Vivitar 285 Flash

lypklypk · 14th March 2009

Hi guys, is there a way to tell whether the vivitar flash is of a newer or older version just from looking at photos? I'm planning to get 1 or 2 of them, but heard that the older version has got some problems if mounted on digital cams due to the voltage.

eow · 14th March 2009

Older version do not have the 'HV' suffix
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/...78281db4a8.jpg

maswu · 14th March 2009

speaking of vivitar flashes...where can we buy it? thanks

TS, srry for hijacking your thread

elmzarcega · 14th March 2009

These 3 classic flashes from Cash Converter... and it works pretty good...

from left to right: Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thyristor, Vivitar Thyristor 285 and Sunpak 433D or B3600D

maswu · 14th March 2009

Originally Posted by elmzarcega

These 3 classic flashes from Cash Converter... and it works pretty good...

from left to right: Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thyristor, Vivitar Thyristor 285 and Sunpak 433D or B3600D

cash converter has them?? interesting...so how much do they sell them for?

anywhere else selling vivitar flashes?

wingcmdr · 18th March 2009

I'm interested in buying one here in Singapore myself.

Michaelavaloke2009 · 7th July 2009

i am asking around, seems tat very difficult to get it locally. have to buy online. usd80 each b4 postage.

Michaelavaloke2009 · 11th July 2009

hi all, for yr info

"Full manual adjustable flash is always the best companion or photographers, professional or amateur. That's why Vivitar 285HV has always been on top of the sales list. However the 285HV had ceased production( dunno how true it is?)

. Here comes the first flash manufactured by Cactus – KF36

."

http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/produc...cat=256&page=1

kenahamtan · 13th July 2009

Hi guys

I have been looking at flashes Sunpak 383 and vivitar 285HV also these couple of days.

@Michaelavaloke2009, thanks for the info on Cactus – KF36.

While googling, I also found this one, it says alternative to sunpak 383 and vivitar 285hv. Quite cheap.
http://alzodigital.com/online_store/...orta_flash.htm

14th March 2009	#1
lypklypk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 863	Vivitar 285 Flash Hi guys, is there a way to tell whether the vivitar flash is of a newer or older version just from looking at photos? I'm planning to get 1 or 2 of them, but heard that the older version has got some problems if mounted on digital cams due to the voltage. __________________ http://flickr.com/photos/lolrence/ http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458886

14th March 2009	#2
eow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,494	Re: Vivitar 285 Flash Older version do not have the 'HV' suffix http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/...78281db4a8.jpg __________________ 头可断，血可流,倩女不可不追求 carpe diem,when in doubt, hoot first,apologise later:p GALLERY

14th March 2009	#3
maswu Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Singapore, Balestier Posts: 551	Re: Vivitar 285 Flash speaking of vivitar flashes...where can we buy it? thanks TS, srry for hijacking your thread __________________ LightSide Shooter flickr

14th March 2009	#4
elmzarcega Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodlands Posts: 1,121	Re: Vivitar 285 Flash These 3 classic flashes from Cash Converter... and it works pretty good... from left to right: Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thyristor, Vivitar Thyristor 285 and Sunpak 433D or B3600D __________________ My Flickr...

18th March 2009	#6
wingcmdr New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Choa Chu Kang Posts: 3	Re: Vivitar 285 Flash I'm interested in buying one here in Singapore myself.

7th July 2009	#7
Michaelavaloke2009 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 275	Re: Vivitar 285 Flash i am asking around, seems tat very difficult to get it locally. have to buy online. usd80 each b4 postage. __________________ 康能捕风猎景,雕光刻影,照山摄水,快门禅宗.

11th July 2009	#8
Michaelavaloke2009 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 275	Re: Vivitar 285 Flash hi all, for yr info "Full manual adjustable flash is always the best companion or photographers, professional or amateur. That's why Vivitar 285HV has always been on top of the sales list. However the 285HV had ceased production( dunno how true it is?). Here comes the first flash manufactured by Cactus – KF36." http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/produc...cat=256&page=1 __________________ 康能捕风猎景,雕光刻影,照山摄水,快门禅宗. Last edited by Michaelavaloke2009; 16th July 2009 at 09:45 AM.

13th July 2009	#9
kenahamtan New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 12	Re: Vivitar 285 Flash Hi guys I have been looking at flashes Sunpak 383 and vivitar 285HV also these couple of days. @Michaelavaloke2009, thanks for the info on Cactus – KF36. While googling, I also found this one, it says alternative to sunpak 383 and vivitar 285hv. Quite cheap. http://alzodigital.com/online_store/...orta_flash.htm