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Vivitar 285 + G3?
Does the Vivitar 285 flash work with the g3?
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According to this: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html connecting a 285 to a Gx camera is "your call" - dependent on its voltage - apparently the powershot G doesn't like voltages above 6V - you could risk damaging your camera. This reminds me... I have an old vivitar upstairs.. wonder what it is.... hope this helps Andrew |
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Yep, Vivitar has had everything from 6V to 350V. Sounds risky.
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Which is why I am a bit reluctant to bung it on my G5 and "see what happens"
 Would be nice though, as it would save me forking out for a 420ex! However the age of the thing puts me off too - My Brother had it with his Canon AE-1 (classic!) umpty odd years ago...... Since I have no way of testing the voltage, I think I will leave well alone..... cheers Andrew |
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Oh well. What other flashes should I try to get, besides the 420ex? I need something more manual and cheaper
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You should look into a Wein Safe Sync which will regulate the voltage. It sits between the hotshoe and flash. Those old Vivitars (I have a 283) seem to last forever, and they are very handy if you don't mind giving up E-TTL exposure.
http://www.omegasatter.com/v2/produc...fm?ProdID=2886 Shop around; you can find them at a lower price. |
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But I haven't bought the vivitar.. I'm just looking for a cheaper flash and wondered if it would work.
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Allright, how about the sunpak 555? (yes I looked at it on the voltage page)
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