Vivitar Auto 215 Electronic Flash
Vivitar Corporation
Category
Photographic technology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic, Glass, Metal
Measurements
90 x 62 x 40 mm
Place of origin
Korea
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525646.7.1
Summary
Vivitar Auto 215 Electronic Flash The whole is a black plastic unit. As in use the top third of the front is the flash light below is marked " Vivtar auto 215", Below that is the sensor and below that is a switch which changes between auto exposure and manual. On the left side is the battery compartment taking two AA batteries and a synchro socket. The back of the unit has a calculator dial below which is an indicator light and the on/off switch. Below is an open flash button. Finally on the base of the unit is a mounting foot with an electrical contact. The top and the right side are unremarkable.
Makers and roles
Vivitar Corporation, manufacturer