Vivitar Digital Camera Accessories

Among third party lenses and accessories Vivitar is always on top of my list and this close-up lens kit no exceptions as a very useful handy resources to the pro lenses I own in 77mm filter mounting threads for micro subject shootings with truly satisfactory results produced.

I use this Pelican Storm iM2500 case to store my RED ONE digital cinema camera and a few accessories. It's a tight fit, but everything is well protected and nothing shifts around. I love the secure-yet-easy-to-use latches, and the bright yellow color stands out in a sea of black cases. The best part? It can be taken as a carry-on bag on an airplane. I wish it weighed a bit less, but the protection it offers is unbeatable, so I can't complain.

I use it as a back up for my digital camera.

This converter allows me to use my Vivitar macro lens on my new Nikon D7100 camera. I also have many filters for my macro lens so they now work with the Nikon D7100!!!

We are using this case for a digital video transmission system and accessories. This is a serious case not a cheap product.

Very happy with these backgrounds. The only accessories I need when I use my Impact digital shed

Considering the name vivitar from years gone by - was never the top brand but made its name present in the camera business. I bought this bag hoping that it would meet my needs but thinking maybe not. After I received the bag - this bag is great - the photo does not do it justice! I love mine!

You would think that a chunk of translucent plastic would be useless as an on-camera flash modifier. I believe this apparatus works as a light distributor in 360 degrees. I tested this product with both a Vivitar 283 and a Vivitar 285HV on a EOS 5D Mark III. It seemed to work best when I set the camera setting to Av mode at a set aperture rather than in M mode and let the flash do the work. Of course, using a slower shutter speed allowed the available light to "invade" the image and allow more "depth of field" with the allowance of light. In the Av mode, the shutter speed was slower, the IS of the lens allowed for a focused image, and that allowed for the exposure to be "perfect" if there is such thing. I cut my teeth on film and digital follows in the tradition of Adam's Zone System and everything works on digital as it did, does in analog. I was completely blown away to this fact. Enjoy your new toy. This is a PJ's staple for "controlled" flash light!

I am trying to use older Vivitar lenses with my current and future Canon camera's. Bought this as it bridged the gap between the cannon bayonet connection and the vivitar screw mount. Tried it yesterday and it works perfectly. The adapter did get stuck on the camera until I used something to grip the ring better....but that's just part of my learning curve.

Most of my work is in the studio doing headshots and groups for corporations and firms. At times I go out and use the speedlights for events, office and groups. I have a 580 Canon and a couple Vivitar 383s for extra light. It tried the 560-VI for extra light (Manual). First impressions: Very comparable to the Canon 580 alhough manual. About the same weight, and similar construction. Almost as powerful, but recharges in about half the time. Wow. The battery door seems to be far more solid and works better. The shoe is metal which should be better. Screen is bright and easy to read like the Canon. Vivitar is not. Vivitar is not as powerful and takes longer to recharge. The 560 has a lot of features close to that of Canon. More than I will need. Also it syncs well with the Canon Camera through a Vello wireless sync. The Camera can wake it up when it goes into sleep mode. Vivital is less expensive a little, but is very cheap in comparison. I highly reommend this exept that I have not field tested it enough. How durable is it and how reliable? While Canon sets the standard, this seems to be awesome, and so far seems to come close at a fraction of the price. PS. The instruction booklet is a little confusing. I think someone in China wrote it..