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Re: [OM] Vivitar 283, was:] IMG: Crocus Without Flash

Subject: Re: [OM] Vivitar 283, was:] IMG: Crocus Without Flash
From: "deebel" <deebel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:53:55 -0000
Voltage reducing adapters are available.

http://www.paramountcords.com/default.asp

Dave


-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Trask [mailto:christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: 26 February 2012 19:21
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] Vivitar 283, was:] IMG: Crocus Without Flash

>
> There were a number of accessories available for the 283.  One of them
> is this filter adapter and set of wa/tele filters.
>
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIVITAR-FA-1-ADAPTER-FILTERS-283-/380414741339?pt=C
amera_Flash_Accessories&hash=item58927c4b5b>
> IIRC I think the coverage angle of the Vivitar 283 is that of a 35mm
> lens.  There was also a set of color filters to be used in the filter
> adapter.  I've sent you a user's manual pdf by email.
>

    Good thing you sent me that eBay URL.  I'd seen a couple of sets of the
diffusrs but did not know that you needed that bezzel as well.

    The user's manul you sent looks very much like the one that came with
the flash.  I'll compare them later.

>
> If you're going to use this on an electronically controlled film camera
> or a digital camera be sure to check the trigger voltage to be sure you
> don't fry your camera.  283s started life in the early 70s and were
> available for many years.  The follow-on model, the 285, is still being
> made today.  But, as you might imagine they have gone through extensive
> revisions over their 40 year history.  Early 283s may have trigger
> voltages as high as 600 volts.  My own version was 260 volts.  My Canon
> 5D is built to take 250 volts.  I suspect it would have been OK but the
> 283 never got mounted on the Canon.  I believe that current 285
> production is 12 volts or less.  Early Canon digitals D10, D30 could
> only handle 6 volts.  Trying to get a max voltage spec for your camera
> from the manufacturer is difficult.  But, AFAIK, all Canon digitals
> starting with the 20D are good for 250 volts.
>

    Good thing you mentioned that.  The voltage at the 283 shoe is 250V, so
I won't be using this with the E-500.  Too bad, as it's in very nice
condition, especially for just $5.  I also picked up a Minolta Auto 28 flash
there for just $2.

>
> If this flash has not been used in a long, long time you may find it
> necessary to "reform" the capacitor.  See instructions in the user's
> manual for first usage of a new flash.
>

    Yep, already took care of the capacitor issue.  That's the first thing I
do after bring home a used one.

Chris

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