Voigtlander Vito II - 1954 - A detailed look.

[@GONZOFAM7]

I own an early model without cold shoe. I've finally completed my set with box, manual, filters, case and lens hood. So easy to use. I love shooting with it but only take it out on our group photo walks. Thanks for another good video.

[@howpow]

Hi again Jaime.
I've got some of those. I have a nice case and lens hood case, a lens hood and a yellow filter.
Unfortunately I have too many cameras to chase down all the relevant bits and pieces.
It's a nice thing to do though.
Cheers, Howard

[@eli1030]

Hi Howard, my daughter (Hi Peanut) just bought one of these. I had never seen one before. Thank you for the detailed breakdown!

[@howpow]

Hi Eli. The Vito II is a great little camera. I hope "Hi Peanut" enjoys it. They are fairly rare these days. Thanks for the comment. Howard

[@ChristopherFynn001]

Some of the similar folding Kodak Retina cameras with Schneider-Kreuznach lenses which were manufactured during the same period are also very nice. A few models also have a built in rangefinder. Balda / Baldina folding cameras with Rodenstock Heligon and Schneider Xenon lenses are also nice.

[@howpow]

Hi Christopher, I agree, all the cameras you mentioned are very desirable, unfortunately I don't have any of them, I wish I did but I have too many already, over 100.
If I thin out some of the later cameras I might look at getting some of the earlier ones such as the Retinas. 🙂

[@marcputnins2848]

Top shelf Presentation

[@howpow]

Thanks Marc. Hope to see you soon.

[@brentbrown51]

I've inherited my grandfather's Voigtlander Vito II. Sweet little camera. Still works. Thanks for the overview!

[@howpow]

My pleasure Brent. If you put a film through it I think you'll find it very capable as well.
Cheers, Howard 📷

[@brentbrown51]

@@howpow I have run a roll through it after a CLA. Works like a charm. I have pictures from the 50s with the camera in my grandfather's hand. So, the camera has value to me beyond its native charm. Have to get the case repaired to complete its restoration. Cheers!

[@howpow]

@@brentbrown51 That's great Brent, a family heirloom.
Perhaps you'll be able to pass it on eventually.
A multi generation camera.
Cheers, Howard 📷
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[@stog9821]

I have one of these that my mother bought in England way back when. I always thought it was pre war but I’ve since learned it isn’t. It’s older than yours. Perhaps one of the original 1949 or thereabouts. I took it all over when I was younger - Asia, S. America, Europe and much of the States and Canada. I still have the instruction book. I’m by no means a skilled photographer, but I took some very good pictures with it just following the instruction booklet. I also used the timer to get some selfies back before selfie sticks or the term was invented.

[@howpow]

Thanks for the comment STOG. they're still very capable little film cameras. I took a roll of 24 on a lockdown walk last year and they all came out very well.

[@philipthomas8640]

Thanks again Howard - great little video explaining this classic camera.

[@howpow]

Thanks Phil. 👍

[@nicolemcinerney6946]

Well done H , another little gem of a camera

[@howpow]

Thanks Nic 😄

[@DethronerX]

Beautiful. Someone in my country is selling it.
This video helps me decide that I want it. Im also looking for videos where someone shows the photos taken with it

[@howpow]

Hi DethronerX. The Vito II certainly is a beautiful camera.
I can assure you that if you can get a good example it Is capable of excellent photos.
Cheers, Howard 📷

[@DethronerX]

@@howpow Thanks!

[@philhodgkinson1460]

Just picked up my one this weekend....has top speed of 1/500th
the cold shoe you have choice you can unclip it I use a tea spoon handle to minimise damage to top plate.... yellow filter came with it not certain of year....
Plan to run dummy film through it first to get feel of camera....
They say slow speeds/ escapment not working below 1/25th
Others say exercise it....etc......but I don't really know???

[@howpow]

Hi Phil. You could try exercising it but if there is no improvement after 10 or 20 attempts it obviously needs cleaning.
However the slower speeds are rarely used in general photography so you can still use the camera.
They are lovely little cameras and it deserves a proper clean and adjust procedure from a camera technician.
Cheers, Howard 📷

[@dardanprelvukaj8878]

Hiya, I have an issue with my camera, it's not exactly the same as yours but very very close. The shutter won't open when taking a photo I have to manually clip it open when taking a photo, resulting in me using the 1-second shutter speed. I was wondering if you knew how to fix this issue

[@howpow]

Hi Dardan, I don't have a quick answer. If the camera is in really nice condition and it means a lot to you, it needs to be taken to a camera repair person for a quote to fix it Good luck.

[@dardanprelvukaj8878]

@@howpow Thank you, I will have a look

[@mcdo0gal1985]

When you load the film how do you make sure its aligned properly on the first frame?

[@howpow]

Hi Andrew. The frames are not in specific places on the film strip.
The camera creates the frames with each exposure.
Cheers, Howard. 📸

[@mcdo0gal1985]

@@howpow thank you for this. How silly of me!

[@howpow]

@@mcdo0gal1985 My pleasure.

[@veroipunto]

Cuánto lamento que no esté subtitulado el video.
Voy a tener que hacer un curso de inglés y otro para entender el uso de la cámara 😄 🇦🇷

[@howpow]

Thanks Vero. No solution for this AFAIK. ☹️