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Vivitar 285hv flash hotshoe wiring
I have a Vivitar 285hv flash that is missing the hotshoe. I bought a
new replacement hotshoe, but I'm not sure how it needs to be wired up to the flash. The flash has 4 wires (Black, White, Red, and Green)coming out of the bottom where the hotshoe attaches. Can anyone help me understand where the 4 wires should attach to the hotshoe? I have a multimeter and have identified the internal hotshoe contacts that go to the center pin and the side contacts. I figure the other two wires must have something to do with the Test button and PC connector that are built into the hotshoe. But, I have no idea which wire goes to what contact. I have seen many posts on the news groups about replacing the 285 hotshoes and many replacement hotshoes for sale on ebay. But, I was surprised, after much searching, that I was unable to find a wiring diagram of some type of repair instructions for the 285. I guess it is one of those well kept secerets. If anyone can enlighten my, it would be well appreciated. Thanks, Jeff |
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Vivitar 285hv flash hotshoe wiring
I too am now running into this problem. New metal shoe has two contacts,
flash has 4 wires(red, black, green, white). What was your solution or does anyone have instructions? Thanks. |
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