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Vivitar 283 Shoe Mount Flash for Universal ('Vintage')

Name: Vivitar 283 Shoe Mount Flash for Universal ('Vintage')
Brand: Vivitar
Price: 26.0 USD
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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is ...

UPC: 0019643339521

Compatible Brand: Universal

Brand: Vivitar

Type: Shoe Mount

Model: 283

MPN: 233952

To Fit: Film Camera

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The Vivitar 283, which was first manufactured in 1972, has been described as the Volkswagen "Bug" of flash units. It was manufactured for years and remained remarkably unchanged during its entire time in production. This flash has four automatic ranges, which allows for automatic operation with a choice of four aperture settings with your camera. With a guide number of 110, it can pack quite a punch for its compact size. The head of the Vivitar 283 tilts up to 90 degrees to allow for easy bounce lighting that will eliminate harsh shadows in your photography. The thyristor design conserves the four AA batteries that provide power and allows the 283 to recycle more quickly. Pointed directly at the subject, the 283 covers lenses up to 35 mm.An AC adapter and a number of third-party battery packs are available for the 283. The batteries slide into a small magazine for quick and easy changes, and extra battery holders are readily available for photographers to pre-load additional sets for heavy or extended shooting. The 283 operates effectively on alkaline and rechargeable batteries, so you can maintain a steady power supply no matter where you're shooting.The sensor that controls the choice of four apertures can be removed and used remotely with a special extension cord, and this sensor can also be replaced with a separate variable output module, allowing you to control the manual output. This can be useful if you're using the 283 as part of a setup with remote triggers and multiple flashes. When used in auto mode, the 283 has an operating range of 3 to 43 feet, and you'll be able to adjust the aperture selection for greater control of the depth of field in your photo.The extension cord has a hot shoe mount and also a PC cord outlet on the side. The PC cord can plug directly into the flash, and the cords are available in various lengths. The use of a device like the Wein safe sync is recommended unless you test the individual flash for high voltage. This unit was designed in the days when cameras were largely mechanical, and triggering voltage wasn't an issue whereas today's digital cameras are more sensitive to a high triggering voltage. Most 283's these days are used in multi-light setups.You may want to consider upgrading the mount if you plan to use the Vivitar 283 mounted on a light stand because it is relatively easy to replace and has multiple options for a strong metal one. Some of those replacement metal hot shoes also include a built-in optical slave, which is convenient if you want to use the 283 in a multi-flash arrangement.

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Brand

Vivitar

MPN

233952

UPC

0019643339521

Model

283

eBay Product ID (ePID)

108231029

Product Key Features

Compatible Brand

Universal

To Fit

Film Camera

Type

Shoe Mount

Dimensions

Weight

13.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Guide Number

120ft./Iso 100

Additional Features

Flexible Arm

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by guitarfoundation
Nov 09, 2015Top favorable review
Powerful, versatile flash at a bargain price
I now own 2 of these Vivitar 283 flash units. One I bought back in the 70s, one recently. The guide number at ASA 100 is 120, so they have plenty of power. The auto thyristor sensor has five settings, and has always done a good job of giving proper light output. The multi-angle flash head automatically compensates (boosts) light output when it's not pointed directly at the subject. There are many accessories available very inexpensively. I own a vari-power module that replaces the auto sensor. It can be set anywhere from full power to 1/16 power. I also own a lens kit which changes the spread of the light beam. In 35mm terms, the lenses are 24mm, 28mm, 70mm, and 135mm. The 24mm and 28mm can be used as diffusion filters to soften the lighting effect. at any focal length. Also in ... I now own 2 of these Vivitar 283 flash units. One I bought back in the 70s, one recently. The guide number at ASA 100 is 120, so they have plenty of power. The auto thyristor sensor has five settings, and has always done a good job of giving proper light output. The multi-angle flash head automatically compensates (boosts) light output when it's not pointed directly at the subject. There are many accessories available very inexpensively. I own a vari-power module that replaces the auto sensor. It can be set anywhere from full power to 1/16 power. I also own a lens kit which changes the spread of the light beam. In 35mm terms, the lenses are 24mm, 28mm, 70mm, and 135mm. The 24mm and 28mm can be used as diffusion filters to soften the lighting effect. at any focal length. Also in my collection of accessories are a color filter set, a cord to run the flash from an AC outlet, a bracket that holds a standard white/gray card for using the white side to bounce the flash, and a cord to use the flash off-camera. I'll soon be getting the SL-2 auto slave adapter also. You can buy all of this, including the flash, for less than the price of a new Pentax auto flash with a guide number of 54 at ASA 100 with no accessories. The Pentax has more features; the Vivitar has more than twice the power. Any serious photographer will know how to set up/use a manual flash lighting scheme, so as far as I'm concerned the Vivitar 283 is a great buy. CAUTION: older 283s have a high trigger voltage. My old one is over 300 volts, and would probably fry a DSLR. The newer one has a trigger voltage of 8.8V, and I have been using it on the hot shoe of my DSLR with no problems. I'll use the old one as a slave. The 283 has a well deserved reputation as a reliable workhorse. My 35+ year old unit works as well today as when it was new. The mounting shoe is plastic, and the unit is relatively heavy. Care must be taken when it's mounted to prevent the shoe from cracking. I've been moderately careful with my old unit for 35 years and have not had a problem. The new auto flash units are great since they 'talk' to the camera and make adjustments automatically. The old school 'dumb' units like the 283 can't do this. However, if your DSLR has an aperture priority mode and you know how to use it, the 283 will perform extremely well. I have read reviews and seen youtube videos of professional photographers using them as the foundation of their studio lighting setups. At the typical prices on e-bay, you can have your own 'professional' muti-unit flash setup for about the same price as one good auto flash. Viva la Vivitar 283!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: robertscamera
by zUkRrsZXQdK@Deleted
Oct 17, 2018
1970'S
I am thrilled to be able to use this flash with to my 44 year old 35mm SLR camera. Product was in excellent condition when I acquired it. This flash is packed with features and is easy to use.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: sns-accessories
by motophotomark
Jan 01, 2020
Over 40 years and still happy
You cannot buy a less expensive more reliable on or for use off camera flash unit. I bought my first one When they came out in the late 70s and now I have five sometimes I gang them all up or use them separately.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: sar1138
by monotypemaker
Aug 23, 2016
Vivitar 283 flash vintage
Used with a remote trigger (of course, NEVER attached directly to new digital camera hot shoe!) old VivItar 283s and 285s function well. This unit seems in great shape, as described. Thanks for being honest & accurate!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: jerseydevle
by truckdriverdrives
Sep 18, 2018
Last almost forever. Watch out for high trigger voltage on digital cameras.
Best old school manual flash I have used, Works well for slave flash. I have 4 of these.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: donbren77

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Powerful, versatile flash at a bargain price

1970'S

Over 40 years and still happy

Vivitar 283 flash vintage

Last almost forever. Watch out for high trigger voltage on digital cameras.

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