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The '''Vivitar V3800N''' is a Pentax [[K mount lenses |K mount]] manual-focus [[35mm]] [[SLR]] marketed by [[Vivitar]]. As of 2012 the V3800N is still in production and available new with list price of $299 USD (w/28-70mm zoom lens) or $239 USD (w/50mm lens). The camera is manufactured by [[Cosina]], and is a close relative to the [[Cosina C1s]] and [[Nikon FM10]]. However a unique feature of this model is its multiple-exposure feature: when the silver button below the shutter release is pressed, the shutter may be re-cocked without advancing the film. With a [[Flash_sync#Types_of_Flash_Sync_Connections|PC connector]] for off-camera flash, and a depth-of-field preview button, the V3800N is one of the more full-featured and desirable of the Vivitar V series SLRs. | The '''Vivitar V3800N''' is a Pentax [[K mount lenses |K mount]] manual-focus [[35mm]] [[SLR]] marketed by [[Vivitar]]. As of 2012 the V3800N is still in production and available new with list price of $299 USD (w/28-70mm zoom lens) or $239 USD (w/50mm lens). The camera is manufactured by [[Cosina]], and is a close relative to the [[Cosina C1s]] and [[Nikon FM10]]. However a unique feature of this model is its multiple-exposure feature: when the silver button below the shutter release is pressed, the shutter may be re-cocked without advancing the film. With a [[Flash_sync#Types_of_Flash_Sync_Connections|PC connector]] for off-camera flash, and a depth-of-field preview button, the V3800N is one of the more full-featured and desirable of the Vivitar V series SLRs. | ||
− | There appear to be two color variants of the camera body: one is all black while the other is black with a grey top housing. | + | There appear to be two color variants of the camera body: one is all black while the other is black with a grey top housing. The [[Promaster 2500PK Super]] appears to be a nearly-identical camera with slightly altered styling. |
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== |
Revision as of 13:51, 3 July 2015
Vivitar 35mm SLR V3800N image by Aldo Rafael Altamirano (Image rights) |
The Vivitar V3800N is a Pentax K mount manual-focus 35mm SLR marketed by Vivitar. As of 2012 the V3800N is still in production and available new with list price of $299 USD (w/28-70mm zoom lens) or $239 USD (w/50mm lens). The camera is manufactured by Cosina, and is a close relative to the Cosina C1s and Nikon FM10. However a unique feature of this model is its multiple-exposure feature: when the silver button below the shutter release is pressed, the shutter may be re-cocked without advancing the film. With a PC connector for off-camera flash, and a depth-of-field preview button, the V3800N is one of the more full-featured and desirable of the Vivitar V series SLRs.
There appear to be two color variants of the camera body: one is all black while the other is black with a grey top housing. The Promaster 2500PK Super appears to be a nearly-identical camera with slightly altered styling.
Specifications
- Badging: Vivitar
- Manufacturer: Cosina
- Lens mount: Pentax K
- ISO: 25 - 3200
- Shutter: Vertical travel, electronic metal focal plane shutter
- Shutter Speeds: 1/2000 to 1 sec, Bulb
- Flash sync: Hot shoe, X-sync PC connector, 1/125
- Viewfinder: eye-level pentaprism, 0.91x magnification, LED exposure indicators
- Focusing: Horizontal split image w/micro-prism collar
- Meter: TTL, center-weighted averaging (SPD cell)
- Battery: 1.55v LR44, SR44 or equivalent (x2)
- Weight:
Photos
Vivitar V3800N image by rokaarte (Image rights) |
grey black V3800N image by Just Plain Curt (Image rights) |