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== General information == | == General information == | ||
| − | The Aires Viscount is a rangefinder camera | + | 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]]. |
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 | + | The camera comes with a 45mm f1.9 H Coral lens. 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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|image= http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1084/1404729969_9e3d65172f_m.jpg | |image= http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1084/1404729969_9e3d65172f_m.jpg | ||
|image_align= right | |image_align= right | ||
| − | |image_text= | + | |image_text= Aries Viscount<br /><small>by Canuck Curt</small> |
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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 modes are: | Available modes are: | ||
| − | ** V: Self timer | + | ** V: [[Self-timer]] |
| − | ** X: Electronic flash | + | ** 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 | + | 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 == | ||
Revision as of 01:45, 21 June 2009
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.
Its dimensions are 13 cm (L) x 7.5 cm (l) x 8.5 cm (h).
Optics
The camera comes with a 45mm f1.9 H Coral lens. 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
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| Aries Viscount by Canuck Curt |
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:
Available values are: B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250 and 500.
- Shooting mode selector:
Available modes are:
- V: Self-timer
- X: Electronic flash synchronisation
- M: Slow flashbulb synchronisation
- 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:
- Aires camera survey by Massimo Bertacchi
In English:
- Aires Viscount on Retrography.com by Simon Simonsen, Denmark
In Japanese:
- Aires Viscount from Puppy's Island (text, pictures and sample photos)
- Aires Viscount at Japan Family Camera (text and pictures)
- Aires Viscount with attachment lens is shown in the 15 March 2003 entry in this blog
In English and French:
