Vivitar 283 Operating Manual

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GEnErAL PrECAuTiOnS

Care must be taken as burns
N
can occur from touching hot
parts.
Do not operate flash if it has
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been dropped or damaged
until it has been examined by a
Media Loan assistant.
Let flash cool before storing.
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Do not get the flash wet.
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Do not use with digital cameras.
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PoWering on
The power switch on the back of the
flash should show red for the power to
be on. The flash will emit a high pitch
as it is charging, and when it is ready,
the open Flash control lights. if the
open Flash push-button blinks, this is
indicating a battery-saving circuit is
in operation. if the button does not
light within 30 seconds, your batteries
should be replaced.

PoWer

The flash uses four (4) AA batteries
which fit into a holder in the battery
compartment, next to the swivel head
hinge, or with an optional AC power
adapter the flash can be plugged into
a standard wall outlet for power (this
adapter is available through Media
Loan). To insert the batteries, rotate
the head to the 0 degree position,
and slide the battery compartment
door toward the rear of the body.
Do not try to completely remove the
compartment door. it stays attached
to the flash unit. The holder may now
be removed. Align the +/- ends
as indicated on the holder body.
Use alkaline batteries, others may
be cheaper, but they will not last
as long and may not function
properly. insert so the bare ends
of the cells enter first. Press the
holder into the cavity, and hold it
down against the spring pressure
as shut the cover.
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ViViTAr 283 & 285 fLAShES
MoDeS oF oPerATion
There are multiple methods for taking pictures with these flashes:
Using the automatic exposure control, using partial power or
determining the flash manually.
SeTTing FoCAL LengTH on THe 285
When using different focal lengths with the 285 you can adjust
between wide (35), norm (50/55) and tele (105). 28mm wide
inserts and diffusers are also available.
CALCULATor DiAL
on the end of the flash hinge is the calculator (calc.) dial with
three concentric inner rings, and one outside. The calculator dial
is not connected to the flash and does not control functions. it is a
tool to help you find the correct aperture setting for your camera
based on distance from your subject, ASA of your film, or flash
power setting (285 only). You will want the camera's shutter speed
set to recommended
settings. Media Loan's
cameras should be set to
1/60 of a second, or "x".
USing THe DiAL on THe
283
Select your film speed
(ASA) by turning the dial
until the black arrow
lines up with your desired
setting. either estimate
or measure the distance
from the flash to the
subject being illuminated.
in the colored section go
to the distance in either
feet (ft) or meters (m).
Set the thyristor (sensor
unit on the front of the
flash) to the color shown
and your camera to the
number given in f-stops
above that color.
1. open Flash Button
2. Thyristor (Sensor Socket)
3. Battery Compartment Cover
4. illuminated Calculator Dial
5. ASA/Din indicator Arrow
6. Lens/Filter Slot
7. Zoom/Bounce Flash Head
8. Zoom Setting indicator
9. Bounce Angle Scale
Operating Guide for
10. Sufficient Light indicator
11. Calculator Dial Light Button
12. on-off Switch
13. ready Light
14. Mounting Foot Lock Lever
15. Mounting Foot
16. Shutter Cord Socket
17. AC Adapter receptacle
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Olympia, WA 98505
vivitarflash | 03.10.08 | JW