Vivitar 285 flash user manual

Measure the flaslectorsubject distance, and divide the total into the flash guide number listed for the asa film you are using. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. The preflash you get with ettl mode will trigger optical slaves prematurely. I keep one in my car just in case my high tech flash has a problem. Since 2008, the vivitar name serves as sakar internationals house brand for digital imaging, optics, mobile accessories, and audio products. Vivitar 285hv zoom thyristor shoe mount flash, tested, with manual. This video will describe how to use the flash on your new camera and gives some other great tips for new owners. Measuring the voltage on a vivitar 285 flash september 17, 2009 this article will explain the importance of knowing what your flash sync terminal voltage is, and show you how to measure the voltage to make sure your flash is safe to use with your digital camera. Vivitar 285 hv flash pentax k canon ae1 a1 minolta x700 olympus omg om10.

I think all 285 s were marked as made in japan, at least mine are and their voltages vary by a factor of 30. Any flash hotshoe, studio strobe, including the 430ex speedlite, can trigger an optical slave. This smart security video doorbell features and outdoor and indoor device. Am planning to get a nikon d7100 hopefully by the end of this month if i can and am wondering if that flash will work on that camera. The flash on this camera can be a little different to use than an automatic flash because you have to manually set the settings. In reply to jnr feb 16, 2011 ive used a vary old 285 c197677 on my k20d, works fine, also can trigger using pc sync socket or optical triggers. Be damned if i want to have to send my body off for another expensive repair. Vivitar 285hv flash vcuarts department of photography and film. Unfollow vivitar 285 flash to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unlike the 283 which had different countries of manufacture which corresponded with the different voltages, all 285s are marked identically. Vivitar 285 flash manual original, not sure why black instead of orange. Vivitar spectacular design and highperforming sound.

A concise guide to the vivitar 285 and vivitar 285 hv and. Fyi, harry the sensor color settings will only be most accurate if youre using direct flash with the vivitar 285hv. Trim of the exposed wire from the end, then wrap a small amount of electrical tape around the wires. View and download vivitar 285hv user manual online. If it works, just purchase any inexpensive manual or auto flash that is voltage safe and use that on the camera to fire the slaved flashes. It will be used offcamera on a flash bracket an old vivitar. The outdoor device is equipped with night vision light, high definition lens, pir motion detector, light sensor, speaker and doorbell. Measuring the voltage on a vivitar 285 flash jeff geerling. Dec 17, 2008 additionally, as you lower the power setting the flash s strobe duration gets shorter 1th sec.

The ones on sale today are not made by vivitar the original companys founders died of old age and the company name has been sold a couple of times. Some of the users in our studio were so frustrated with the vivitars that they went back to using old. Now, set the iron down and then short the wires out, you will see the flash go off when you do this. Manuals brands vivitar manuals camera flash 285 hv manual. In this tutorial, we learn how to repair the vivitar 285 s flash foot. Same number of flashes regardless of if used in auto or manual modes. This is completely different from using ex speedlites in wireless flash mode.

This sort of manual control is necessary for use by strobists. Unlike the 283 which had different countries of manufacture which corresponded with the different voltages, all 285 s are marked identically. Now see if the other 285hv with the peanut installed is able to fire during the exposure. The outdoor device is equipped with night vision light, high definition lens, pir motion detector, light. I think all 285s were marked as made in japan, at least mine are and their voltages vary by a factor of 30. Get the japanese made version and put them everywhere from the. This manual flash was first released by vivitar back in the early 70s, and now vivitar has reissued the 285hv, but are they as good as the originals. Basically you set the iso dial white outer dial to your camera iso. How to use the vivitar 285hv professional camera flash. Can i use my vivitar 283 flash with any dslr cameras. If you set the flash to m again at asa 100 and look at the distance to the subject for example 15 ft you will see the 15 lines up with f5. A group for lovers and users of the vivitar 285hv and 285 flash. It detects how far the flash is from the subject and sets the power output accordingly.

