Voigtländer Vitessa A3
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Category: 35mm Film Rangefinder Camera
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Camera Model: Voigtländer Vitessa A3
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Film Format: 35mm (135)
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Lens Mount: Fixed lens (non-interchangeable)
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Shutter Type: Synchro-Compur leaf shutter
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Shutter Speed Range: Bulb, 1 sec – 1/500 sec
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Exposure Modes: Manual exposure
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Viewfinder: Optical viewfinder
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Rangefinder: Coupled coincident-image rangefinder
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Metering: Selenium meter (in-body light meter; may vary depending on unit condition)
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Focus System: Manual focus via front-lens movement
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Film Advance: Plunger-style “Rapid Winder” (top-mounted plunger rod)
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Film Rewind: Bottom-mounted rewind knob
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Flash Sync: X/M sync with PC socket
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Self-Timer: Mechanical self-timer
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Dimensions: Approx. 125 × 82 × 63 mm
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Weight: Approx. 600 g
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Strap Lugs: Not included on this model (typical for Vitessa A3)
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Lens Type: Fixed prime lens
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Focal Length: 50mm
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Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
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Aperture Range: f/3.5 – f/22
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Optical Design: Tessar-type (4 elements in 3 groups)
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Focus Type: Manual focus
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Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 1 m
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Coating: Color-Skopar coated optics
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Filter Thread: Voigtländer bayonet filter mount (not standard threaded)
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Flash Sync: Full sync at all shutter speeds (due to leaf shutter)
The Voigtländer Vitessa A3 is a classic 35mm rangefinder camera known for its unique design and precise German engineering. It features the iconic plunger-style rapid winder, allowing fast and smooth film advance with a single downward press. The camera uses a bright optical viewfinder paired with a coupled rangefinder for accurate focusing. Its built-in selenium meter provides convenient exposure assistance (when functional), making it suitable for both casual and enthusiast film photographers.
The attached Color-Skopar 50mm f/3.5 lens delivers sharp, clean, and contrasty images, characteristic of Voigtländer’s Tessar-type design. Compact, mechanically satisfying, and beautifully constructed, the Vitessa A3 remains a highly collectible and enjoyable camera to use.
Serial Number: 3424162
SKU: UN-94-7283
