Rokinon
Rokinon D870AF-OP TTL Flash for Olympus/Panasonic
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Illuminate Your Shots with TTL Precision The Rokinon D870AF Digital TTL Flash is a versatile and reliable flash designed for Olympus and Panasonic cameras. Supporting full TTL control, this flash ensures proper exposure and seamless integration with your camera's metering system. Ideal for photo...
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Overview
Illuminate Your Shots with TTL Precision
The Rokinon D870AF Digital TTL Flash is a versatile and reliable flash designed for Olympus and Panasonic cameras. Supporting full TTL control, this flash ensures proper exposure and seamless integration with your camera's metering system. Ideal for photographers looking to fill shadows, add depth, and improve image resolution, the D870AF is a valuable addition to any photographer's toolkit.
Key Features:
- Full TTL Control: Ensures accurate exposure with Olympus and Panasonic cameras.
- Automatic Operation: Simplifies flash photography with fully automatic TTL operation.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for filling shadows, adding depth, and improving image resolution.
- Hot Shoe Attachment: Easily attaches to your camera's hot shoe.
Specifications:
- Type: Digital TTL Flash
- Compatibility: Olympus & Panasonic Cameras
- Control: Full TTL
- Attachment: Hot Shoe
- Color: Black
Key Features
Guide Number: 26m/85ft; TTL Auto Focus
Zoom Position: 35mm; Bounce Position:0-digree/30-digree/45-digree/60-digree//90-digree
Recycle Time: 0.3-7 sec; Power Source: 4x AA batteries
Power Saving Function
Red Eye Reduction
Specifications
Guide Number
26m/85ft
Autofocus Type
TTL Auto Focus
Zoom Position
35mm
Bounce Positions
0-degree/30-degree/45-degree/60-degree/90-degree
Recycle Time
0.3-7 seconds
Power Source
4x AA batteries
Special Features
Power Saving Function, Red Eye Reduction
Compatibility
Olympus/Panasonic
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Offers TTL (Through-The-Lens) autofocus capability for accurate exposure control.
- Provides a guide number of 26m/85ft, indicating its flash output power.
- Features flexible bounce positions (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°) for varied lighting effects.
- Includes a power saving function to help conserve battery life during use.
- Equipped with Red Eye Reduction, which helps improve portrait quality by minimizing red-eye effect.
- Operates with a relatively fast recycle time of 0.3-7 seconds, allowing for quicker consecutive shots.
- Designed specifically for Olympus/Panasonic cameras, ensuring compatibility with their TTL systems.
👎 Cons
- Requires 4x AA batteries, which are not typically included and need to be purchased separately.
- The zoom position is fixed at 35mm, limiting its adaptability for wider or narrower lens focal lengths.
- Recycle time can extend up to 7 seconds, which might be slow for rapid-fire shooting situations.
- Does not specify if it supports advanced flash features like high-speed sync or second-curtain sync.
- The guide number of 26m/85ft might be insufficient for very large spaces or distant subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guide number of the Rokinon D870AF-OP TTL Flash?
The Rokinon D870AF-OP TTL Flash has a guide number of 26m/85ft, indicating its flash output power.
What type of autofocus does this flash unit support?
This flash supports TTL (Through-The-Lens) autofocus, allowing for automatic exposure calculations with compatible Olympus/Panasonic cameras.
Can the flash head be angled for bounce lighting?
Yes, the flash head can be adjusted to bounce positions of 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90 degrees, offering flexibility for indirect lighting.
What kind of batteries does the flash require?
The Rokinon D870AF-OP TTL Flash operates on 4x AA batteries.
Does this flash have any power-saving features?
Yes, it includes a power saving function designed to help extend battery life during use.
Is there a feature to reduce red-eye in photos?
Yes, the flash unit is equipped with a Red Eye Reduction feature to help minimize the red-eye effect in portraits.
What is the recycle time of this flash?
The flash has a recycle time ranging from 0.3 to 7 seconds, allowing for a relatively quick recovery between flashes.
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