Difference between revisions of "Vivitar XC-2"
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* Manual for the [https://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/vivitar_xc-a.pdf Vivitar XC-A] autoexposure unit from Mike Butkus' [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | * Manual for the [https://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/vivitar_xc-a.pdf Vivitar XC-A] autoexposure unit from Mike Butkus' [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
* [https://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/cosina_csr.pdf Manual for the similar Cosina CSR] from Mike Butkus' [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | * [https://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/cosina_csr.pdf Manual for the similar Cosina CSR] from Mike Butkus' [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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| Vivitar XC-2 35mm Camera image by Kimmo Kulovesi (Image rights) |
The XC-2 was an M42 mount 35mm SLR marketed by Vivitar. It was built by Cosina and is similar to the Cosina CSR from c.1976.[1] Its main claim to fame is the odd Vivitar XC-A accessory auto-exposure unit (rebadging Cosina's AEC adapter), which plugs into a socket above the regular X-sync PC connector and rotates the shutter speed dial with a motor.
A distinguishing feature of this model is that its stop down light metering allows switching between spot and averaging patterns. A half-press of the shutter button closes the lens to shooting aperture, and over/correct/under LEDs at the top of the viewfinder indicate the recommended exposure. A silver button on the front of the camera can then reopen the lens aperture for the brightest viewfinder image. There is an electronic self-time with a countdown LED, and a tab alongside the wind lever which permits multiple exposures.
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| XC-2 with XC-A motorized shutter-speed control image by Kimmo Kulovesi (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ Page 226, McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover).
Links
- Notes about the Vivitar XC-2 at the Flickr page of the photo above by Kimmo Kulovesi
- Manual for the Vivitar XC-A autoexposure unit from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Manual for the similar Cosina CSR from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
