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Vlvltar Instant Sllde Prlnter',                               and.negatives  in just 35 seconds. High quality results
Color slides to prints in 70 seconds; black €, white orints      easily and at a surprisingly affordable price.
                                           o Provides Polaroid@ instant 3-l /4" x 4-l /4,,color prints
                                                               or black.and white prints and negatives from any'
                                           35mm slide
                                                                      . Automatic exposure with creative exposure control
                                                                possible; minus one stop and plus l-1,/2 stops in
                                                                  half-stop increments
                                                                      . Variable composition  selector allows horizontal slide
                                                          cropping on both ends of the slide
                                         e Built-in Vivitar automatic flash provides perfect
                                                           exposures
                                           o Sharp Vivitar 29mm   f / 16 four element lens                                         o Poiaroid CB-l0l film pack designed for polacolor ER
                                                           TVnq gOe and Polacolor 2 pack films and polaroid Tlpe
                                                      665 black and white print/negative film
                                                          r Built-in electronic timer beeps at 35 seconds for black
                                                      and white prints and negatives; 70 seconds for color
                                                                   print film
                                                                     . Powered by either four C cells or optional Vivitar SB-
                                                               6 AC Adapter (see Electronic Flash'Accessories)
                                                                     . Safely lock out system prevents accidental exposure
                                                      and film waste
                                             o Accepts cardboard, plastic or glass mount slides along                                                                                                                                         -                                                               with standard 2" x 2" colored filters for soecial effects
                                           o Sufficient exposure LED indicator allows verification of
                                                              accurate exposure  for dense slides, special effects
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Focusing design, allowing continuous focusing and      2t-85mn f2.E-3.E Macro Focuslng Zoom le ns
  zooming to  | /4 life size at 2lOmm without macro                   Etlrili]]E    A super fast wide angle-to-telephoto  lens.
  switches                                                And it's macro focusing too!t 47 .25 inches (1.2 meters) minimum focusing distance                                                                                     . One touch operation for maximum   for more versatility and convenience in composing and                                                                                             flexibility and ease of use
         I ighti ng macro subiects                                              r Macro focusing to  | /4 life size. Special synthetic buffer controls maximize contrast                                                 o Patented Vivitar design offers both  and resolution performa nce
r Multi-coated for increased light transmission and to                  compact size and speed                                                                                     . Multicoated to reduce flare and ghosting  reduce flare                            IY
                                           28-50mm fr.r-4., Zoom Ie ns
                                                              So compact-iust two inches long-yet it's
                                                                                              like having three lenses in one. Use it
Vlvltar Flxed Mount [.enses                                     instead of a normal lens.                                                 o Replaces need for 28mm, 35mm. and
Cr€ate a Compact Vlvltar Opdcs System:                      50mm lenses                                                                                     . One touch control lets you frame and
One of these wide angle zoom lenses plus a Vivitar                          focus in one easy, continuous motion.telephoto zoom lens will enable you to cover every          r3Weighs iust l0 oz. (280g)-a snap for travelphotographic need with iust two lenses. Easy to carry,      o Stops down to f72   f or extreme depth of  f ield
easy to use, easy to afford.                                         . Multicoated optics to reduce flare and ghosting
                                          35-70mm f2.t-3.8 Macro Focuslng Zoom Lens
                                                   The compact, mid-range zoom lens that can replace your
                                                        standard lens   . now with macro-focusingt
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. With an overall length of only 2 7 inches     t0-20omm f4.l Zoom Lens
                and a weight of only l4 ounces, the Vivitar                                                An innovative zoom lens in a most popular price range at                 37-70 can be kept on your camera all the                                                             a surprisingly affordable price.
