Vivitar BV40 35mm camera (serial 09041)

The circa-2002 Vivitar BV40 is a simple 35mm point-and-shoot featuring automatic flash, a focus-free lens design, and motorized film advance.

This camera requires two AA batteries (not included).

Condition notes

This camera was tested and is fully functional. The camera shows significant cosmetic wear (primarily scuffs on its body paint; see photos) but its lens is clean and its functionality isn't affected.

Original product brochure

https://web.archive.org/web/20030319061003/http://vivitar.com/Products/PDFs/FFCams/BV40.pdf

Specifications

• Type: Compact 35mm big viewfinder camera
  
• Lens: 28mm f/8.5
  
• Focusing: Focus free (5 feet to infinity)
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/100 second
  
• Film Transport: Motorized load, advance and rewind
  
• Film Speeds: Auto DX (ISO 100-400)
  
• Film Counter: Over-sized exposure numerals
  
• Film View Window: Magnified; shows film loaded, film type & number of exposures
  
• Viewfinder: “Big viewfinder for easy use”
  
• Flash: Built-in electronic; RER System Minimizes red-eye in flash portraits
  
• Sliding lens Cover: Acts as shutter lock to shut off power & prevents accidental picture taking
  
• Strap: Wrist strap
  
• Power Source: 2 AA alkaline batteries
  
• Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.7 x 1.7 inches (122 x 68 x 43mm)
  
• Weight: 5.9 ounces (168 grams)