Accessories for Vivitar 285HV

[Tony Printezis]

Hi guys,


I'm currently planning to get two 285s. Are there any good diffusers for them? The sto-fen one is not getting good reviews, given that it's quite small and it fits inside the head, not outside. So it's not as stable. Also, are there any good pouches designed for the 285?


Thanks in advance, as always,


Tony

[Chuck Lee]

Tony,
No, they come with diffusers. The Vivitar 285 has a very large head. Unlike most modern flash heads. It's a little different and doesn't easily accept the accessories made for the SB-900s and 380-EXs of our time.

[Tony Printezis]

No, they come with diffusers

Ah, is that the wide angle diffusers? Does it work similarly to the sto-fen ones? I use the sto-fen one on my 580EX II and I like the results.


Tony

[Sean Setters]

Use a white umbrella as a diffuser. The results will be superior.

[Tony Printezis]

Use a white umbrella as a diffuser.

Sean, of course. But I can't carry umbrellas with me everywhere...


Tony

[Sean Setters]

Sean, of course. But I can't carry umbrellas with me everywhere...


Tony

I do! :-)


But, if you insist, you can try this product I found on Ebay. It's very similar to the Omnibounce, but designed specifically for the 285HV. For $13 and no charge for shipping, you might want to try it out.