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Vivitar 285HV Flash

The built-in variable power of the Vivitar 285HV auto professional flash provides you with fill flash and the ability to shoot properly exposed rapid-sequence pictures. This vertical bounce flash gives your photographs soft, professional lighting. The four f-stops give you control over the flash distance range and the depth of field, while the auto Thyristor circuitry allows for a faster recycling time as well as more flashes per set of batteries.

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A trusty workhorse

bygrandpawi Feb 5, 2007
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Pros Reliable,powerful,versatile easy to use. Has different power settings and also different...
Cons Top heavy and plastic shoe instead of metal.
Recommended it? Yes

I have had my Vivitar 285 for many years without any problems. I like the fact that it is automatic in the different preset ranges and does an excellent job. By having a flash this powerful it gives you more control and the ability to use a smaller F-stop and get greater depth of field. I use this... Read full review »

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Vivitar 285HV Flash

byrlprlp Jan 23, 2003
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Pros Powerful, wide-angle coverage
Cons Heavy and bulky. Can't use the light sensor off-unit without using an expensive cord
Recommended it? Yes

I was fairly pleased with this flash unit - its quite powerful (more than I usually need), has several manual and automatic settings, and a head that adjusts the angle of coverage (from 70 x 53 degrees (about the coverage of a 28 mm lens) to 27 x 20 degrees (105 mm or longer)). With this... Read full review »

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Vivitar 285HV Flash a good piece of equipment

bypdxphoto24 Nov 18, 2005
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Pros straightforward and easy to use, consistent exposures, durable.
Cons old-timey boxy design, slower recycling time than newer flashes
Recommended it? Yes

I have used this flash for a long time to shoot everything from portrait photography to live music. Its exposure dial is straightforward and easy to use, especially for those who find digital equipment daunting, and proper use results in excellent exposures. The body is very durable and the flash... Read full review »

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Yongnuo Rf-603 2 Sets N1 Flash Trigger F Vivitar 285hv

Yongnuo RF-603 2 Sets N1 Radio Trigger for Nikon Camera Product feature 1. Works as a wireless shutter release control * Auto focus, continuous shooting, long exposure, half-way pressing, full-way pressing is supported 2. Transceiver System - works as a wireless flash trigger and receiver * Each RF-603 is designed to work as trigger and as receiver. * As a trigger the RF-603 can be placed in the cameras hot shoe or if you wish be connected with the camera by a PC Sync cable. * One transceiver can trigger more than 1 flash at the same time. You would have to buy additional transceivers for 2 or more flashes, since you need one transceiver as a trigger and one or more transceivers as receivers. 3. Wirelessly trigger studio flashes * Using a PC Sync cable the transmitter can wirelessly and synchronously trigger your studio strobes. Compatible with Flashes * Nikon SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 * Not compatible with Nikon SB-600 * Canon 580EX II, 580EX, 540EZ, 520EZ, 430EZ, 430EX, 420EX, 420E

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Vivitar 285HV Auto Professional Flash

The built-in variable power of the Vivitar 285HV auto professional flash provides you with fill flash and the ability to shoot properly exposed rapid-sequence pictures. This vertical bounce flash gives your photographs soft, professional lighting. The four f-stops give you control over the flash distance range and the depth of field, while the auto Thyristor circuitry allows for a faster recycling time as well as more flashes per set of batteries.

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Flash Gun Studio Diffuser Set Kit For Vivitar 285hv

Flash Gun Studio Diffuser Set Kit for Vivitar 285HV Move the mouse on the right picture to see larger image What's in the box: 1 Flex-Mount 1 Honeycomb 1 Softbox 1 Mini Reflector 1 Barndoor 1 Conical Snoot 1 Globe Diffusor A Set of Color Mask (6 colors) Compatible with:(Please indicate your flash brand&model when order) CA-1: Nikon SB600,SB800,SB800D X,SB28,SB28DX,SB50 DX; Sunpak 4400AF,Auto383,Aut o411,2800,550D,560 D,273; Minonlta 3600HSD CA-2: Sony F32X,HVL-F42AM; Canon 420ex;430ex;430EXI I,540ez; Vivitar DF400MZ; Sunpak 5000AF,4000AF,PZ50 00,DF200,888F2, Leica SF58, Jessops 360AFD CA-3: Sony F56AM; Nikon SB24,SB25,SB26,SB2 7,SB28; Canon 380EX, 420EZ; Olympus FL40,FL50,G40; Sunpak 2000-DZ, 256D, 355AF, 3500; Metz 36AF,40MZ-2,44MZ-2 CA-4: Canon 580EXII,580EX,550E X,430ez; Sony HVL-F32X; Sunpak 730Afpk; , Sigma EF550, Pentax AF540FGZ CA-5: Vivitar 285HV CA-6: Nikon SB900, Sigma EF530 DG ST, Sigma EF530 DG Super CA-7: Nissan Di622, Nissan Di866, Sigma EF500 DG ST CA-8: Metz 36AF-4N, Metz 40AF-4N, Metz 44AF-4C, Metz 4

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