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Beautiful Voigtlander Vitessa 35mm Rangefinder. (barndoor)With Case, Lens Hood, Filter and Strap
Regular price
£400.00
Sale price
£500.00
Tax included.
Shipping Free to UK customers
Absolutely Gorgeous! Comes with Lens hood, and UV filter in original case. What a gorgeous specimen of true vintage medium format photography! This has been fully cleaned and tested. New light seals and bellows are all intact with no light leakage. Lens is clear of fungus. If you are looking to get into photography or want to add to your existing collection this is for you. Firing with all speed and remarkably consistent. As with all cameras of this age the lower speeds do tend to be a little slow but this has been looked after and lubricated.
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.
Focusing is operated by the user's right thumb via a wheel on the back of the top plate, with a distance dial, scale focus pictograms, (and depth-of-field scale) on top of the wheel. The film advance, which cocks the shutter automatically, is operated with a large plunger rod sticking out of the top plate, that can be pushed down when the camera is folded. The unique barn-doors[1] led to the camera being nick-named 'Scheunentor' (barn) in Germany. There are other nicknames of Vitessa, e.g. 'Lighthouse', after the unique plunger rod.
Great as a stage prop or to add to you working collection of antique cameras.
The Agfa Isolette was originally launched in the 1930s under the name Jsolette but it is generally associated with the 1950s with a whole series of models and model variants. Other names include Isorette and Jsorette, and the Ansco badged Speedex. Apart from the rangefinder versions with their tessar-like lenses and fast shutters, most of the series are fairly low spec.
We always have stock waiting to go on so if you are looking for something in particular please ask we can often help.
All items are carefully checked, cleaned serviced so the item reaches you in the best possible condition. Please note that items of this age often have the odd mark and these are shown in the photos or in the description and they often add to the charm. You have 30 days to check the item yourself and if there is anything you are not happy with you can return for a replacement, repair or refund.
We check our cameras and use a laser shutters speed tester to check accuracy, light seals and mirror cushions are replaced. the camera is checked for light leaks and lubricated and adjusted prior to shipping on older cameras this may take a day or two but we will keep you updated
After sales help and advice is included with every purchase, we also run workshops and online tutorials. Contact us for more information. We are not just a camera shop! If you have any questions please ask.
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.
Focusing is operated by the user's right thumb via a wheel on the back of the top plate, with a distance dial, scale focus pictograms, (and depth-of-field scale) on top of the wheel. The film advance, which cocks the shutter automatically, is operated with a large plunger rod sticking out of the top plate, that can be pushed down when the camera is folded. The unique barn-doors[1] led to the camera being nick-named 'Scheunentor' (barn) in Germany. There are other nicknames of Vitessa, e.g. 'Lighthouse', after the unique plunger rod.
Great as a stage prop or to add to you working collection of antique cameras.
The Agfa Isolette was originally launched in the 1930s under the name Jsolette but it is generally associated with the 1950s with a whole series of models and model variants. Other names include Isorette and Jsorette, and the Ansco badged Speedex. Apart from the rangefinder versions with their tessar-like lenses and fast shutters, most of the series are fairly low spec.
We always have stock waiting to go on so if you are looking for something in particular please ask we can often help.
All items are carefully checked, cleaned serviced so the item reaches you in the best possible condition. Please note that items of this age often have the odd mark and these are shown in the photos or in the description and they often add to the charm. You have 30 days to check the item yourself and if there is anything you are not happy with you can return for a replacement, repair or refund.
We check our cameras and use a laser shutters speed tester to check accuracy, light seals and mirror cushions are replaced. the camera is checked for light leaks and lubricated and adjusted prior to shipping on older cameras this may take a day or two but we will keep you updated
After sales help and advice is included with every purchase, we also run workshops and online tutorials. Contact us for more information. We are not just a camera shop! If you have any questions please ask.