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GEli · 12-29-2007, 08:58 PM

I don't suppose anyone here knows of a Canadian retailer selling the Vivitar 285HV new? I've checked all the major places (Henry's, Vistek, etc.), and only Don's Photo is selling them. They are, unfortunately, asking $180, while the average price in US stores is $90. Does anyone here know of any other Canadian photo retail stores that sell this flash? I would rather avoid the customs trouble of ordering from the US, if at all possible.

Update: Got a used one from Vintage Visuals in Calgary for a decent price. Turns out Vivitar no longer has any distributors for these in Canada. I'm very pleased with the unit and highly recommend it. Mine triggers at 4.5V, just for the record.

12-29-2007, 08:58 PM	#34
GEli Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 35	I don't suppose anyone here knows of a Canadian retailer selling the Vivitar 285HV new? I've checked all the major places (Henry's, Vistek, etc.), and only Don's Photo is selling them. They are, unfortunately, asking $180, while the average price in US stores is $90. Does anyone here know of any other Canadian photo retail stores that sell this flash? I would rather avoid the customs trouble of ordering from the US, if at all possible. Update: Got a used one from Vintage Visuals in Calgary for a decent price. Turns out Vivitar no longer has any distributors for these in Canada. I'm very pleased with the unit and highly recommend it. Mine triggers at 4.5V, just for the record. Last edited by GEli; 01-16-2008 at 10:49 PM..