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+ | The '''Vivitar 220/SL''' is an [[M42]] mount [[35mm]] [[SLR]] marketed by [[Vivitar]]. As with a great many Vivitar SLRs, the camera was manufactured by [[Cosina]]—likely based on one of their more no-frills models, the [[Cosina Hi-Lite 202 | Hi-Lite 202]]. Vivitar marketing emphasized this model was available in "professional black" at an affordable price (many surviving examples are heavily [[brassing | brassed]]); but a silver-topped version was also offered. Both plastic-tipped and sculpted metal advance levers have appeared on this model. | ||
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+ | The 220/SL includes typical features for an SLR of its era: exposure counter window, film plane marker, and an X Sync hot shoe. 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. | ||
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+ | Shutter speeds ranging from Bulb to 1/1000 are possible with the vertical moving metal Copal Square shutter. The shutter release includes a cable release socket and a self timer. | ||
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+ | The 220/SL features dual [[CdS]] cells for [[TTL]] metering. The battery-powered light meter requires a single 1.35 volt [[mercury cells | mercury cell]] : Mallory PX-675, Eveready E-675, or equivalent (unfortunately no longer sold). The camera's film speed dial allows the user to select ASA (ISO) values from 25 to 1600. | ||
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+ | There is a handy indicator near the rewind crank indicating when a film cassette is loaded. But features lacking on the 220/SL which were available on the slightly more expensive [[Vivitar 250/SL | 250/SL]] include a battery check and a locking collar around the shutter release. | ||
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/vivitar_cameras/vivitar_250/vivitar_250.htm Vivitar 220/SL Instruction Manual - butkus.org] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/vivitar_cameras/vivitar_250/vivitar_250.htm Vivitar 220/SL Instruction Manual - butkus.org] | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmtwxabjRIw Vivitar 220/SL: How the light meter works - YouTube video] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmtwxabjRIw Vivitar 220/SL: How the light meter works - YouTube video] | ||
+ | * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/steevithak/sets/72157629069744343/ Flickr set by steevithak: Photos of and with the Vivitar 220/SL] | ||
[[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
[[Category: 42mm screw mount]] | [[Category: 42mm screw mount]] | ||
[[Category: Vivitar|220/SL]] | [[Category: Vivitar|220/SL]] | ||
+ | [[Category:2|220/SL Vivitar]] | ||
[[Category: V]] | [[Category: V]] | ||
+ | [[Category: Cosina]] | ||
+ | [[Category:1976]] |
Latest revision as of 05:06, 10 January 2024
Vivitar 220/SL SLR image by steevithak (Image rights) |
The Vivitar 220/SL is an M42 mount 35mm SLR marketed by Vivitar. As with a great many Vivitar SLRs, the camera was manufactured by Cosina—likely based on one of their more no-frills models, the Hi-Lite 202. Vivitar marketing emphasized this model was available in "professional black" at an affordable price (many surviving examples are heavily brassed); but a silver-topped version was also offered. Both plastic-tipped and sculpted metal advance levers have appeared on this model.
The 220/SL includes typical features for an SLR of its era: exposure counter window, film plane marker, and an X Sync hot shoe. 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 are possible with the vertical moving metal Copal Square shutter. The shutter release includes a cable release socket and a self timer.
The 220/SL features dual CdS cells for TTL metering. The battery-powered light meter requires a single 1.35 volt mercury cell : Mallory PX-675, Eveready E-675, or equivalent (unfortunately no longer sold). The camera's film speed dial allows the user to select ASA (ISO) values from 25 to 1600.
There is a handy indicator near the rewind crank indicating when a film cassette is loaded. But features lacking on the 220/SL which were available on the slightly more expensive 250/SL include a battery check and a locking collar around the shutter release.
Vivitar 220/SL image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL with Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL with Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL with Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL with Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL with Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL with Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL image by steevithak (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL SLR image by Tim Fitzwater (Image rights) |
Vivitar 220/SL SLR image by KurtClark (Image rights) |