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lr.lrodL•Ction - ~ uI Compatibility
Than!< you for purchasing the Vivitar 35mm DSLR TTL Flash, item VIV-DF-252. This digital Check to see which item number you have purchased to see compatibility.
flash is equipped with many advanced features, such as red eye reduction , and TTL Digital TTL/ Auto Focus flash for:
metering. To get the most out of this flash, please read this instruction manual thoroughly VIV-DF-252-CAN - CANON Digital E-TTL, E-TTL II cameras & E-TTL film cameras
before use. VIV-DF-252-NIK- NIKON Digital TTL, i-TTL cameras & TTL, i-TTL fil m cameras
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 A Quick Look at Your Device A Quick Look at Your Device (continued)
r BuJJHn Reflector
Burll-in 1/i/ide Angle Diffuser Head Tilting Scale
Flash Head
AF Assist lllumlnator
Ballery Compartment Cover Head Rotation Scale 111 I 11
Liquid Crystal Display
Flash Sensor Synchronization Jack Cove,
External Power Jack· Cover Synchronization Jack
Hot Shoe Con/ad
•You can use an extemal power pack with 'fOUr flash lo shorten recycling time and increase Ifash capacity. There are many compatible external ~ Mounting Foot Lock Plate
power packs to choose from such as the VIV/TAR VIV-PWR- 105, or NIKON SD-9 which are sold at many leading photography stores.
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A Quick Look at Your Device (continued) A Quick Look at Your Device (continued)
Delivered Power Photo Sensor
Exposure Measurements
I 11 I II Function Button A
MODE Button nl 111,l / ,1 1111 I~ Function Button B Manual Flash Mode ..I I Compensation Value
~t II Lamp Button Repeating Flash Mode 'RR""""I F 1 1 Fla shing Rate
Low Power Indicator
Flash Test Button II r • II Power Button
Semi-automatic Flash Mode
Charging Light '~ ~ -......._ / Rotary Dial
Strobe Frequency
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Installing Batteries
Attaching the Flash to the Camera
[i] 1) Open the battery compartment cover by sliding in the direction of the
arrow in the graphic to the left. 00 1) Rotate the locking plate until it is as high as possible .
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2) Place 4 AA batteries according to the (+) and (-) indicators. Please make 2) Install the flash mounting support into the hot shoe of the camera.
sure the positive and negative contacts are correctly oriented.
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3) T ighten the locking plate onto the hot shoe .
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3) Close the battery compartment.
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Alkaline batteries are preferable. This flash unit may halt and not function when the battery 4) To remove flash , rotate the locking plate, and slide flash
power is not sufficient. Please switch off the flash unit when it is not working correctly. Wait out of the camera hot shoe.
for a few seconds and replace the batteries if necessary before switching it on again. The
flash unit should work normally. Make sure the flash and camera are turned off pnor to mountmg
Do not forcibly remove the flash from the hot shoe.
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Powering On Your Flash Flash Mode - TTL Automatic
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1) Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on and
1) Select the flash mode by pressing the MODE button until TTL is
turn off the flash .
displayed.
To save battery power, the flash will go into sleep mode after being
idle for 3 minutes. Press the Pilot button to wake up.
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2) You can connect an external power supply• by attaching ii to the 2) Before shooting, make sure the flash charge indicator and camera
front of the flash . viewfinder light is on .
· vou can use an external power pack with your flash to shorten recycling time and increase flash
capacity. There are many compatible external power packs to choose from such as the VIVITAR
VIV-PWR- 105, or NIKON SD-9 which are sold at many leading photography stores.
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3) You can connect a PC sync cable by removing the cover on the side
of the flash .
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3) Press the Function Button B to set the value for the exposure
compensation. Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the value,
counter-clockwise to decrease. Then press Function Button B
to confirm.
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Flash Mode - Manual Flash Mode - Repeating Flash
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In Manual mode, you can select 1/1-1 /128 exposure output. Repeating Flash mode will fire your flash repeatedly during a single
exposure, creating a multiple exposure effect.
1) Select Manual mode by pressing the Mode button until M is t
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displayed. 1) Select Repeating Flash mode by pressing the Mode button until
. RPT is displayed.
2) Press Function Button B to set the flash output power. Rotate the 2) Set the camera's exposure mode to Manual.
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3) Press the Function Button B to display 100HZ, and rotate the dial
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dial clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease the value.
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to set the flash frequency between 1HZ - 100HZ.
Press the Function Button B to display --Times, and rotate the dial
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to set the number of flashes between 1-40.
5) Press the Function Button B to set the power output. Rotate the
·1 dial to the desired power setting.
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Flash power end flash the number of relatJOnal tables
F\a$h 1/128 1/64 1/32 1/16 118 1/4
"--•--- 1-40 1-20 1-12 1~ 1-4 1-2
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 Flash Mode - Slave Flash
Flash Mode - Semi-Automatic Flash
1) Press Function Button A repeatedly until CELL is displayed on the
1) Select Semi-Autom atic mode by pressing the Mode button until LCD.
I/Ill MA is displayed .
r 2) Turn the rotary dial to select CELL 1 (recommended), CELL 2 or
to turn off.
2) Press Function Button A until FEB is displayed on the LCD. Use 3) Once CELL 1, or CELL 2 is displayed, press Function Button B and
the rotary dial to turn flash exposure bracketing on or off. rotate the dial to set the induction flash power:
1/128->11128+0 JEV->11128+0 ?EV->1164->1/64+0 3EV 111
3) While FEB is flickering, press Function Button Band rotate the dial
to select from three power ranges. Press Function Button B to Note: Choose CELL 1 for slave flash function, while selecting CELL2
confirm. only if CELL 1 is not functioning properly.
