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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]].
 
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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Filters and lenshood (310/32) are push-on 32mm.
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* Manufactured by: [[Voigtländer]] Braunschweig
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* Film Type: 135mm (24x36mm image)
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* Lens: coated Ultron 50mm f2.0 (6 elements in 4 groups) 15 blade diaphragm.
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* Focal range: 3' (1m) to infinity.
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* Shutter Type: Compur-Rapid or Synchro-Compur
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* Shutter speeds: T, B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 or 300. 500 was available in some models with Compur shutter
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* Lenshood: Push-in 32mm (310/32)
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* Filters: Push-type 32mm
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** Yellow G1 (301/32), G2 (302/32)
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** Orange (308/32)
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** Green (306/32)
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** UV (317/32)
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** Close-up filter (Focarlinse) F1(303/32), F2(304/32)
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* Accesories: 
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** Accesory shoe
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** [[Kontur]] Finder (335/23)
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** Leather case
  
 
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
*[https://www.cameramanuals.org/voigtlander_pdf/voigtlander_vito_iii.pdf Vito III user manual (pdf)] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
 
*[https://www.cameramanuals.org/voigtlander_pdf/voigtlander_vito_iii.pdf Vito III user manual (pdf)] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
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*[http://elekm.net/pages/cameras/vitoiii.htm Vito III] at MIke Elek's camera site
  
 
[[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]]

Revision as of 19:11, 6 August 2022

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. Filters and lenshood (310/32) are push-on 32mm.

  • Manufactured by: Voigtländer Braunschweig
  • Film Type: 135mm (24x36mm image)
  • Lens: coated Ultron 50mm f2.0 (6 elements in 4 groups) 15 blade diaphragm.
  • Focal range: 3' (1m) to infinity.
  • Shutter Type: Compur-Rapid or Synchro-Compur
  • Shutter speeds: T, B, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 or 300. 500 was available in some models with Compur shutter
  • Lenshood: Push-in 32mm (310/32)
  • Filters: Push-type 32mm
    • Yellow G1 (301/32), G2 (302/32)
    • Orange (308/32)
    • Green (306/32)
    • UV (317/32)
    • Close-up filter (Focarlinse) F1(303/32), F2(304/32)
  • Accesories:
    • Accesory shoe
    • Kontur Finder (335/23)
    • Leather case


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