Voigtlander VSL1 (TM)

akaIfbaflex M 102

35mm MF film SLR camera • Discontinued

  • Announced:
  • · January 1974
  • Production status:
  • ● Discontinued
  • Country of design:
  • · FRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
  • System:
  • · Rolleiflex SL35 (1970)

Specification

Format:
35mm full frame
Film type:
135 cartridge-loaded film
M42 [45.5mm]
Shutter:
Type:
Focal-plane
Model:
Mechanical
Speeds:
1/2 - 1/1000 + B
Exposure:
Exposure metering:
Through-the-lens (TTL), open-aperture
Exposure modes:
Manual
Physical characteristics:
Weight:
845g
Dimensions:
146x92x99mm

Manufacturer description

Camera type

24 x 36 mm single lens reflex camera with exposure measurement through the lens at open aperture.

Features

Voigtlander bayonet mount for interchangeable lenses, accessory shoe with centre contact, focal plane shutter with rubber blinds and rapid winding, double exposure and blank frame lock, self-locking stop-down pin, selftimer with starting button, cable-release thread, self-zeroing exposure counter with film loading control, 1/4 inch tripod bushing, carrying strap eyelets.

Exposure measurement

Through-the-lens system with CdS cells, centerweighted full-field measurement of finder screen image; optional open aperture measurement for VSL 1 and Rollei SL 350 lenses, working aperture measurement for all other lenses, adapters, extension tubes and bellows devices. Self-locking film speed setting from 25 to 3200 ASA / 15 to 36 DIN, measuring range with 50 mm f/1.8 lens from 1 to 16,000 cd/m2, meter needle centred with index in finder. Powered by button cell 1.35 V in camera bottom, switched on by rapid winding lever.

Finder system

Pentaprism, instant return mirror. Focusing screen with diagonal focus indicator, microprism ring and ground-glass screen with Fresnel lens. Aperture indication, measuring range limit indication. Finder eyepiece with fitting for eyepiece cup and correction lens. Laterally correct and parallax-free finder image.

Focal plane shutter

Shutter speeds 1/1000 to 1/2 second and B with longtime exposure indication; X and FP switch-over flash synchronization at 1/40 second for centre contact and cable contact.

From the editor

Voigtländer VSL 1 TM: 500 units in chrome/black leather and 500 units in black/red leather made in Germany. Then made in Singapore from 06/1974 - 12/1976, 32.000 units in chrome and black. #5.000.000 - #5.249.999 and coded.

Ifbaflex M 102 TM: Manufactured 01/1974 - 06/1974, total of 1000 chrome in Germany, 1000 chrome in Singapore. Special order for a French chain of photo stores "flash".

***

The weight and dimensions are indicated for the camera body with the Voigtlander Color-Ultron 50mm F/1.8 lens mounted.

Voigtlander VSL1 (TM) special editions (1)

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