Vivitar BV40 35mm camera (serial 09041)

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.

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

• 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)