Vivitar 283 Flash Battery Holder

[Paladin24]

Hi.........

Can anyone tell me if the Vivitar 283 flash comes from the factory with a battery holder for 4 AA batteries? I just received a 283 today that I bought on Ebay. It came with the original box and user's manual but no battery holder.....and since there are no contacts on the inside of the compartment door, I can't even test it. I've never seen anything like this. Is this normal or was I short-changed? :confused:

Thanks,

PALADIN

[Nick]

I think the seller forgot to send you something, unfortunately. It does indeed come standard with a battery holder - there's no point of having one without it. Sorry! I have one, so I know.

[Paladin24]

Nick........

Thank you very much! ;)

PALADIN

[Bill Markwick]

Hi.........

Can anyone tell me if the Vivitar 283 flash comes from the factory with a battery holder for 4 AA batteries? I just received a 283 today that I bought on Ebay. It came with the original box and user's manual but no battery holder.....and since there are no contacts on the inside of the compartment door, I can't even test it. I've never seen anything like this. Is this normal or was I short-changed? :confused:

Thanks,

PALADIN

That's the Vivitar AP-1 battery holder. Vivitar sells them separately for spares or replacements. You should be able to find them (or order them) at large camera stores.

Regards,
Bill

[genece]

I know this has nothing to do with your question, but you need to have the trigger voltage of that 283 checked. It is one of the flashes that may have a very high trigger voltage and can damage your camera.
Read here
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

and here
http://bermangraphics.com/coolpix/triggervoltage.htm

Please check the voltage even if you have used the flash a few times.
There have been a few people that said if you contact Vivitar and give them the serial number or place of mfg that they can tell you if it is safe .
But you can check the voltage yourself.

[Paladin24]

That's the Vivitar AP-1 battery holder. Vivitar sells them separately for spares or replacements. You should be able to find them (or order them) at large camera stores.

Regards,
Bill
Bill.......

I bought two of them on Ebay @ $4.95 each.

Received the first....already! The 283 flash looks and functions as new! :D

Thanks,

PALADIN

[Paladin24]

I know this has nothing to do with your question, but you need to have the trigger voltage of that 283 checked. It is one of the flashes that may have a very high trigger voltage and can damage your camera.
Gene......

I bought the Wein adaptor for it......after reading about it in this forum! :)

I bought the 283 just because it was like new and was cheap.....on Ebay.

The flash that I bought for everyday use is a great little Sunpak 144 which is designed for digi cams. :D

Thank you for the heads-up,

PALADIN

P.S. This forum is like an evolving encyclopedia for a point-n-shooter like myself. ;)