Difference between revisions of "Taron V18"
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The VR series was directly developed from the [[Taron 35 III]], with remodeled top cover, but not continuing the unique rewind lever of the III series. | The VR series was directly developed from the [[Taron 35 III]], with remodeled top cover, but not continuing the unique rewind lever of the III series. | ||
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Revision as of 17:15, 27 November 2022
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| Taron V18 image by David Broglin (Image rights) |
The Taron V18 is a variant of the Taron VR ('five'-R) rangefinder introduced by Nippon Kōsokki in 1958. While the standard VR is fitted with a Taronar F.C. 45mm/f2 or 45mm/f2.8 lens, the V18 features a faster F.C. 45mm/f1.8 lens. The Taron VR series use a Citizen MV shutter with speeds from B, 1sec to 1/500s.
The VR series was directly developed from the Taron 35 III, with remodeled top cover, but not continuing the unique rewind lever of the III series.
It seems that the Beau Supra V18[1] was a rebadging of this model by Caspeco, with the Supra PR having been an f/2.8 version.
Notes
- ↑ See an October, 1959 ad for the Supra V18 (U.S. Camera magazine, Vol. 22, No. 10; pg. 5).
