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Himself
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:16 pm Post subject: Vivitar flash |
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Himself wrote:
I want to buy a Vivitar flash that will be triggered by a Cactus. Also I want to set it manually.
I have no idea what to buy. So many models.
Any input greatly appreciated. |
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:09 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
285HV - Loads of power, built in gel holder, manual & auto power settings and will work on a DSLRs. Around 40gbp.
However, my favourite manual flashes are the Nikon SB-28s. Almost twice the price and not quite as much power but just brilliant. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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Scheimpflug
Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 1888 Location: New Zealand / USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:34 am Post subject: Re: Vivitar flash |
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Scheimpflug wrote:
Himself wrote: |
I want to buy a Vivitar flash that will be triggered by a Cactus. |
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(Image from user "l santry" via Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cacti_barrel.JPG) _________________ Sigma DP1, Nikon D40 (hers ), Polaroid x530, Pentax P30t, Pentax P50, (P30t/P50 K-A to Nikon F body mount conversion)
Nikon: 18-55/3.5-5.6 "G ED II DX" (F) Soligor: 28/2.8 (FL->F converted), 135/3.5 (F), 3x TC (F, modified) Kalimar: 28-85/3.5 (F)
Vivitar: 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 (F), Tele 500/6.3 Preset (F), 19/3.8 (F) Minolta: 300/5.6 (SR/MC/MD pending F conversion)
Tamron: 28/2.8 (Adaptall) Panagor: 28/2.5 (FD) Aetna: 300/5.6 (F) Osawa: MC 28/2.8 (F)
Vintage Lenses: Dallmeyer: 1940s A.M. 14in 356mm f4 (ULF->M42) 1930s Adon Telephoto Taylor, Taylor & Hobson: 1880s Rapid Rectilinear 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 11.31in f/8 (LF->?)
Parts Lenses: Nikon 35-135/3.5-4.5 (F), Sigma 70-210/4.5 (F), Nikon 50/1.8 Series E (F) |
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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3460 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 7:37 am Post subject: Re: Vivitar flash |
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_________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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Arctures
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 295
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:14 am Post subject: |
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Arctures wrote:
I have used Cactus 285HV for some time. It is simple and powerful. But it has no 1/8 power. Only 1/2, 1/4 and 1/16. Also it is huge and designed over 20 years ago. Half a year ago I have purchased 2 Cactus AF-45C from gadgetinfinity. Also I purchased V4 trigger set. All I can say - it is just brilliant and really amazing especially for the money. Also I've tried V2s trigger on my Canon 5D. And it has had some little banding issue on the border of any photo. V4 has no any issues. So AF45C + V4 is really greaat option. You can find many examples on flickr. _________________ Sony A7, NEX-5n, Panasonic GH5(Oly12-40/2., Contax Distagon T* 28/2.8, Contax Planar T* 50/1.4, Contax T* 80-200/4,
Minolta Rokkor MC 58/1.2, Minolta MC Rokkor-X PF 50/1.7, Minolta MD 50/2.0, Konica Hexanon AR 50/1.8,
Konica Hexanon 57/1.4, Rokkor-PF 55/1.7, Konica Hexanon 40/1.8, Auto Yashinon 50/2.0, Canon FD 50/3.5
Voigtl�nder APO Lanthar 90/3.5 M42, Topcon RE.Topcor 58/1.8, Helios-44-2 58/2.0, Canon FD 24/2.8,
Canon FD 135/2.5 SC, Auto Topcor 135/3.5, Pentax SMC 55/1.8, Minolta 35/2.8, Minolta MD 35-70/3.5 |
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Himself
Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 3245 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
Scheimpflug, you made me chuckle and its' 6 o'clock in the morning Appreciated!
Arctures I use a V$ for a year now and I'm very happy with.
I've found a Vivitar Zoom thyristor 2500 with 20$.
