I have one new 283 and three old (made in Japan) 283s. The three old
ones sure make good slaves. BTW what is considered a "modern electronic
camera". Everything I have is a ME Super, K1000 or Spotmatics. Any
danger in using one of the old 283s as a backup?
Raimo Korhonen wrote:
>
> Yep - it is the Made in Japan versions which have too high trigger voltage. Newer
>versions are safe.
> All the best!
> Raimo
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> Päivä: 19. huhtikuuta 2001 23:27
> Aihe: Re: Vivitar Flashes
>
> >I remember reading something on the internet (maybe on this site) about the
> >"discharge voltage" on the V283 flash units being too high for modern
> >electronic cameras. SOMETHING ABOUT FRYING THE CAMERA. SOUNDED SERIOUS.
> >
> >But, I also vaguely remember reading that it is only the oldest models of
> >V283 (maybe 285 too).
> >
> >Finally, I remember reading that Vivitar Tech Support can tell by serial
> >number (and/or country of manufacture) whether the unit is to be 'feared' or
> >not.
> >
> >- Ray
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