I picked up a Kodak Retina 119, and it's basically this camera, albeit with group focusing compared to front element focusing. I love it, small, fun, and easy to just grab and go for the day.
Great little video on the lovely Voigtlander Vito II. I sold mine and got a Rollei 35, which I like, but I find myself sort of pining for my Vito II sometimes. You’re right; Voigtlander made many different folding cameras, most in medium format (the Bessa line, for example) and a few in 35mm. Stylistically, my 6x6 Perkeo II (from the same era as the Vito II) looks a lot like a slightly larger version of a Vito II. Voigtlander lenses also tend to be superb, with the Color-Skopar 100% comparable to Zeiss’ Tessar. One thing, though: Using a Pentax 67 to show how small the Vito II is is a bit overkill. I mean, the Pentax is a beast and makes practically ANYTHING else look small! 😂
My uncle who served in the war brought this back with him. I figured he got it during occupation of Germany. The serial number is 2700487. I inherited it after he passed. Its in need of repair. There appears to be no spring.
Hiya, I'm having an issue with my vito II and was wondering if you could help, the shutter won't open, I have film in I make sure it's all ready, but when I take a photo the shutter doesn't open.
@@MikMilman I believe so, I'm having to use the shutter at 1-second speed. so that I have enough time while the shutter is open to take the photo as they don't go off at the same time.
Heads up guys, you should NEVER cock the shutter on a manual camera then fold it up. Suppose you get distracted and end up doing something else, get home and put the camera in a drawer till next time? Well then chances are you've just f**ked up your shutter and therefore your camera. Manual shutters like this rely on a spring to fire. Leave that spring under tension for a period of time and you've probably damaged that spring. Never leave it in the fire position, not even overnight. This rule applies to all manual shutters, not just fold-ups!
Thank you.. Had one one these gems with me for over 40 years (inherited).. time to give it a whirl. Thanks for the great video!
I still absolutely love using this camera
@@MikMilman It looks fun!
I picked up a Kodak Retina 119, and it's basically this camera, albeit with group focusing compared to front element focusing. I love it, small, fun, and easy to just grab and go for the day.
I used to have one of these. I still have pictures on my wall that I took with it. Great little camera.
I love it.
Great little video on the lovely Voigtlander Vito II. I sold mine and got a Rollei 35, which I like, but I find myself sort of pining for my Vito II sometimes. You’re right; Voigtlander made many different folding cameras, most in medium format (the Bessa line, for example) and a few in 35mm. Stylistically, my 6x6 Perkeo II (from the same era as the Vito II) looks a lot like a slightly larger version of a Vito II. Voigtlander lenses also tend to be superb, with the Color-Skopar 100% comparable to Zeiss’ Tessar. One thing, though: Using a Pentax 67 to show how small the Vito II is is a bit overkill. I mean, the Pentax is a beast and makes practically ANYTHING else look small! 😂
My uncle who served in the war brought this back with him. I figured he got it during occupation of Germany. The serial number is 2700487. I inherited it after he passed. Its in need of repair. There appears to be no spring.
If in meters was European market .If feet then US or British,maybe from PX .
Could I ask where you get the film for this camera? I got one for my friend and I need to find the film and don’t want to get the wrong one
It's just 35 mm film.
The Vito is so much less complex than the Rollei !
Hiya, I'm having an issue with my vito II and was wondering if you could help, the shutter won't open, I have film in I make sure it's all ready, but when I take a photo the shutter doesn't open.
I wish I could tell you without seeing the camera. Have you ever been able to use the camera successfully?
@@MikMilman I believe so, I'm having to use the shutter at 1-second speed. so that I have enough time while the shutter is open to take the photo as they don't go off at the same time.
6 x 4.5 also !
great content just bought a Vito II and im still figuring it out do you have any other videos on this camera??
Off the top of my head I don't recall if I've done one. But I recommend checking out my website; I wrote an article on the camera.
Thank you so much I really appreciate the help
@@stevejacobson2406 I hope it answers your questions
There are Rangefinder accessories around that you could stick into the cold shoe at the top. I'm sure you could find them on eBay.
Thats ok. I embrace the quirks.
Er no. Why? Because there is no cold shoe on this camera
@@thewildgoose7467 the cold shoe was optional and occasionally is listed on ebay .
There is a thorough write up in the description about the Vito. Check it out!
Heads up guys, you should NEVER cock the shutter on a manual camera then fold it up.
Suppose you get distracted and end up doing something else, get home and put the camera in a drawer till next time?
Well then chances are you've just f**ked up your shutter and therefore your camera. Manual shutters like this rely on a spring to fire. Leave that spring under tension for a period of time and you've probably damaged that spring. Never leave it in the fire position, not even overnight. This rule applies to all manual shutters, not just fold-ups!
I have one for sale if anyone is interested