Re: vivitar 285 flash question

[Bob <w8imo@xxxxxxxx>]

Mark,

That makes sense but it is backwards for some unknown reason.  The HV is the updated version with the low trigger voltage ?????

http://www.popphoto.com/lighting/3983/vivitar-285hv-review.html

Bob


mlent@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

The HV is a "High Voltage" and generally should NOT be used on digital cameras.

 

Mark Lent

 

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From: Lea Murphy <lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> I'm pondering adding a couple Vivitar flashes to my toolkit.
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> What is the difference between the 285 and the 285 HV?
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> I'm shooting with a Canon 5D and don't want to blow the thing up.
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> Thanks,
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> Lea
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> babies. they're what i do.
> www.leamurphy.com
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