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Latest revision as of 10:34, 9 February 2024
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| Aires Viscount M2.8 image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights) |
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
Name Variations
The camera has multiple name combinations for the top cover and front nameplate.
| Top cover | Front nameplate |
| Viscount | ViscountM2.8 |
| Viscount | M2.8 |
| M2.8 | M2.8 |
Other variations may exist.
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| Aires Viscount M2.8, Aires Q Coral 1:2.8 4.5cm lens in a Seikosha SLV shutter Images by Hans Kerensky. (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Manual states Filter size M49 but measurement on actual camera was M43
Links
In English :
- Manual of the Aires Viscount M2.8 at Butkus.org
- Aires Viscount M2.8 at Historic Camera
- Aires M28 and Viscount M2.8 amongst others on the Aires page at Massimo Bertacchi's Innovative Cameras
In Japanese :
