Vito

Vito with Skopar f/3.2 50mm lens image by unknown

The Vito by Voigtländer was one of the most successful in German camera history. Vitos were produced from 1939 to 1971 and many of them are still being used. Most of them are still easy to get for an affordable price. The versions with Skopar- or Ultron-lenses are highly desirable and still produce excellent results. When checking Vito-cameras be aware that the shutter of many versions can only be released with a loaded and advanced film. The first Vito, now often referred to as a Vito I, is a folding bellows camera, fitted with the Voigtlander Skopar f/3.5 50 mm. lens. The shutter is a Prontor II, Compur or Compur Rapid. Most versions have no flash synchronisation.

A direct-vision viewfinder is built into the top plate with a frame counter to one side. The camera wind-on permits the double-exposure interlock to be disengaged, allowing a partially-used film to be re-loaded without exposing every frame. There is a 3/8 inch tripod bush in the base plate.