                  time                                                 . One touch zoom-and-focus control means fast. easv                   . Continuous macro focusing feature                                                                            framing and focusing for those important                  enables you to zoom in the macro                                                                                 action shots
                  focusing posrtion from 40mm to 70mm                    r Extraordinarily sharp throughout entire                   without changing the position of thecamera                                                                            range
                    Perfect for extra composition possibilities                     . Rugged and reliable, an excellent lens for     r Macro capability gives you a l:4 lifesize reproductron                                                                                                   wildlife, sports, and candid photography
         ratio at 70mm                                                                  . One of the best zoom va lues Vivitar offers      . Close focusing distance of 1378 inches-enough room           o Multicoated to reduce flare        to allow adequate lighting for macro work and to      www.butkus.us
        capture shy wildlife close-ups
    o Multicoated to reduce flare and ghosting              tO-2fi)mm f4.5 Macro Focuslng Zoom Lens
    75-300mm f5.6 Close-focuslng Zoom [e ns            A one-touch zoom perfect for portraits candids and
                                                                                   scenics. Macro focusing too!
                  Takes you from short portrait range all the              o At 5" in length and only 2l ounces in
               way to 300rnm for sports, action and                          weight, the 80-200 is extremely compact
                     wildlife photography                                 and light enough to travel easily                r 4 to I zoom range for extra versatility                           . Magnification of up to l:3 at 80mm for                   . Close-focuses to l:5 at 75mm                                    creative close-ups                   . One touch operation for ease and speed              o Accepts 55mm accessories(                   . Remarkably compact and lightweight for                   r Multi-coated to increase light
                     this focal range                                             transmission and reduce flare
            o Accessory size of 58mm

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70-l50mm f3.E Macro Focuslng Zoom l.ens                  . Produced with a combination  of Lanthanum rare earth
                                                               glasses to achieve maximum contrast and resolutionAn extraordinariiycompact zoom that's ideal for                                                                      . Optional Matched Multiplier" converts the 75-205mm portraits, scenics, and travel photography. Macro                                              zoom lens into capability of 4l0mm focal range and focusing too.                                                                   l/2life size macro focusing imageo Amazingly compact-less than four inches long
  One touch zoom-and-focus                              control                                               lets vou frame and    2X                                                  Matched Muldpllers" for Vlvltar Tblephoto Zoomo---               focus in one fast,                             easy motion                                                             l.enses1Ql
II            r Continuous macro focusing up to  I /4life     Different from a tele-converter which can be used with a                   size, superior longer working distance to                                                number of lenses, the Vivitar Matched Multiplier is a              control lighting
lWI     o Optional Matched Multliplier" provides      doubler"matched"specificallyto ensuredesignedimage quality.for a single lens. Optically               300mm             up toLHI-D-                           reach for a fraction of the         . The 2X Matched Multiolier for the 70-l50mm f3.8 MFtE7                      of                      extra lenses-              cost
. Mutiicoated optics to reduce flare and ghosting                   zoom lensdoubles the focal length to                                                            300mm.
77-205mmf3.t Macro Focuslng Zoom Lens                           r The 2X Matched Multiplier for the
A zoom with enormous reach for portraits, nature,                    75-205mm f3.8 MF zoom lens doubles the                                                                                focal length to 4l0mm
                concerts, sports and action. Offers                             . lmage degradation associated with most             Macro too.
          o A fast, versatile lens with convenient one                   doublers is virtually eliminated with the
             touch zoom-and-focus control so you                   2X Matched Multiplier; in fact, test reports                                                              show resolution  is actually enhanced.                   miss              won't                            that fleeting                                     shot                                                 o Macro focusing with either of these         o              Patented                           Vivitar                                  optical                                   design for                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | /2life size              continuous macro-focusing up to  | /4life                    multipliers is increased to
                  size; superior longer working distance to
               control lighting
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A must for group portraits, dramatic scenics, elegant      2Emm f2.0 Wlde Angle Lens
       architectural shots Sophisticated optical design                                                A hard working, extremely fast lens in the most popular     enhances resolution and clarity, minimizes distortion                                                               wide angle focal length
      found in many other wide angles Multicoatrng enhances                    . Compact and lightweight-iust  1.8 inches      image, reduces flare                                                                              long (46.7mm),8.6 ounces (245g\
     lTmm f3.5 Wlde Angle Lens                                                   . Extremely fast-even performs
                                                                                wonderfully at dawn, sundown, or in       Vivitar's widest of the wide delivers dramatic shots with                                                                               indoor situations
      minimal distortion                                     o Focuses precisely-close as l2 inches                     . Angle of acceptance of 104" for dramatic                                                         o 75o angle of view for travel panoramas or                    extra-wide shots.
