Vivitar 385HV Flash
The Vivitar 385HV Flash is a powerful non-dedicated shoe-mount unit with a guide number of 126' (42 m) ISO 100 @ 85mm and has an auto exposure range up to 70' (21.3 m). This flash unit has 5 auto f/stop settings and built-in variable power to deliver accurate exposures and convenient fill-flash. The zoom head adjusts to 35mm, 50mm, and 105mm and can be set to bounce at 0°, 45°, 60°, 75° and 90°. The unit has an easy-to-read lighted calculator dial so you can work under most lighting conditions. It operates on 4x AA batteries, and it also accepts any 6v-3a external power pack for faster recycle times and more flashes.
- Guide number 126' ISO 100 @ 85mm
- Accepts any 6v-3a external power pack for faster recycle time and more flashes
- Five auto f/stop settings for controlling depth-of-field and maximum auto flash range
- Zoom flash head has seven positions for covering 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, 85 mm and 105 mm camera lenses
- Bounce flash capability for softer lighting
- Built-in vari-power for convenient fill-flash and rapid sequence photography
- Auto Thyristor circuitry for faster recycle time and greater number of flashes
- Red focus beam to assist in low light conditions
- Auto focus / TTL metering
- High-speed synchronization
- Built-in & wireless slave function S0-S9
- 1.5" LCD panel with lighted display
- Built-in reflecting plate and diffuser
- Red-eye reduction
- Automatic shutter speed setting
- Flash readiness indication in viewfinder
| Mount | Shoe |
| Guide No. | 126' (38.40 m) ISO100 at 85 mm position |
| Vari-Power | 1/1 - 1/32 |
| TTL Dedication | No |
| Bounce Head | Yes, +0° to +90° |
| Swivel Head | Yes, 270° |
| Off Camera Terminal | PC |
| Recycle Time | Approximately 5 seconds - 8 |
| Power Source | 4x AA Alkaline Batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.83 x 5.2 x 4.0" / 7.19 x 13.21 x 10.16 cm |
| Weight | 9.17 oz / 260 g Without batteries |
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- Don't work properly
Best Uses
Comments about Vivitar 385HV Flash:
The unit was very well packed. After removing flash from box and as soon as I installed the batteries the flash started charging and kept firing every 5 seconds. I returned the flash unit for a full refund.
I decided to purchase a Canon 430EX2 flash unit and am very happy with it. It also couples automatically with my Canon 60D. I realize I got a bad Vivitar unit, that can happen. I have an old Vivitar speedlight I used for at least 25 years on my Nikon film camera with no problem So I'm not knocking Vivitar.
B&H was great at my returning the flash unit. I will continue to do business with B&H
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Canon 430 EX2
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
- Unit housing not durable
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Vivitar 385HV Flash:
I am very pleased with the 385HV. It performs as advertised, a great buy for the cost. 2 features made me a believer,the off camera slave function and the ability to use a 6V power cord.
I plan to by at least 3 more for my many projects where small flash units are ideal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Canon 580 EXII
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Batteries & Power
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- Price: $1.23
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- Original: $13.99
- Save: $1.40
- Price: $12.59
Flash Diffusers
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- Original: $9.95
- Save: $2.30
- Price: $7.65
Reflectors
- Price: $39.95
Sync Cords & Flash Remotes
- Price: $14.95
What's in the Box
- Reflecting Plate for Bounce Photography
- 6.56' (2 m) PC-Miniphone Cable (2 pieces)
- 20mm Wide Angle Lens
- Flash Stand
- Pouch
- 2-Year Warranty
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