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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. 
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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.
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Lens and shutter are mounted on a front opening folding [[bellows]], while the other Vitos open to the side.
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On the base of the camera, a long rectangular panel carries the film type reminder dial and the front 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 camera doesn't have strap lugs, but used to come with a leather case which had a strap.
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The Vito III's was fitted with a Ultron f/2 50mm (5 element) lens on a [[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]].  A double exposure prevention allowed picture taking only after advancing the film.
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==Specifications==
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* Manufacturer: [[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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* Weight: 650 g approx
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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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** Lightmeter
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** Leather case
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==Links==
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*[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
  
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The Vito III was first produced by [[Voigtländer]] in 1950 and is more similar in design to 35mm [[Prominent (35mm)|Prominent]] then to eairler [[Vito]] models ([[Vito]] , [[Vito II]] ) The Vito III features a [[Prominent (35mm)|Prominent]] styled top plate [[rangefinder]] coupling, the lens and shutter are mounted on a Vito style folding bellows. The Vito III's lens is a Ultron f/2 50mm with a synchronized [[Compur-Rapid]] shutter with 1-1/500 B and X-synchronized. Later models featured a [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter 1-1/500 B which was XM synchronized.
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[[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]]
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[[Category: 35mm rangefinder system]]
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[[Category: 35mm folding]]
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[[Category: Voigtländer]]
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[[Category:1951]]

Latest revision as of 05:31, 14 January 2024

3956786645_a8ab329520_w.jpg
Vito III
image by Chris Blank (Image rights)

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 front 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 camera doesn't have strap lugs, but used to come with a leather case which had a strap.

The Vito III's was fitted with a Ultron f/2 50mm (5 element) lens on a 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. A double exposure prevention allowed picture taking only after advancing the film.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: 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
  • Weight: 650 g approx
  • 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)
    • Lightmeter
    • Leather case
50211422567_1d9f62896a.jpg
Vito III
image by Remo Boretti (Image rights)
20902375981_f19f74f083.jpg
Vito III
image by Vagn1949 (Image rights)


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