{"product_id":"copy-of-vivitar-vx-5-35mm-slr","title":"Vivitar VX-5 35mm SLR with Sears 135m f2.8 lens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: There is a \u003cspan\u003equirk with the shutter speed dial where the actual 1\/250 shutter speed is the click stop \u003c\/span\u003ebetween 1\/125 and 1\/250\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vivitar VX-5 is a simple and reliable mechanical camera from the 1980s that's compatible with Pentax K-mount lenses. Feature-wise it's comparable to the Pentax K-1000 (which also uses K-mount lenses).  The included lens is a Sears multi-coated 135mm f2.8 which works very well for portraits. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe camera was tested with film and gave sharp, well-exposed photos. As mentioned above there's a quirk with the shutter speed dial where the actual 1\/250 shutter speed is the click stop \u003cem\u003ebetween 1\/125 and 1\/250\u003c\/em\u003e. We put a sticker on the bottom of the camera to remind you (easily removable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera is in good cosmetic condition (see photos) with the most noteworthy flaw being that the plastic decorator for the self-timer is missing (the self-timer still works). There is some dust in the viewfinder (does not affect photos) and also some dust in the included lens which in our tests didn't seem to affect the sharpness or contrast of the images. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/pdf_files\/vivitar_xv-5.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/pdf_files\/vivitar_xv-5.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/pdf_files\/cosina_ct-2_ct-3.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 35mm SLR compact camera with electronic light measuring system and match LED display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture format (film size): 24 mm x 36 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens Mount: Quick release bayonet type (compatible with Pentax K-mount).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror: Large quick-return shockless system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter: Seiko MFC metal focal plane type with speeds from 1 second to 1\/1000th second plus \"B\" (time exposures). 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder\/focusing: Fixed eye-level pentaprism with central split-image, microprism collar and ground glass focusing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnification: 0.87 x with 50mm lens set at infinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewfinder field: 92%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure meter: TTL center-weighted full aperture system employing one silicon blue photo cell. Three step exposure indicator with under, over and correct exposure LEDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure range: EV +2 (f\/1 9, 1 sec.) to EV + 18 (f\/16.1 \/ 1000th sec.). ASA 100 with 50mm f\/1.9 lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter switch: Activated by light pressure on shutter release button Remains on for approx. 15 seconds after finger is removed, then switches off automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASA DIN range: 25 to 1600 (DIN 15 to 33) with click stop scale in 1\/3 increments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm advance: Single-stroke lever can be moved through 130° arc with 25° standoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm counter: Automatically indicates number of exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns to “S\" (start) when camera back cover is opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-timer: Built-in. approximately 10 sec. delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm rewind: By sprocket release button and folding rewind crank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory shoe: Hot shoe with \"X\" sync, at 1 \/60th second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower source: Two 1.5V Alkaline (A-76) or Silver Oxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(EPX-76, MS-76, RS-76. G-13) or equivalent batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery check: Use LED exposure display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (body): 135 5 mm wide x 86 0 mm high x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 5 mm deep (5 33\" x 3 78\" x 1 99\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (body): 455 g .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vivitar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32691880591446,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/products\/vivitar_vx5_35mm_SLR_camera_20200531_213.jpg?v=1591219599","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/copy-of-vivitar-vx-5-35mm-slr","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}