Vivitar 285HV Auto Professional Flash
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: VivitarModel: 285HV
Product features:
- Vertical bounce flash
- Auto Thyristor circuitry
- Sufficient-light indicator
- Illuminated calculator dial
- Flash range up to 70 feet
- Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce for the Achiever DZ260, Canon 420EZ, 430EZ and Vivitar 283, 285 & 5600 Zoom Flashes (OM-B)
- Sto-Fen Two-Way Bounce for the Vivitar 285 Flash.
- Adorama Strobo-Socks, Nylon Fabric Diffuser for Portable Strobes, Pack of 2.
- Sto-Fen Five Color Omni's
- Digital Concepts AA Rechargeable Rapid 4 Hour Battery Charger with Four 2500 mAh AA Batteries
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Vivitar 285HV Auto Professional Flash
Customer Review: Very Good Flash
Summary: 4 Stars
I had a change jar where I collect all my change. By the time I dumped it I had $95. I went to a coinstar and, to avoid the coinstar tax, got an Amazon receipt. With the money I got this flash. It is very affordable (obviously) and there is a reason. The majority of the adjustments you need to use yourself. Call me inexperienced but I still can't figure out how the calculator on the side works. But nonetheless I get excellent results. The light fill is equivalent to any Canon Speedlite. The reason, again, for the Vivitar's relatively cheap price is because most of it's controls are manual, where the Speedlite is automatic. BUT, this can be a good thing. If you are looking to your first flash this is a good candidate. With it's lack of automatic control, the user can learn how the amounts of light can affect a photo. It is a good learning experience and I have learned a lot. (This being my first external flash)
The build quality comes across as cheap. Possibly a 6 out of 10. It is made in Japan (Good quality camera equipment usually comes from there. If it's made in China STAY AWAY.) The foot is made of plastic so one drop will probably break it. So just be careful when handling it. It uses 4 AA batteries. It says not to use rechargeable but I do and it works fine with no ill effects. It comes with a slide-in diffuser. Lets just say I'm getting a better one for Christmas. I have also heard these make great satellite flash units because they are plentiful and cheap. The Vivitar 285HV is not damaging to the camera because there is no high voltage feedback.
A bit of my background for credibility's sake. I own a Canon SX10IS and photography has been a hobby for around 9 months now. I realize I have a point and shoot and should have a DSLR. But I do not have a lot of money and wish to pursue photography more. So, for now, I use a high end point and shoot. I have submitted my photos to many places, including my university. Many of my photos have been published in news articles. (Probably just because I have my camera all the time so I get rare shots)
Description of Vivitar 285HV Auto Professional Flash
Vivitar designs, develops, and markets affordable, easy-to-use photographic and digital imaging products that offer families and other consumers exceptional value, fine quality, and a wide range of features and benefits.PRODUCT FEATURES: Powerful automatic exposure range to 70ft; Guide Number: 120 (ISO100/ft.); Control flash distance range and depth of field with four auto f/stop settings; Auto Thyristor circuitry for more flashes and faster recycle time; Vertical bounce flash for softer, professional quality lighting; Built-in variable power for convenient fill flash and rapid sequence photography; Removable sensor for off-camera automatic flash with optional cord.The built-in variable power of the Vivitar 285HV auto professional flash provides you with fill flash and the ability to shoot properly exposed rapid-sequence pictures. This vertical bounce flash gives your photographs soft, professional lighting. The four f-stops give you control over the flash distance range and the depth of field, while the auto Thyristor circuitry allows for a faster recycling time as well as more flashes per set of batteries.
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