                     .  ll elements in 9 groups enhance                         groups
                     resolution and contrast                2Emm f2.E Wlde Angle Le ns
                     . Sophisticated rectilinear design for                                                A lightweight, very affordable lens that offers unusually               maximum wide angle effects with                                                       smooth focusing.
                minimum distortion                                             . The perfect traveler-just  l/z inches long
    24mm f2.0 Wlde Angle Le ns                                          (40mm), weighs just 7 ounces (2009)
                                                                                            .  ldeal for today's compact SLRS     A compact, lightweight, extremely fast lens which                                                                                            . Sophisticated design for extremely       del ivers outsta nd   i ng clari ty a nd performa nce.
                  r Length of lust I 9 inches (47mm) and light                smooth focusing and high resolution
                   weight of just 9 ounces (25691make this
                  an ideal lens for today's compact SLRs
             o Ultra-short focusrng rotation permits fast,
                   easy focusing even with unexpected
                        ca ndids
            o Fast 2.0 aperture for low-light situations
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A handsome choice of lenses for the photographer who    5lmm f2.E Macro Lens
wants the reach and speed that telephoto offers and who                                            A normal lens with the unique capabilities of Macro withwants to fill out his existing lens selection                                                     no extenders or adaoters reouired. Cives lifesize
l35mm fl.8 Tielephoto L€ns                                           reproduction of  | :l
                                                                                    . 5 element, 4 group lens construction
This focal length is commonly used forattractive portrait                   . High resolution at all magnification ratios
work, also suited for candids and action photography                        .  All the advantages of a normal lens plus               Perspective                              lensadds a pleasing                            of this&       e                                                                 macro in iust one lens-extra convenience                           photography              look                      to all facial
            r Versatile focal Iength
              . Multicoated optics increases light          Macro Focuslng Teleconverter
              transmission, reduces flare and ghosts       Not only doubles the focal length of your lens {delivering
                                                               resolution and contrast superior to most teleconverters)
                                                           but also enables macro work with any compatible lens
        400mm f5.6 Telephoto Lens                       . Enables varying ranges of macro reproductions
                                                                     (greater than life size with some lenses)without
           Extreme telephoto capability for wildlife         mod    i fication or add   i tion to len s,/teleconverter          and sports, intended for situations where
          you just cannot get close to the subiect            combinationo Macro focusing to life size {l;l)with            r Extraordinary telephoto power in a lens                                                                     standard 50mm lenses
              with 5 elements in 5 groups for optimal                       . Works with a variety of lenses including
            performance with minimum size and                          wide-angles, telephotos and zooms
             weight                                                             . Compact, portable and easy to use        o Focuses quickly and accurately for fast              o Premium construction, 7-element design
              action shots                                             r Multi-roated to increase light              . Multicoated to reduce flare                                                                        transmissionmanuals, ou=butkus.org,     and reduce flare                               Mike Butkus                   Digitally                                                                                                                                                                                                      DN:email=mike@butkus.org,Date:cn=Mike2023.11.03signedButkus,by00:17:56Mikeo=ButkusButkusc=US-04'00'camera
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Automatlc          2X TELE-CONVERTERS ARE ALSO DESICNED FOR
