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The '''Super Westomat 35''' is a [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] made by [[Taisei Kōki]] in the mid 50's. There are two main variants of this camera, both with a [[coupled rangefinder]] : the first has a separate window for focussing (split image type) and the second has a combined view- and rangefinder (superimposed images type). The second version was available with a 3.5/45 Terionon A. or a 2.8/45 Taikor lens. The rangefinder is operated by the wheel located on the lens barrel a la [[Kodak 35 RF]].
 
The shutter is a 6-speed N.W.S.
 
 
===Technical specifications===
 
* Lens : Terionon A. 3.5/45 or Taikor 2.8/45
 
* Shutter : 6-speed + B N.W.S.
 
 
 
 
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The '''Super Westomat 35''' is a [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] made by [[Taisei Kōki]] in the mid 50's. There are two main variants of this camera, both with a [[coupled rangefinder]] : the first has a separate window for focussing (split image type) and the second has a combined view- and rangefinder (superimposed images type). The second version was available with a 3.5/45 Terionon A. or a 2.8/45 Taikor lens. The rangefinder is operated by the wheel located on the lens barrel a la [[Kodak 35 RF]].
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The shutter is a 6-speed N.W.S.
  
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===Technical specifications===
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* Lens : Terionon A. 3.5/45 or Taikor 2.8/45
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* Shutter : 6-speed + B N.W.S.
  
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==Links==
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/westomat_super_35/westomat_super_35.htm Super Westomat 35 user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
  
  

Revision as of 08:00, 21 March 2021

The Super Westomat 35 is a 35mm rangefinder made by Taisei Kōki in the mid 50's. There are two main variants of this camera, both with a coupled rangefinder : the first has a separate window for focussing (split image type) and the second has a combined view- and rangefinder (superimposed images type). The second version was available with a 3.5/45 Terionon A. or a 2.8/45 Taikor lens. The rangefinder is operated by the wheel located on the lens barrel a la Kodak 35 RF. The shutter is a 6-speed N.W.S.

Technical specifications

  • Lens : Terionon A. 3.5/45 or Taikor 2.8/45
  • Shutter : 6-speed + B N.W.S.

Links