Anyone using it? Pros and cons comparing with 285HV? |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16652 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:21 am Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
285HV is great and has low voltage trigger, so safe for modern DSLRs. _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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vulko
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:28 am Post subject: |
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vulko wrote:
Is it comfortable to use with modern DSLR's? |
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Arctures
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 295
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Arctures wrote:
vulko, as for me AF45 is more comfortable just because of it's size and connectivity. Also it has built in reflector and diffuser. And - may be that is subjective - it looks like AF45 consumes less battery power. _________________ Sony A7, NEX-5n, Panasonic GH5(Oly12-40/2., Contax Distagon T* 28/2.8, Contax Planar T* 50/1.4, Contax T* 80-200/4,
Minolta Rokkor MC 58/1.2, Minolta MC Rokkor-X PF 50/1.7, Minolta MD 50/2.0, Konica Hexanon AR 50/1.8,
Konica Hexanon 57/1.4, Rokkor-PF 55/1.7, Konica Hexanon 40/1.8, Auto Yashinon 50/2.0, Canon FD 50/3.5
Voigtl�nder APO Lanthar 90/3.5 M42, Topcon RE.Topcor 58/1.8, Helios-44-2 58/2.0, Canon FD 24/2.8,
Canon FD 135/2.5 SC, Auto Topcor 135/3.5, Pentax SMC 55/1.8, Minolta 35/2.8, Minolta MD 35-70/3.5 |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16652 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
Not if you expect all the fancy new modes (TTL, eTTl, ...) _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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Arctures
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 295
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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Arctures wrote:
Just some quick examples. A little under exposed at the sky, AF45C camera top right set at 35mm:
Planar 50/1.4
Voigtlander APO Lanthar 90/3.5 @5.6
_________________ Sony A7, NEX-5n, Panasonic GH5(Oly12-40/2., Contax Distagon T* 28/2.8, Contax Planar T* 50/1.4, Contax T* 80-200/4,
Minolta Rokkor MC 58/1.2, Minolta MC Rokkor-X PF 50/1.7, Minolta MD 50/2.0, Konica Hexanon AR 50/1.8,
Konica Hexanon 57/1.4, Rokkor-PF 55/1.7, Konica Hexanon 40/1.8, Auto Yashinon 50/2.0, Canon FD 50/3.5
Voigtl�nder APO Lanthar 90/3.5 M42, Topcon RE.Topcor 58/1.8, Helios-44-2 58/2.0, Canon FD 24/2.8,
Canon FD 135/2.5 SC, Auto Topcor 135/3.5, Pentax SMC 55/1.8, Minolta 35/2.8, Minolta MD 35-70/3.5 |
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Himself
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
I have a 430EX to use with my camera. So nothing to worry about frying the circuits.
Any thoughts about Vivitar Zoom thyristor 2500 ? |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
martinsmith99 wrote: |
285HV - Loads of power, built in gel holder, manual & auto power settings and will work on a DSLRs. Around 40gbp.
However, my favourite manual flashes are the Nikon SB-28s. Almost twice the price and not quite as much power but just brilliant. |
+1 forever works.. I had two of them one abused , it works perfectly. I sold to my friend and bought a MINT one it has trouble with vari-power function always use full power , so careful with good looking ones. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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Himself
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Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
First, thanks to the mod/admin who moved the thread here. My bad
I've found all that I needed regarding that particular Vivitar flash on these 2 sites
http://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters.htm
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html |
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Himself
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Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
I listened to Martin and I bought a Vivitar 285 HV.
50$ - Ebay. |
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declan
Joined: 17 Dec 2009 Posts: 162 Location: Indonesia
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:06 am Post subject: Vivitar DF 383 |
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declan wrote:
i wonder if anyone using this type of vivitar, its for olympus/panasonic....still learn & compare with Nissin DI 466 or Targus for Olympus.
Thanks _________________ Owning a DSLR does not make you a photographer. It makes you a DSLR owner." - Anonymous
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7793 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I bought a Vivitar 283 last week knowing that some of them can have high voltages, I took a chance when I saw the label on the flash head that although in German, which I don't understand, mentioned "6volt"
The translation of which is -
"6 volt corded only for Vivitar sb-4 power cables and usage"
When I measured the voltage it was 244 volts.
