Hi Gang...... I should have been more clear....... I have just about every accessory for the 283. I own 3 or 4 vari power modules.. I know how to do the fill flash method when I have time to meter and measure and all that good stuff. I was just figuring on using the 283 on Auto for quick and easy fill flash. Since I can't "fool" the flash by changing the ISO setting it does make things "interesting. (ie:more complicated/time consuming) Russ R.E. Baker Photography rebphoto@pronetisp.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "*-CHILLED DELIRIUM-*" <sfunp@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 6:25 AM Subject: Re: Calculator dial on Vivatar 283 > > > On Fri, 7 Jun 2002, Philip Wayner wrote: > > > The 283 has a variable output accessory that replaces the normal sensor > > it can be used for fill flash without the vagaries of using auto flash. > > It's called the Vari=Power Module. The sensor pulls out, and > this module plugs in its place. > > --- Luis > >