Customer Reviews
Good for SLR, not for DSLR 
2008-06-11
I have had great success with this flash with my film based Pentax MX SLR, and would reccomend it to film SLR users. When I have tried using it on my Canon 40D, I have found it to be more trouble then it is worth. I would reccomend buying a Speedlite instead if you have a camera the supports E-TTL, E-TTL II, or TTL, or if your camera has a autofocus system that is compatable with the AF assist feature on speedlites. For treditional SLR cameras without new autofocus systems, however, this flash works great.
Solid, reliable unit 2008-01-16
Guess what? Some of us still own and use film cameras, often with expensive lenses that outperform our digital snap-shot cameras. Well, if the original strobe is blown out, or gives up the ghost -- Vivitar still makes and Amazon still sells this excellent and versitile and inexpensive electronic flash. My old Vivitar gave, and this new one has stepped right in. Hate tha red-eye? Just tilt it up for ceiling bounce, no shadows, no red-eye, just open up a stop.
Old 35mm camera user 2007-07-25
I had this same flash attachment for about 30 years and loved it. The old flash died and I had to look for a new one never guessing that I could still buy the same flash,good things never go out of style. I hope I get 30 years out of this one. I have sold many of my pictures many take with this flash, I am not a professional, but love the extra money. I would recommend this flash to everyone, I sometimes use it with my digital camera, but I like it best with film.
Auto shut off maddening 
2005-05-23
Don't buy this, get a 283/285HV instead. It powers down after 5mins, when you're least expecting it. I've missed so many shots because the flash was not ready when I was. Poor design feature which cannot be overridden.
Vivitar 2800 auto flash is nice accessory 
2002-10-16
I purchased the Vivitar Auto flash when i ordered my camera last year. It is a great accessory! My pictures come out very clear indoor and at night. I love it!
Vivitar 2800 AE Flash 2001-08-05
The Vivitar 2800 automatic electronic flash has a four-position head that gives your pictures soft, even lighting. The auto Thyristor circuitry has a fast recycle time that gives you up to 1,500 flashes per set of batteries. Its auto light exposure has a range of 3 to 40 feet, and its unique control panel is easy to use. The sufficient-light indicator lets you know if your subject has the proper lighting. It has two automatic exposure settings and accepts Vivitar PC cords. This flash requires four AA batteries, which aren't included.
