Visoflex prism compatibility?

[rolleicaster]

Hello there! Simple question from a fellow who's never used the Visoflex system before --

If I have a Visoflex II 90-degree prism, will it be compatible with a Visoflex III mirror housing? I've found a kit with a Viso 2 + Elmar 65 and would like to separately purchase a Viso 3 "body" -- I am hoping the prism would be interchangeable between them, but am uncertain.

Thanks in advance!

 

[JMQ]

See this eBay ad (I have nothing to do with the seller) -- looks like a V2 prism on a V3 chassis. I think the better question is which body will you use the Viso on? the V2 prism has a lower clearance than the V3 prism. I have the V3 chassis and prism if you want me to measure anything.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114742901848?hash=item1ab735bc58:g:~bQAAOSwa7JgXqXN

 

[Shac]

However, only the V2 90 deg prism has the built-in diopter adjustment - if this is important to you

 

[rolleicaster]

Thanks for the responses! It's going on an M2 so I'm not too worried about compatibility -- I think there will be plenty of clearance on top for the lower viewfinder.

I'm mostly attracted to the V3 because of the auto-reset mirror, which I take it is a large part of why they're more expensive/scarce.

Looking forward to my slow descent into Visoflex-induced madness 🙂