flashguns for sale

Hi, i have two flashguns that i dont use any more they both work ok , i tested them with a new set of batteries, they are both vivitar the first is a 285 the other is a 283, the 283 has the extension for remote auto, the lk1 lens kit and holder and an sb4 mains power supply, cosmetically both are good. As for prices i was thinking the 285 was worth about £40 and the 283 with the extras worth about £60, i checked some prices on e-bay but they seem to vary wildly so if you think the prices are way out (either way) let me know.



Ian

Do you know the trigger voltage of the 283, by any chance? The older models, generally made in Japan, can fry digital cameras but the newer ones, generally made elsewhere, seem to be OK. I'm keen to replace my high-voltage 283 with one of the newer ones. Like you, I've no idea of the going rate but I don't think you're too far off the mark. They're very good units.

Al

Edit: Some on this forum are convinced high trigger voltages won't harm a Pentax. They could be right. But I'd rather be safe than sorry (I've done the sorry bit too often).

Hi, both are marked made in japan, Im with you on the high trigger voltage thats why i got a sigma,

Ian

Thank you.

Al

They're both fantastic for off-camera flash. I modified my 283 with a 460k logarithmic potentiometer (volume knob) for more manual control.

The 285 may be ok on-camera, according to this: flash trigger voltages.

But I'd probably test it first.

viewed 185 times, are they too expensive ?

as i said in the origonal post if the prices are way out let me know as i am not here to rip people off.