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- Specifications
Marketed | March 1957 |
Original Price | 67,000 yen (w/50mm f/1.8) 56,000 yen (w/50mm f/2.8) |
This was a VT with a film advance lever on the camera top. The fastest shutter speed was 1/500 sec. and the self-timer was not built-in. Only FP-sync was provided for flash. A practical and affordable camera.
Type | 35mm focal-plane shutter rangefinder camera |
Picture Size | 24 x 36 mm |
Normal Lens | Canon 50mm f/1.2, 50mm f/2.8 |
Lens Mount | Threaded mount |
Shutter | Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis rotating dial for T, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/15 sec., and single-axis rotating dial (with index) for B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/500 sec. |
Flash Sync | FP-sync (direct synchronization provided with bayonet terminal). |
Viewfinder | Coincidence rangefinder integrated with reversed Galilean viewfinder rotatable to set one of three magnifications. |
Film Loading & Advance |
After opening camera back, insertion onto spool. Advances with camera-top advance lever (single or partial strokes). |
Frame Counter | Manually set from 39 to 0 with built-in window. Film advance and rewind status indicator provided. |
Film Rewind | Pop-up rewind knob |
Dimensions & Weight |
143 x 76 x 34 mm, 530 g (body) |