Vivitar 728AF AutoFocus Zoom Electronic Flash for Canon EOS Camera

by Vivitar

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 3 x 3.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TVSC
• Item model number: 231175
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Lightweight and ideal for travel, the Vivitar 728AF flash is dedicated to Canon EOS AF SLR cameras. It provides complete autoexposure flash operation, while the Auto Thyristor circuitry allows for a faster recycling time as well as more flashes per set of batteries. Because bounce light is very soft and resembles typical room lighting, this flash gives your images a more natural look than conventional flash photos. The Vivitar 728AF creates a wide zone of soft, even lighting, so your subjects are less likely to be too light or too dark. It also reduces the red-eye effect that most flashes cause.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great flash, but......., February 15, 2001

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This review is from: Vivitar 728AF AutoFocus Zoom Electronic Flash for Canon EOS Camera (Electronics)

it will easily break where it slides on to attach to the camera. There is no way to reattach the flash to the camera once that little bit of plastic has broken. Needs new design where the flash attaches to the camera.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great - if you know your limitations, December 10, 2002

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Shawn M. Knox (Honea Path, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vivitar 728AF AutoFocus Zoom Electronic Flash for Canon EOS Camera (Electronics)

This is a very nice compact flash that is great for travel. I've used one on a Canon EOS Elan body and had very good results. However, you must keep in mind its limitations when considering it. If you're looking for a flash do to weddings or low light events then this is not your flash. With a guide # of 92 it is best used for outdoor fill flash or when you can get close to your subject. Based on the price I think it's a great little flash if you keep in mind what it was intended for.

3.0 out of 5 stars does its job but cheaply made, November 17, 2010

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Anirban Roy "Roy" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vivitar 728AF AutoFocus Zoom Electronic Flash for Canon EOS Camera (Electronics)

every thing is fine except that the plastic quality is too poor... has a cheap feel to it.
specific cons: the battery cover is so loose that it falls off when there is no battery in it. However when you put all 4 batteries the pressure holds it tight. just annoying while carrying it empty I have to dig into my camera bag to find the cover.
quality is OK for this price. moves 90o upwards NO SIDE MOVEMENT. so if you want to bounce light off the wall you have to hold camera sidewise.