whitecat
Lone Range(find)er
Anyone have one? I have the Contessa and want to compliment it. Which is the most sought after? I prefer one without the interchangable lenses. Do they have meters?
The Vitessa L is the folder with barn doors, and has a meter. The Vitessa T is the non-folder with interchangeable lenses. The Vitessa's are VERY quirky. The RF is a nightmare to align. The Kodak Retina IIIc is a much better choice. Of course, it does not come with an Ultron or Skopar.
I have the Vitessa T and Vitessa N. The latter does not have a meter. These are big cameras- I use a Nikkorex Case for my Vitessa T. The L and N are the same sized body, have the barn doors.
I have the Vitessa T and Vitessa N. The latter does not have a meter. These are big cameras- I use a Nikkorex Case for my Vitessa T. The L and N are the same sized body, have the barn doors.
David Goldfarb
Well-known
I had a Vitessa L with the 50/2.0 Ultron for a few years--probably my favorite 50mm lens. It had a selenium meter that didn't work, as is usually the case. Better to use a handheld meter. Here's a favorite Vitessa-L shot--
whitecat
Lone Range(find)er
really nice shot.
ErnestoJL
Well-known
If you want a companion for your Contessa why not a Voigtländer Vitomatic IIb (selenium meter) or better, a Cs (CdS cell) ? They both have the Color Skopar. If you want the Ultron take a look at a Vitomatic IIIb (also selenium meter) or III Cs (CdS cell).
All have fixed lens, and are very compact and dependable cameras.
Cheers
Ernesto
All have fixed lens, and are very compact and dependable cameras.
Cheers
Ernesto
134k
Newbie
I have a Vitessa 125 that was CLA'd by Wolf Umbach. I actually find it a joy to use, and with practice I've learned to shoot fairly quick.
whitecat
Lone Range(find)er
I'll look at the Vitomatics, thanks.
nico
Well-known
Hi Whitecat,
I recently got mine (a Vitessa with fixed Ultron 50 and no meter and ears for straps).
I wrote a few lines about it here and posted some photos.
If you want you can see some more photos took with that camera here on my blog:
http://fotonico237.blogspot.com/2008/01/lucca-vitessa-1.html
http://fotonico237.blogspot.com/2008/02/nightbound-train-1.html (except the third one from above).
Maybe I'll be able to post something more later.
I always bring it with me, a little bit heavy but it's a nice pocketable camera with a very fast 50 mm lens.
Ciao
I recently got mine (a Vitessa with fixed Ultron 50 and no meter and ears for straps).
I wrote a few lines about it here and posted some photos.
If you want you can see some more photos took with that camera here on my blog:
http://fotonico237.blogspot.com/2008/01/lucca-vitessa-1.html
http://fotonico237.blogspot.com/2008/02/nightbound-train-1.html (except the third one from above).
Maybe I'll be able to post something more later.
I always bring it with me, a little bit heavy but it's a nice pocketable camera with a very fast 50 mm lens.
Ciao
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Roger Hicks
Veteran
For a collector: 'Bomb Doors' f/2. I've had 'em, but they are extremely idiosyncratic and need servicing to maintain anything like smooth wind-on.
Otherwise: well, I'd go for a Retina...
Cheers,
R.
Otherwise: well, I'd go for a Retina...
Cheers,
R.