Vivitar auto thyristor 283 flash question.
Jun 5, 2017 15:30:54 #
GLKTN
Loc: TN
This is an old film camera flash, 50 years old. Will it work on a Nikon d750 camera? Will it harm the camera?
Jun 5, 2017 15:39:28 #
Most probably it will work. It works on my Canon T3i. And it will not harm your camera.
Jun 5, 2017 15:40:57 #
There can be issues with the sync voltage on old flashes and digital cameras.
Do a google search to learn more.
I believe there are protectors available that will allow you to safely use older flashes but I don't know any deatils.
Do a google search to learn more.
I believe there are protectors available that will allow you to safely use older flashes but I don't know any deatils.
Jun 5, 2017 15:41:33 #
If it is really 50 years old then it would harm the camera.Many of the 283 are newer and they are OK. The oldest ones were made in Japan and later they made them in Korea both of these version are unsafe for your D750. The newest ones were made in China and they are safe. To be sure measure the sync voltage with a meter.
Jun 5, 2017 15:54:44 #
GLKTN
Loc: TN
I had a Yashika 35mm slr camera in the late 1970's I bought it for. I never used it off auto, didn't ever learn how to use it. I found the camera in the basement. The date on the camera battery is 1995. It was in the camera and still worked. I haven't used the camera since then. The flash was in the bag.
Jun 5, 2017 16:06:57 #
Jun 5, 2017 16:16:25 #
Depends.
Check this post out:
http://dpanswers.com/roztr/flash_show.php?id=103&pid=VI283
Trigger voltage could be anywhre from 9-390 volts.
HERE are instructions on how to check it.
Check this post out:
http://dpanswers.com/roztr/flash_show.php?id=103&pid=VI283
Trigger voltage could be anywhre from 9-390 volts.
HERE are instructions on how to check it.
Jun 5, 2017 16:20:15 #
GLKTN wrote:
This is an old film camera flash, 50 years old. Will it work on a Nikon d750 camera? Will it harm the camera?
Use the flash off camera and you won't haveto worry about it
Jun 5, 2017 16:26:54 #
boberic wrote:
Use the flash off camera and you won't have to worry about it
It would be helpful to find a Vivitar VP-1 manual controller.
Without it, the 283 is either "old-school Auto" or full-power,
but at $43 for a used controller, it may be better to buy a current manual speedlight that has a slave or even radio receiver built in.
I have a 283 myself and debated using mine that way.
Jun 5, 2017 16:50:41 #
I bought a Wein Safe Sync to protect my EOS 50D. I've sued the 283 with the manual controller on and off the cameras for years. It is a great off camera workhorse. It puts alot of light out for small dollars. Get the manual controler and a remote trigger. Despite the drawbacks, the optical firing remotes are cheap and effective. An easy way to try off camera flash at a low cost.
And beware, just suing s "Sync cord" will not protect the camera from voltage surge. Get the safe sync, or pool the money and get a current low cost flash.
And beware, just suing s "Sync cord" will not protect the camera from voltage surge. Get the safe sync, or pool the money and get a current low cost flash.
Jun 5, 2017 17:01:01 #
GLKTN
Loc: TN
Thanks Goofynewfie. I only have a needle meter. No matter what DC voltage I put the meter on, ie: 50, 250 or 500 the needle reads 60V on the DC voltage line. I don't pretend to know much about the meter. Yakes.
Jun 5, 2017 17:11:10 #
GLKTN wrote:
This is an old film camera flash, 50 years old. Will it work on a Nikon d750 camera? Will it harm the camera?
Do you need it to be on the camera? A simple and inexpensive Yongnuo radio controller would protect the camera and make the flash usable. I have a similar age Vivitar model that works just fine in that scenario, but I wouldn't mount it directly on the camera...
Jun 5, 2017 18:11:29 #
This link shows you how to test the voltage of a flash, along with other valuable information. I have four old 285's that I use. Their voltage tested much lower than the stated voltage of the 283. Even so; I have chosen not to use them directly on a digital camera. I fire them with wireless triggers.
http://dpanswers.com/content/genrc_flash_measuretv.php#tv
http://dpanswers.com/content/genrc_flash_measuretv.php#tv
Jun 5, 2017 20:02:12 #
The Watcher wrote:
This link shows you how to test the voltage of a flash, along with other valuable information. I have four old 285's that I use. Their voltage tested much lower than the stated voltage of the 283. Even so; I have chosen not to use them directly on a digital camera. I fire them with wireless triggers.
http://dpanswers.com/content/genrc_flash_measuretv.php#tv
http://dpanswers.com/content/genrc_flash_measuretv.php#tv
If so why bother to measure?
Jun 5, 2017 22:22:44 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If so why bother to measure?
Mostly out of curiosity to see if they fall in line with DPanswer's numbers. I also tested two other old handle flashes that I own. Sunpak 522 and 544, the 522 triggers @ 186 volts and the 544 @ 5.5 volts. I use flash triggers so I can move them around if needed.
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