Aires M28

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The Aires M28 is a 35mm rangefinder camera made by the Japanese company Aires c1960[1].
It was also sold as the Aires Viscount M2.8

An 80mm Telephoto attachment for the lens was available. The Viewfinder has (red) correction marks for this option.

Specifications

  • Format : 24 x 36 mm on 35mm film
  • Coupled rangefinder
  • Lens: Aires Q Coral 1:2.8 f=4.5cm, Coated, front-cell focusing
  • Filter Size : M43 x 0.75[2]
  • Shutter: Seikosha SLV leafshutter. Speeds 1 to 1/500 sec. and B.
  • Diaphragm : 2.8 to 22
  • Selftimer
  • Flash synchronisation : Socket on left side. X and M synchronisation
  • Lighmeter system : Coupled Selenium photo element,
    Film sensivity : 10 to 400 ASA
  • Double exposure prevention
  • Blank film frame prevention
  • Color Finish : Chrome
  • Color Leatherette : Black
  • Dimensions WxDxH: 134 x 74 x 93 mm
  • Weight: 790 grams

Name Variations

The camera has multiple name combinations for the top cover and front nameplate.

Top cover Front nameplate
Viscount ViscountM2.8
Viscount M2.8
M2.8 M2.8

Other variations may exist.

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Notes

  1. McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover)., page 43
  2. Manual states Filter size M49 but measurement on actual camera was M43


Links

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In Japanese :