                                    Tele-Converters      BEST-SELLI NC M EDI UM FORMAT CAM ERAS:
                                                       Hasselblad Mamiya 645 Mamiya R867 and Asahi                                      Multiply the                                                        Pentax 6x7                                  power of your
                                                                                     l^--IEII5    \JIIEn  ^^    ,^l^I.CIE-        Extenslon Ttrbe Sets. Three extenders-l2mm 20mm
                                     converter fits all     36mm-permit exciting close-up and macro
                                    compatible lenses    photography while retaining full automatic diaphragm
                                         of the same         and meter coupling operation Fits: Universal Nikon
mount Retains automatic diaphragm control and            NlAl, Canon Minolta M,/MD, Olvmpus OM, and Pentax
through-the-lens metering Multicoated optics to reduce     K, M mounts
 f Iare                                                   Close-up Lens Set
 I 5X TELE-CONVERTER                                 Threaded adapters screw over normal lens singly or in
lncreases lens focal length by 50% while reducing light      combination  to provide magnif ication from + I to +7
only one stop Available for Pentax, Canon, Minolta,         diopters without losing any Iight An inexpensive and
Olympus Nikon Konica, Yashica./Contax and Universal.     easy way to do close-up photography  Sizes: 49mm,
2X TELE-CONVERTERS ARE DESICNED FOR THE        52mm, 55mm, 58mm 62mm,67mm,72mm
FOLLOWINC SLR CAMERAS: Nikon AIlF/FM, Minolta      +10 Macro Adapter. Close-up lens allows up to lifesrze
MD/SR/SRT Olympus OM Fuiica F,zX, Yashica,/Contax,      pictures while retaining automatic diaphragm operation
Canon, Konica, Pentax K M and UniversalThread.          and full metercoupling  Fits: 49mm,52mm 55mm,
3X TELE-CONVERTERS; Fit all of the above with the      58mm lens dlameter sizes
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scuffs, absorbs impact in a fall. Leather hinge and strap
                                                            holder withstand extreme cold.
                                                         Designations below correspond approximately to the
                                                             physical length in mm of the lenses they are designed to
                                                                                                        fit. (Model 90 = 90mm)

                                                                  le nsguard Hard Case Slzes
                                    Model90   Model 185   Model320
                                                   Model 140   Model2t0

                                                Compact Lnnsguard Hard Cases
                                   Model90C  Model l40C  Model l85C

Lensguard Hard Cases                                Lensguard Pouch C.ases
Fine lenses deserve superior protection against dirt,           Soft, leather-like, fully lined cases that offer excellent
scratches, impact, and moisture. Vivitar Lensguard Cases     protection and use minimum space. Available in a wide
will stand up to iust about everything!                      range of sizes. Extra-convenient for travel.
Modular construction provides custom-f  it protection for
each lens. Extruded vinyl frame adds strength, protects
against moisture. Scuff Cuard ring protects against


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Baslc Fllters For Colorand  UV HAZE               NEUTRAL DENSITY
                       BlackEWhlte Fllm           Primarily used as a lens      Reduces amount of light
                        SKYLICHT IA                  protector. Keep on lens at    without changing color
                                                                            all times. lnexpensive way     rendition. Allows use of
                         Most commonly used filter.   to protect lens from dust,     slower shutter speeds or                               Primarily used as lens                                                                spray, scratches, etc. Also    wider apertures. Especia lly                                protector. Keep on lens at                                                     absorbs ultraviolet light.      useful with higher speed                                         all times. lnexpensive way                                                                   Slightly reduces haze.          films. Available in two
                              to protect lens from dust,                                      densities. ND-3 transmits
                                spray, scratches, etc. Also    POLARIZING               50% of light. ND-6 transmits
                           absorbs ul traviolet    I ight.    (Non-VMC Filter)             25%.
