Vivitar V3800N 35mm Manual Focus Camera Kit with 50mm Lens

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This is a Pentax K-mount all-manual SLR built on a common chassis known for inexpensive reliability. Some upgrades are evident here from its predecessors, including a self-timer, a depth of field preview and the ability to shoot multiple exposures on a single frame. The venerable K-mount assures a plentitude of sharp, reasonably priced used lenses available for the camera. As has always been the case with this body of many names and manufacturers, the shutter is operable without battery power at all speeds. Comes with a bright, light & sharp 50mm lens.

Specification	Description
Model	59880
UPC	019643598805
Body Color	Black
Camera Type	SLR Body with Lens Kit
Film Format	35mm
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Lens	Included

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★★★★★

5.0

All mechanical 35mm for [$] wonder!

"In a world of auto-focus auto everything point and shoot do-it-all-for-you SLRs this is a GEM of a camera! Yeah, you got to treat it gently if you want it to last but a camera is, after all, not a toy. I have had mine for two years and it has been very reliable so far. The amazing part is not only does it give great images but it does it even without batteries! The battery is only for the LED meter but I alwa..." Read Full Review »

Jul 27, 2008 by Tbommy88

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1.0

Warning: Poorly made and no service

"I bought 35 of these for my high school photography program because we had Pentax K-1000's which lasted decades. They are no longer produced, and this is a knock-off that even has the same lens mount to use the old Pentax lenses. 7 had problems right out of the box, and after 6 months, half of them are jammed, or the light meters don't work, the hook for the strap to the camera broke, or the wafer thin battery c..." Read Full Review »

Apr 19, 2008 by Photo Teacher

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1.0

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Apr 19 2008

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5.0

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i love it!!!!!!

★★★★★

5.0

"I am a freshman at Gordon College, i plan to be a photographer by the time i graduate. I needed a 5omm camera for my photography class and B&H Photo Video was the cheapest website i found to get what i needed. i love my camera its like my baby and i honestly have nothing negative to say about it. "

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Great affordable school camera.

★★★★☆

4.0

"This is a great affordable camera for students taking a beginning photo class in High School. The film advance mechanism is the first to break down. Tried to get them repaired through Vivitar in California with poor results and very difficult to contact them or even talk to anyone. Not sure if I wa …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Jan 23 2008

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Poor Construction

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2.0

"I teach a photography class and purchased these cameras to replace some very old K1000's. The battery holders began breaking almost immediately. I have not been able to get any support from Vivitar and am having to replace the battery holders with some made by another company. I would not recomme …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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All mechanical 35mm for [$] wonder!

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Warning: Poorly made and no service

All mechanical 35mm for [$] wonder!

i love it!!!!!!

Great affordable school camera.

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