Vitessa N
Voigtlaender
1954
VGTL K 2440 a02
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Vitessa N
Voigtlaender · 1954
| Typ | Rigid body, Optical viewfinder |
| Format | 24x36 KB |
| Lens | Ultron 2,0 |
| Shutter | Sy-Compur |
Archiv-Nr. VGTL K 2440 a02
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"The Vitessa is an innovative 35mm folding rangefinder camera made by Voigtländer in the 1950s. The folding bed of earlier folders is replaced by a barn-door assembly, and the shooting experience is aided by a focusing dial on the camera body and a large plunger to advance the film. The name Vitessa is a nod to the speed of focusing and shooting that could be achieved by using the camera. The unique look from the use of barn-doors led to the camera being nick-named 'Scheunentor' (barn) in Germany. There are other nicknames of Vitessa, e.g. 'Lighthouse', after the unique plunger…"
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Variants (2)
| Nr. | Year | Lens | Shutter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a01 | 1954 | Skopar 3,5 | Sy-Compur | – |
| a02 | 1954 | Ultron 2,0 | Sy-Compur | – |