ANOTHER PHOTOVILLAGE EXCLUSIVE!
...an SLR for the rest of us!
Pentax K Mount, bright pentaprism...
rubberized 35-70mm zoom in kit...
lighter and smaller than the Bessaflex!
self timer, ISO 25-1600, MACRO function...
complete starter kit for the budding photographer...
save your K Mount lenses with a modern body that has all the bells and whistles!
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The VSL43
An amazing product, Pentax K-Mount, AE, 35-70mm zoom, kit only ....$225!
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PHOTOVILLAGE EXCLUSIVE!
Cosina's new SLR, small and light, sharp and fast!
Mr. Kobayashi of Cosina-Voigtlander does it again!
Maker of the Bessa
L, R, R2, Bessaflex and a host of Leica Screw Mount and M lenses (not to mention
some of the most innovative accessories on the market) comes to the rescue of
Pentax K-Mount enthusiasts.
The VSL43 is a complete SLR kit at a price
even a student could love. This kit is an APERTURE PRIORITY SLR
(single lens reflex camera) that can set the exposure for you automatically.
With shutter speeds up to 1/3000 of a second, it can freeze even the fastest
action.
Don't think the VSL43 is a toy though, it can also be used
with completely manual metering. The 35-70mm zoom lens covers a wide range of
perspectives...from wide landscapes to a pleasing portrait length lens. They
didn't forget the macro function either! This camera is as versatile as similar
SLR's costing hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars more.
The Voigtlander name is also synonymous with style. The steely satin-chrome
of the prism and top plate are complemented by the rubberized body AND
LENS in matte black. The lens includes a distance scale as well to
aid in composition and a SELF TIMER for those shots that the
photographer just has to get in.
The features of this camera are impressive and the quality is consistent with
the high standard of quality in anything that bears the label "Made
in Japan." Cosina-Voigtlander does not out source their production
to Southeast Asia like other manufacturer¿s have resorted to (Canon and
Nikon's equivalents at this price point are often made in Vietnam or Thailand.)
You won't have to carry this camera gingerly as you hunt down your best shots
anywhere!
When you decide to expand your lens collection beyond the zoom lens that comes
in the kit, you will also have over 25 years of Pentax-K Mount
lenses to choose from. These are available on the used market for pennies on
the dollar quite often...a bargin amoungst bayonet mount lenses!
This camera is for those on the go. It weighs less than 1 lb. and it's 15-dot
LED meter display is sensitive from EV-1 to EV- -19.5. You will be prepared
for just about any lighting situation. The pentaprism is bright and has both
a microprism and split image and a fuzz-in, fuzz-out matte.
On the VSL's 35-70mm f3.5-4.8 zoom lens there is multicoated and rubberized
for protection. The kit comes with the body, zoom lens, strap, body cap, lens
cap, batteries and a multilanguage instruction booklet.
Specifications
Type: 35mm SLR camera with TTL
meter and 15 dot LED display.
Film Format:
35mm, 24x36mm
Mount Type: Bayonet "K"
Mount
Shutter release: electronic shutter
with AUTO APERTURE, 1/3000 to 8 seconds.
Display in viewfinder: LED display
lights or blinks using 15 dot array, lighting LED indicates the mode selected
by "A", 60z, B.
Flash synch: Hot shoe, X contact,
1/60th of second.
Self-timer: Electronic controlled,
LED display provided (specially approx. 2 seconds before releasing shutter,
x blinking accelerates, activation requires one touch action, canceling is allowed
by pressing the shutter partly, working, time is approx. 10 seconds.
Viewfinder: Pentaprism Type, three
focusing methods available. Split image, microprism or matte screen focus. .84x
field of view.
Exposure control: Full aperture
TTL, center-weighted averaging metering. Photo sensor SPD is used. In AUTO setting
aperture priority exposure by matching lighting and blinking LED's.
Metering Range: EV-1 (F2.2 seconds)
to EV -19.5 (F16, 1/30000 seconds) with ISO 100/21 film and the lens of 50mm
f2.0.
Film speed settings: ISO 25-1600
in 1/3 stop increments.
Film advance: One frame advance
lever by single level action with 135 degree throw and 30 degree standoff.
Film rewind: by operating the
film rewind knob. Return button on base of camera.
Frame counter: progressive type
with auto reset (open door type.)
Power Source: Two 1.5v alkaline
batteries (LR44/SR44/PX76) equivalent silver batteries or one 1/3n lithium ion
battery.
Size: Weight 138.5x88x58mm, 370g.
Warranty: 1 year USA factory warranty.*
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*Voigtlander USA Warranty
I am proud and happy to announce that Photovillage is now an official Cosina Voigtlander Distributor for the US market. This means Photovillage has the full support of the Cosina factory, including access to the newest Voigtlander products, parts, and expertise to repair Voigtlander products. Accordingly, Voigtlander products under the Photovillage warranty now have the Voigtlander USA factory warranty, unlike the vast majority of advertised Voigtlander goods which are grey market imports.
Not every repair facility knows the new Cosina Voigtlanders. Only Voigtlander distributors have full access to factory repair parts and factory repair manuals. How will a grey market dealer be able to get needed repair parts?
New Cosina Voigtlander USA Products are guaranteed one year from the date of shipment to you, for defects in materials, workmanship, and mechanical working order. Not included is anything dropped or otherwise damaged by ANY sort of accident or abuse. This includes inadvertently poking your finger thru the shutter while trying to load film, and jamming the shutter by trying to advance the film while the shutter was still open from the previous exposure. The warranty covers parts and labor, NOT shipping or insurance which is the owner's responsibility. The warranty is void IF, in our sole opinion, the item was damaged by a previous repair attempt. The Voigtlander warranty extends to the original purchaser only. Customers who live outside the USA must ship items back to Photovillage for warranty service.
For Photovillage supplied Voigtlander sales, the top half of the warranty card must be mailed in within 30 days of the sales date with a copy of the sales receipt, or the warranty is void. Warranty cards are verified with dealers upon receipt and all serial numbers are recorded to insure items are from our inventory. If you have a problem with your new Cosina Voigtlander product, email before shipping the item to confirm attention is needed.
Rush repairs are not an option, warranty or otherwise. For your information, not all repair shops are familiar with the new Cosina Voigtlander cameras and lenses. Our repair technicians are probably the most experienced in the US for Cosina Voigtlander. While any camera or lens can fail, the Voigtlander repair rate is small compared to the overall number of sales.
Owners pay shipping and insurance on warranty repairs. The shipping liability is with the shipper and their insurance. If anything is damaged or lost in shipment, it is the owner's responsibility to deal with the insurance and or the shipper. Registered mail may take a bit longer for out of the country repairs, but may well be the safest. For return shipping within the US, a $15 charge will be incurred, payable before items is repaired or returned.
Most Voigtlander warranty repairs will be shipped back within 6 weeks after receipt, however some repairs can take longer if parts are not immediately available.
Honoring THK or Schneider Voigtlander USA Warranties: It has been almost two years since the last Cosina Voigtlander US distributor. There may be some old stock on dealer shelves with the warranty cards from the previous distributors. Photovillage will honor Schneider or THK Voigtlander USA warranties providing the customer.
1. Emails first to obtain warranty repair authorization
2. Sends the original warranty card, and a copy of the bill of sale less than one year old
3. Includes payment by check for return insured shipping
4. The item was sold to them by an authorized Schneider or THK dealerBeware of sellers providing warranty cards who were never Schneider or THK dealers, those warranty cards will not be honored because they were not authorized dealers. Foreign warranties for Voigtlander products sold in other countries will NOT be honored.
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