Vivitar V3800N 35mm SLR Camera w/ 28-70mm Lens

Vivitar V3800N 35mm SLR Camera w/ 28-70mm Lens
Manufacturer: Vivitar
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
For anyone taking a class in fundamentals of photography, the Vivitar V3800N is the perfect camera to bring along. This simple, manual 35mm SLR camera employs the time-tested, reliable vertical traveling metal focal plane shutter. 10 second self timer Hot shoe for optional flash Depth of field preview Dimensions - 3.5H x 5.4W x 2.3D Weighs 13 ounces Warranty - Camera - One Year; Lens - Five Years Includes lens hood, case, strap Filter Size - 52mm
Amazon.com Product Description
Get classic with the Vivitar V3800N, a 35mm SLR camera with a 28-70mm zoom lens packed with features ideal for aspiring photographers. A bright viewfinder with split-image focusing and three-LED display makes composing shots painless and easy. The depth-of-field preview and multiple exposure settings provide the fine-tuning control that great photographers demand.

Film loading is manual with the traditional single-frame advance, and a safety mechanism prevents double-frame advance or double exposures. The camera is also equipped with a hot shoe so you can easily connect a flash unit for more light. The self-timer has a 10-second delay, useful for taking group photos or self-portraits. Weighing barely over a pound, the V3800N is an easy carry for photographers on the go.

Vivitar V3800N 35mm SLR Camera w/ 28-70mm Lens

Average customer rating:

Vivitar Camera
Best Value
From the Jungles to the Desert, Great Camera
It Compares with the Best of Them
great for beginners

Vivitar V3800N 35mm SLR Camera w/ 28-70mm Lens

Manufacturer: Vivitar
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

FujiFilm Superia 110 200 Speed Film (2 Pack)
Kodak High Definition 400 Speed 24 Exposure Film (3-Pack)
FujiFilm Super HQ 200 Speed 48 exp Film (2 Pack)
Tiffen 52mm UV Protection Filter
Lowepro Topload Zoom Mini Camera Bag (Black)

Product Features:

Easy-to-use manual single-lens reflex camera--great for beginning photographers
Complete with 28-70mm f3.4 to f4.8 lens
Bright viewfinder with split image focusing and 3-LED display
Depth of field preview and multiple exposure capability
Hot shoe with x-contact for flash photography, synchronized at 1/125 second or slower

ASIN: B00005K2R0

Amazon.com Product Description

Get classic with the Vivitar V3800N, a 35mm SLR camera with a 28-70mm zoom lens packed with features ideal for aspiring photographers. A bright viewfinder with split-image focusing and three-LED display makes composing shots painless and easy. The depth-of-field preview and multiple exposure settings provide the fine-tuning control that great photographers demand.

Product Description

For anyone taking a class in fundamentals of photography, the Vivitar V3800N is the perfect camera to bring along. This simple, manual 35mm SLR camera employs the time-tested, reliable vertical traveling metal focal plane shutter. 10 second self timer Hot shoe for optional flash Depth of field preview Dimensions - 3.5H x 5.4W x 2.3D Weighs 13 ounces Warranty - Camera - One Year; Lens - Five Years Includes lens hood, case, strap Filter Size - 52mm

Customer Reviews:

Vivitar Camera.......2007-02-19

Product delivered as promised and my daughter is
thrilled! You saved the day and her grade from her
college professor! THANK YOU

Best Value.......2006-08-27

This camera is great for beginners & intermediate users. Easy to use & it's light. I owned it for many years and it did its job with no problems. I truly think it's underrated. I own SLRs [manual & digital].

From the Jungles to the Desert, Great Camera.......2006-06-07

Greetings, Hope this finds everyone to be in good health and happiness. I traded my minolta slr w/2 lenses and flash for the 3800N back in 2002 and have enjoyed it ever since. This camera is used primarily for B/W as well as continued learning of the fundamentals of photography and creative ideas. I have taken it through five different jungles in SE Asia, in the desert, and across fifteen states with no problems. If you have an idea of a grunts life, it isn't easy or clean. This camera takes the abuse and still performs they way it should. Maintain proper care and protection from the environment with all the accessories available and you 've got a great artistic kit at little cost. Have fun with this camera and be artistic.

It Compares with the Best of Them.......2006-04-05

For the past 30 years, I have been a devoted Nikon user, though I have a Pentax K1000 and assorted Pentax lenses that were given to me as a gift about 20 years ago. The K1000 was misplaced in a move a few years ago (I'm sure it will turn up one day when I finally get to clean out my attic), and I was longing to use a fully manual SLR. I took a chance with the Vivitar V3800N as the price was right and it came with a better warranty than a used K1000. It could also use all of my Pentax lenses which I had not misplaced. I have put this camera through the wringer and it has come through on every occasion. For those who complain that the Vivitar lens quality is lacking in quality and performance (which I find not to be the case), there is an ample supply of new and used Pentax lenses which produce results that rival my Nikons. I frequently use the Vivitar lens and am delighted by its performance. The camera is built solidly and performs solidly. Results are consistent and I never worry about damaging it as it is not costly to replace. So, if you ever have the feeling that you want to be a true photographer rather than the caretaker of a small computer that takes photographs for you, I highly recommend the V3800N. Indeed, Nikon thinks so highly of it that they sell it as the FM-10 and will continue to have it manufactured for them by Cosina as one of two 35mm SLR's they will keep on the market in the digital age, the other being the Nikon-manufactured F6. The Vivitar is a well-made bargain that delivers!! Buy it and enjoy it.

great for beginners.......2005-02-10

i would recommend this camera kit for anyone who is learning b&w photography. it is all manual, which is perfect for learning and lets you have more control, and it is inexpensive, so if you decide photography isn't your thing after all, at least you didn't waste too much money on it. of course, it is inexpensive for a reason. the lens isn't that great, and it's a little hard to find another one that fits, and i had some minor problems with the film advance that wouldn't normally occur in a new camera (nothing that affected my pictures, but it might if it gets worse). all in all, though, this is great for starting out photograhy, especially if you are taking a class. i would recommend the kit with the 50mm lens instead of the zoom lens, though, 'cause the zoom lens is f3.4, whereas the 50mm is f1.4, so you can take pictures in lower light without having to use flash.

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