Voigt

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Voigt camera with f/4.5 Wollensak lens image by Inspiredphotos (Image rights)

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 lens and shutter. While camera was produced from the same plastic molds, but its relationship to the Vokar company of Dexter, Michigan is somewhat cloudy.

After World War II, Vokar was concentrating on its ambitious Vokar I rangefinder, and ceased advertising its folding models. The Voigt models were apparently 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 during the Nazi period.

Variations

• Wirgin Anastigmat75mm f/4.5 lens; shutter with speeds 25, 50, 100, B & T)
• Wollensak 75mm f/4.5 Velostigmat in a Wollensak shutter with speeds T, B, 150, 100, 50, and 25