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Ihagee Exakta VX 500 + Domiplan 2,8/50mm | Analogue camera
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Ihagee Exakta VX 500 + Domiplan 2,8/50mm | Analogue camera

Step back in time with this authentic Vintage Voigtländer Vitomatic IIa 35mm rangefinder camera. A true masterpiece of West German craftsmanship, the Vitomatic IIa is often considered the "Leica of viewfinder cameras" due to its exceptional build quality and compact, dense feel. Produced in the legendary Braunschweig factory, this camera represents the absolute peak of 1960s mechanical elegance. It is a perfect find for collectors, rangefinder enthusiasts, or as a high-end mechanical display piece. Key Benefits Optical Excellence: Equipped with the legendary Color-Skopar lens, renowned for its incredible sharpness and rich color rendition. Precision Rangefinder: Features a bright, coupled rangefinder with a 1:1 life-size viewfinder, allowing for effortless and accurate focusing. Mechanical Perfection: Known for its "tank-like" construction, featuring a smooth-stroke film advance and a high-precision shutter. Vintage Aesthetic: Boasts a timeless mid-century look with its satin chrome finish, integrated selenium light meter, and classic Voigtländer cursive branding. Features Camera Type: 35mm coupled rangefinder camera. Lens: High-quality Voigtländer Color-Skopar 1:2.8/50mm prime lens. Shutter: Precision Prontor-SLK leaf shutter with speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/500 second, plus B (Bulb). Exposure Control: Built-in Gossen selenium light meter coupled to the camera settings (match-needle system). Viewfinder: Large 1:1 bright-line viewfinder with an integrated rangefinder patch. Construction: Heavy-duty metal chassis with premium black leatherette and a top-mounted accessory shoe. Condition Rated 4/5. This camera is in excellent cosmetic condition. The satin chrome top and bottom plates are very clean, showing only minimal surface wear. The black leatherette is fully intact and retains its original texture. The lens glass appears clear and well-maintained. Notably, the viewfinder is remarkably clear for its age. While the mechanical shutter fires and the film advance operates smoothly, the accuracy of the selenium meter is untested. It is sold as a collectible or display item. What's Included Voigtländer Vitomatic IIa camera body. Integrated Voigtländer Color-Skopar 2.8/50mm lens. Built-in Prontor-SLK shutter system. No film, lens cap, or additional accessories are included. Why This Product? The Voigtländer Vitomatic IIa is a tangible piece of history, representing the pinnacle of precision for amateur photographers in the early 1960s. It is an exceptional acquisition for anyone curating a collection of premium European cameras or seeking a distinctive decorative item that exemplifies German engineering excellence. Keywords Voigtländer camera, Vitomatic IIa, Color-Skopar, vintage rangefinder, German engineering, 35mm film camera, analog photography, collector's camera, West German optics, classic camera design.

No. 102208781

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Ihagee Exakta VX 500 + Domiplan 2,8/50mm | Analogue camera

Ihagee Exakta VX 500 + Domiplan 2,8/50mm | Analogue camera

Step back in time with this authentic Vintage Voigtländer Vitomatic IIa 35mm rangefinder camera. A true masterpiece of West German craftsmanship, the Vitomatic IIa is often considered the "Leica of viewfinder cameras" due to its exceptional build quality and compact, dense feel. Produced in the legendary Braunschweig factory, this camera represents the absolute peak of 1960s mechanical elegance. It is a perfect find for collectors, rangefinder enthusiasts, or as a high-end mechanical display piece.

Key Benefits
Optical Excellence: Equipped with the legendary Color-Skopar lens, renowned for its incredible sharpness and rich color rendition.

Precision Rangefinder: Features a bright, coupled rangefinder with a 1:1 life-size viewfinder, allowing for effortless and accurate focusing.

Mechanical Perfection: Known for its "tank-like" construction, featuring a smooth-stroke film advance and a high-precision shutter.

Vintage Aesthetic: Boasts a timeless mid-century look with its satin chrome finish, integrated selenium light meter, and classic Voigtländer cursive branding.

Features
Camera Type: 35mm coupled rangefinder camera.

Lens: High-quality Voigtländer Color-Skopar 1:2.8/50mm prime lens.

Shutter: Precision Prontor-SLK leaf shutter with speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/500 second, plus B (Bulb).

Exposure Control: Built-in Gossen selenium light meter coupled to the camera settings (match-needle system).

Viewfinder: Large 1:1 bright-line viewfinder with an integrated rangefinder patch.

Construction: Heavy-duty metal chassis with premium black leatherette and a top-mounted accessory shoe.

Condition
Rated 4/5. This camera is in excellent cosmetic condition. The satin chrome top and bottom plates are very clean, showing only minimal surface wear. The black leatherette is fully intact and retains its original texture. The lens glass appears clear and well-maintained. Notably, the viewfinder is remarkably clear for its age. While the mechanical shutter fires and the film advance operates smoothly, the accuracy of the selenium meter is untested. It is sold as a collectible or display item.

What's Included
Voigtländer Vitomatic IIa camera body.

Integrated Voigtländer Color-Skopar 2.8/50mm lens.

Built-in Prontor-SLK shutter system.

No film, lens cap, or additional accessories are included.

Why This Product?
The Voigtländer Vitomatic IIa is a tangible piece of history, representing the pinnacle of precision for amateur photographers in the early 1960s. It is an exceptional acquisition for anyone curating a collection of premium European cameras or seeking a distinctive decorative item that exemplifies German engineering excellence.

Keywords
Voigtländer camera, Vitomatic IIa, Color-Skopar, vintage rangefinder, German engineering, 35mm film camera, analog photography, collector's camera, West German optics, classic camera design.

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