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* [http://www.cameramanuals.org/voigtlander_pdf/voigtlander_vitomatic_i.pdf Voigtlander Vitomatic I manual] at Mike Butkus's orphan cameras. | * [http://www.cameramanuals.org/voigtlander_pdf/voigtlander_vitomatic_i.pdf Voigtlander Vitomatic I manual] at Mike Butkus's orphan cameras. | ||
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| Vitomatic I image by Rick Oleson (Image rights) |
There were four generations of Voigtlander Vitomatic cameras, all of which had coupled light meters. The first two generations were derived from the Vito B and developed in parallel to the Vito BL and BR.
The Vitomatic I is a viewfinder camera, and the Vitomatic II and IIa are rangefinder equipped.
The Vitomatic I was produced between 1957 and 1960.
Specifications
Viewfinder: Brilliant finder shows image at about 1:1. Bright line with parallax markings.
Focus: Manual. Imperial distance scale with zone focusing symbols.
Lens: Color-Skopar 50mm (4 elements in 3 groups).
Close Focus: 3' 5".
Diaphragm: f2.8 to f22.
Shutter: Prontor SLK-V shutter (B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/300 sec) + built-in 8 second self-timer. Early cameras had a top speed of 1/300th sec.
Meter: Coupled selenium.
Exposure: Manual match needle in top-plate window
Frame Counter: Manually set, countdown style
Rewind: Pop-up crank with automatic tension release.
Back Opening: Pull out base plate latch with quarter twist opens the whole back and a hinged door beneath the film canister.
Links
- Voigtlander Vitomatic I manual at Mike Butkus's orphan cameras.