Sep 19, 2016 this video is about vivitar 285 hv fill flash. Sunpack 383 vs vivitar 285 hv in flash and studio lighting. Nov 22, 2007 any flash hotshoe, studio strobe, including the 430ex speedlite, can trigger an optical slave. Vivitar 285hv zoom thryristor flash system accessories. The vivitar 285hv professional is a simple automatic and manually controlled nondedicated flash with no ttl or ittl options. Vivitar zoom thyristor 285 manual pdf the consumer vivitar manuals download could possibly have many name. Mar 12, 2007 a group for lovers and users of the vivitar 285hv and 285 flash. Vivitar 285hv hotshoe clipon flash series sign in to comment. A concise guide to the vivitar 285 and vivitar 285 hv and cactus kf36. The 285hv is considered to be a workhorse strobe unit. Luxnator bounce carddiffuser for external camera flash units black, 8 inch yongnuo wireless trigger rf602 yongnuo 2.

Vivitar 285hv zoom thyristor portable flash unit with instruction manual. Melt the solder just enough, dont ruin the wires or the backing. The only limitation is that it must be used in manual flash mode. View the vivitar auto thyristor electronic flash model 285 owners manual for free. It should as thats what i do, except i generally use a different manual flash mounted onto the camera. Some flashes, like my sunpak 544 or the vivitar 285, also had a dial that allowed the user to manually set the power of the flash. View and download vivitar 285 hv user manual online. Metz in particular is a quality pro flash and id very compatible with pentax.

This flash unit has 4 auto fstop settings and builtin variable power to deliver accurate. I use it mainly with my manual nikons and find it just as good as products costing 4 times more. How to repair the vivitar 285s flash foot other devices. Vivitar 2800, vivitar 3300, vivitar 252, 728, 225, 365 flash unit instruction manual, vivitar 273 user manual, pdf manual. Sep 19, 2016 this video is about vivitar 285 hv flash controls. Vivitar 285hv hotshoe clipon flash series specs cnet. All the vivitar manuals and users guides are available for free view without any registration. Mar 12, 2007 fyi, harry the sensor color settings will only be most accurate if youre using direct flash with the vivitar 285hv. Vivitar 2800, vivitar 3300, vivitar 252, 728, 225, 365 flash unit instruction manual, vivitar 273 user manual, pdf. Vivitar 285hv zoom thyristor troubleshooting i left the setup aside for half a minute, while the flash was charged, and then suddenly it discharged. This manual flash was first released by vivitar back in the early 70s, and now vivitar has reissued.

Alas, the vivitar 283 the 285s little brother has only a full power manual setting, with no capacity to lower it. As a full manual flash, it is also perhaps one of the best and easiest to use manual flashes available considering its very analog functionality. Automatic tstop settings and corresponding ranges 27. Vivitar 285 flash instruction manual book english 1978. Additionally, as you lower the power setting the flashs strobe duration gets shorter 1th sec. I have a vivitar 283 flash the older kind it works just fine, but i dont really understand how to use it that much i got it second hand and tried to find videos on yt about it but didnt really find that many.

First, remove the flash foot using a soldering iron. Vivitar 2800, vivitar 3300, vivitar 252, 728, 225, 365 flash. Measure the flash reflectorsubject distance, and divide the total into the flash guide number listed for the asa film you are using. The current 283285 flashes have the same name and case, but also have a reputation for rather low quality. The pre flash you get with ettl mode will trigger optical slaves prematurely. Vivitar auto thyristor electronic flash model 285 owners manual. Vivitar thyristor 285 flash and would like to download an owners manual. Vivitar corporation was a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of photographic and optical equipment originally based in santa monica, california. In this tutorial, we learn how to repair the vivitar 285s flash foot. Got a new vivitar 285hv and having trouble using the flash. Vivitar 2800, vivitar 3300, vivitar 252, 728, 225, 365 flash unit.

Now, since both of my 383s are presently dead and ive started to buy vivitar 285 hvs instead, i. The vivitar 285hv flash is a powerful nondedicated shoemount unit with a guide number of 120. However, that only applies to the original madebyvivitar models. Alas, the vivitar 283 the 285 s little brother has only a full power manual setting, with no capacity to lower it. Now, since both of my 383s are presently dead and ive started to buy vivitar 285 hvs instead, i might as well provide yet another guide. Typelcd digital projector projection system3 panel 0. A slightly newer model, the vivitar 285 and todays vivitar 285 hv, adds an integral zoom head. Flash guide numbers will help you calculate fstops for exposures using the manual position or when you bounce your illumination.