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| + | 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 [[Voigtlander Vito BL|Vito BL]] and BR. | ||
| − | + | The Vitomatic I is a viewfinder camera, and the Vitomatic II and IIa are rangefinder equipped. | |
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The '''Vitomatic I''' was produced between 1957 and 1960. | The '''Vitomatic I''' was produced between 1957 and 1960. | ||
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== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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Viewfinder: Brilliant finder shows image at about 1:1. Bright line with parallax markings. | Viewfinder: Brilliant finder shows image at about 1:1. Bright line with parallax markings. | ||
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Diaphragm: f2.8 to f22. | Diaphragm: f2.8 to f22. | ||
| − | Shutter: Prontor SLK-V shutter (B, 1, 1/ | + | 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 | + | Meter: Coupled selenium. |
| − | Exposure: Manual match needle in top-plate window | + | Exposure: Manual match needle in top-plate window |
| − | Frame Counter: Manually set, countdown style | + | Frame Counter: Manually set, countdown style |
Rewind: Pop-up crank with automatic tension release. | Rewind: Pop-up crank with automatic tension release. | ||
| − | Back Opening: Pull out base plate latch with quarter twist | + | Back Opening: Pull out base plate latch with quarter twist opens the whole back and a hinged door beneath the film canister. |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.cameramanuals.org/voigtlander_pdf/voigtlander_vitomatic_i.pdf Voigtlander Vitomatic I manual] at Mike Butkus's orphan cameras. | ||
| + | *[https://www.analog.cafe/r/voigtlander-vitomatic-i-camera-review-hebv Vitomatic I review] at [https://www.analog.cafe/ Analog.Cafe] | ||
| − | + | [[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]] | |
| − | + | [[Category: Voigtländer]] | |
| + | [[Category: V]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1957]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:09, 14 January 2024
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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.
- Vitomatic I review at Analog.Cafe
