Voigtländer Vitessa 126 CS Analogue camera

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The Zeiss Ikon Voigtländer Vitessa 126 CS is a compact 126 Instamatic camera from the late 1960s, physically very good and tested and working, featuring a fixed Voigtländer Voigtar lens and a built-in flash socket, supplied with its original Zeiss Ikon Voigtländer ever-ready carrying case.

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Offered is a Zeiss Ikon Voigtländer Vitessa 126 CS, a compact and stylish cartridge-loading camera from the late 1960s. This model represents a collaboration between two giants of German photography, Zeiss Ikon and Voigtländer, following their merger. Designed for the 126 Instamatic film format, the Vitessa 126 CS was aimed at hobbyists who desired German precision in a simple-to-use "point-and-shoot" package.

The camera features a clean, minimalist design with a silver-finish top plate and high-quality black leatherette. It is equipped with a fixed-focus Voigtländer Voigtar lens and a Prontor shutter, offering the reliability and ease of use characteristic of the Instamatic era.

Specifications

Camera Type: Compact 126 cartridge camera

Lens: Voigtländer Voigtar lens

Shutter: Prontor shutter

Viewfinder: Large, bright-frame optical viewfinder

Features: Built-in flashcube socket on the top plate and a battery compartment for flash use.

Film Type: 126 cartridge (Instamatic)

Country of Origin: Germany (West)

Condition

Cosmetic: The camera is in excellent aesthetic condition with very few signs of wear. The chrome and leatherette are exceptionally well-preserved.

Mechanical: The shutter clicks, and the film advance mechanism operates as intended.

Optical: The lens and viewfinder appear clear and free of major defects.

Accessories: Includes its original black Zeiss Ikon Voigtländer ever-ready carrying case, which is also in very good condition.

Please note: This camera uses 126 film cartridges, which are no longer in standard production. It is sold primarily as a collector's item or for display. The camera has not been tested with film or flash. The images are an integral part of the description.

Offered is a Zeiss Ikon Voigtländer Vitessa 126 CS, a compact and stylish cartridge-loading camera from the late 1960s. This model represents a collaboration between two giants of German photography, Zeiss Ikon and Voigtländer, following their merger. Designed for the 126 Instamatic film format, the Vitessa 126 CS was aimed at hobbyists who desired German precision in a simple-to-use "point-and-shoot" package.

The camera features a clean, minimalist design with a silver-finish top plate and high-quality black leatherette. It is equipped with a fixed-focus Voigtländer Voigtar lens and a Prontor shutter, offering the reliability and ease of use characteristic of the Instamatic era.

Specifications

Camera Type: Compact 126 cartridge camera

Lens: Voigtländer Voigtar lens

Shutter: Prontor shutter

Viewfinder: Large, bright-frame optical viewfinder

Features: Built-in flashcube socket on the top plate and a battery compartment for flash use.

Film Type: 126 cartridge (Instamatic)

Country of Origin: Germany (West)

Condition

Cosmetic: The camera is in excellent aesthetic condition with very few signs of wear. The chrome and leatherette are exceptionally well-preserved.

Mechanical: The shutter clicks, and the film advance mechanism operates as intended.

Optical: The lens and viewfinder appear clear and free of major defects.

Accessories: Includes its original black Zeiss Ikon Voigtländer ever-ready carrying case, which is also in very good condition.

Please note: This camera uses 126 film cartridges, which are no longer in standard production. It is sold primarily as a collector's item or for display. The camera has not been tested with film or flash. The images are an integral part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Voigtländer
Model/ type nr
Vitessa 126 CS
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
vast ingebouwd
Film type
126 (Instamatic)
Estimated Period
1960-1970
The NetherlandsVerified
95
Objects sold
96.15%
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