Vivitar 285 Flash

[Lolrence]

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. :sweat:

 

[eow]

Older version do not have the 'HV' suffix
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/795903526_78281db4a8.jpg

 

[maswu]

speaking of vivitar flashes...where can we buy it? thanks
TS, srry for hijacking your thread

 

[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

 

[maswu]

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]

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

 

[Michaelavaloke2009]

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

 

[Michaelavaloke2009]

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?):bheart:. Here comes the first flash manufactured by Cactus – KF36:heart:."

http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/product.php?productid=17195&cat=256&page=1

 

[kenahamtan]

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/auto_zoom_porta_flash.htm