Vivitar 283 User Manual

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automatic electronic flash
Model
283
Owner's Manual
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CONGRATULATIONS ... AND WELCOME /0 the ever-
increasing number of photographers now e njoying Vivi/Sf
e lectronic lIash. This Owner's Manual is a handy reference
guide and we
suggest you ref er to II w henever quest ions
arise on the use and care of your flash.
Y our new Model 283 flash umt is the heart of an ext ensive
system 01 unique and sophist icated accessories that allow
you 10 exercise your crea / ivily /0 ils f ullest potential. As
YOUf experience with electronic lIash expands, look /0
Vivilar for qua/iry products Ihal help you take pictures w ith
I hat "pro fessional touch."
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ve rsaf ility ol lhe enti re Vivilar 283 Flash System brings you
many years of
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Description of Controls
O iliuminated Calculator Dial
.S en so r Sockel
f)B ounce Angle Scale
o Su fficient Light Indicator
• Calculator Dial
Ught B u110 n
OB attery Compartment Cover
• Sh u tt er Cord Socket
Q AC Adapter Receptacle
eO n-Off Switch
G Ready Ug
hl/Open Flash Bu tt on
• MounHng FOOl L ock Lever
• Mounting Foot
.A lkaline Ba tt ery Holder
• Remote Sensor Cord
and Sensor Holde r'
. Removable Sensor
o Mode Selector
CD Sensor Holder Shutter
Cord
Socket
Gi) Oetachable Shutter
Cord

Vivitar 283 Specifications

General

Zoom	No
Power Source	4x AA batteries
Swivel	No
Manual Mode	Yes
Auto Mode	Yes
Mount Type	Hot shoe
Guide Number	120 feet (ISO 100)
Flash Duration	1/1000 sec
Variations	283, 285, 285HV
Weight	340g (without batteries)

Summary

Description of Controls

Key Controls Overview

Provides a summary of the flash unit's main operational controls and indicators for user reference.

Important Safeguards

General Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety guidelines for operating photographic equipment to prevent injury or damage.

Automatic Operation

The Sensor

Explains the function of the removable sensor in measuring light for automatic flash exposure.

The Mode Selector

Details how the mode selector on the sensor controls automatic operation modes and depth of field.

Attaching Your Flash to the Camera

Shooting Automatically

On-Camera Direct Flash

Describes how to use the flash for automatic direct flash photography mounted on the camera.

On-Camera Automatic Bounce Flash

Explains using automatic bounce flash with the unit mounted on the camera for softer lighting.

Off-Camera Direct and Bounce Flash

Shooting Manually

Direct Flash

Manual Bounce Flash

Vivitar Model 283 Specifications

Vivitar VP-1 Varipower Module Introduction

Getting Acquainted

Mounting the VP-1 on Your Flash

Using the Power Scale

Using the Exposure Correction Scale

Balancing Fill-in Lighting

Conserving Battery and Shortening Recycle Time