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''N.b. there is also an earlier [[Prominent (6x9)|folding Voigtländer Prominent]].''
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The '''Voigtländer Prominent''' is  a (''possibly the first'') [[leaf shutter]] [[rangefinder camera]] featuring interchangeable lenses<ref>according to [http://www.ukcamera.com/classic_cameras/voigt2.htm UK Camera.com]</ref>.  It was introduced by German manufacturer [[Voigtländer]] in 1950, in competition with [[Leica]]s and [[Contax]]es, and withdrawn in 1960.
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The Prominent was upgraded in 1956 - adding [[film advance|lever wind]]<ref>{{McKeown}}</ref>.
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The replacement '''Prominent II''' was introduced in 1958. This had a redesigned top-plate, and the viewfinder had bright-lines for 35,50,100 and 150mm lenses.
  
The '''Prominent''' is a 35mm leaf-shutter rangefinder camera by [[Voigtländer]].
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* Manufacturer: [[Voigtländer]]
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* Country of Origin: Germany
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* Film: [[35mm]]
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* Shutter: [[Compur|Synchro-Compur]] or Compur-Rapid
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* Lens: (standard): Ultron 50mm/f2 or Nokton 50mm/f1.5 (interchangeable)
  
 
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N.b. there is also an earlier folding Voigtländer Prominent.

The Voigtländer Prominent is a (possibly the first) leaf shutter rangefinder camera featuring interchangeable lenses[1]. It was introduced by German manufacturer Voigtländer in 1950, in competition with Leicas and Contaxes, and withdrawn in 1960.

The Prominent was upgraded in 1956 - adding lever wind[2].

The replacement Prominent II was introduced in 1958. This had a redesigned top-plate, and the viewfinder had bright-lines for 35,50,100 and 150mm lenses.

  1. according to UK Camera.com
  2. McKeown
  • Manufacturer: Voigtländer
  • Country of Origin: Germany
  • Film: 35mm
  • Shutter: Synchro-Compur or Compur-Rapid
  • Lens: (standard): Ultron 50mm/f2 or Nokton 50mm/f1.5 (interchangeable)

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