dano57 Senior Member  795 posts Likes: 70 Joined Aug 2006 Location: Edmond, OK More info | Jul 11, 2008 19:39 | #1 Well, after a considerable amount of debate I ordered 2 of these from Amazon (Adorama) with free shipping. I really wanted the Sunpak but was concerned they were gone for good from what I have read. Each was less that $81 bucks so it was a good deal as compared to B&H. My name is also on the list for a couple of Paul Bluff's remote triggers. Dan - Central Oklahoma
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da_teacher Senior Member  853 posts Likes: 11 Joined Nov 2006 Location: Denver, CO More info | Jul 12, 2008 00:31 | #2 I might go the same route but with three of them. Sunpaks are hard to come by these days. 5D MK2, 85 1.8, 24-70L, 580 EXII, Strobist Kit, AB Kit with Vaga Mini, Fuji X100T
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Jul 12, 2008 11:23 | #3 I have some Vivitars 285hv and I love them. Both powerwise and look-wise. Very retro and boxy 70s looking =) For the time being I use the cheap Cactus triggers. - Pelle Piano
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JAcosta Goldmember  1,522 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: Korea More info | Jul 12, 2008 11:31 | #4 Im using two 285HV with pocket wizards and love them very much. Reliable and consitant, its great. Like any of the photos Ive posted?flickr flickr flickr
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pcunite Goldmember  1,481 posts Likes: 3 Joined Apr 2007 More info | Jul 12, 2008 13:55 | #5 Vivitar 285Hv vs 580EX
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dpds68 Goldmember  1,464 posts Likes: 2 Joined May 2008 Location: Trinidad and Tobago W.I. More info | Jul 12, 2008 14:25 | #6 I am looking at this Flash as my first flash ( the price is good a friend has one that he does not use much ) , Will this be hard for me to use as a first flash ? Gripped Canon 7D,20D,XT / Tamron 17-50mm 2.8, Canon 85mm f1.8 , 70-200 2.8L,EF50mm1.8 II,Sigma 150-500mm OS, Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro, Sigma 10-20mm 4-5.6
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pcunite Goldmember 1,481 posts Likes: 3 Joined Apr 2007 More info | Jul 12, 2008 15:28 | #7 It seems the 580EX II has
I would be happy with 100 full power shots...
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skade Goldmember 4,341 posts Likes: 1 Joined Apr 2005 Location: Perth, Australia More info | Jul 12, 2008 16:37 | #8 Ive ordered the same ones just two days ago.. waiting for them to arrive.
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azpix Goldmember  3,335 posts Likes: 19 Joined Oct 2006 Location: Chandler, Arizona USA More info | Jul 12, 2008 16:50 | #9 wow, are sunpacks really that hard to get? a couple of months ago I ordered 4 not problem. Have only used 2 and have pondered selling the other two off. Gear- 7d, 24-70L, sigma 70-200, Sigma 120-400, canon 50 1.4, Canon 100 2.0,sigma 10-20 and a DJI Mavic Pro Drone
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Jul 12, 2008 18:10 | #10 I keep hearing rumors that both the Vivi tar and Sunpaks are out of production but can't confirm. I just got scared that it may be so and all I could find were the Vivi tars so, I punched the button on 2, I already have a 580 EX II. Dan - Central Oklahoma
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Rudi Goldmember  3,751 posts Likes: 1 Joined Mar 2002 Location: Australia More info | Jul 12, 2008 22:58 | #11 azpix wrote in post #5898993  The 285 is a good flash. I used it for a long time and took some great pics with them. That said, i like the sunpacks a lot more. Can you elaborate why?? I have some Sunpak 383's that I got a few months ago, but can't get any more at the moment. I am considering getting a couple of Vivitar 285HV's if I can't get the Sunpaks any more, but would be interested in why you like the Sunpaks more before I spend money on something unknown... • Wedding Photographer - Sydney and Wollongong
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da_teacher Senior Member 853 posts Likes: 11 Joined Nov 2006 Location: Denver, CO More info | Jul 13, 2008 00:13 | #12
5D MK2, 85 1.8, 24-70L, 580 EXII, Strobist Kit, AB Kit with Vaga Mini, Fuji X100T
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Jul 13, 2008 17:17 | #13 Don't have any idea, I have always been a Sunpak fan but gave up and went with the Vivitars. Just hope they hold up? Rudi wrote in post #5900399 Can you elaborate why?? I have some Sunpak 383's that I got a few months ago, but can't get any more at the moment. I am considering getting a couple of Vivitar 285HV's if I can't get the Sunpaks any more, but would be interested in why you like the Sunpaks more before I spend money on something unknown... Dan - Central Oklahoma
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dpds68 Goldmember 1,464 posts Likes: 2 Joined May 2008 Location: Trinidad and Tobago W.I. More info | Jul 13, 2008 21:59 | #14 dpds68 wrote in post #5898488 I am looking at this Flash as my first flash ( the price is good a friend has one that he does not use much ) , Will this be hard for me to use as a first flash ?
Gripped Canon 7D,20D,XT / Tamron 17-50mm 2.8, Canon 85mm f1.8 , 70-200 2.8L,EF50mm1.8 II,Sigma 150-500mm OS, Sigma 105mm 2.8 Macro, Sigma 10-20mm 4-5.6
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Jul 14, 2008 04:15 | #15 Not much to learn about it. It is manual and just have 4 power settings. So from time to time you have to work with distance as well as power settings to get the strength you need. - Pelle Piano
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