Braun Super Paxette (1956)

Braun Super Paxette (1956)

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Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo

Características

Paxette was a line of 35mm film viewfinder and rangefinder cameras made by the Braun company in Nuremberg, Germany in the middle part of the 20th century. These cameras were of high quality, with excellent optics. Some of the models in this line had interchangeable lenses, something that was notable since these cameras all used Prontor leaf shutters, rather than the focal plane shutters typically used on such cameras (like the Leica). The interchangeable-lens models, which offered several different lines of lenses made by different noted lens manufacturers, included sizes from 35mm (moderate wide angle) to 135mm (telephoto).

The Paxette lenses had a M39 screw mount mechanically compatible to the Leica M39 screw mount (Leica thread mount, LTM), but the flange focal distance differs, because the leaf shutter needs more space than a focal plane shutter, so the Paxette lenses are not interchangeable with the Leica lenses.

There were also Paxette SLR models, the Paxette Reflex.

Later models of the interchangeable-lens cameras, the Super Paxettes, included a coupled rangefinder, some even a coupled selenium meter.

Fonte: Camerapedia

The Super Paxette was the name for Paxette models with a coupled rangefinder. Most of these were interchangeable lens cameras, but not the Super Paxette I shown here, which had a fixed lens. To make space for the rangefinder the top housing had to be made a little higher. Another innovation compared to the previous model was the addition of a lever wind.

Fonte: cjs-classic-cameras.co.uk


Especificações

Camera Type	35mm rangefinder focusing camera with a behind-the-lens leaf shutter
Film Format	24x36mm
Lens	Staeble – Kata 45 mm f/2.8
Filter Size	29mm ?
Focusing Range	1 m to infinity
Shutter Speeds	1 second to 1/300th second Plus B. Prontor SVS
Exposure Meter Type	None
Film Speed Range
Viewfinder Information	Small with rangefinder spot
Focusing System	Rangefinder visible in viewfinder
Synchronization & Flash	"X" and “M” synchronization
Loading Film	Standard 35mm 135 loading
Advance Film	Double-stroke, Built-in double exposure prevention
Self Timer	Yes “V” setting
Battery	None
Dimensions	113 X 75 X 65 mm
Weight	500 g

Fonte: Dominic's Classic Cameras


Modelo

A minha possui o n.º de série 244401


Sítios de referência

Camerapedia

cjs-classic-cameras.co.uk

Dominic's Classic Cameras


Manual

Manual em inglês (Super Paxette II)


Baterias


Filme

Fujicolor C200/24

Fotografias tiradas com esta máquina

Braun Super Paxette sample 1

Braun Super Paxette sample 2

Braun Super Paxette sample 3

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