Vivitar 285 flash
The only unit that I have found suitable and regularly use is the Vivitar Microflash 5000 which, as its name implies is designed for a specific purpose.
You have been warned!
Roger
Yes, you do need to check the voltage on the flash - ideally it should be low (e.g. 5V or 12V), and not in the hundreds of volts
Quick Google: http://www.wireheadarts.com/blog/vivitar_285hv_guide/
Should help
Matt
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The compatibility charts won't help much with the Vivitar 285. Unlike the 283 which had different countries of manufacture which corresponded with the different voltages, all 285's are marked identically.
Very early units were OK ( below 12V, around 8 or 9 ) - at least mine is. Newer variants are supposed to be safe too, but many (most?) in between were not. The 2 voltages seem to be below 12V and above 240V, so you don't have to worry too much about meter accuracy! But you will need to test!
Note the camera failure is reportedly accumulative, so just 'cos you try it once and it's OK ...
OTOH the Vivitar 285HV should be safe, but it is nowhere near as good a flash gun, by all reports.
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Al
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