Vivitar 285HV Flash

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Vivitar 285HV Flash
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Key Features
  • Guide Number: 141' at ISO 100 and 105mm
  • Zoom Range: 35-105mm (28mm with Panel)
  • Tilts Upward 90°
  • Manual Power Settings from 1/1 to 1/16
The Vivitar 285HV Flash is a powerful non-dedicated shoe-mount unit with a Guide Number of 141' at ISO 100 and 105mm and has an auto exposure range up to 70'. This flash unit has four 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°, and 90°. The unit has an easy-to-read lighted calculator dial so you can work under most lighting conditions, and it accepts optional high-voltage power sources for faster recycle time and more flashes.
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Vivitar 285HV Overview

The Vivitar 285HV Flash is a powerful non-dedicated shoe-mount unit with a Guide Number of 141' at ISO 100 and 105mm and has an auto exposure range up to 70'. This flash unit has four 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°, and 90°. The unit has an easy-to-read lighted calculator dial so you can work under most lighting conditions, and it accepts optional high-voltage power sources for faster recycle time and more flashes.

Guide number 141' at ISO 100 and 105mm
Automatic exposure range to 70'.
Accepts optional high-voltage power sources for faster recycle time and more flashes.
Four auto f/stop settings for controlling depth-of-field and maximum auto flash range.
Zoom flash head has three positions for covering 35mm, 50mm and 105mm camera lenses.
Bounce flash capability for softer lighting.
Removable sensor can be camera mounted with the optional sensor cord permitting automatic exposure when using side bounce flash photography.
Built-in vari-power for convenient fill flash and rapid sequence photography.
Auto Thyristor circuitry for faster recycle time and greater number of flashes.

Vivitar 285HV Specs

Key Specs
Exposure Control
Manual
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Flash Duration
1/1000 to 1/30000 Second
Type
Shoe Mount
Exposure Control
Manual
Guide No.
70' @28mm
100' @35mm
120' @50mm
140' @105mm
Mount
Shoe
Angle of Coverage
Vertical: 20 - 53°
Horizontal: 27 - 70°
Auto Distance Range
3 - 70' (1 -21.3 m)
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Swivel Head
No
Zoom Head
Yes (28-105°)
Off Camera Terminal
PC (Vivitar Type PC1 or PC31)
Recycle Time
10.4 sec. (based on fresh AA batteries and full power)
4.8 sec when used with the SB-4 AC Adapter
Power Source
4 x "AA" Batteries

SB-4 AC adapter

Dimensions
4 x 5.2 x 4.2" (10.2 x 13 x 10.7cm)
Weight
14.9 oz (397 g)
Specialties
Removable Sensor

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