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Vivitar 285HV Auto Professional Flash
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By Camillefontz on
June 17, 2014
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Vivitar
285HV Auto Professional Flash
(VIV285HV)
Pros: Solid construction
Reliable
High power
Inexpensive
Easy to operate
Cons: Full manual (I'm used to this, but some people might find it difficult to use)
Other Comments:
Yes, I recommend this product
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Reliable Power Flash
By EImages on
December 02, 2011
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285HV Auto Professional Flash
(VIV285HV)
Pros:
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Other Comments: Very good for the price. It does a great job on any scenario
Yes, I recommend this product
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Would buy the same make and model again
By Frank on
August 07, 2011
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Vivitar
285HV Auto Professional Flash
(VIV285HV)
Pros: Powerful, Long-Lasting, Good Color Value, Durable
Cons:
Other Comments: I purchased my original 285 in the mid 1970's and am still using it today with my Canon DSLR. Works just as well today as it did in the 70's. Took a while to get use to all the settings,however, once mastered it can be used in almost any lighting condition.
Yes, I recommend this product
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A Clasic Flash
By Chip on
May 27, 2011
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285HV Auto Professional Flash
(VIV285HV)
Pros: Versatile, Powerful Output
Cons:
Other Comments: The Vivitar 285 is a classic. I bought my first ones in the 80"s and they still work like new. I bought this recent one to help with background lighting. I've also made a dummy battery pack and use a 6v 4.5 amp SLA battery to power them (5 sec recycle time). Beach Camera had the best price [...]
Yes, I recommend this product
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Time proven Vivitar 285s
By db walton on
May 19, 2011
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Vivitar
285HV Auto Professional Flash
(VIV285HV)
Pros: Lightweight, Consistent Output, Easy To Use, Great price, Powerful Output
Cons: Slow Recycling, Flimsy housing
Other Comments: I bought two Vivitar 285HV flash units to use as slave flashes when on location. These have been around since the 70s and time has proven them to be real workhorses.
Yes, I recommend this product
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