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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 higher on the price range the Vitrona did not have a coupled rangefinder but rather a three zone focusing system.  
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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.  
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==Voigtländer Vitona Specifications==
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== Links ==
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* [http://www.retrography.com/vitrona.htm Vitrona] on [http://www.retrography.com/  Simon Simonsen's Retrography]
 
  
 
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Revision as of 07:33, 1 October 2020

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.



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