                                  Slightly reduces haze and     Produces richer, more
                              excessive bluish tint while      bri lliant colors. IncreasesVivitar VMC filters are        adding warmth.                                                                contrast. Eliminates or
ground from the highest                                           red uces reflection s fromquality optical glass and                                                       non-metal  I ic surfaces.polished to pla no-parallel                                                            Penetrates haze, darkensflatness. Multicoated to                                                         blue skies. Mounted inreduce flare and ghosting,                                                                                         Neutral Density                                                                 rotating ring.Vivitar filters combine with
your fine lens to enhance                                                                        Fllters For Color Fllm
optical performance.           Skylight lA                                                                          80A
                                                                                       Converts Daylight film for
                                                                                       indoors use with standard
                                                                               household bulbs, and
                                                              Polarizing
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3200'K tungsten lights.       contrast and reduce haze in                            srrcf,too*es6o!.oloc
Reduces orange tint to       black €, white photography,                         ,oec""oo4f
produce more natural        can also be used creatively       Fllters for Black E Whlte Fllrn:
looking colors. Can also      with color film.                    K2 {Medium Yellowl
be used creatively with                 NO 8(K2}YELLOW:           02 (Medium Orange)Daylight color film.                           Produces tonal                     X |  ( Light Creen   )
                               accuracy,/natura   I contra st   i n   25A  ( Red  I                            outdoor scenes
                                                                             ct5
                       NO. I5 (G)DEEPYELLOW:
                             Increased contrast                    Fllterc for Color Fllm:
                            02 ORANGE:
80A                        Dramatic contrast and          80B.8tA.8tB 82A 85A
                              special uses in document       858Step-Up Adapter Rlngs                           copying                                     Fllters for Color and Black & Whltc Rlm:
Lets you use larger sized                        25A RED:                               Skylight VMCfilters on your lens or adapt                              Spectacular  contrast,            UV-Haze VMCyour filters for several                            specialapplications                Polarizingdifferent lenses. ln all
popular sizes from 48mm to  NO. ll (xl) LICHT GREEN:       2x t,4x Neutral Density
77mm.                                                                                 I ncreased contrast/pleasi ng     Filter size is based on diameter of lens, not focal length. Check your lens                                flesh                                tones in outdoor          owner s guide or look on lens itself for correct size.Fllters for Black e Whlte                                 portraits
Fllm                                                        We strongly recommend that you protect all of your lenses by keeping a
All of the colored filters                                                     Skylight or UV Haze Filter on the lens at all times.
listed below helo enhance                                                 Specifications subiect to change without notice.
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Vlvltar Model32fi)                                                . Audible Flash Ready and Sufficient Light Indicators
                                                   o Visual Creen LED Sufficient Light lndicator      Cuide No.60, ASA 100/ft.                                                   o Visual Red LED Ready,/Open Flash Test Button      (Cuide No. 18.5, DIN 2l /mtr   t                                                                             . 0 to 90" Bounce Head with -7o parallax correction for       . Exceptionally compact and
         easy-to-use                                               close-ups                                                                 r Built-in Zoom Head (3 position-35-85mm)       . Recycle time of 6 seconds                                                                             . Exposure Calculator coupled to Zoom Head        with NiCad batteries                                                                             . Eyelight Panel",/28mm Wide Angle Panel that doubles          (in manual mode)
       .  Fully dedicated  .   .                                          as a reflector for eyelight  fill                                                                r 3 Automatic f-stop ra nges         interfaces with electronics                                                                             . Thyristor" Circuitry for automatic exposure control,         of most popular dedicated system cameras
     o Audio and visual "ready" and 'sufficient light"              quick recycle time, and longer battery life                                                   o Vivitar System add-on capability for greater creativity          ind ica tion
       . Automatic range from 3 3 feet to 30 feet                   and economy.
       . System Accessories available for off-camera use            Vlvltar Model3700
      vlvltar Model3500                                           Powerful, dedicated flash
      Ultra-Automatic, Ded icated                                   with all the built-in svstem'      Flash system with Built-in                                      features and add-on
      Features and Add-on                                       accessory options Vivitar    i s
     System Accessories Cuide                             famous for.
    No 80, ASA 100/ft (Cuide                               Cuide No I20 (ASA 100 ft.)
