How to Use a Voigtlander Vito B 35mm Camera

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure that the synchronizing lever is not set to V (green).

   This is the self-timer mode; because of the age of the camera and the weak governing spring, using this can cause the camera to stop working altogether if it has not been serviced recently. , This is the small lever on the side of the camera, on the left if you are looking at it from the back.
   
   The reversing knob will spring up., Pull on the lever to lift the base plate up.
   
   Don't be discouraged if this is stiff., Wind on the camera until you can see the slot in the take-up spool.,, You may have to turn the reversing knob a little for it to fit properly. ,,, For 36-exposure films, turn it until the diamond mark is visible. , Press the shutter release, then wind it on until it locks again.
   
   The film is now loaded and you are ready to take photographs.
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   Step 2: Pull the reversing lever backwards.

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   Step 3: Lift the lever on the hinged base plate

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   Step 4: and turn it clockwise.

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   Step 5: Pull the back of the camera open.

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   Step 6: Fold a small crease about an inch (25mm) from the end of the film and slide this into the slot of the take-up spool.

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   Step 7: Hold the film into position in the take-up spool and draw the film spool over to its chamber on the left.

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   Step 8: Push the wind-on lever until the teeth of the sprocket engage the perforations of the film.

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   Step 9: Push the rewind knob down and close the back of the camera

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    Step 10: then firmly push the base plate closed

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    Step 11: and lock it by turning the lever counter-clockwise

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    Step 12: then fold the lever back into place.

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    Step 13: Turn the milled knob on the underneath of the camera until the film counter (on the front of the camera

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    Step 14: just next to the viewfinder) reads the same as the number of exposures your film has

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    Step 15: plus two.

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    Step 16: Push the wind-on lever until it locks; this means the shutter has armed.

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