Vivitar DF-383 User Manual

DF-383

Power Zoom AF DSLR Flash

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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. Please take a few minutes to read the instruction manual before
using.

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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 & film cameras
DF-383-SON - Sony Alpha & Konica Minolta Digital ADI, D Lenses cameras & TTL film cameras

Features

• LCD Display

• Auto and manual zoom from 24-28-35-50-70-85mm

• Red focus assist beam for low light focusing

• TTL metering

• Automatic shutter speed setting

• 5 levels of power ratio 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16

• Flash readiness indication in viewfinder

• Front and rear curtain synchronization

• Red eye reduction (Type NIK, OLY, PANA &PEN)

• Built-in slave function

• Built-in reflecting plate and diffuser

• Power saving function

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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.

Battery

Compartment

Cover

Slave Sensor

AF Red Light

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Lock Ring

Mounting Shoe

Built in Reflecting Plate

Pull Out Diffuser

Flash Head

FRONT VIEW

Special Mounting Shoe for
SON, OLY and PANA flashes

Type SON
Mounting Shoe

Type OLY
& PANA
Mounting Shoe

A Look at Your Flash

1. LCD Display

2. Auto Check Indicator

3. Mode Indicator

4. Beeper Indicator

5. Power Level Setting

6. Flash Range Distance
Bar

7. Power Off Indicator

8. Zoom Position

9. Film Speed Indicator

10. F-Stop Indicator

11. Mode Selector

12. Film Speed Selector

13. F/Stop Selector

14. Beeper on/off

15. Zoom Selector

16. Back Light

17. Ready / Test

18. Power ON/OFF Switch

19. Slave Mode Switch

20. Auto OK

21. Mode Indicator (NIK

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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.

(45(m)/148ft) at 85mm position
24 - 28 - 35 - 50 - 70 - 85mm
4x 1.5V AA size alkaline batteries
1/1,000 - 1/20,000 second

0.5 - 9 seconds
80 times with fresh alkaline batteries
Daylight
Approx. 72 x 100 x 125 mm
Approx. 270 grams (w/o batteries)

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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. When you need to replace batteries, make sure all
batteries are of the same brand, type and same capacity.

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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" to lock
the flash in place.

• For Type SON flashes: Insert the mounting foot of the flash into
the camera accessory shoe. This will lock the flash in place.

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