[rollei_list] Re: Flash Vivitar 283 and Rollei
- From: "SandyF" <sbf70@xxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 22:00:25 GMT
Yup ... the Vivitar 283 does draw quite a load and can do damage. However,
WEIN makes a unit (their HSHS) that keeps this safe. I believe I got mine at
B&H.
Sandy F. Ö¿Ö¬
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-- Don Williams <dwilli10@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
At 11:25 AM 5/2/2006 +0000, you wrote:
I was using a flash Vivitar 2800, good flash but
simple too much regarding its operational modes and
then I bought a more complex Vivitar 283 in one of our
local auctions site, really it was like new including
the original manual.
Excuse me if I bother you again, however I'd like to
share the first photo I took using the "new" flash, it
was taken with the 3.5F Planar and the flash attached
to the Rollei Pistol Grip, it's the first photograph
in the blog:
http://www.itarfoto.blogspot.com/
All the best
Carlos
Hi,
Nice shot-
I've been using a 283 since they were first introduced more than 20 years ago.
I remember waiting for the package to arrive in the mail. I have the wide
angle and tele adapters, as well as the off-camera sensor, which are useful for
some situations, but not when you have to have a flash ready when you are on
the run.
The concern I have with mine is that it has a very high terminal voltage and
draws a lot of current across the flash contacts. I've used it with several
cameras, including a 3.5F and haven't noticed any damage.
I believe that later versions included some provision to limit the voltage
and/or peak contact current.
Don Williams
La Jolla, CA
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