Vivitar V3000S Special Edition + 50mm f/1.7

The Vivitar V3000S is a fully mechanical, fully manual 35mm SLR built on the well-regarded Yashica FX-3 Super 2000 chassis, but fitted with the Pentax K bayonet mount — which opens up an enormous range of K-mount lenses. This is the silver Special Edition, paired with a fast Vivitar MC 50mm f/1.7 normal lens. The metal focal-plane shutter runs from 1s to 1/2000 plus Bulb and works without a battery; cells only power the TTL meter. A simple, satisfying camera for learning or everyday film shooting.

Specifications

• Camera type: fully manual 35mm SLR (Yashica FX-3 Super 2000-based chassis)
• Mount: Pentax K bayonet — huge lens selection
• Shutter: mechanical vertical-travel metal focal-plane, 1s to 1/2000 plus Bulb — fires without batteries
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted with LED readout, activated by half-pressing the shutter
• Focusing screen: split-image with microprism collar
• Flash: hot shoe plus PC sync terminal, X-sync at 1/125s
• Features: self-timer (~10s), cable-release thread
• ISO range: 25-3200 (set manually)
• Batteries: 2x LR44 / SR44 (meter only)
• Included lens: Vivitar MC 50mm f/1.7 (Cosina-made)

Condition

• Cosmetic: Excellent+ condition, with minimal signs of age or use.
• Functional: Fully working. The lens-release button is stuck in the open position, so the lens does not click when mounted — it still seats securely and works flawlessly. Comes with a strap and UV filter.

Included

• Vivitar V3000S Special Edition body
• Vivitar MC 50mm f/1.7 lens
• UV filter
• Strap

A clean, characterful K-mount shooter with a fast 50mm to start you off. The lens-release button sits in the open position — lenses mount and hold securely, they just do not click in — so swapping glass takes a moment's care. Otherwise it is excellent and fully working.