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Summary: Great SLR Camera
Review: I am a photographer for the Fallen Angels Modeling Agency, and I have found that this camera has the statistics of a work of art. I absolutely love it. It was my second camera that I have used in this business, and has proved itself faithful every since. The pictures that come back are absolutely stunning. Be sure to buy a Vivitar 2800 flash with it as well. With the previous combo you will be set in the photography business.
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Summary: Great SLR !!!
Review: I bought this camera in January 2002 after weeks of researching all types of SLRs on amazon.com. I finally decided on this one and I know I made the right choice! I am 17 years old and this is my first "serious" camera. After reading the instruction manual and after going through about 2 rolls of "experimental" film, I found it easy to take beautiful, clear and sharp photgraphs. I actually prefer the all-manual settings. They are easy to get used to, and the simplicty of the camera helps you to focus on taking great pictures right away. The light meter is great, and indispensible to me. The camera feels balanced and sturdy and well made.
I highly recommend it!
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Summary: vivitar v-4000
Review: I got this camera for a few reasons, the main being it fit my budget. I've really enjoyed this camera for the last 2 years i've had it. However there have been some problems. for one the film hasen't always transferred(so i shoot a whole roll just to find it wasn't carrying). Even though there are problems, i've liked this camera quite a bit. One thing i really like is how light and sturdy it is. I've dropped it and hit it against rocks yet by looking at it you couldn't tell. All and all i would say this is a pretty good camera, esp. for a beginner.
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Summary: This is a great piece of equipment for the beginner.
Review: I have just begun using an SLR camera. This was the right choice. It is simple to handle and does not have any confusing features. And best of all, it doesnt break. All around i think this camera was a good buy.
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Summary: WARNING
Review: I like to think that I would love this camera, IF I had it yet. I ordered the thing on the 7th of September, paid for two day shipping, and still haven't recieved it on the 15th. Just let this be a warning to you the consumer. Read what you are paying for. Make sure 2-day shipping acutally means 2-day shipping. If not, write an email, request an apology and a refund, and if all else fails take your business elsewhere.
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Summary: A good camera for students and amateur photogs
Review: In my day (15 years ago), a typical manual SLR had a max of 1/1000 shutter speed and a 50mm lens. Today, most manual SLR's have a max of 1/2000 and a zoom lens. 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: Pentax, Vivitar, Olympus, and Chinon to name a few, so you can expect to find a variety of lenses (new and used) at just about every camera shop in town. A K-mount lens made in the '80s will fit a '00s K-mount camera.As you look at the camera front, the knob on the right at the top is the film rewinder. The flash shoe is in the middle, the knob next to it on the left is the film speed and shutter speed selector, and the film winder is on the far left. A ring around the base of the lens sets the aperture, from f3 to f22 (or maybe f16, I can't recall exactly). Hands-off shutter cable release is the inexpensive screw-in type, widely used and available everywhere. Light metering is 3 LED lights - 1 red over, 1 green in, 1 red under, and averages the frame (I don't believe center-weighted is available but I could be wrong). The batteries power the meter only, so you can still use the camera if the batteries die (something that autofocus cameras can't do). If you missed your chance to get a Pentax K-1000 fresh from the Asahi factory, you'll be pleased to know you can get the updated competitive product now.
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Summary: The Best Camera I've ever owned.
Review: Sharp pictures. Easy to use even for the non-mechanical. Great light indicator- which tells you if you have enough light for a certain shot. I am a beginner and this is my first SLR, but my pictures are great!
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Summary: I love this little camera
Review: So there I was... a college guy who wanted to do photography of the world around him and become the next (insert famous photographer) but had failed a class in high school and wasn't ready to drop a ton of cash on something he would be sick of in the next week. At first, I thought this was a piece of junk. It's lightweight (almost plastic body) and didn't look like it would hold up in my klutzy lifestyle. I WAS WRONG. This camera has traveled accross the country, been in rain and snow storms and still held up with the best cameras out there. The only drawback is that it's a manual camera. Which means, you need to know what you are doing to take good shots. I had no idea what was going on when I first started and now I am shooting pictures that hang in galleries and have won all sorts of awards. I will tell you that I did buy more lenses for it - and you know what! They were darn cheap on those auction websites. This is the best camera you are gonna get for the amount of money you are spending. Don't be fooled by it's low price either. I love mine, and am hesitant to trade it in for anything else. ...
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Summary: A Good buy for the Novice
Review: 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. Ciao,
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Summary: A Good buy for the Novice
Review: 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. Ciao,
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