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May 18, 2017
Works great.
Got some Bandoleers, some Clips and some M2 type ammo, now I have bandoleers that can be grabbed and each has 6 clips of 8 rounds. The cardboards work very well, stopping things from clinking so much. Also stops the points from going through the canvas.
Oct 27, 2016
Tried it out today!
Worked well, just be careful to not put bullet rim behind the rim of the last bullet in the magazine or it will catch on it. They fit just like the factory magazines that they are...
Jul 11, 2010
I love my Vivitar model 283 flash on my old camera.
1 of 2 found this helpful I have been using a Vivitar model 283 with my GAF (Chinon) m42 mount TTL metering camera since about 1975. With it's light sensor and automation it makes the process of taking snapshots during family events much easier. With a guide number of 120, it can give quite a bright flash. However the sensor cuts down on each flash to what you need to match each camera set-up. This also saves on the 4 common AA batteries which power it and shortens recharge time. There is an adapter which can recharge it from a 110v outlet. But with about a 10 second recharge time from new alkaline batteries or adapter, why would you want to be tethered to a cord. It can be easily used as a bounce flash and will take filters too with an adapter. I recommend it for any older manual focus camera with an X sync hotshoe. One bonus is that bought used, they are currently quite inexpensive. And, since they are built like a tank they will probably give you great service for many years to come.
But, if you have a digital or other modern camera with internal electronic circuitry, I would avoid it. Firstly, your camera undoubtedly has much more sophisticated automation than this flash, so you will not be using the flash's full capabilities. Second, modern flashes made to work with your camera will give you an ease of use that the 283 cannot come close to. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly; the 283 has a reputation of developing a high voltage across the trigger circuit in the hotshoe foot or plug-in wire contacts. Even if you test and find a low voltage, can you be sure that it will not over time get higher? I understand that both older and newer specimens may have this condition so I would not want to take the risk just to save a little money over a modern flash. After all, how much did you shiney new camera cost? Lastly; they are big and heavy and have been known to break their pastic hotshoe foot. It can be replaced, but please replace it with a plastic foot. The metal ones look inviting to stop it from breaking again, but what will break next time? Higher up on the flash's case, or your camera hotshoe would be really bad. Just the foot would be an easier repair.
I will have a place in my camera bag for my 283 for a long time to come because I like my manual 35mm film camera which it was designed for. Without a doubt, it makes my pictures with that camera easier and better. WAB