Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]While cleaning out his father in law's house, a friend of mine found a Voitlander Prominent camera. It is fitted with a Nokton 1:1.5/50. I don't see a serial number on the camera. The lens has the number 3837xxx. It says Synchro-Compur on the shutter speed ring, which sits behind the lens. Shutter speed goes from B to 500. Speeds are like my early M3- 5, 10, 25, 50, etc Film advance is similar to the thread mount Leicas. Focusing is done with with a dial on the top left side, which I find to be pretty awkward. The camera appears to be well made and in good condition. Can anyone tell me anything about this camera? How old is it? How does it compare to a Leica. Judging by recent discussions (that I've not really followed closely) the lens at least seems to be reasonably well regarded. Any information would be much appreciated. - -- Michael Bell MBell@mail.utexas.edu