The Vivitar 285HV is a flash with zoom that all digital photography enthusiasts will enjoy thoroughly. It comes with built-in variable power that ensures the best possible exposure regardless of the conditions. The lighting is soft and professional, boosting the quality of images regardless of the photographer's experience level. The Vivitar comes with built in Thyristor circuitry that gives you more flashes on a given set of batteries. The flash also includes a sufficient light indicator. Another great feature that the flash comes with are four f-stops that provide great control over the flash distance range. A variable power control is also included in the kit.