{"product_id":"vintage-vivitar-auto-thyristor-283-camera-flash-3-5-x-6-5","title":"Vintage Vivitar Auto Thyristor 283 Camera Flash – 3.5\" x 6.5\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003eVivitar Auto Thyristor 283 electronic camera flash\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Vivitar’s best-known classic flash units from the film photography era.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is clearly marked \u003cstrong\u003eVivitar Model 283\u003c\/strong\u003e and was distributed in Canada by \u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Camera of Canada (1964) Ltd., Montreal, Quebec\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features the adjustable flash head, front automatic exposure sensor and attached synchronization cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: \u003cstrong\u003eVivitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eAuto Thyristor 283\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage electronic camera flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable \/ tilting flash head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic thyristor exposure system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-mounted sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-shoe mounting foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttached sync cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked for use with \u003cstrong\u003eVivitar SB-4 power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also use \u003cstrong\u003e1.5V batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian distributor label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size: \u003cstrong\u003e3.5\" x 6.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic film-camera accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage cosmetic condition with normal wear from age and previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are scratches, scuffs, dust and general surface wear to the black housing. The flash lens appears intact, and the controls and attached cord are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntested. Working condition is unknown and it is being sold as-is as a vintage photography collectible\/accessory.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup in \u003cstrong\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enquire with us for shipping availability and a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45699881500758,"sku":"JM 454","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260904_163853.jpg?v=1788621894","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-vivitar-auto-thyristor-283-camera-flash-3-5-x-6-5","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}