The Vivitar 5600 flash is a peripheral unit that can be used with different cameras models.
The Vivitar 5600 is a peripheral flash unit that has automatic "fill flash" options for dimly-lit scenarios, as well a built-in diffuser to scatter light under excessively bright conditions. The flash affixes to a number of film cameras. However, there are some voltage incompatibility issues with particular digital cameras. You should test this flash in a retail shop to determine if it is safe to use with your digital model.
Instructions
1. Choose the setting that enables your flash to ignore "pre-flashes" that come from your model's built-in flash.
2. Put your flash into "Auto" mode by adjusting the related switch on the unit -- to simplify matters. Then set the camera to the aperture setting you want and take the shot. The "Auto" setting pulls metering information from the camera and takes the guesswork out of flash distance calculations in relation to your subject. This setting automatically adds an appropriate amount of "fill flash" and makes taking pictures easier.
3. Select the setting on the flash that matches your focal length. For example, if you are shooting with a zoom or telephoto lens, you need different lighting requirements than you would with a wide angle lens. Choose the related "W" setting for a wide-angle lens and this will help you get an appropriate amount of light into that particular shot.
4. Angle the flash upward to create reflective light indoors for more advanced lighting manipulation techniques. This is useful in portraits so your subjects are photographed in natural-light situations. Use a bounce reflector card that affixes to the flash for the same natural-light effect.
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