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WTB: classic Vivitar 285HV

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Daniel Buck

New member
Well, my Metz flash just died on me, so I'm looking for another Vivitar. The 285HV that I have been using for the past 1/2 year or so has been doing great, so I'd like to replace my dead Metz with another Vivitar!

Anyone have a classic 285HV that they do not need, and could sell? I'm not looking for one of the newer ones, as I have heard that they are not quite as reliable and "bullet proof" as the classic ones.

Thanks!
 
Doug Kerr

Doug Kerr

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Hi, Daniel,

Daniel Buck said:
Well, my Metz flash just died on me, so I'm looking for another Vivitar. The 285HV that I have been using for the past 1/2 year or so has been doing great, so I'd like to replace my dead Metz with another Vivitar!

Anyone have a classic 285HV that they do not need, and could sell? I'm not looking for one of the newer ones, as I have heard that they are not quite as reliable and "bullet proof" as the classic ones.
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If I had a 285HV in front of me (actually, I have three in front of me), how would I know if it was a "classic"?

In any case, I am not planning on getting rid of any of these three.

Best regards,

Doug
 
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Daniel Buck

New member
Doug_Kerr said:
Hi, Daniel,



If I had a 285HV in front of me (actually, I have three in front of me), how would I know if it was a "classic"?

In any case, I am not planning on getting rid of any of these three.

Best regards,

Doug
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hm... from the serial number, I guess. serial on mine is in the 40,000 range.

Or if you have the manual, check the date on the booklet? Mine is from the 80's i believe. I'm not actually sure how accurate the claim of the classic being more reliable than the newer ones is, so I may end up just buying a new one if I can't find one from the 80's or so.
 
Doug Kerr

Doug Kerr

Well-known member
Hi, Daniel,

Daniel Buck said:
hm... from the serial number, I guess. serial on mine is in the 40,000 range.

Or if you have the manual, check the date on the booklet? Mine is from the 80's i believe. I'm not actually sure how accurate the claim of the classic being more reliable than the newer ones is, so I may end up just buying a new one if I can't find one from the 80's or so.
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Well, there are no "new ones" - the model is out of production.

But there are lots of used ones available.

Best regards,

Doug.
 
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Clayton Lofgren

New member
If you look on the Strobist page, they are showing some Chinese alternatives that people are hoping will be more reliable. I went with the devil well known, and have just received two Vivitars from Gadget Infinity. Haven't done much with them yet, but they work OK.
The poverty Wizard radio triggers should be here shortly, so will give them a better workout then.
 
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