Diagram of three times surround flash power
c l/ 64 O.B 1/64--0. B 1164-+0. F,/
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Advanced Applications I Advanced Applications II
1) Automatic AF Assist Lamp 1) Using the Built In Reflecting Card
When working in low light conditions, the automatic AF, located on the front of the flash, Using the built-in reflecting card, you can enhance the quality of your photos by bouncing the
may temporarily project a harsh red light to assist in focusing. It may disturb subjects in light from a higher angle.
your shot. You can disable it in the function menu, or switch to manual focusing.
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2) Adjusting Direction
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This flash can rotate up 90 degrees, and
down 7 degrees. It can also rotate 180
degrees horizontally. Rotating the flash
to reflect off of ceilings and walls can
make your photos look more natural.
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-Rotate the head of the flash up 90 degrees.
,_, -Pull-out wide angle plate and reflecting card .
~. ~ -Replace the wide angle plate and leave reflecting card exposed.
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Advanced Applications I!! Advanced Applications IV
1) Using the Wide Angle Plate To achieve the best results, do not have the speedlight pointed
directly at your subject. To light your subject effectively,
At distances less than 2 meters from the ·camera, the wide bounce the light off of an object no more than 2 meters from
angle plate will diffuse the flashlight for wide angle coverage . the flash head.
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When shooting color photos, please choose a white area to
1) Pull out built-in wide angle plate slowly and place bounce off, which will provide the most accurate color.
it in front of the flash head.
The included diffuser cap will cast softer light throughout your image.
2) Carefully push the reflecting card back into its
original position .
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Features and Specifications Warnings
• Guide Number 35@ (ISO 100, 180mm) • The nash unit does not function on camcorders.
• Red Eye Reduction • Misfiring sometimes occurs when the power switch is turned on and off continuously If it happens. power off
• Auto FocusITTL Metering the nash unit for few seconds before switching it on again. The nash unit will then work as normal
• Recycle Time 2.9 Seconds • Do not leave o r store the nash unit in temperature exceeding 40"C. This
• 360" Rotation might adversely affect the internal structure or performance of the
• Vertical Bounce o, 45, 60, 75, 90"
flash unit. Particularly, do not leave the nash unit in the automobiles
• High Speed Synchronization
• Built-in Wide A ngle Diffuser and Renector during sum mer.
• Ove rheat Protection • Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the nash unit for
• Uses 4 AA Batteries (Not Included) a long period of time.
• The nash unit is not water-resistant. Rain and humid weather may
cause irreparable damages to the nash.
• The nash unit is composed of very delicated electronic parts. It should
be protected against shocks, falls or other improper handling.
• The nash unit contains a high voltage condenser. Do not try to open the
housing or repair the nash.
• Do not clean the surface of nash unit by any petrol, detergent solution or
strong solvents. These solvents may cause damages to the nash .
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Vivitar One year Warranty
This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.
This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in
material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired or replaced at no charge for parts or labor for a period
of one year.
What Is Not Covered by Warranty
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions
from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or
accident.
To obtain Warranty Service and Troubleshooting information:
Call 1-800-592-9541 in the U.S. or 0-800-917-4831 in the UK or Visit our website at www.vivitar.com.
To receive Warranty service along with the name and address of an authorized product service center, the
original consumer purchaser must contact us for problem determination and service procedures. Proof of
purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, evidencing that the Product is within the applicable
Warranty period(s), MUST be presented in order to obtain the requested service. It is your responsibility to
properly package and send any defective products along with a dated copy of proof of purchase, a written
explanation of the problem, and a valid return address to the authorized service center at your expense. Do
not include any other items or accessories with the defective product. Any products received by the authorized
service center that are not covered by warranty will be returned unrepaired.
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NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN
THOSE EXPRESSLY DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL APPLY. DISTRIBUTOR FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON DISTRIBUTOR. REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE - AT DISTRIBUTOR'S SOLE DISCRETION -ARE THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES OF THE CONSUMER. IN NO EVENT WILL DISTRIBUTOR, ITS MANUFACTURERS, OR SAKAR
INT. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS, SAVINGS,
DATA OR RECORDS) CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT
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THAN THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER WHO PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Some countries, states or provinces do not allow the excluslon or limitation of Incidental or consequen-
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warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rig hts that vary from state ,to state or
province to province. Contact your authorized retalier to determine If another warranty applies. This
product Is manufactured, distributed and~old b,S~KAR International, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of the respective owner, who has <IL t sponsored, endorsed or approved this product.
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FLASH DISTANCE IN FlET for VIVITAR DF-252-i TTL~igital F~sh
f-Stop GN = 35m / 115 ft @) ISO 100
ISO GN 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6 8.0 11.0 16.0 22.0 32.0
. ft
50 81 81 58 41 29 20 14 10 7 5 4 3
100 115 115 82 58 41 29 21 14 10 7 5 4
200 163 163 116 81 58 41 29 20 15 10 7 5
400 230 230 164 115 82 58 41 29 21 14 10 7
800 325 325 232 163 116 81 58 41 30 20 15 10
1600 460 460 329 230 164 115 82 58 42 29 21 14
3200 651 651 465 325 232 163 116 81 59 41 30 20
920 920 657 460 329 230 164 115 84 58 42 29
6400
1301 1301 929 651 465 325 232 163 118 81 59 41
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