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Revision as of 16:23, 27 December 2011
The Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim is an all-plastic, "focus-free" 35mm camera marketed by Vivitar.
Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim image by Rachel Groves (Image rights) |
Description
This very simple model was manufactured in China, has no adjustments for exposure, and no flash, limiting its use to daylight scenes. Two things set it apart from the typical low cost plastic 35mm cameras: First is its exceptionally wide-angle lens, nominally 22mm in focal length. Secondly, true to the name "slim," the camera is physically small and easily pocketable.
The lens in this camera has two elements, giving better-than-expected sharpness. However the camera still gives quite noticeable vignetting in the corners of the frame. For some users this is an appealing feature, as it creates some of the look of the cult favorite Lomo LC-A—but at a considerably cheaper cost. Some users have found the film advance to be prone to failure, however.
The original production of Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim cameras seems to have ended; but a Superheadz release of "White Slim Angel" and "Black Slim Devil" cameras appear to be based on the same molds.
Photos
Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim w/DIY fisheye lens image by inetjoker (Image rights) |
Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim vs. Superheadz White Slim Angel image by Rolf F. (Image rights) |
Links
Flickr Group: Vivitar Ultra Wide & Slim - discussion and photos