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- Page 1 Power Zoom AF DSLR Flash INSTRUCTION MANUAL DF-383...
- Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DF-383 digital power zoom flash gun. Your electronic flash 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.
- Page 3 Compatibility Check to see which item number you have purchased to see compatiility Digital TTL / Auto Focus flash for: DF-383-CAN - Canon Digital E-TTL, E-TTL II cameras & E-TTL film cameras DF-383-NIK - Nikon Digital TTL, i-TTL cameras & TTL, i-TTL film cameras DF-383-OLY - Olympus Digital TTL cameras DF-383-PANA - Panasonic Digital TTL cameras DF-383-PEN - Pentax Digital P-TTL &...
- Page 4 A Look at Your Flash Note: Both the reflecting plate and the pull out diffuser are housed inside of your flash. When you would like to use them, you can slide them out and slide them back in when you’re finished for easy storage.
- Page 5 A Look at Your Flash 1. LCD Display 11. Mode Selector 2. Auto Check Indicator 12. Film Speed Selector 3. Mode Indicator 13. F/Stop Selector 4. Beeper Indicator 14. Beeper on/off 5. Power Level Setting 15. Zoom Selector 6. Flash Range Distance 16.
- Page 6 Specifications Guide Number (ISO 100): Motor zooming reflector: Power Source: Flash Duration: Recycling Time: Number of Flashes: Color Temperature: Dimensions: Net Weight: * Specifications are subject to change without further notice. * For Minolta Dynax 3 and 5, select WL from the functional dial to the on position before using DF-383-SON.
- Page 7 Loading Batteries Make sure the On/Off Switch is in the Off position. Slide open the Battery Compartment Cover and insert 4 x AA batteries with correct polarity(-,+), as indicated in the battery compartment. Close the Battery Compartment Cover. Inserting batteries with the wrong polarity may cause the batteries to heat up, leak, explode and damage the flash.
- Page 8 Mounting the Flashgun onto Your Camera • For Type CAN, NIK & PEN flashes: Loosen the lock ring. Slide the flash into the camera accessory shoe.Tighten the flash with the lock ring. • For Type OLY & PANA flashes: Insert the mounting foot of the flash into the camera accessory shoe and press "LOCK"...
- Page 9 Removing Your Flash • For Type CAN, NIK & PEN flashes : Loosen the lock ring and remove the flash by pulling it backwards. • For Type OLY & PANA flashes: Press both sides of the Lock/Release Button towards the direction indicated by the arrow symbols and then take the flash off by pulling it backwards.
- Page 10 ON/OFF Switch and Flash Test Operation To switch on the flashgun, slide the main switch to the "ON" position. On the ready indicator "READY" lights up as soon as flash readiness is established. Press the Test Button to ensure the flashgun works properly. If the flashgun discharges, wait until the "READY"...
- Page 11 Taking a Picture AF / TTL Operation • Automatic flash sync speed control When the flashgun is ready, your camera will automatically switch it to the flash sync speed from program mode or or to an aperture-priority mode selected. The sync speed depends on the camera model and usually ranges between 1/30sec to 1/250sec.
- Page 12 Taking a Picture AF / TTL Operation If you need to change the mode, simply press the mode selector. For Canon type flashes, this flashgun's ETTL indicator will light while connected with ETTL cameras. For Nikon type flashes, this flashgun's LCD Display will show TTL, I-TTL and BL in different ways while connected to different camera models.
- Page 13 Front and Rear Curtain Synchronization Front and rear curtain synchronization is supported, to use simply set into Front or Rear mode when using. For Pentax, you could select the synchronization mode as front curtain ( ) or rear curtain ). The flashgun will fire according to the mode selected to match with the camera shutter. Canon, Sony Alpha, Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus and Panasonic cameras control front or rear-curtain synchronization, therefore settings for the flashgun are not required.
- Page 14 Bounced and Swiveled Flash Photos shot with full frontal flash are easily recognized by their harsh, dense shadows.This is often associated with a sharp drop of the foreground to the background. This phenomenon can be avoided with bounced and swiveled flashes. Diffused light will produce a soft and uniform shadow when the reflector is turned vertically at a 90º...
- Page 15 Power Zooming • Automatic motor zoom control If you are using a zoom lens, which transmit its focal length to the camera, the camera will pass on this information to the flashgun. The flashgun then automatically adjusts its zoom position to comply with the focal length of the lens.
- Page 16 Manual Motor Zoom Control The "Zoom" key permits you to change the zoom reflector's position independently of the focal length of the lens. The LCD display then indicates "M" and adjusts the zoom position of the reflector. By slightly tapping the "Zoom" key you can select the zoom position in the following sequence: 24-28-35-50-70-85mm.
- Page 17 Slave Function This flashgun can perform as a wireless slave by switching the Slave Mode Switch to S position. The flashgun will automatically switch to M mode with power ratio 1:1. When the sensor detects the external flash fire, the flash will synchronize to the fire. The amount of light output can be controlled by selecting the power ratio from 1/1 to 1/16.
- Page 18 Warning • The flash unit does not function on camcorders. • Misfiring sometimes occurs when the power switch is turned on and off continuously. If it happens, power off the flash unit for few seconds before switching it on again.The flash unit will then work as normal. •...
- Page 19 Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the product at no charge for parts or labor.
- Page 20 When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the product is deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a handling charge for the return ofthe product.
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