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Adapt Vivitar 283 Flashes to be used off camera as studio speedlight controlled by Godox XPro Remote
Apr 21, 2020 09:35:52 #
Hello all you helpful UHH'ers. I have 2 mint condition Vivitar 283 flashes and also a Godox XPro Remote control unit (for other Godox flashes). How can I adapt the 2 Vivitar flashes to be used as off camera studio speedlights on the end of 2 light stands so that I can remotely control and fire the 2 Vivitars with the Godox XPro sitting on the camera's hotshoe? Obviously the 2 old Vivitars have way fewer options for varying the light output because they are from the film age of photography, but I'd still like to try and see what I can squeeze out of them with regard to creative lighting. That's why I'm asking your help to see what accessories could attach my Vivitars to the 2 Godox radio receiver units I would need to buy. Thanks to all ahead time for your valued advice.
Apr 21, 2020 09:46:01 #
Not sure they would work, though I haven’t tried it. Also not sure if there are voltage limitations on the Godox receivers. Some of those Vivitar flashes have a high trigger voltage that could possibly damage whatever device you are using them on. Hopefully someone will chime in on that but I read lower than 12 volts is ok.
As you know, you won’t be able to vary the power from the transmitter as you would with modern compatible speedlights. I have quite a bit of Godox equipment, but never tried this.
You could always use the old standard slave sensor, assuming a triggering flash is within range of the sensor.
As you know, you won’t be able to vary the power from the transmitter as you would with modern compatible speedlights. I have quite a bit of Godox equipment, but never tried this.
You could always use the old standard slave sensor, assuming a triggering flash is within range of the sensor.
Apr 21, 2020 09:51:10 #
Some of the 283 has low sync voltage but some has very high sync voltage and it could damage the receiver because I believe most of the Godox were designed with modern flashes in mind.
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Apr 21, 2020 10:02:10 #
Within its limitations, the old Vivitar SL-2 works a treat. Back in the day, the 283 was a very useful flash unit with some interesting accessories.
Apr 21, 2020 10:05:51 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Some of the 283 has low sync voltage but some has very high sync voltage and it could damage the receiver because I believe most of the Godox were designed with modern flashes in mind.
That would be too bad - ‘Cactus’ units can handle the old units. If fact I sometimes use a Cactus unit simply to interface an old 283 to my camera.
Apr 21, 2020 10:36:31 #
rehess wrote:
That would be too bad - ‘Cactus’ units can handle the old units. If fact I sometimes use a Cactus unit simply to interface an old 283 to my camera.
That’s good to know.
Thanks.
Apr 21, 2020 15:20:04 #
I use these for my 283's
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/774432-REG/Dot_Line_DL_0129_Slave_Flash_Unit_with.html
all you need is a flash to go off to trigger them all
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/774432-REG/Dot_Line_DL_0129_Slave_Flash_Unit_with.html
all you need is a flash to go off to trigger them all
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Apr 22, 2020 02:29:18 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Not sure they would work, though I haven’t tried i... (show quote)
The slave sensor is a good possibility. Is it easy to get one or two of these? I appreciate your input much.
Apr 22, 2020 02:30:50 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Some of the 283 has low sync voltage but some has very high sync voltage and it could damage the receiver because I believe most of the Godox were designed with modern flashes in mind.
Thanks for telling me and everyone else. I'll certainly keep that in mind as I consider what to get to attach the flashes to.
Apr 22, 2020 02:33:33 #
rehess wrote:
That would be too bad - ‘Cactus’ units can handle the old units. If fact I sometimes use a Cactus unit simply to interface an old 283 to my camera.
Thank you for your idea. Can a cactus receiver hooked to the 283 talk to the Godox XPro transmitter so that the 283 can then be a "slave?"
Apr 22, 2020 03:36:40 #
I tried using my old 283 but decided it best to just buy a couple of Yongnuo flashes instead and their remote controller and transceivers - works great with my two Canon flashes as well. The old 283 sits in the closet with the last film camera to share space and dust with.
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May 1, 2020 06:23:54 #
jim quist wrote:
I use these for my 283's
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/774432-REG/Dot_Line_DL_0129_Slave_Flash_Unit_with.html
all you need is a flash to go off to trigger them all
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/774432-REG/Dot_Line_DL_0129_Slave_Flash_Unit_with.html
all you need is a flash to go off to trigger them all
Thank you for the suggestion. I'll try an optical slave attachment, whether this one or the SL-2.
May 1, 2020 06:25:56 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Not sure they would work, though I haven’t tried i... (show quote)
Got one on EBay for $10 total. Works like a charm. That 283 is a beautiful, strong manual off-camera flash unit now. Thanks much for the suggestion.
NY
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