Vivitar DF383 Digital TTL Shoe Mount Power Zoom /Swivel /Bounce Auto-Focus Flash for Nikon TTL, Guide Number 45m (147') Review

I am quite pleased with this flash. Integrates well with my Nikon D90.It does not function with Nikon's Creative Lighting System, but then it costs 1/4 the price of a NIKON SB-900.Plenty of power to bounce off walls and ceilings or use with a additional diffuser. The quality of your photos will improve significantly with almost any flash other than the small direct flash built into your camera.The manual and/or slave capabilities will allow off camera flash shots that will further improve your photography.That said, the slave funtion does not work well in outdoor situations where the ambient lighting is high. This is were the much more expensive NIKON SB series flash units will out perform this flash unit - remote wireless TTL flash control - I just can't understand why a flash unit SB-900) should cost more than half the cost of my D90 body.The D90 has significantly more electronic and mechanical technology than the SB900 and I'm sure the mfg'ing cost of the D90 is many times that of the SB900.

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The DF-383 digital power zoom flash gun 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. Compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax or Sony/Minolta cameras (Nikon model pictured).

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Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight Flash + 8 Batteries & Charger + Bounce Reflector + i-TTL Flash Cord + Stroboframe 350 Bracket for Nikon D5000, D3000, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D90, D60 & D40 Digital SLR Cameras Review

The benefit of this package from Cameta is that it's a little bit of everything that you need. Between the Flash unit, an SB-600which is a great stand alone flash, but is capable of being upgraded by an SB-800 or SB-900 whichever price bracket suits your fancy. It provides great lighting both bounced and direct.

The Stroboframe and i-TTL cord are worth their weights in gold if you ask me. The stroboframe is lightweight, easy to attach, and easy to use. With just a push, you keep the flash above the lens, for when you switch from landscape to portrait. The cord simply allows the camera to communicate with the flash while it is being used off camera.

Lastly, Cameta is kind enough to give you 8 batteries and a charger, to keep you flash flashing.

In short, a great package.

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Kit includes:
1) Nikon SB-600 Flash
2) Multi-Voltage Rapid Charger with 4 NiMH Batteries
3) Set of 4 High Capacity 2900mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
4) Precision Design Flash Bounce Reflector
5) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
6) Precision Design Off-Camera i-TTL Flash Cord
7) Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 Flash Bracket
Nikon's SB-600 offers digital technology such as i-TTL and D-TTL, plus TTL Auto Flash. The SB-600 supports Nikon's Advanced Wireless Lighting as a remote slave Speedlight that can significantly expand your professional and creative options. For the advanced photographer, it features Auto FP High-Speed Sync for pro camera models which enables the use of Fill-Flash even in bright daylight. For the family photographer and casual snapshooter, the Nikon SB-600 offers uncomplicated operation made even simpler by an easy-to-view LCD accompanied by a control panel that is a pleasure to use.
Provide your camera with plenty of power with 8 ultra-high capacity 2900mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a multi-voltage rapid charger.


The Precision Design Flash Bounce Reflector creates diffused lighting that results in a beautiful, almost three-dimensional effect with minimal shadows.
Keep your camera and lenses smudge-free with this handy microfiber cleaning cloth.


The Precision Design i-TTL Coiled Flash Extension Cord allows your flash to be attached to a Flash Bracket and still maintain electronic communication with the camera to perform all its dedicated automatic exposure functions.
The Stroboframe Quick Flip 350's pivoting flash arm keeps your flash centered high above the lens for both horizontal and vertical compositions which eliminates red-eye and controls background shadows.

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Nissin Di622 Speedlight for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, Guide number 145 Review

I'm not a professional photographer so I really don't want to spend a lot for a flash. Then I read about Nissin Di622 which is manufactured by one of Japan's oldest camera flash manufacturers. As soon as I received this flash, I decided to compare it to my friend's Canon 430EX II which he highly recommends for my Canon XSi. So here are the reasons why I highly recommend this flash:

1) First of all, the price. Di622 is solidly built that cost almost half the price of the equivalent Canon 430EX II.

2) It comes with TTL (Through The Lens) flash metering system which you would normally find on a high end flash.

3) The zoom flash head can tilt/swivel and turn all the way back which I find a must have to create directional light shooting indoors by bouncing off the walls or ceiling.

4) Its also great slave flash. It synchronizes very well with the master flash.

5) It comes with built-in wide angle Diffuser and fill-in Reflector panel. I use the Diffuser a lot to create softer light.

6) It automatically enters sleep mode when it's not in use for 5 min and is reset with a touch of the shutter button or any button of the flash.

Overall, I find Nissin Di622 well made and equivalent to a Canon 430EX II. For the price difference, I decided to buy a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens.



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Nissin is a traditional Japanese flash

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