Re: [photo-3d] Vivitar Flashes

["ROBERT A. REID" <rreid@xxxxxxxxxx>]

From: "ROBERT A. REID" <rreid@xxxxxxxxxx>

Nice to know there is at least one other caver on the list.

                              Bob


David W. Kesner wrote:

> 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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