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from San Francisco, CA on 10/31/2010
Comments about Vivitar Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147'):
It perform just as good as the Sunpak 555 without the
weight.I like the power and performance of the Vivitar
DF 387. It work good with Nikon D100.
[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]
from Indian Trail, NC on 3/28/2010
Comments about Vivitar Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147'):
I have been using Vivitar 283 & 285's since about 1974 or so. I have mounted them on light stands, fired them with slaves, radio syncs and even a neat little Vivitar combo slave/hot shoe you could mount anywhere. They were tough, well designed, durable, versatile units built by Matsushita (Panasonic) you could depend on. I still have 4 of them and use them regularly so I decided to get into the 90's and take advantage of my D300's iTTL metering. And the new Vivitar 383 seemed the least expensive way to get there.
The best thing I can say about the 383 is that it works as planned. But I believe the only thing it has in common with the 70's and 80's flashes is the name. The new flash is very flimsy compared to the old 283/383 and I doubt Matsushita had any input. The unit seems to be a light weight copy of a Nikon SB600 which is a good thing but we'll just have to see how long the 383 holds up, especially its flimsy looking plastic foot. I'll be making use of the built in slave soon as a third light on a exec portrait set up. Adorama is a great store and a great online shopping experience. I'll probably be back for an SB600 this summer.
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from Huntsville, AL on 2/7/2010
Comments about Vivitar Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147'):
When I found that Vivitar made a flash that worked on my digital Nikon I knew it was the one for me. I have been using Vivitar flashes for over 30 years both professionally and personally. My 1st was an original 283. This new Vivitar is so easy to use compared to my Nikon flash for my Nikon film camera. Which, by the way, does not work on my Nikon digital except in manual mode.
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from Greensboro, NC on 2/3/2010
Comments about Vivitar Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147'):
Easy to use. I was up and running quickly! A real plus for my bag!
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from New Hampshire on 1/11/2010
Comments about Vivitar Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147'):
This unit was purchased as an "add on" to two Nikon SB-800s. It's a terrific slave when using CLS system at a very reasonable price.
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
from Columbia, SC on 8/20/2009
Comments about Vivitar Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147'):
Makes a good backup flash or a second fill flash for those who can't afford two SB-900's. Recycle rate is not too bad for a flash in this price range. Also, be aware that this is quite a large flash unit that is almost as big as the Nikon SB-900.
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
from Dayton, OH. on 7/23/2009
Comments about Vivitar Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147'):
everything is great with this product for the price.