                                                                        (DlN                                                                        36                                                                                                        2 | mtr.   )t"n     .NoDedicated24 DIN 2lto/mtr.lCanon,                                             .CuideChoiceNo.of                                                                                   three                                                                               automatic
                Pentax, Nikon,                                  power settings with autor      Minolta
YI     Olympusmodule forplusall populara standard35mm                                   "tele"range uppositionto 60 ft. at ASA t0 in
      SLR camerasI
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. Horizontal and vertical bounce head                o Automatic range from 3 to 60 feet
r Accepts Vivitar dedicated modules for full interface         . Choice of 3 f-stops for control of depth of field
  with today's electronic SLR cameras                           . Recycle time of 0.2-8 seconds in automatic setting
o Dedicated modules give the 3700 an audible,/visual          with alkal ine batteries
   sufficient light indicator and ready information along       . Angle of coverage 53o x70" for 28mm
  with viewfi nder    i nformation                                     . Becomes fully dedicated with optional DSC-2
o Flexibility in powering the flash includes four AA            {Dedicated Sensor Cord) and Vivitar Dedicated Flash
  alkalines, optional AC adapter, optional NC-3 NiCad        Module
  battery pack, optional HVP- | battery pack or optional     When operating as a dedicated unit:
  PPG-l power pistol grip                        o Interfaces with electronics of most popular dedicated
o Incorporates Auto-Thyristor circuitry for longer battery       system SLR cameras
   life and faster recycle time                      o Features audio and visual "ready" and "sufficient
. Accepts a wide range of other Vivitar accessories                light" indication
  including bounce deflector, filter and lens kits, MFS-l                                                                 Vlvltar Model4600  macro flash sensor DSC-l dedicated sensorcord, vari-
  slave module, quick charge for NC-3 NiCad pack and     A revol utionary concept
  PG- I pistor grip                                     combines Vivitar bui lt-in
Vlvltar Model3900                                      system features with                                                          interchangeable flash
Cuide No. 120, ASA 100,/ft.                             component heads. cuide
(Cuide No.36.5, DIN 2l /mtr.l                            No. 100, ASA 100 ft.
. Auto'Thyristor" circuitry for                             (Standard Flash Head)                                                       (Guide No.30, DIN 2l /mtr.l  longer battery life, faster
  recycle time                                                      . Dedicated to Canon,
. Multiple-position head for                                    Minolta, Pentax, Nikon,
  both vertical and horizontal
  bounce control
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Olympus Yashica/Contax and Leicaflex R-4 plus a         Vlvltar Model2t5
        standard module for use with all other popular SLR                                                                  Powerful Thyristor with
       cameras                                                        Built-in Zoom,/Bounce      r Interchangeable  flash heads modify flash for specific                                                      Head and Exceptional 70-         flash photography needs
       . Standard head features270" rotation with vertical and     foot Automatic Exposu re                                                                Range. Guide No. 120, ASA
        horizontal bounce capability plus -10" for parallax           100/ft. (cuide No.36.5, DIN        correction
       . Battery-saving  circuitry and alternative power sources       2l /mtr.l
      make the 4600 the high-end dedicated choice for          r Automatic Range to 70
        serious amateu r a nd professiona  I photogra phers           feet-idea  I for telephoto
       . Optional 60 watt second bare bulb head (available Fall,      shots
         1982) is balanced  for daylight film. Disperses light in       r Bounce for rich even lighting
           all directions for natural lighting effects.                      . 3-position zoom head for normal, wide, telephoto and
       . Optional motorized zoom head (available Fall, 1982)       zoom applications
        narrows or widens light pattern output to match to         . Removable Remote Sensor with Vari-Power offers
         particular focal length of the lens in use. Four power         superb control for off-camera use.
        settings (wide, tele, normal and standard) for coverage      . Choice of 4 f-stop settings to control depth of field.
       from 28mm wide angle to 105 telephoto. ASn 100 guide
      number of 120 in the standard position gives more
f|I'u        light output and better utilization of light. lncludes a               Model 2Ei Llghdng Coverage
       super-wide panel extending the range of coverage of a                                  Guide Number           Angle of
      2lmm lens.                                                 Zoom Setti                  (ASA 100)              Cover
                                                                             Super-Wide (28mm)                                          53" x70oil     . Accepts many popular Vivitar Flash Accessories
        including the SB-4 AC adapter, the Charge l5 with           Wide (35mm)                                                60o x 45o
       NC-3 battery pack, the HVP-l high voltage battery           Normal (50mm)                                              46" x74"
       pack the new PPG-l power pistol grip and many more.      Tele (85mm or
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. Thyristor circuitry for efficient energy use, long battery     Vlvltar Model2t00
    life and fast recycle time
o Maximum flexibility with superb built-in features plus      All the built-in features                                                                     Vivitar is famous for at a  accessory options                                                                 su rpri si ngly affordable
Vlvltar Model2t3                                                  price. Cuide No.80, ASA
                                                                           100/ft. (ASA 56. DrN 2lPopular, Powerful, Auto                                                                     mtrs.)Thyristor@ with Full System                                              o Vivitar's least expensiveOptions, Bounce Head and 4                                                            Auto-Thyristor" unit.f-stop selection. Guide No.
