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Voigtländer Vito C, 1756–1956 Bicentennial Edition, Boxed

Name: Voigtländer Vito C, 1756–1956 Bicentennial Edition, Boxed
Brand: Fil Caravan
SKU: 278007166848
Price: 275.00 USD
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35 mm viewfinder camera · Voigtländer, Braunschweig, West Germany · 1956 bicentennial edition

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Compact chrome and black Voigtländer Vito C 35 mm camera beside its original printed anniversary box. — The Vito C with its original 1756–1956 anniversary box.

Description

A Voigtländer Vito C 35 mm viewfinder camera, standard first model, serial number 5544282, made in Braunschweig, West Germany. This example is the 1956 bicentennial edition, marking the firm's two hundredth anniversary.

The lens is a Voigtländer Lanthar f/2.8 50 mm, with apertures from f/2.8 to f/22, behind a Pronto-LK leaf shutter offering B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, and 1/250 second. The Vito C series was known for solid build and ease of handling, and was widely taken up by amateur photographers of its day.

The camera has been kept in its original box, emblazoned with the Voigtländer logo and the anniversary dates 1756–1956.

Photographs

Voigtländer Vito C, 1756–1956 Bicentennial Edition, Boxed, photograph 2

Details

Maker	Voigtländer, Braunschweig, West Germany
Model	Vito C, standard first model; 1956 bicentennial edition
Serial number	5544282
Lens	Voigtländer Lanthar f/2.8 50 mm; f/2.8–f/22
Shutter	Pronto-LK leaf shutter; B, 30, 60, 125, 250
Format	35 mm
Accompanied by	Original box marked 1756–1956
Reference	eBay item 278007166848

Condition

Camera, lens, and shutter are in good condition, showing little or no use; the delay timer needs cleaning or adjustment. Shutter speeds have not been professionally timed and reported condition reflects observation by eye.