Voigtlanders are always fun and interesting. This Perkeo I is one of the simplest, cheapest and more straightforward to use. It uses 120 size film and shoots in 6x6. No rangefinder, no light meter, limited shutter speed choices and a triplet lens, so why bother?
Because it’s lightweight, inexpensive, reliable and can deliver excellent images if used from F8 and beyond.
Believe me, don’t underestimate this Vaskar lens. Just be careful about flare and proper focusing and you'll be very surprised with the photos. The image center can be extremely sharp and the corners very good from F5.6
The camera is also VERY small for a medium format camera. Some Perkeo I and II use a Color Skopar objective and a Prontor shutter. The Pronto (not Prontor) shutter has a modest speed range. Don't forget the light meter or the exposure table!
This camera is one of my personal picks, and it's very fun to use.
There are plenty of 32mm filters and hoods available from ebay. Try to get the original ones from Voigtländer, especially the metal hood.
This camera is one of my personal picks, and it's very fun to use.
There are plenty of 32mm filters and hoods available from ebay. Try to get the original ones from Voigtländer, especially the metal hood.
Lens: Voigtländer Vaskar 75mm F4.5 coated triplet
Shutter: Pronto (B,1/25,1/50,1/100 and 1/200)
Film type: 120 (6x6 frame)
Filter: 32 mm snap-in
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