Voigtlander Prominent - 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera W/ 50mm F/1. 5 Nokton Lens
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:7049998 | Brand: Voigtländer |
Model: Prominent |
The body of the camera is in nice condition with subtle evidence of use and wear - presents very well. Please review the photos carefully as they are part of the description.
The camera has not been film-tested but appears to work properly. The film advance and shutter behave as expected. The viewfinder is clear and the rangefinder aligns nicely. Focus is easy to achieve.
Shutter sp...eeds (even the slow ones) appear and sound accurate but have not been professionally tested. I have owned a few of these cameras and the slow speeds on this one sound better than usual. The 1 sec. setting is nice and smooth.
The Nokton lens is in very nice condition. Aperture ring clicks nicely and there is minimal internal dust and only a hint of oil on the blades - one of the better ones I have seen recently. There is a small area on the front element (under the “R” in Voigtlander) where the coating has been marred. I almost didn’t notice it but at certain angles it’s visible. According to the repair person at my local camera store, the coating spot should not affect performance of the otherwise great lens. I had to shoot the auction images at specific angles so you can see the spot.
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