jays (06/02/82)
I am currently looking into buying a flash for my Nikon FM. Right now the best for the money looks like the Vivitar 285. It has remote sensor, tilt head and wide angle/telephoto capabilities without an adaptor. There is a problem though, a sales man at one of the photo stores said Vivitar flashs tend to have a blue tint to them. Does any one know anything about this or have any suggestions on flashs. Thanks Jay Schwichtenberg ...!ucbcad!tekmdp!jays
malcolm (06/06/82)
#R:tekmdp:-123900:pur-ee:8400001:000:598 pur-ee!malcolm Jun 5 20:33:00 1982 I have had a Vivitar 285 for several years now and consider it one of my better purchases. I have not noticed any blue tint when using it. I tend to use the 285 mostly when I am shooting in snapshot mode (i.e. parties). I really like the combination of features...Several automatic ranges (great for depth of field) ...the tilt head (soften those shadows)...and its power. My only caution is get a set of rechargable batteries for it. I went through a set of $3 Duracells each time I shot a roll before I invested in a couple sets of GE Rechargables. Malcolm Slaney Purdue EE Dept.
thomas (06/07/82)
Yeah, but I got some NiCads for my (cheap) flash and they were too low voltage to fully charge it! NiCads are 1.25 volts, and Carbon Zinc batteries are 1.5. Make sure your flash unit will work alright with NiCads before investing in them. =Spencer
jon (06/07/82)
Also make sure that your cheaper units are designed to withstand NiCads. Seems that dry cells have a large drop-off in current at high loads; some units are designed with that in mind. NiCads don't drop off nearly as much, and might fry your flash. Use NiCads only if the manual says you can.