Vivitar V3800N Film Camera
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Vivitar V3800N Film Camera

Easy to use manual SLR camera ideal for the first-time SLR user. Comes in a kit complete with 28-70mm (NEW & IMPROVED!) f/3.5-4.8 close focusing zoom lens. Bright viewfinder with spliT image focusing and three-LED display. New model even has multiple exposure. Hot shoe with x-contact for flash phtography, synchronized at 1/125 second or slower. Accurate center-weighted, TTL metering system. Includes battery and roll of film.

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This is a fun little camera

bytatejackson Mar 16, 2004
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Pros Cheap, Light Fun. If you break it, who cares. Good camera to learn with.
Cons Exposure meter does not stay on after you release the shutter button.
Recommended it? Yes

For 93.00 dollars, I didn't expect it to compete with a Nikon F5.

I bought this camera so I could always have an slr with me. You know what they say, you can't take the picture if you don't have a camera. I got my refurbished camera from the Vivitar Ebay store for $93.00 dollars including... Read full review »

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Good For Nothing

bydigidealer Aug 6, 2002
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Pros Inexpensive, wide exposure range, can operate without battery
Cons Unreliable, very basic, poor lens quality, poor customer service
Recommended it? No

This is very basic and cheap SLR camera, but as always, you get what you pay for. It's manual-only, meaning that you have to focus it and select appropriate exposure and aperture manually, based on a simple "+" or "-" sign appearing in your viewfinder. Although this gives you full control, you... Read full review »

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Other reviewer is obviously not a fanatic

bycorvette2005 Jun 16, 2004
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Pros Basic, manual, perfect for a serious "back to basics" photographer.
Cons I'm not really sure about the customer service because mine has never broken.
Recommended it? Yes

When buying a fully manual camera I hope that the consumer is smart enough to research how to use one and practice. His approach was the equivalent of jumping into a pool without knowing how to swim. This camera was made basic and is very much just that. For the price it is an excellent camera and... Read full review »

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Vivitar V3800N SLR Multi Exposure Camera with 50/1.7 lens

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V-3800 With 50mm 1.7 Lens Manual Focus Slr Kit (52mm)

The manual Vivitar V3800N 35mm camera is built on the Pentax K-mount common chassis with a few upgrade features. The venerable K Bayonet Lens Mount assures a variety of sharp, reasonably priced lenses available for the camera. For the individual who likes to take total control, the Vivitar V3800N lets you make the choices. Mechanical Self Timer 10 sec. delay Center Weight TTL Exposure Metering with matching LED Exposure Meter in Viewfinder Multi Exposure Depth of Field Preview Flash PC Socket Film speed - ISO 12 - ISO 3200 50mm Lens included - bright, light and sharp Lens hood included Battery - Two 1.5-Volt LR44/SR44 alkaline or lithium batteries Dimensions - 5.3 W x 2.3 H x 2.0 D Weight - 0.98 lb

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Vivitar V3800N 35mm SLR Camera with 50mm f/1.7 Lens

V3800N 35mm SLR Camera with 50mm f/1.7 Lens, Ideal 35mm SLR for Students, Manual Focus & Exposure, Manual Loading/Advance/R ewind, Accepts Pentax K Lenses, Self Timer & Depth-of-Field Preview, Allows Multiple Exposures, Built-In Centerweighted Meter, Simple Match Diode System, Shutter Requires No Batteries, Includes Fitted Case

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 59880

Key Features

Lens Mount Pentax K

Focus

Focus Type Manual Focus

Shutter

Shutter Speed 8 - 1/2000 sec

Dimensions

Weight 12.96 oz.
Depth 2.3 in.
Height 3.5 in.
Width 5.4 in.

Miscellaneous

UPC 019643598805
Product ID 20262563

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