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Vivitar V3800N 35mm SLR Camera

Affordable SLR Camera with a 28-70mm Lens Easy to use manual SLR camera ideal for the first-time SLR user Depth of field preview Multiple exposure capability 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 Accurate center-weighted, TTL metering system Self timer with 10 second delay  more

  • From: B&H Photo Video
  • Posted: Dec-11-2007

SUPER GOOD

I have taken 10 rolls with it and satisfied with all of them. Good solid metal body. Easy to use. I have nothing bad to say about this camera.

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  • From: B&H Photo Video
  • Posted: Sep-26-2007

Great Deal

Purchased this camera body/lens combo two years ago for my older son taking a H.S. photography course. Affordable pricing! The lens is GREAT too, worth the addition $20 over the straight 50mm lens. Now my younger son is using this camera for his

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  • From: ConsumerREVIEW
  • Posted: May-20-2006

This camera is a classic basic all-manual film SLR with TTL metering. This makes it great as a student camera or for those who want to do without all the automation (auto-focus, auto-exposure, etc.). Those who want more automation should look elsewhere. The V3800N uses Pentax K-mount lenses, and...

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  • From: ConsumerREVIEW
  • Posted: Jul-20-2003

I purchased this camera 14 months ago, after my 27-year-old Chinon finally died. It worked quite well (except for the shutter speed/f-stop being rather awkward to adjust while holding the light meter button), until a month ago (1 month out of warranty), when the internal light meter quit working....

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  • From: ConsumerREVIEW
  • Posted: Dec-22-2002

I bought this camera after selling Yashika FX-3 with 35-70 lens because of the extra features and the low price. But, after using it for a couple of months, I feel the Yashika was better w.r.t. picture quality and sturdiness. However, I am able to take some good pictures in bright lights or with...

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