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* Dimensions WxDxH: 134 x 74 x 93 mm | * Dimensions WxDxH: 134 x 74 x 93 mm | ||
* Weight: 790 grams | * Weight: 790 grams | ||
+ | ==Name Variations== | ||
+ | The camera has multiple name combinations for the top cover and front nameplate. | ||
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+ | | style="text-align:center; background-color:#ddf;"| '''Top cover''' | ||
+ | | style="text-align:center; background-color:#ddf;"|'''Front nameplate''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Viscount | ||
+ | | ViscountM2.8 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Viscount | ||
+ | | M2.8 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | M2.8 | ||
+ | | M2.8 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | Other variations may exist. | ||
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+ | ==More Images== | ||
+ | {| class="plainlinks" align="left" style="text-align: center;" | ||
+ | || [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/30185180410/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5656/30185180410_ff6313a8a2_m.jpg] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/29853085484/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8580/29853085484_c1229d2bc8_m.jpg] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/30185415210/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8677/30185415210_d41d67c6fb_m.jpg] | ||
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+ | || [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/29853002764/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5748/29853002764_1621dbfdd6_m.jpg] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/30185271190/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5333/30185271190_5b7b20c7c7_m.jpg][http://www.flickr.com/photos/29504544@N08/30397342861/in/pool-camerawiki/ http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8669/30397342861_3b4f79b899_m.jpg] | ||
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+ | || Aires Viscount M2.8, Aires Q Coral 1:2.8 4.5cm lens in a Seikosha SLV shutter<br><small>Images by {{image author|Hans Kerensky}}.</small> {{with permission}} | ||
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[[Category: M|M28 Aires]] | [[Category: M|M28 Aires]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:34, 9 February 2024
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.
More Images
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 :