 120, ASA 100/ft. (Cuide No.                                 Ach ieves faster recycl ing
31.5 DIN 2l /mtr.l                                                time, prolongs battery life                                         o Bounce capability from
. One of Vivitar's most                                         0o to 90o is built-in for soft,
   powerful, automatic system                                                                                                                                                   i ndi rect   I  i ghti ng effects
   units                                         o Two automatic ranges cover 6 feet to 40 feet atf /2 and. Automatic range to 43 feet                                   3 feet to 20feetatf/4
r Tilting bounce head for soft, warm lighting                   .  Delivers 450-3000 flashes per set of 4 fresh AA alkaline
r Choice of 4 f-stop settings offer excellent creative             batteries and recycles in just .5 to 5 seconds
  control                                     o Auto check feature assures you perfect exposures every
r Removable Remote Sensor allows off-camera flash for       time. Auto off circuitry turns flash off automatically
   versati    I ity a nd creativi ty                              when not in use for additional battery savings
. Thyristor circuitry for long battery life and fast recycle       . Comes complete with PC cord plus Vivitar Wide Angle
  time                                                 and Colored Filter Kit for coverage to 35mm and
. Up to 800 automatic flashes per set of fresh batteries         creative  I  i ghti ng effects
. The "complete light machine" accepts full range of
  Vivitar accessories for maximum control and versatilitv

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Chargers                                            you never have to miss a shot Charge 50 (for 2500)
 Charge l5 (for 283,2851comes with NC-3 NiCad Batterv     comes with NC-5 Battery Pack. Charges the battery pack                                                                   in 50 minutes. Charge 12/20charges NC-3 in l2 minutes Pack. Recharges your battery pack in only t5 minutes so                                                   NC-5 in 20 minutes.
Accessorles Model     4,   rSoo 2600 28oo  2500 283 285 3200 3100 3700 3900 4600
Vari-Power Modules
 Bounce Diffuser
AC Adapters
Remote Flash Tligger
SC Meter Sensing Cord
DSC-Dedicated Sensor Cord s
MFS-l Macro Sensing Cord
Flash Filter Kits
Wide Angle Filter Kits
fligh Voltage Battery Packs
Low Voltage Battery Packs
Quick Release Pistol Grio Set
Chargers



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set a utomattca
        TfL sensing interface
         Viewf     i nder indicates "ready"
        Audible ready signal
        Audible sufficient lisht
        Audible warning signal to save
      on batter
       Out of flash ranee audible
        Dedicated  off camera function
         Sufficient light indicaror
             LED.

      NOTE:              There                             is also a "Standard" 3500 model that can be used on all other cameras  that accept electronic flash1          DM,/M                 Module       'Use
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Vlvltar Model lt0o                                           Vlvltar Model4S
Compact, affordable a nd                                  Pocket Size Manual. Guide
easy-to-use man ual flash.                                No.44, ASA 100,/ft (Guide
Guide No.80, ASA 100 ft.                               No. 13.5, Din 2l /mtr.l
(Cuide No.24, DIN 2l mtrs.)                                      . The most compact flash
. Combines the power of four                                     Vivitar makes                                                                      . Economical manual unit  AA batteries with a recycle                                                                      . Pocket sized-iust 2-1,/3  time of five seconds (with                                                        ounces (649)  alkalines)              for              unusual                                         o                                                                 ldealfortravel  versatility           and               power in a                                         o Use                                                                indoors and for "fill-in" outdoors
  manual flash unit                            o Built-in Ready Light signal tells when ready to shoot. Features automatic shut-off circuit for battery-saving                                                                                 .  l0-second recycle time  operation                                                                      120 flashes per single, fresh battery. Open flash button, locking hot shoe and PC cord as          . Up to                                                                                 . Open flash button
  standard equipment                                                    . PCcord includedr Accepts optional Vivitar wide angle and colored filter
   kit for creative lighting effects

                                                               Make moonshine with three Vivitar Model 4600's.
