P3D Re: P3d 2738 (Vivitar 285)

[JNorman805 <JNorman805@xxxxxxx>]

In a message dated 98-05-19 23:28:45 EDT, you write:

John Ohrt writes: "Speaking of Vivitar 283, I have a 285, which I gather
differs in that it has variable intensity.  I dom't know, since there is no
manual, a
 factor that reduced the price :-)
 
 Does anyone have experience with a 285?"

I have experience with both the Vivitar 283 and the 285.  As far as I am
aware, there are two differences: (1) the 283 has three automatic exposure
ranges and the 285 has four, and (2) the 285 has a user-adjustable fresnel
lens that can throw the light further for telephoto, normal for 50 mm, and
wider for wide angle lenses, whereas the 283 cannot be adjusted in this
manner.  I presently use the 285, but I'm embarasses to admit I frequently
forget to make the proper focal length adjustment.  Doesn't seem to matter
much, though.  Jim Norman
 
 Pls email replies to this OT query.
 
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