrading the DF200 flash to meet market
demands. As such, specifications may change and the
product may vary slightly from the description provid
manual. Check the Vivitar website for updates
information at www.vivitar.com
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Guide number 28 @ISO 100
Power Settings Four Power Ratios:
Full, 1/4
th
, 1/8
th
, 1/16
th
Zoom Range Five detent positions:
W2, W1, MID, T1, T2
Bounce Angle
0° - 90° (multiple detents)
Swivel Angle
330° (multiple detents)
Ready Light
Orange LED
Detect Light
Green LED
Ready Light Red LED
Auto Power Standby Three minutes
Duration of Flash Max. 1/1000 second
Power Source 4 AA batteries (Alkaline, NiCd, or
NiMH Recommended)
Number of Flashes
- Alkaline
- NiCd or NiMH
Approximate flashes/battery set
80 – 1000
150 – 2000
Recycling Time
- Alkaline
- NiCd or NiMH
0.5 – 8 seconds
0.5 – 7 seconds
Color Temperature 5,600k
Weight (w/o batteries) 240 grams
Dimension (mm) 70.0 (L) x 175.0 (H) x 45 (W)
Compatibility
All digital cameras with built in flash