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Voigtländer Vitessa Analogue camera
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Voigtländer Vitessa Analogue camera

Offered is a beautiful Voigtländer Vitessa, a masterpiece of mid-century German camera engineering. This iconic 35mm folding rangefinder camera is famous for its unique "combi-plunger" fast film-advance and shutter-cocking mechanism, which allows for very rapid shooting. The camera features the distinctive double-door "barn door" design that protects the lens when collapsed, making it exceptionally sleek and pocketable. This version is equipped with the high-performance Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5 lens, renowned for its color correction and sharpness. The Vitessa series is highly sought after by collectors for its elegant aesthetics and high-precision mechanical feel. Specifications Camera Type: 35mm folding rangefinder camera Lens: Voigtländer Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5 Shutter: Synchro-Compur with speeds up to 1/500 second + B Film Advance: Iconic large "combi-plunger" on the top plate Metering: Built-in light meter (visible on top plate) Construction: High-quality all-metal body with chrome and leatherette finish Film Type: Standard 35mm cartridge Condition Cosmetic: The camera is in very good aesthetic condition. The chrome housing is bright, and the black leatherette is well-preserved. Mechanical: The unique plunger mechanism and "barn doors" operate smoothly. The shutter fires across speeds. Optical: The Color-Skopar lens glass appears clear and well-maintained. The viewfinder and rangefinder windows are functional. Accessories: Comes with its original brown leather Voigtländer carrying case. Please note: The light meter has not been tested for accuracy. The camera has not been tested with film. The images are an integral part of the description.

No. 100960998

Sold
Voigtländer Vitessa Analogue camera

Voigtländer Vitessa Analogue camera

Offered is a beautiful Voigtländer Vitessa, a masterpiece of mid-century German camera engineering. This iconic 35mm folding rangefinder camera is famous for its unique "combi-plunger" fast film-advance and shutter-cocking mechanism, which allows for very rapid shooting. The camera features the distinctive double-door "barn door" design that protects the lens when collapsed, making it exceptionally sleek and pocketable.

This version is equipped with the high-performance Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5 lens, renowned for its color correction and sharpness. The Vitessa series is highly sought after by collectors for its elegant aesthetics and high-precision mechanical feel.

Specifications

Camera Type: 35mm folding rangefinder camera

Lens: Voigtländer Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5

Shutter: Synchro-Compur with speeds up to 1/500 second + B

Film Advance: Iconic large "combi-plunger" on the top plate

Metering: Built-in light meter (visible on top plate)

Construction: High-quality all-metal body with chrome and leatherette finish

Film Type: Standard 35mm cartridge

Condition

Cosmetic: The camera is in very good aesthetic condition. The chrome housing is bright, and the black leatherette is well-preserved.

Mechanical: The unique plunger mechanism and "barn doors" operate smoothly. The shutter fires across speeds.

Optical: The Color-Skopar lens glass appears clear and well-maintained. The viewfinder and rangefinder windows are functional.

Accessories: Comes with its original brown leather Voigtländer carrying case.

Please note: The light meter has not been tested for accuracy. The camera has not been tested with film. The images are an integral part of the description.

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