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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/aires/aires_viscount_m28/aires_viscount_m28.htm  Manual of the Aires Viscount M2.8] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
 
* [http://www.historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=2934& Aires Viscount M2.8] at [http://historiccamera.com/ Historic Camera]
 
* [http://www.historiccamera.com/cgi-bin/librarium2/pm.cgi?action=app_display&app=datasheet&app_id=2934& Aires Viscount M2.8] at [http://historiccamera.com/ Historic Camera]
 
* Aires M28 and Viscount M2.8 amongst others on [http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/aires/aires.html the Aires page] at [http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/ Massimo Bertacchi's Innovative Cameras]
 
* Aires M28 and Viscount M2.8 amongst others on [http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/aires/aires.html the Aires page] at [http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/ Massimo Bertacchi's Innovative Cameras]

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The Aires M28 is a 35mm rangefinder camera made by the Japanese company Aires c1960[1].
It was also sold as the Aires Viscount M2.8

An 80mm Telephoto attachment for the lens was available. The Viewfinder has (red) correction marks for this option.

Specifications

  • Format : 24 x 36 mm on 35mm film
  • Coupled rangefinder
  • Lens: Aires Q Coral 1:2.8 f=4.5cm, Coated, front-cell focusing
  • Filter Size : M43 x 0.75[2]
  • Shutter: Seikosha SLV leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
  • Diaphragm : 2.8 to 22
  • Selftimer
  • Flash synchronisation : Socket on left side. X and M synchronisation
  • Lighmeter system : Coupled Selenium photo element,
    Film sensivity : 10 to 400 ASA
  • Double exposure prevention
  • Blank film frame prevention
  • Color Finish : Chrome
  • Color Leatherette : Black
  • Dimensions WxDxH: 134 x 74 x 93 mm
  • Weight: 790 grams



Notes

  1. McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover)., page 43
  2. Manual states Filter size M49 but measurement on actual camera was M43


Links

In English :

In Japanese :