Vivitar DF-286 Bounce Zoom Swivel Speedlite Flash for Nikon
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Vivitar DF-286 Bounce Zoom Swivel Speedlite Flash for Nikon, 70 deg Angle of Coverage

SKU: VVDF286NK

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Ralph F : Using a D200 in commander mode will this unit fire off-camera using I-TTL?ANDREW R : Commander mode compatibility has not been indicated.
Rolly L : Will it work on my Nikon D5100?JESSE R : It should. It works on my Nikon D3000. Truthfully, I thought I might be getting a basic cheap flash to just have instead of a really good more expensive one, but this flash didn't really work well. It didn't always fire and would sometimes, while in slave mode, fire on its own with no other flashes from anything or any other camera around. I probably just got a bum flash, but just make sure yours works correctly in your first 30 days so that you can return it if you are not happy.FRANK P : I know it worked with my Nikon D 800 and as far as I know all the Nikons have the same pins on their accessory shoes.STEPHEN H : I have the D3200 and D5000, not the D5100. The flash will fire on my D5000 but it won't do TTL auto. It only fires at full power. I have to assume it just isn't compatible with the D5000, since my Nikon SB400 works perfectly on both cameras. Since the D5100 is closer in release date to the D5000 than the D3200, I would assume it might not be fully compatible. All its modes works on my D3200, and the diffuser gives me great coverage for my superwide zoom. Great flash for the price, within its limitations.GERALD C : Yes.
Shopper : how does the df 286 connect with my Nikon d3000?JONATHAN L : Just place it on the flash shoe, and have the flash set in your D3000 to Auto (TTL). No other wires.FRANK P : It Should as all the Nikon DSLR cameras I've seen have the same pin arrangement on their hot shoes.JESSE R : The flash fits the hot shoe on the top of the camera just fine. The flash also has a slave and it works ok. It fires most of the time.STEPHANIE M : I have the nikon D7100 and it works perfectly with mine. It is a great starter flash, of course as you move up you will want to upgrade to a more powerful flash but it's just fine if you are starting out and don't have our want to sink alot of money into a flash.

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2017-01-10T07:30:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value

Very pleased. Great value for the price. I would purchase it again

PHIL F.

2017-01-03T17:32:54

Rated 4 out of 5

Works Great and Affordable

This product is affordable and a great introduction for flash photography

Jason G.

2016-12-12T13:19:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Don't hesitate to order this! You won't be disapointed.

This flash is a great addition to any portable kit. As long as one remembers to switch the switch to slave (insert "I am an idiot" here) it never fails to flash. I take it with a small portable studio and it serves me well. Great features for such a small price, I ordered a second one. Fast recovery after flash too. GET ONE OF THESE!

William S.

2014-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Flash

Fits seemlessly in with Nikon's automation. All modes controlled by camera work as they should. AAs last a good while on auto. A little bummed by the lack of instructions in the tiny manual, but lots of info online. A ggod purchase for those who can't afford an on camera flash that costs as much as the camera.

Stephen H.

2013-05-13T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent On Camera Flash Replacement

This is a very good on camera flash. It can also be triggered as an off camera flash using the camera's built in flash (I use a T2i, so no on board ETTL commander), but it always fires at full power so the output is basically doubled, overexposing the subject.

T.Mottl

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Good value

By PHIL F.

Very pleased. Great value for the price. I would purchase it again

Don't hesitate to order this! You won't be disapointed.

By William S.

This flash is a great addition to any portable kit. As long as one remembers to switch the switch to slave (insert "I am an idiot" here) it never fails to flash. I take it with a small portable studio and it serves me well. Great features for such a small price, I ordered a second one. Fast recovery after flash too. GET ONE OF THESE!

The Vivitar DF-286 flash is a fully automatic, system-dedicated shoe mount flash. It features full TTL support for digital SLR cameras. The bounce, zoom and swivel head will give you more creative opportunities with your shots. The four position zoom can be set to bounce at 0 degree , 45 degrees , 60 degrees , 75 degrees and 90 degrees and has a horizontal swivel of 270 degrees to allow for softer lighting.

The flash includes a built-in slave function, which allows it to be positioned off-camera and triggered by any second flash. A red focus beam will help you achieve focus in low light conditions and power saving circuitry incorporates an auto-off element, giving you more battery life. The included flash reflecting plate creates beautiful lighting, which greatly improves your images. The wide angle diffuser can be attached to the flash head to soften and increase the coverage of light from the flash. Red-eye reduction will prevent your flash from reflecting off your subject's eyes.

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What's in the box:

  • Vivitar DF-286 Bounce Zoom Swivel Speedlite Flash
  • Flash Diffuser
  • Reflecting Plate
  • Protective Pouch
  • User Manual
  • Vivitar 1 Year Warranty