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Vivitar VX-5 35mm SLR with Sears 135m f2.8 lens

Vivitar VX-5 35mm SLR with Sears 135m f2.8 lens

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Note: There is a quirk with the shutter speed dial where the actual 1/250 shutter speed is the click stop between 1/125 and 1/250.

The 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. 

Condition notes
The 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 between 1/125 and 1/250. We put a sticker on the bottom of the camera to remind you (easily removable).

The 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. 

Manual
https://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/vivitar_xv-5.pdf

Specs

  • Type: 35mm SLR compact camera with electronic light measuring system and match LED display.
  • Picture format (film size): 24 mm x 36 mm.
  • Lens Mount: Quick release bayonet type (compatible with Pentax K-mount).
  • Mirror: Large quick-return shockless system.
  • Shutter: Seiko MFC metal focal plane type with speeds from 1 second to 1/1000th second plus "B" (time exposures). 7
  • Viewfinder/focusing: Fixed eye-level pentaprism with central split-image, microprism collar and ground glass focusing.
  • Magnification: 0.87 x with 50mm lens set at infinity.
  • Viewfinder field: 92%.
  • Exposure meter: TTL center-weighted full aperture system employing one silicon blue photo cell. Three step exposure indicator with under, over and correct exposure LEDs.
  • Exposure range: EV +2 (f/1 9, 1 sec.) to EV + 18 (f/16.1 / 1000th sec.). ASA 100 with 50mm f/1.9 lens.
  • Meter switch: Activated by light pressure on shutter release button Remains on for approx. 15 seconds after finger is removed, then switches off automatically.
  • ASA DIN range: 25 to 1600 (DIN 15 to 33) with click stop scale in 1/3 increments.
  • Film advance: Single-stroke lever can be moved through 130° arc with 25° standoff.
  • Film counter: Automatically indicates number of exposures.
  • Returns to “S" (start) when camera back cover is opened
  • Self-timer: Built-in. approximately 10 sec. delay.
  • Film rewind: By sprocket release button and folding rewind crank.
  • Accessory shoe: Hot shoe with "X" sync, at 1 /60th second
  • Power source: Two 1.5V Alkaline (A-76) or Silver Oxide
  • (EPX-76, MS-76, RS-76. G-13) or equivalent batteries.
  • Battery check: Use LED exposure display.
  • Dimensions (body): 135 5 mm wide x 86 0 mm high x
  • 50 5 mm deep (5 33" x 3 78" x 1 99")
  • Weight (body): 455 g .

 

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