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| − | The '''Vito III''' is a [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]] that was first produced by [[Voigtländer]] in 1950 and is more similar in design to the 35mm [[Prominent (35mm)|Prominent]] than to earlier [[Vito]] models ([[Vito]] , [[Vito II]] ). The Vito III features a [[Prominent (35mm)|Prominent]] styled top plate [[rangefinder]] coupling, the | + | The '''Vito III''' is a [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]] that was first produced by [[Voigtländer]] in 1950, this camera was the high-end model of the Vito family, with a better lens, shutter and rangefinder. |
| + | It's design is more similar in design to the 35mm [[Prominent (35mm)|Prominent]] than to earlier [[Vito]] models ([[Vito]] , [[Vito II]] ). It was produced in smaller numbers than the Vito II and is harder to find. | ||
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| + | The Vito III features a symmetric design with a [[Prominent (35mm)|Prominent]] styled top plate where 2 large wheels, the first is the film advance and frame counter, and the second has focusing and [[rangefinder]] coupling, where the film rewind should be. The film rewind is hidden in a key inside the focusing wheel that must be lifted for rewinding. On the back, next to the viewfinder a film-rewind button is located. | ||
| + | Lens and shutter are mounted on a front opening folding [[bellows]], while the other Vitos open to the side. | ||
| + | On the base of the camera, a long rectangular panel carries the film type reminder dial and the fron opening button, and the panel flips up to provide level base for the camera when set on a table. A small screw next to this panel rotates during rewind. | ||
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| + | The Vito III's lens was fitted with a Ultron f/2 50mm (5 element) with a synchronized [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter with 1-1/500 B and X-synchronization. Later models featured a [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter 1-1/500 B which was [[flash sync|XM synchronized]]. | ||
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The Vito III is a 35mm rangefinder camera that was first produced by Voigtländer in 1950, this camera was the high-end model of the Vito family, with a better lens, shutter and rangefinder. It's design is more similar in design to the 35mm Prominent than to earlier Vito models (Vito , Vito II ). It was produced in smaller numbers than the Vito II and is harder to find.
The Vito III features a symmetric design with a Prominent styled top plate where 2 large wheels, the first is the film advance and frame counter, and the second has focusing and rangefinder coupling, where the film rewind should be. The film rewind is hidden in a key inside the focusing wheel that must be lifted for rewinding. On the back, next to the viewfinder a film-rewind button is located. Lens and shutter are mounted on a front opening folding bellows, while the other Vitos open to the side. On the base of the camera, a long rectangular panel carries the film type reminder dial and the fron opening button, and the panel flips up to provide level base for the camera when set on a table. A small screw next to this panel rotates during rewind.
The Vito III's lens was fitted with a Ultron f/2 50mm (5 element) with a synchronized Compur-Rapid shutter with 1-1/500 B and X-synchronization. Later models featured a Synchro-Compur shutter 1-1/500 B which was XM synchronized.
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