Vivitar Series 1 480PZ 35mm film camera (serial AF546949)
Vivitar Series 1 480PZ 35mm film camera (serial AF546949)
The Vivitar Series 1 480PZ is a high quality compact zoom point-and-shoot from the late 1990s. It appears to be very similar to the 500PZ (which was also sold with only minor cosmetic differences as the Leica Mini Zoom). The 480Z and 500PZ were sold contemporaneously, with the former being $10 more expensive in the catalogs we've seen.
This camera requires a CR123 lithium battery (available as an option).
Condition notes
The camera is in good cosmetic with only minor wear (see photos) and is in excellent functional condition. We ran film through the camera and tested all modes (we did not develop the film). In addition we verified the film plane focus accuracy on an autocollimator and checked autoexposure accuracy with a calibrated light source.
Example photos
Here are some photos that other people who taken with the Series 1 480PZ: https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3349353-vivitar-480pz/photos
Features
- 38-70mm f/4.7-8.0 Power Zoom Lens
- 31 Zone Auto Focus
- Three Way Auto Flash
- Motorized Advance & Rewind
- Auto Flash
- Self Timer & Tripod Socket
- Red-Eye Reduction System
- Uses One 3V Lithium Battery