Introduced in 1978, the Vivitar 35ES was a compact, fixed-lens, 35mm shutter-priority rangefinder camera. The camera is very similar in most respects to the Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII, Revue 400SE and Konica S3, and is believed to have been built by Cosina for Vivitar. The 35SE has a fast (f/1.7) 40mm, six-element lens that has garnered a reputation for extremely sharp and detailed images.
Specifications
Country of Origin: Japan. Type: 35mm rangefinder camera with shutter priority automation. Lens: 40mm/1.7, 6 elements in 4 groups. Shutter: Inter-lens, leaf-type. Shutter Speeds: 1/8 sec -1/500 sec., B. Exposure Meter: CdS cell located above front lens element. Exposure Value Range: EV 4.5 - EV 17. Film Speed Range: ISO 25-800. Flash Syncronization: Built-in X-synchronization at all speeds, manual flash compensation feature. Focusing System: Superimposed rectangle, rangefinder-type. Film Advance: Manual, lever operated, single-stroke. Self-Timer: Mechanical, 10-sec. delay. Filter Mount: screw-on, 49 mm. Battery: Single 1.35v mercury cell, Mallory PX 675 or equivalent. Dimensions: 114 mm x 60 mm x 74 mm. Accessories: Camera case, filters, electronic flash (Vivitar Model 125). Weight: 465 g. Finish: Black.
Links
- Matt's cameras
- Lionel's Vivitar 35 ES french page