Editorial Reviews : 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.
Buyer Reviews : 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. What could have been better would be an aperture setting below 3.5-- the fact that the lowest aperture is so high makes it difficult to get good exposures in all types of weather without lowering the shutter spead or using a tripod, something that's not always handy. 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.
If you are just getting into cameras, get something else...but if you have been with cameras for a while, even if you are a novice, this is a good buy. Good camera for on the go people. Hope this review was helpful.
(by winston von funk-shun)
Features/Technical Specs : * Easy-to-use manual single-lens reflex camera--ideal for fledgling photographers * Complete with 35-70mm, f3.5 to f4.8, close-focusing zoom lens * Bright viewfinder with split-image focusing and 3-LED display * Hot shoe with X contact for flash photography * Accurate, center-weighted, through-the-lens metering system
