Re: [photo-3d] Vivitar Flashes

["David W. Kesner" <drdave@xxxxxxxxxx>]

From: "David W. Kesner" <drdave@xxxxxxxxxx>

Bob Wier writes:
 
> Can anyone provide information on the differences between the
> Vivitar 283 and 285HV models (other than around $25).

The 285 has a few "extra" features, such as a variable power 
unit that let you shoot at full 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16. This 
is useful for manual flash set ups. I believe it also has a 
zoom head (the 283 is fixed). The 285 is also somewhat 
physically larger although both have the same stated GN of 120 
(in feet at ASA 100).

I much prefer the 283. But that is probably because I have 
used it so much and value the smaller size and less weight 
when I have to rappel and climb 200 feet and belly crawl 
through 500 feet of 10 inch tall passage to get to the pretty 
spot in a cave.

That's all for now,

David W. Kesner
Boise, Idaho, USA
drdave@xxxxxxxxxx

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