Classic 35mm film camera with a fixed lens, known for its compact design.
The Voigtlander Vito B is a compact scale-focus folding 35mm camera produced between 1954 and 1959, featuring a 50mm Color-Skopar or Skopar lens and a Prontor SVS or Compur-Rapid shutter. Voigtlander was a prestigious German optical manufacturer and the Vito series were their popular consumer compact cameras of the 1950s.
Fixed 50mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar or Skopar lens, folding body, Prontor SVS or Compur-Rapid shutter, scale focus, 35mm film, viewfinder (no rangefinder).
The Vito B is one of the most practical and affordable of the vintage Voigtlander cameras, with clean Color-Skopar optics delivering good results at f/5.6 and beyond. Scale focus requires estimating subject distance. A pleasing compact film camera for everyday street and travel photography with a retro aesthetic.
Test the Prontor or Compur shutter at all speeds — timing is commonly off after decades. Inspect the Skopar or Color-Skopar lens for haze and fungus. Check the folding and locking mechanism. Test the film advance and ensure the frame counter resets correctly.