Vivitar 285-HV User Guide
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- Vivitar 285-HV | User Guide - Page 1
Vivitar 285 HV 2 • 3 O- C 0> s. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Close supervision is necessary when any equipment is used by or near children. Do not - Vivitar 285-HV | User Guide - Page 2
Window 26. Vari Sensor Module 27. Alkaline/NiCad Battery Holder 28. 28mm Wide Angle Lens 29. Detachable Shutter Cord 3 Specifications 23 Power Specifications General Specifications Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thryristor Flash System Accessories 24 Manual Operation Guide Numbers 26 Automatic f-Stop - Vivitar 285-HV | User Guide - Page 3
minutes before you resume firing. 2) The HVP-1 High Voltage Battery Pack - Also available from your Vivitar dealer, this unit utilizes disposable high voltage batteries or the rechargeable Vivitar FIB-510 battery to provide very fast recycle times and a greater number of flashes than that provided - Vivitar 285-HV | User Guide - Page 4
unit will provide maximum light output regardless orthe flashto-subject distance. Operating details are given in the "Shooting Manually" section of these instructions. To handle special situation needs, such as fill-in flash, multiple flash set-ups or for freezing high-speed action, your Vivitar 10 - Vivitar 285-HV | User Guide - Page 5
field, it will also use most of the energy in the flash capacitor. As a result, the batteries must work harder and longer to reenergize it, which causes long recycle time between flashes and fewer flashes per set of batteries. The best auto mode for fastest recycle time and most flashes (but limited - Vivitar 285-HV | User Guide - Page 6
will change with extension or retraction of the Zoom/Bounce Head. See the Manual Operation Chart for a complete listing of Guide Numbers for various films speeds (ASA/ISO and DIN) for each of the three zoom head positions and the Super Wide Angle Flash Lens. B. BOUNCE FLASH Your 285HV can be used - Vivitar 285-HV | User Guide - Page 7
are with the 285HV set in the manual mode. in most cases, recycle time and number of flashes will improve in the automatic mode if the subject is at less than maximum auto distance. All specifications are approximate and number of flashes and recycle time will vary according to battery condition - Vivitar 285-HV | User Guide - Page 8
N.) Manual Operation Guide Numbers (ASA-Feet) ASA Film Speed: 25 64 80 100 125 160 200 400 1000 Super Wide (28mm) 35 56 62 70 80 90 100 140
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When
using
your
photographic
equipment,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
followed,
including
the
following:
1.
Read
and
understand
all
instructions.
2.
Close
supervision
is
necessary
when
any
equipment
is
used
by
or
near
children.
Do
not
leave
equipment
unattended
while
in
use.
3.
Care
must
be
taken
as
burns
can
occur
from
touching
hot
parts.
4.
Do
not
operate
equipment
with
a
damaged
cord
or
if
the
equipment
has
been
dropped
or
damaged
—until
it
has
been
examined
by
a
qualified
serviceman.
5.
Do
not
let
cord
hang
over
edge
of
table
or
counter
or
touch
hot
surfaces.
6.
If
an
extension
cord
is
necessary,
a
cord
with
a
suitable
current
rating
should
be
used.
Cords
rated
for
less
amperage
than
the
equipment
may
overheat.
Care
should
be
taken
to
arrange
the
cord
so
that
it
will
not
be
tripped
over
or
pulled.
7.
Always
unplug
equipment
from
electrical
outlet
when
not
in
use.
Never
yank
cord
to
pull
plug
from
outlet.
Grasp
plug
and
pull
to
disconnect.
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