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Vivitar POWER ZOOM DF-383 User Manual

Vivitar POWER ZOOM DF-383
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DF-383
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Power Zoom AF DSLR Flash
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Vivitar POWER ZOOM DF-383 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeShoe Mount Flash
Zoom Range24-105mm
Zoom HeadYes
TTLYes
Power Source4 x AA batteries
Guide Number38m at ISO 100
Recycle Time0.5-9 seconds
Flash ModesTTL, Manual, Multi
Swivel HeadYes
Tilt HeadYes
CompatibilityCanon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax

Summary

Technical Specifications

Battery Installation Guide

Correct Battery Insertion

Step-by-step guide for inserting AA batteries correctly.

Polarity and Safety Precautions

Importance of correct polarity and risks of misuse.

Mounting Flash to Camera

Attaching to CAN, NIK, PEN

Method for attaching flash to CAN, NIK, PEN camera shoes.

Attaching to OLY, PANA

Method for attaching flash to OLY, PANA camera shoes using lock.

Attaching to SON Cameras

Method for attaching flash to SON camera shoes.

Removing Flash from Camera

Detaching from CAN, NIK, PEN

Steps to detach flash from CAN, NIK, PEN cameras.

Detaching from OLY, PANA

Steps to detach flash from OLY, PANA cameras using release button.

Detaching from SON Cameras

Steps to detach flash from SON cameras using release button.

AF and TTL Photography Basics

Automatic Sync Speed Control

How flash sync speed adjusts automatically.

Auto-Focus Assist Beam

Use of red light beam for low-light auto-focus.

TTL Flash Exposure Control

TTL mode controls flash output via camera metering.

Manual Flash Mode Operation

Full Light Output Usage

Using flash at full output and setting distance.

Power Ratio Selection

Selecting power output levels in manual mode.

Advanced Lighting Techniques

Bounced and Swiveled Flash Use

Using bounce and swivel for diffused light.

Power Zooming Functionality

Automatic Motor Zoom Control

Flash auto-adjusts zoom based on lens focal length.

Manual Zoom Control

Manual Zoom Operation

Manually changing zoom position via the "Zoom" key.

Special Flash Functions

Wireless Slave Operation

Using the flash as a wireless slave.

Important Safety Warnings

High Voltage Component Warning

Caution against opening the flash due to high voltage.

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