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The '''Vitrona''' is [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] introduced c.1964 by [[Voigtländer]]. It was possibly the first camera with built-in electronic flash. The batteries and part of the electronics for the flash are housed in a special pistol-style grip which fits underneath the camera attached via a bayonet. Although a higher price range model, the Vitrona did not have a coupled [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] but rather a three-[[guess focusing|zone]] focusing system. | The '''Vitrona''' is [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] introduced c.1964 by [[Voigtländer]]. It was possibly the first camera with built-in electronic flash. The batteries and part of the electronics for the flash are housed in a special pistol-style grip which fits underneath the camera attached via a bayonet. Although a higher price range model, the Vitrona did not have a coupled [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] but rather a three-[[guess focusing|zone]] focusing system. | ||
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==Voigtländer Vitona Specifications== | ==Voigtländer Vitona Specifications== | ||
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The Vitrona is 35mm viewfinder camera introduced c.1964 by Voigtländer. It was possibly the first camera with built-in electronic flash. The batteries and part of the electronics for the flash are housed in a special pistol-style grip which fits underneath the camera attached via a bayonet. Although a higher price range model, the Vitrona did not have a coupled rangefinder but rather a three-zone focusing system.
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Voigtländer Vitona Specifications
- Manufacturer: Voigtländer
- Country: Germany
- Years Produced: 1964 - 1967
- Body Type: Rigid Rounded Fixed Lens
- Film Type: 35mm
- Lens Type: Lanthar f/2.8 50mm
- Shutter Type: Prontor 250
- Flash Type: Built-In