Vivitar 450/SLD
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| Vivitar 450/SLD SLR image by inetjoker (Image rights) |
The Vivitar 450/SLD is a Cosina-made M42 mount, 35mm SLR, marketed by Vivitar.
It has a mechanical metal shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/1000 of a sec and a B mode. Film of 25 to 3200 ASA can be used. The meter is powered by a 1.5v SR44 button cell.
Stop down metering is activated by pressing the shutter release halfway and adjusting settings until the needle at the viewfinder edge is centered in a small bracket. The viewfinder can be returned to maximum brightness by pressing the aperture re-open button on the front of the camera body.
The 450/SLD is distinguished from its contemporary the Vivitar 420/SL by offering a spot metering option, selectable using the collar under the film rewind crank.
Photos
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| Vivitar 450/SLD image by inetjoker (Image rights) |
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| front / top image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
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| front / bottom image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
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| top image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
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| front (no lens or cap) image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
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| back image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
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| base image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
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| film chamber image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
Links
- December, 1974 advertisement for Vivitar M42 models, in Popular Photography magazine, scan by Voxphoto on Flickr
