Accessories for Vivitar 285HV

[Sean Setters]

BTW, I know you have the Vivitar. For similar price-performance, is there any other flash I should consider?


Tony

That depends on whether you're buying the Vivitar used or new. If you're buying the Vivitar 285HV used (for somewhere around $50), then the only other flash I can think of that you can buy for that kind of money is the Yongnuo YN-460 & YN-462. They aren't as powerful as the 285HV, and aren't quite as rugged, but they should work (and the YN-460 has a built-in optical slave). If you're buying the Vivitar 285HV new, then you can buy a used Nikon SB-24 off of ebay. The SB-24 is more powerful than the 285HV, and probably better built. You should be able to pick up a used SB-24 for right around $100.

[Tony Printezis]

That depends on whether you're buying the Vivitar used or new.

I generally tend to buy new stuff (especially given the price of the 285HV!!!). OK, I think I'll stick to the Vivitar. Thanks.


Tony