WTS: LEGENDARY FLASH UNIT : VIVITAR 285HV ZOOM THYRISTER

[justaday]

These are easy to use powerful manual falshes that I still use. No nonsense set up and just shoot.

Just to help with market pricing you can get one for around 4 to 6k. These were once very famous and recommended for single pin manual flash considering they won't dry your camera and has decen gn number as well.

Light quality is similar to modern and refresh times are decent.

At 10 to 12K one can get a godox flash with more modern bells and whistles but 285hv is an excellent manual flash and I use it even for wildlife.

[pratyay chattopadhyay]

Ah, the same Nikon vs others. Good. See, as you know better, everybody has their own vices. You must be old enough to get this point, I believe

It is not an issue of preference but rather the lack market research. This was a popular flash for advanced and pro users during it's time but in the current market for old used flashes, there are a plethora of options it has to compete with which wasn't the case during the age of film.

Modern flashes generate bright white light , whereas the older ones generate a slight warm light. there is a tradition of using warm light in case of films - old photographers preferred this, thus this particular flash was famous. also, it has several power throughput. Now, if anyone wishes to go old school or latest availability - that's a personal choice not lack of market research.

[chrome]

Ah, the same Nikon vs others. Good. See, as you know better, everybody has their own vices. You must be old enough to get this point, I believe

It is not an issue of preference but rather the lack market research. This was a popular flash for advanced and pro users during it's time but in the current market for old used flashes, there are a plethora of options it has to compete with which wasn't the case during the age of film.

[Thad]

Markings are little warned off cosmetically

Maybe an autocorrect error? I think you mean worn off?

[pratyay chattopadhyay]

You must be new to this because you can get a better 1st party flash in superb condition for less than your asking price.

A Nikon SB-800 will give you higher output, ability to use Nikon remote flash system if you have a Nikon body with TTL (which includes wireless capabilities) and has a thyristor sensor for the rest; all the while being lighter, smaller...

Ah, the same Nikon vs others. Good. See, as you know better, everybody has their own vices. You must be old enough to get this point, I believe

[chrome]

You must be new to this because you can get a better 1st party flash in superb condition for less than your asking price.

A Nikon SB-800 will give you higher output, ability to use Nikon remote flash system if you have a Nikon body with TTL (which includes wireless capabilities) and has a thyristor sensor for the rest; all the while being lighter, smaller...

[pratyay chattopadhyay]

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Item for Sale: VIVITAR 285HV ZOOM THYRISTER
Asking Price: Rs. 12500 plus shipping On Actual.

Price is non-negotiable. Please don't bargain.
Item's Age & its Description: The Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thyristor is a legendary, heavy-duty manual flash unit known for its power, durability, and reliable auto-thyristor exposure.

All features works 100%.

Markings are little warned off cosmetically. But all functions works.
Item Location: Kolkata, West Bengal.
Are you the original owner* of the item being sold?: No.
Do you have the original Bill? : No.
Objects included for listed item** (caps, lens shade, box, etc.): Flash unit only.

Missing or damaged parts of item offered***: Nil. 

Is the Item under warranty? : No.
What is the shutter count?  (if digital camera with curtain/focal-plane shutter) : N.A.
Are you interested in trading this item? : No.
 
Condition (Appearance/Functionality): Appearance : 7.5/10 (Fair++). Functional 10 (Excellent++)

Repairs done and parts replaced: No repair or parts have been replaced.
Optics condition,  Front/Back/Inside with respect to:  Fungus: NA Dust: Nil  Haze: Nil Scratches: Nil  Aperture function: N.A.
Shipping Destinations: All over India
Preferred Shipping Services: DTDC, FEDEX

Accepted Payment Types: UPI
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