gary_griffin Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I am in need of a stroboframe for an upcoming shoot. After looking at them I am wondering how I can use my Vivitar 283 on this, as it does not have a pc connection on it. Is this possible to do or do I need to buy a 300tl Thanks, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric friedemann Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 1. What camera will you be using? There are a number of different Stroboframes. 2. Of course the Vivitar 283-variant flashes take PC cords. However, I would attach the flash to the camera's hot shoe using the Vivitar SC-2 Sensor Cord: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=61593&is=REG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot_n Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Vivitar make a little cable, about 10 inches long, that connects the 283 to your camera's sync socket. Works fine with the Stroboframe Quickflip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot_n Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Unless you're using a little softbox (which would mask the Vivitar's auto sensor), do not use the cable that Eric recommends (too many cables; everything will get tangled up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric friedemann Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I've managed to use Stroboframes and Nikon flashes with SC-17 sync cords for years and years without stroking out. Its one cord- it ain't all that complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_griffin Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 Sorry forgot to mention that i am using a T90 without a pc connection but I have a hotshoe adapter. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric friedemann Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Vivitar SC-2 Sensor Cord: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=61593&is=REG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_griffin Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 Also if it matters this is the strobo that I am thinking about.STROBOFRAME CAMERA FLASH QUICK FLIP 350 310-635 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot_n Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Eric, how is that cord going to help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric friedemann Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Gary- 1. You needs to connect the flash to the camera one way or another; so you will need to use either a dedicated sync cord or a pc cord, the pc cord attaching to the hot shoe adapter. The dedicated sync cord acts as a PC cord- you won't need to use the dedicated sync cord AND a PC cord- its one or the other. 2. Prior to TTL flash metering, I used Vivitar 283s, 285s, 3500s, 3700s, 4600s and the handle mount Vivitar 385s and 3900s. The dedicated sync cords provide the most solid connections with any of these flashes both at the camera and the flash. 3. Most importantly, the dedicated sync cord for the 283 keeps the flash sensor in a constant optimal position above the lens in the flash shoe. The constant position of the flash sensor, even with the flash moving to different positions around the camera as the bracket is articulated, affords the best flash metering for these thyristor flashes. This can be important with a bracket like the Quick Flip 35 that will not take anti-twist plates. The flash can get a little out of alignment with the camera and may not provide accurate metering when used with a PC cord if the flash and sensor are at an angle to the camera. Finally, I would note that thes cords can be found at reasonable prices on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30084&item=3843427986&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15221&item=3842869408&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30084&item=3843469477&rd=1 All my love, E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot_n Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 the simpler cable i'm suggesting is the 12 inch pc-1 (it is normally supplied with the flash unit). it works well with a quickflip, 283, and 645 camera. eric's method will work, but i think you'll curse the length of cable hanging from your rig. i can't see the advantage of moving the sensor a few inches from the flash unit to the hotshoe (if your quickflip is twisting, then you have a fundamental problem with subject coverage). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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