Maker: Vivitar Model: 35 Circa: 1978 Price (new): $10 Cell type: Selenium Measure type: Reflecting/Averaging |
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This appears to be a cosmetic updating of the Vivitar 30 from the late 60s. If there are any differences other than the case and appearance, I haven't been able to figure it out. Same thing with the models 43 and 45; the later one just has a different case. The difference between the 30-series and the 40-series appears to be the light sensors. The 30 and 35 use Selenium cells; the 43 and 45 use CdS cells. This makes a good beginner's meter. It's simple, it's got a selenium cell so no obsolete batteries to deal with, and it's fairly recent so hopefully the cell is still good. Similar meters: Bewi Quick, Gossen Pilot 2, Sekonic L-86 Auto-Lumi |