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| − | The '''[[Vivitar]] V2000''' is a fully manual [[35mm]] film [[SLR]] camera marketed by Vivitar in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It takes [[K_mount_lenses|K-mount]] ([[Pentax]] bayonet) lenses. It has a plastic body, [[hot-shoe]] flash socket, through-the-lens [[light meter]] with viewfinder LED indicators (activated by pushing the [[shutter release]] button half-way), manual [[film advance]], | + | The '''[[Vivitar]] V2000''' is a fully manual [[35mm]] film [[SLR]] camera marketed by Vivitar in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It takes [[K_mount_lenses|K-mount]] ([[Pentax]] bayonet) lenses. It has a plastic body, [[hot-shoe]] flash socket, through-the-lens [[light meter]] with viewfinder LED indicators (activated by pushing the [[shutter release]] button half-way), manual [[film advance]], and is threaded for a [[cable release|remote shutter release cable]]. This is the most basic model among Vivitar's similarly-styled "Vx000" cameras: Unlike the [[Vivitar V4000 | V000S]] it does not have a [[flash sync]] terminal, or a [[self-timer]]. The [[Vivitar V6000 | V6000]] has electronically-timed autoexposure; but this camera's shutter is entirely mechanical, meaning a battery is only required to power its exposure meter. The camera was available with a 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 kit lens. Both the camera body and the lens were made by [[Cosina]].<ref>Vivitar Buyer's Guide, Effective 1 July 1989, p V1</ref> |
The V2000 is a no-frills SLR (manual exposure only, no self-timer, etc.) of the type often recommended to beginning students of photography. Its 1/2000 top shutter speed and LED metering display may compare favorably to similar old stalwarts such as [[Pentax K1000|Pentax's K1000]]. | The V2000 is a no-frills SLR (manual exposure only, no self-timer, etc.) of the type often recommended to beginning students of photography. Its 1/2000 top shutter speed and LED metering display may compare favorably to similar old stalwarts such as [[Pentax K1000|Pentax's K1000]]. | ||
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The Vivitar V2000 is a fully manual 35mm film SLR camera marketed by Vivitar in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It takes K-mount (Pentax bayonet) lenses. It has a plastic body, hot-shoe flash socket, through-the-lens light meter with viewfinder LED indicators (activated by pushing the shutter release button half-way), manual film advance, and is threaded for a remote shutter release cable. This is the most basic model among Vivitar's similarly-styled "Vx000" cameras: Unlike the V000S it does not have a flash sync terminal, or a self-timer. The V6000 has electronically-timed autoexposure; but this camera's shutter is entirely mechanical, meaning a battery is only required to power its exposure meter. The camera was available with a 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 kit lens. Both the camera body and the lens were made by Cosina.[1]
The V2000 is a no-frills SLR (manual exposure only, no self-timer, etc.) of the type often recommended to beginning students of photography. Its 1/2000 top shutter speed and LED metering display may compare favorably to similar old stalwarts such as Pentax's K1000.
Specifications
- Badging: Vivitar
- Manufacturer: Cosina
- Lens mount: Pentax K
- ISO: 25 - 1600
- Shutter: Vertical travel, metal focal plane shutter
- Shutter Speeds: 1/2000 to B
- Flash sync: Hot shoe, X-sync PC connector, 1/125
- Viewfinder: eye-level pentaprism with match LED display
- Meter: open aperture, TTL, center-weighted averaging
- Battery: 1.5v LR44, SR44 or equivalent (x2)
- Weight: 411 g (14.5 oz)
- Original stock number(s): 105743
Notes
- ↑ Vivitar Buyer's Guide, Effective 1 July 1989, p V1
Links
- Online V2000 manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
