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Vivitar 285HV Flash

 
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  • Guide Number: 120 @ ISO 100 (50mm.)
  • Flashe Type: Regular Flash
  • Zoom Range: 28 - 105 mm.
  • Mount Type: Hot Shoe Mount
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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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A trusty workhorse

Date of Review:  Feb 5, 2007
Review: I have had my Vivitar 285 for many years without any problems. I like the fact that it is automatic in the different preset ranges and does an excellent job. By having a flash this powerful it gives you more control and the ability to use a smaller...
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  5.0

by: grandpawi
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Reliable,powerful,versatile easy to...
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Top heavy and plastic shoe instead of...
 

Vivitar 285HV Flash

Date of Review:  Jan 23, 2003
The Bottom Line: A very solid unit with only minor problems. Good value.
Review: I was fairly pleased with this flash unit - its quite powerful (more than I usually need), has several manual and automatic settings, and a head that adjusts the angle of coverage (from 70 x 53 degrees (about the coverage of a 28 mm lens) to 27 x 20...
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Recommended to buy: Yes

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Powerful, wide-angle coverage
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Heavy and bulky. Can't use the light...
 

Vivitar 285HV Flash a good piece of equipment

Date of Review:  Nov 18, 2005
Review: I have used this flash for a long time to shoot everything from portrait photography to live music. Its exposure dial is straightforward and easy to use, especially for those who find digital equipment daunting, and proper use results in excellent...
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Recommended to buy: Yes

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old-timey boxy design, slower recycling...
 
 
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Guide Number: 120 (ISO100/ft.) Control flash distance range and depth of field with four auto f/stop settings Vertical bounce Built-in variable power for convenient fill flash and rapid sequence photography Removable sensor


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Product Details and Features

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MPN 285HV

Key Features
Guide Number 120 @ ISO 100 (50mm.)
Flashe Type   Regular Flash
Zoom Range 28 - 105 mm.
Mount Type   Hot Shoe Mount

Other Features
Bounce   With Bounce
Min. Recycle Time 10.4 Seconds
Power Source 4 x AA Batteries, External, Battery Pack
Weight 14.9 oz.

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UPC 019643339651
Product ID 21807315
 
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