Vivitar 283 User Manual

Vivitar.
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."
We thank
you f or selecting t his produc t and hope t hat the
ve rsaf ility ol lhe enti re Vivilar 283 Flash System brings you
many years of
picture-la king enioymenl
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)