Like I said though, I took a chance and only paid £3 for it, the Cactus will cost a whole lot more. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
The Vivitars 283s & 285s are older models which do have a high trigger voltage. My cameras will handle 250 but I would not feel comfortable being this close to the limit. THe 285HV is later and triggers at about 6 volts.
After one of my beloved SB-28s died at a recent shoot, I decided to replace it with a Youn Nuo 560. One can get a new pne for almost half the price of the SB-28 or slightly more than a Vivitar 285HV. Only manual control though. I'll post a review of one when it arrives. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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Screamin Scott
Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 1014 Location: Dallas, Georgia USA
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Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Screamin Scott wrote:
I use several units. A Sunpak 444D (dedicated for Nikon), a Nikon SB 25, a Nikon SB600 & A Lester Dine ring/point light...I have some older units (weak ones) that I am not even listing plus an AC powered Spiratone Spiralight...I was outbid on every Vivitar 285 that I bid on on eBay. _________________ Cameras-Nikon D300, D7100,D610,FE2,FTN ,FT2,N90s, Olympus Pen EP-3 & Olympus OM-D E-M10
Nikkor AF Zooms=28-105/3.5D,28-70/3.5D,35-135/3.5, et al
Nikkor AF //50/1.8,//Nikkor MF//50/2ai,50/1.8ais 50/1.4ai,24/2.8ais,28/2.8ai,28/3.5ai,55microAis/2.8,105/2.5ai,200/4ai,300/4.5ai35-135/3.5Ais,et al
Kiron /Kino made lenses//70-210/4ai,28-105/3.2ai,30-80/3.5ai,Viv 28/2ai,35-85/2.8aiVivS1,105/2.8Ais Dine,24-48/3.8ai VivS1,50-150/3.8aiViv,28-85/2.8aiViv,100/2.8Nai Viv,70-210/3.5Nai Viv,28/2.5ai Viv Komine made Viv//24/2Ais,135/2.8aiCF,28-50/3.5ai,28-90/2.8ai Viv S1,80-200/4.5aiCosina made Viv 19/3.8 Ais...Also Sigma 24/2.8 Ais Tokina made24/2.8ai VivAF Sigma 21-35/3.5,& other lenses... A link to some of my Flickr albums...
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declan
Joined: 17 Dec 2009 Posts: 162 Location: Indonesia
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:25 am Post subject: |
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declan wrote:
Himself wrote: |
I listened to Martin and I bought a Vivitar 285 HV.
50$ - Ebay. |
so is it good enough then? from the price i assumed that in used cond? _________________ Owning a DSLR does not make you a photographer. It makes you a DSLR owner." - Anonymous
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declan
Joined: 17 Dec 2009 Posts: 162 Location: Indonesia
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:33 am Post subject: |
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declan wrote:
martinsmith99 wrote: |
The Vivitars 283s & 285s are older models which do have a high trigger voltage. My cameras will handle 250 but I would not feel comfortable being this close to the limit. THe 285HV is later and triggers at about 6 volts.
After one of my beloved SB-28s died at a recent shoot, I decided to replace it with a Youn Nuo 560. One can get a new pne for almost half the price of the SB-28 or slightly more than a Vivitar 285HV. Only manual control though. I'll post a review of one when it arrives. |
so the DF383 was the latest model of vivitar, isn't it? _________________ Owning a DSLR does not make you a photographer. It makes you a DSLR owner." - Anonymous
Evolt E-3|ZD 50-200 MK I|OM 65-200/f4|Tamron SP 90/f2.5|Tamron 2xtcon 18F|01F|OM 50/1.4
EP-L 2+EVF2|MMF-2|ZD 14-54 MK2|OM 50/1.8|Mal-1|Metz 44-af1
NX300|nx18-55|sef-8a
Mono-TriPod|Slingshot200AW|Compuday150|Mini Trekker AW|sling
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:15 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
The DF283 is a newish model. This range I think was designed to work in TTL mode with some cameras. It's not the same as the old 283 which was a real workhorse. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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