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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 '''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 N.W.S. 6-speed plus B. | The shutter is a N.W.S. 6-speed plus B. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[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] | *[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] | ||
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[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:10, 1 April 2024
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| Super Westomat 35, first model image by vincentnip (Image rights) |
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 N.W.S. 6-speed plus B.
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| Super Westomat 35, second model image by Richard Wintle (Image rights) |
