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Vivitar 2800 Auto Thyristor Shoe Mount Flash for 35mm SLR - Guide No. 24m TESTED
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Vivitar 2800 Auto Thyristor Shoe Mount Flash for 35mm SLR - Guide No. 24m - Tested - Excellent The Vivitar 2800 Auto Thyristor shoe mount flash — a proven, compact 35mm SLR flash with Thyristor energy-saving circuitry, fast recycle, and up to 1,500 flashes per battery set. Tested and firing perfectly, in excellent condition. Features Vivitar 2800 Auto Thyristor electronic shoe mount flash for 35mm SLR camerasGuide number: 24m (79 ft) at ISO 100 — solid output for indoor and event photographyFlash duration: 1/2,000 to 1/30,000 second — freezes motion cleanly at full and reduced powerAuto Thyristor circuitry — automatically regulates flash output and cuts power after correct exposure, extending battery life dramaticallyUp to 1,500 flashes per set of four AA batteries under normal useAuto exposure range: 3–40 feetFlash-ready indicator — lights up when capacitor is fully charged and flash is ready to fireSufficient exposure indicator — confirms enough light was delivered for correct exposureBounce and rotation head — tilts and swivels for bounced ceiling flash and creative off-axis lightingUniversal hot shoe mount — fits standard hot shoe on Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Olympus, Ricoh, and most other 35mm SLR camerasPowered by 4 AA batteries (not included)Vintage 1980s manufacture Condition Description Excellent condition with minimal signs of age-appropriate wearTested and confirmed firing correctly — flash fires on full and auto modes, ready indicator lights, recycle time normalNo cracks, chips, or breaks to the housingHot shoe foot clean and undamaged — fits securelyBounce head rotates and tilts smoothlyBattery compartment clean with no corrosionPlease review all photos carefully before purchasing Shipping & Returns Ships next business dayPacked safely and securely30-Day Return Policy (buyer pays return shipping)Shipping calculated by eBay at checkout Why You'll Love It The Vivitar 2800 earned its place in the 35mm film photography community for one straightforward reason — it works, reliably, without fuss. The Auto Thyristor circuit is the key feature: rather than dumping the full capacitor charge on every shot, it reads the reflected light and cuts power the moment enough exposure has been delivered, then quenches and recycles almost instantly. The result is faster consecutive shots, dramatically longer battery life, and consistent exposures without dialing anything in by hand. The bounce head adds real creative flexibility — tilt it up to bounce light off a ceiling for soft, natural-looking fill, or rotate it for wall bounce and side lighting. The 24m guide number gives it enough reach for indoor events, portraits, and general shooting without the bulk of a larger strobe. Film photographers shooting Canon AE-1s, Nikons, Pentax K-series bodies, Minolta X-700s, or any other hot-shoe-equipped 35mm SLR will find this plugs in and performs exactly as expected — a clean, tested unit at a fair price. Tags vivitar 2800 flash, vivitar 2800 auto thyristor, vivitar 2800 shoe mount flash, vivitar 2800 35mm flash, vivitar 2800 thyristor flash tested, vivitar 2800 slr flash, vivitar auto thyristor 2800, vivitar 2800 film camera flash, vivitar 2800 bounce flash, vivitar 2800 excellent, vivitar flash 35mm slr, vivitar 2800 guide number 24, vivitar 2800 hot shoe flash, vivitar 2800 canon nikon flash, vivitar 2800 pentax minolta flash, vivitar 2800 vintage flash, vivitar 2800d flash, film photography flash unit, vivitar thyristor flash 35mm, vivitar 2800 1980s flash
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