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The '''Voigt''' camera has no relation to the German firm [[Voigtländer]]. In fact, it is a modified version of the US-built [[Vokar B]], albeit with a slightly higher-spec Wollensak lens and shutter. The camera was produced from the same plastic molds, but its relationship to the [[Vokar]] company of Dexter, Michigan is cloudy. | The '''Voigt''' camera has no relation to the German firm [[Voigtländer]]. In fact, it is a modified version of the US-built [[Vokar B]], albeit with a slightly higher-spec Wollensak lens and shutter. The camera was produced from the same plastic molds, but its relationship to the [[Vokar]] company of Dexter, Michigan is cloudy. | ||
| − | After World War II, Vokar was concentrating on its ambitious [[Vokar I]] rangefinder, and ceased advertising its folding models. The Voigt models were sold by Camera Specialty Company, Inc. from New York City. This was a venture founded by one of the [[Wirgin]] brothers, Max Wirgin, after the family's original camera works had been nationalized. | + | After World War II, Vokar was concentrating on its ambitious [[Vokar I]] rangefinder, and ceased advertising its folding models. The Voigt models were sold by Camera Specialty Company, Inc. from New York City. This was a postwar venture founded by one of the [[Wirgin]] brothers, Max Wirgin, after the family's original camera works had been nationalized. |
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The Voigt camera has no relation to the German firm Voigtländer. In fact, it is a modified version of the US-built Vokar B, albeit with a slightly higher-spec Wollensak lens and shutter. The camera was produced from the same plastic molds, but its relationship to the Vokar company of Dexter, Michigan is cloudy.
After World War II, Vokar was concentrating on its ambitious Vokar I rangefinder, and ceased advertising its folding models. The Voigt models were sold by Camera Specialty Company, Inc. from New York City. This was a postwar venture founded by one of the Wirgin brothers, Max Wirgin, after the family's original camera works had been nationalized.
