Vivitar V-4000 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-70mm Lens

by Vivitar

Product Details

Data Sheet [71kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.8 x 3.5 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RID2
• Item model number: V-4000 SLR
• Batteries: 2 P76 batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,637 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #13 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > SLR Cameras
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 30, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This manual single-lens reflex camera and detachable lens combo kit is well suited to beginning photographers or those who prefer manual cameras without frills. This camera provides all the features you need to frame perfect shots without distracting you with fancy automatic settings. Its straightforward operation enables users to learn the art of photography from the ground up.

The Vivitar V-4000 offers a hot-shoe connection for a detachable flash unit (not included). With the manual-focus 35-70mm zoom lens, images can be brought in twice as close as with the wide-angle setting. Users set the shutter speed between bulb and 1/2,000 second manually. The bright viewfinder with LED display allows users to see the image they are shooting and adjust camera settings for precisely the exposure they wish to create. The quick-release K-type bayonet mount enables users to switch lenses on the fly. This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline (LR44) or silver oxide (SR44) batteries.

From the Manufacturer

The Viviter V-4000 SLR camera is an affordable SLR camera that is easy to use and ideal for the first-time SLR user. The V-4000 comes complete with a 35-70mm f3.5 to f4.8 close-focusing zoom lens so that you can immediately begin to take pictures.

Features

• Bright viewfinder with split image focusing and three-LED display
• Hot shoe with x-contact for flash photography, synchronized at 1/125 second or slower
• Film speed range: ISO 25 to3200
• Accurate center-weighted, TTL metering system
• Self-timer
• Accepts Pentax K mount lenses

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

110 of 113 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good camera for students and amateur photogs, October 4, 2000

By 

T. Whigham (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vivitar V-4000 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-70mm Lens (Electronics)

In my day (15 years ago), a typical manual SLR had a max of 1/1000 shutter speed and a 50mm lens. Today, most manual SLR's have a max of 1/2000 and a zoom lens. The Vivitar V4000 camera is a modern-day entry-level SLR. The K-mount lens mount was developed by Pentax and incorporated in the extremely popular Pentax K-1000 released in the 1970s and sold as new until being discontinued by Pentax recently. The K-mount is pretty much THE lens mount for manual focus lenses and is shared across several manufacturer's lines: Pentax, Vivitar, Olympus, and Chinon to name a few, so you can expect to find a variety of lenses (new and used) at just about every camera shop in town. A K-mount lens made in the '80s will fit a '00s K-mount camera.

As you look at the camera front, the knob on the right at the top is the film rewinder. The flash shoe is in the middle, the knob next to it on the left is the film speed and shutter speed selector, and the film winder is on the far left. A ring around the base of the lens sets the aperture, from f3 to f22 (or maybe f16, I can't recall exactly). Hands-off shutter cable release is the inexpensive screw-in type, widely used and available everywhere.

Light metering is 3 LED lights - 1 red over, 1 green in, 1 red under, and averages the frame (I don't believe center-weighted is available but I could be wrong). The batteries power the meter only, so you can still use the camera if the batteries die (something that autofocus cameras can't do).

If you missed your chance to get a Pentax K-1000 fresh from the Asahi factory, you'll be pleased to know you can get the updated competitive product now.

61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Picture Perfect, June 26, 2000

By 

Mel (Daytona, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vivitar V-4000 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-70mm Lens (Electronics)

This Camera is great for first time photographers, and also more experienced photographers. Earlier this year I took a photography class in which I knew nothing about SLR's, but I found this camera easy to learn and operate. It has a great choice of shutter speed and also has a light meter that will help create great exposures, its light-weight makes it easy to handle, and it's fairly inexpensive. I think it is a great buy for anyone interested in photography.

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good buy, October 6, 2000

By 

Austin Engineer "austin_engr" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vivitar V-4000 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-70mm Lens (Electronics)

This is a neat product simple enough for a beginner to use, offering standard features that all pros would want to have. A good match for this camera is the Vivitar 2800 flash (Amazon, please list this flash in the accessories section). Overall a great buy.