Vivitar 285HV Flash question / triggers

[2WheelPhoto]

I'm about to order a Vivitar 285HV Flash. Quick question. For my remote pocketwizard, will it need a "hotshoe adaptor" cord such as my SB-600, or will a standard PC cord to a pocketwizard work?

I just can't tell by the pics, specs, and description what (if anything) I'll need to order anything with it to make it play.

Thanks

 

[Dao]

The 285HV has a PC port. But it is a proprietary port. (not the mono mini jack type)


This one may help

http://www.flashzebra.com/wizardcables/vivitar.shtml

or
http://www.flashzebra.com/wizardcables/0071.shtml

 

[2WheelPhoto]

The 285HV has a PC port. But it is a proprietary port. (not the mono mini jack type)


This one may help

FlashZebra.com: Vivitar to Pocket Wizard, CyberSync or Elinchrom Skyport (Item #0028)

or
FlashZebra.com: Elinchrom Skyport to Vivitar 285HV Adapter (Item #0071)

Exactly what I needed to know. I just ordered that same cable configuration with the flash from BHPHOTO, thank you very much for the info!

 

[ghache]

Doa is right, its a proprietary cable and you will need that cable to use your pws

However, all my 285hv's hot shoes broke at one point and i had to replace them with some metal foot that i got from ebay and these one had a pc port on them.

 

[ghache]

also condider this cable.

they are cheap and will give your +-50% faster recycle time when plugged.
Pearstone SB-4 AC Adapter for Vivitar 283 & 285HV 239404 B&H