This is a 1957-1960 vintage Voigtländer Vito I 35mm folding Camera with Voigtar 50mm f3.5 Lens and Compur-Rapid shutter. It's the first post-war version of this camera, differing from the earlier models which had a Compur shutter but otherwise much the same. The model number I wasn't actually marked on the camera, it is used by collectors and photography historians to distinguish it from later models. The shutter offers speeds of B, 1, 1/2, 1/5th, 1/10th, 1/25th, 1/50th, 1/100th, 1/250th, and 1/500th second. There is no flash synchronization. The lens has aperture settings from f3.5 to f16. Focus distances are marked from 1 metre to infinity. I'm supplying it in a cloth storage bag, I don't have the case or any accessories for it.

This is working well and is in excellent condition; there is very slight internal dust in the lens but no apparent fungus, the bellows has no light leaks (tested with a very bright LED source inside the camera in a darkened room), and the shutter works well at all speeds. There is a small dent on the camera back lock and some minor scuffs and marks, but no corrosion or significant damage. I have tested that film transport works but have not developed pictures.

Instructions for slightly later versions and a guide to the whole range can be downloaded here:
https://butkus.org/chinon/voigtlander_pdf/voigtlander_vito/voigtlander_vito.htm

There are some reviews on these sites:
https://cameramill.co.uk/voigtlander-vito-film-camera-millys-cameras/
https://oldcamera.blog/2013/05/14/voigtlander-vito-i/
https://youtu.be/dQYrdF9GWtM?si=RloqwhboiC3p9AtQ

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On 26-Apr-24 at 10:34:18 BST, seller added the following information:

Lens serial number 3002499

On 26-Apr-24 at 10:40:38 BST, seller added the following information:

Apologies - the correct date for this camera is 1947-50, not 1957-60.