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The '''Aires Viscount''' is a [[leaf shutter|leaf-shutter]] [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]] made by [[Aires]] in 1959.
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== General information ==
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=== General information ===
  
The Aires Viscount is a rangefinder camera that uses [[35mm film]]. It's entirely mechanical, with a very quiet [[Seikosha-SLV]] [[leaf shutter]], and does not have an [[light meter|exposure meter]].
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The '''Aires Viscount''' is a [[leaf shutter|leaf-shutter]] [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]] made by [[Aires]] in 1959. It's entirely mechanical, with a very quiet [[Seikosha-SLV]] [[leaf shutter]], and does not have an [[light meter|exposure meter]]. Later models had a Seikosha S shutter, without slow speeds.
  
 
Its dimensions are 13 cm (L) x 7.5 cm (l) x 8.5 cm (h).
 
Its dimensions are 13 cm (L) x 7.5 cm (l) x 8.5 cm (h).
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== Optics ==
 
== Optics ==
  
The camera comes with a 45mm f1.9 H Coral lens. The [[diaphragm]] has five blades, is in front of the shutter and is not automatic.
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The camera comes with a six elements 45mm f1.9 H Coral lens or a four elements 45mm f2.8 Q Coral lens (less common). The [[diaphragm]] has five blades, is in front of the shutter.
  
 
A supplementary lens can be mounted on that camera to change the focal length from 45 to 80mm.
 
A supplementary lens can be mounted on that camera to change the focal length from 45 to 80mm.
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== Using the camera ==
 
== Using the camera ==
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All the set-up operations are made by using rings on the lens. Starting from the closest of the front lens:  
 
All the set-up operations are made by using rings on the lens. Starting from the closest of the front lens:  
  
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Available values are: 1.9, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and 16.
 
Available values are: 1.9, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and 16.
  
* Speed selection ring:
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* Speed selection ring (for Seikosha SLV shutter):
 
Available values are: B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250 and 500.
 
Available values are: B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250 and 500.
  
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Available modes are:
 
Available modes are:
  
** V: Self timer
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** V: [[Self-timer]]
** X: Electronic flash synchronisation
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** X: Electronic [[flash sync]]hronisation
 
** M: Slow flashbulb synchronisation  
 
** M: Slow flashbulb synchronisation  
  
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Current [[exposure value]] is shown on the speed ring, in function of the diaphragm and speed selected. The focus ring comes with a [[depth-of-field]] indicator.
 
Current [[exposure value]] is shown on the speed ring, in function of the diaphragm and speed selected. The focus ring comes with a [[depth-of-field]] indicator.
  
The camera seems meant to be used in some kind of pre-speed priority mode. Indeed, the speed ring is attached to the diaphragm ring, making it impossible to set a speed independently from the diaphragm in less than two moves. The contrary is however possible. Also, when the speed ring is moved, the diaphragm ring follows it, so the camera keeps the actual [[Exposure value|EV setting]].
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The camera uses the [[EV|Exposure Value]] system. The speed ring is attached to the diaphragm ring, making it impossible to set a speed independently from the diaphragm in less than two moves. The contrary is however possible. Also, when the speed ring is moved, the diaphragm ring follows it, so the camera keeps the actual [[Exposure value|EV setting]].
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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In English and in Italian:
 
In English and in Italian:
* [http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/aires/aires.html Aires camera survey] by Massimo Bertacchi
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* [http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/aires/aires.html Aires camera survey] by [http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/ Massimo Bertacchi]
In English:
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* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/aires/aires_viscount/aires_viscount.htm Aires Viscount PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Butkus' OrphanCameras.com]
* [http://www.retrography.com Aires Viscount on Retrography.com] by Simon Simonsen, Denmark
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* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/aires/aires_viscount_m28/aires_viscount_m28.htm Aires Viscount M 2.8 PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Butkus' OrphanCameras.com]
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*[https://blog.jimgrey.net/2021/05/10/aires-viscount/ Aires Viscount review] at [https://blog.jimgrey.net/ Jim Grey's Down the Road]
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In Japanese:
 
In Japanese:
* [http://www3.kiy.jp/~daddy/Viscount/viscount.html Aires Viscount] from [http://www3.kiy.jp/~daddy/dadtop.htm Puppy's Island] (text, pictures and sample photos)
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170720152154/http://puppysisland.3zoku.com/Viscount/viscount.html Aires Viscount] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20160710050851/http://puppysisland.3zoku.com/left.html Puppy's Island] (text, pictures and sample photos) (archived)
 
* [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_VISCOUNT28.htm Aires Viscount] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/ Japan Family Camera] (text and pictures)
 
* [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/NAZO_VISCOUNT28.htm Aires Viscount] at [http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RD2H-ARI/ Japan Family Camera] (text and pictures)
 
* [http://www.satoyama-net.com/easy/etc2003_03.htm Aires Viscount] with attachment lens is shown in the 15 March 2003 entry in this blog
 
* [http://www.satoyama-net.com/easy/etc2003_03.htm Aires Viscount] with attachment lens is shown in the 15 March 2003 entry in this blog
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In French:
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*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10348 Aires Viscount] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's  www.collection-appareils.fr]
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]]
[[Category: Aires]]
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[[Category:Aires|Viscount]]
 
[[Category: Nobility|Viscount]]
 
[[Category: Nobility|Viscount]]
 
[[Category: A]]
 
[[Category: A]]
[[Category: V|Viscount]]
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[[Category: V|Viscount Aires]]
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[[Category:1959]]

Latest revision as of 19:14, 17 January 2024

General information

The Aires Viscount is a leaf-shutter 35mm rangefinder camera made by Aires in 1959. It's entirely mechanical, with a very quiet Seikosha-SLV leaf shutter, and does not have an exposure meter. Later models had a Seikosha S shutter, without slow speeds.

Its dimensions are 13 cm (L) x 7.5 cm (l) x 8.5 cm (h).

Optics

The camera comes with a six elements 45mm f1.9 H Coral lens or a four elements 45mm f2.8 Q Coral lens (less common). The diaphragm has five blades, is in front of the shutter.

A supplementary lens can be mounted on that camera to change the focal length from 45 to 80mm.


Using the camera

All the set-up operations are made by using rings on the lens. Starting from the closest of the front lens:

  • Diaphragm ring:

Available values are: 1.9, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and 16.

  • Speed selection ring (for Seikosha SLV shutter):

Available values are: B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250 and 500.

  • Shooting mode selector:

Available modes are:

  • Focusing ring

Current exposure value is shown on the speed ring, in function of the diaphragm and speed selected. The focus ring comes with a depth-of-field indicator.

The camera uses the Exposure Value system. The speed ring is attached to the diaphragm ring, making it impossible to set a speed independently from the diaphragm in less than two moves. The contrary is however possible. Also, when the speed ring is moved, the diaphragm ring follows it, so the camera keeps the actual EV setting.

Links

In English and in Italian:

In Japanese:

In French: