Vivitar 450/SLD
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 is likely based on the Hi-Lite 405.
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.
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.
Links
- December, 1974 advertisement for Vivitar M42 models, in Popular Photography magazine, scan by Voxphoto on Flickr
- Vivitar 450/SLD review at BKSPicture's Blog
Vivitar 450/SLD image by inetjoker (Image rights) |
front / top image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
front / bottom image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
top image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
front (no lens or cap) image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
back image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
base image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |
film chamber image by Gabriel Keung (Image rights) |