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| − | The Vivitar 220/SL was a [[Cosina]]-made [[M42]] mount, [[35mm]] [[SLR]], | + | The Vivitar 220/SL was a [[Cosina]]-made [[M42]] mount, [[35mm]] [[SLR]], marketed by [[Vivitar]]. |
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| + | The Vivitar 220/SL was a [[Cosina]]-made [[M42]] mount, [[35mm]] [[SLR]], marketed by [[Vivitar]]. Two versions were available: an all-black model and a black body with silver top model. The 220/SL included typical features for a mid-range SLR; exposure counter window, film plane marker, and a "film-in-chamber" indicator near the rewind crank. The camera included an X Sync hot show. M Sync and X Sync flash terminals were available on the side of the camera. The focusing screen provides a microprism spot to assist with focusing. | ||
| + | Shutter speeds ranging from Bulb to 1/1000 were possible with the vertical moving metal Copal Square shutter. The shutter release included a cable release socket and a self timer. | ||
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| + | The camera included dual behind the lens CdS cells. The battery-powered light meter used a single 1.35 volt mercury cell: Mallory PX-675, Eveready E-675, or equivalent. The camera's film speed dial allowed the user to select ASA (ISO) values from 25 to 1600. | ||
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| + | The only feature lacked by the 220/SL, which was available on the slightly more expensive 250/SL, was a battery check button and matching battery indicator. | ||
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Revision as of 21:59, 11 January 2012
The Vivitar 220/SL was a Cosina-made M42 mount, 35mm SLR, marketed by Vivitar.
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| Vivitar 220/SL SLR image by Just Plain Curt (Image rights) |
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Description
The Vivitar 220/SL was a Cosina-made M42 mount, 35mm SLR, marketed by Vivitar. Two versions were available: an all-black model and a black body with silver top model. The 220/SL included typical features for a mid-range SLR; exposure counter window, film plane marker, and a "film-in-chamber" indicator near the rewind crank. The camera included an X Sync hot show. M Sync and X Sync flash terminals were available on the side of the camera. The focusing screen provides a microprism spot to assist with focusing.
Shutter speeds ranging from Bulb to 1/1000 were possible with the vertical moving metal Copal Square shutter. The shutter release included a cable release socket and a self timer.
The camera included dual behind the lens CdS cells. The battery-powered light meter used a single 1.35 volt mercury cell: Mallory PX-675, Eveready E-675, or equivalent. The camera's film speed dial allowed the user to select ASA (ISO) values from 25 to 1600.
The only feature lacked by the 220/SL, which was available on the slightly more expensive 250/SL, was a battery check button and matching battery indicator.
Photos
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| Vivitar 220/SL image by steevithak (Image rights) |
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