                                                           A 4600 connected to the camera by the SC-l Remote Sensor
                                                                      Cord was aimed at the immediate foreground. A second
                                                                               unit positioned to the left illuminated the woman and was
                                                                                triggered by the SL-2 Remote Flash Ttigger. A third using
                                                                        a red filter from the FK-2 Flash Filter Kit and tripped
                                                                      by a Vari-Slave Module at half power highlights the car and
                                                                               balances the ambient light from the hotel sign.
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Speclflcatlons                                    Compare 35mm qualltyto dlsc . .  .
 Picture format       35mm                         Now you can have the extra quality you'd expect from a
                38mm f5 6 (3 elements, 3 groups)        35mm camera  . .  . easily and for no more than you
                                                         might spend for a disc camera. Sharper. more dynamicMinimum focus         Fixed focus-5 feet                                                       photographs are easy. You'll find the Vivitar EF35 a
Sh utter               Mechanical single blade at   | /150 of a        pleasure to use. For family portraits, travel and
                      second                                 everyday photography.
ASA settings            Position switch for ASA 100 or ASA 400
LED indicators          Red' Low light,/use flash
                        Green: Flash ready
Film loading           Easy loading: positive hook on take-up
                       spool
Flash                      Built-in, pop-out electronic flash lCuide
                   Number 45 at ASA 100/ft    I
Flash power            2 AA alkalines                                                  35mm film image size
Flash recycle time     8 seconds
Numberof flashes    180 oersetof AAalkalines
Specifications subject to change without notice
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camera and wind to the first frame. Film counter only
                                                         advances when the film is properly loaded
                                                           r Built-in electronic flash pops out and starts charging
                                                                         at the press of a button.  lt has an ASA l00,zft. guide
                                                  number of 45 for a flash range of up to 23 feet with nSR
                                                      400 film. Two AA alkaline batteries Dower the flash and
                                                            provide a recycle time of eight seconds and 180 flashes
                                                               per set
                                                                      . Red LED light warns you when there is insufficient
                                                                        light and a green LED indicator lets you know flash is
                                                            ready to fire
                                                          r Protective, compact, self-closing body design. Iust
                                                                     slide the front panel closed to protect the camera lens
                                                        from dust AND lock the shutter and pop-out flash to
                                                                prevent accidental exposures and battery drain
Vlvltar EF35 Compact Camera                           Convenient. econom ical, bi g-pictu re 35 mm qua   I  i ty
Big-picture quality in a pocket-                                   pictures. A perfect camera companion for you  . . . the
si zed, easy-to-use com pact                                      perfect gift for a friend.
camera.
.  Built for photographers who
  want bigger. better 35mm
  pictures without compl icated
  settings and adiustments
e Features foolproof loading  . . . iust attach the film to a
  positive hook on the take-up reel, close the back of the
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Vlvltar TflpodsThere s a Vivitar tripod to           &.-
 suit every photographic                                     il.-
 need. From the
 inexpensive Vi vitar Model
90 to the versati le 904                         t  lta     t Every Vivitar tripod offers:       J     TDIII. Ease of set-up and
   ad justment                        au     r
o Extra-secure  locki ng                                                                                  !!f  I     I
  design                                                                                                                                                                     it
. 360o panning range
. Lightweight, scratch
   resista nt black a nodized    Model90
                                    Tiny, table-top model  finish                           .                    e lnexpensive and perfecte Field-tested to ensure
  sturdiness and                   for travel                Model901               Model904                           Tube legs/twist lock          . Sturdy, versatile tripod    o Sturdy, versatile tripod   reliability                      .                                                                       . Channel legs/clamp         . Tube legs/twist lockMake sure and use a        Model99                                                                                                         . Crank handle columntripod for sharper, ciearer     r Extrem€ly compact a nd        lock
pictures than you've ever        lightweight                                                    controls
taken before.                     . Folds down to a
                           compact l0 in in height
                                   . Tube lens/twist lock


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