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Braun Super Paxette I User manual
User manual for Braun Super Paxette I. 25 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Braun
- Model / document
- Braun Super Paxette I
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 25
- File size
- 5.8 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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Venmo @mike-butkus-camera Ph. 2083 PayPal Name Lynn@butkus.org www.PayPal.me/lynnbutkusView original page 4
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www.butkus.us How to Open the Camera Mike Butkus DigitallyDN:email=mike@butkus.org,Date:cn=Mike2022.02.13signedButkus,by13:05:01Mikeo=ButkusButkusc=US-05'00'camera manuals, ou=butkus.org, Release the milled locking ring on the camera base by turning it to the left. The back of the camera can then be slid off.View original page 6
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www.butkus.us How to Insert the Film Insert the film cassette into the film chamber so that it engages in the rewind knob. Open tho film pressure plate and draw out the trimmed end of the film far enough to be inserted into the slot of the take-up spool. At the same time ensure that the lug on the take-up spool hooks into the perforation in the film. Now wind the lower wheel of the empty spool until both sprockets engage in the perforations of the film; it is also advisable to depress the film rewind push button at the same time. Lastly, swing the film pressure plate back into the closed position and close the camera. Important: Avoid direct sunlight when loading or unloading the camera. Turn your back to the light and hold the camera in your own shadow.View original page 8
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How to Close the Camera To close the camera the back should be inserted between the camera housing and front plate and the locking ring tightened.View original page 9
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www.butkus.us The Exposure Counter The exposure counter reads backwards from 36 to 1, indicating each time the number of unexposed frames still available. After the film has been inserted and the camera closed, set the counter at the red dot near the figure 36 by turning the toothed wheel which is positioned just below the maker's name. Advance the film twice (each time advancing the rapid wind lever Itl, times until a definite resistance is felt), and the film counter should then read 36.View original page 10
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The Rapid Winder
The shutter winding mechanism, film transport and film counter are coupled and operated
by means of the rapid wind lever. Advance the lever as far as possible, then release it,
allowing it to spring back; then advance it approximately half way until a noticeable
resistance is felt. The film is now transported, the shutter cocked, the exposure counter
correctly set and your Super-Paxette is ready for the next shot.View original page 11Page 12 · Read text
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How to Unload the Camera 11
Yh"," the exposure counter showe figure 1, this means that the entire length of the filmhas been exposed.
To wind back the film, press the rewind push button, then pull out the rewind knob as far asit will go and turn in the direction of ihe arrow. Just before the rewinding operation is
completed, a more marked resistanco will be noticeable indicating that the of the filmis still held by the take-up spool. A few more turns will winJ the film "idcompletely into
the cassette. The camera can then be opened and the firm changed.
lmportant: The rewind button must remain depressed throughout the rewinding operation.
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t2 Loading and Unloadiug Drill
J Loading the Unloading the
SUPER. ?OXCttC SUPER. ?qxette il
t. Open the camera 1. Press down rewind button
2. Insert film cassette 2. Pull out rewind knob as far as it will go
3. Attach film to take-up spool 3. Turn rewind knob in direction of arrow
4. Close the camera
4. Wind the entire film into cassette 5. Set the exposure counter
5. Open the camera 6. Advance the rapid wind lever twice
7. The camera is readv for the first shot 6. Take out cassette
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Checking the Film Transport I3
In order to ensure that the film transport is functioning
correctly, pull up the rewind knob as far as it will go.
If the film is moving forward properly, the rewind
knob will turn in the direction opposite to that indi-
cated by the arrow when the rapid winder is advanced.
Important: This check should be made for a short timo
only. After checking, push the rewind knob in again.
Checking the Rewinding
To check the rewinding action, release the locking
stud during the rewinding operatiou. If the mechanism
is functioning properly a very definite resistance will be
noticeable. If no resistance is felt, this means that the
film has been pulled out of the cassette and cannot be
wouud back. This fault can only be remedied by
opening the camera in a darkroom.
I Important: Do not attempt to force the {ilm or the
I perforation of the film will tear. When continuing to
I rewind, press in the lucking stud again.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
l4 The Coupled View and Range tr'inder
The coupled view and range finder of the suPER - ?OXette does not
only give the frame of the picture but also the range finder image which is visible asa
light circular area in the centre of the field. By turning the focussing ring on the lens
the exact distance to the subiect can be measured and is automatically set.
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How to Use the Ranse Finder
In the middle of the light circular
area you will see a double image of
the subject sighted. By turning the
focussing ring these two contours should
be made to coincide; in this way the
exact distance to the subject is esta-
blished and the lens focussed.View original page 16Page 17 · Read text
16 The Film Speed Rerninder
In order to avoid errors when choosing aperture and
ehutter speed, set the film speed indicator to the speed
of the film used as soon as the latter is inserted into
the camera.
Exposure Time
The shutter is set by bringing the red mark on the
milled ring of the shutter into register with the desired
speed engraved on the collar of the shutter housing.View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
www.butkus.us The Lens Diaphragm I7 The lens aperture or diaphragm is set by means of the front ring on the lens. Bring the red dot into register with the black line at whatever setting is required. Note. The smaller the aperture number, the more light is admitted, but tho more limited is the depth of field. The larger the aper- ture number, the less light passes, but the greater is the depth of field. For example, f/2.8 passes more light than f/I6, but the depth of field is much less. The Delayed Action Release With the Prontor SVS shutter, put the lever at the green setting"V". The delayed action release can be set either before or after the shutter is cocked. Attention ! When the setting "V" is used, the shutter setting time B cannot be used.View original page 18
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Depth of Field Ring
The depth of field or depth of definition comprises the zone from the foreground to the
background of the picture which is sharply defined in the reproduced image. This area or
deptf, varies according to the aperture chosen, that is to say, a large apertur-e (fl2.B) gives
less depth of field and a small aperture (fZl6) gives a greater depth of field.
with the SUPER - ?OXette the depth of field for every photograph can be
easily read off the depth of field ring whieh is between the focussing ring_ on the lens and
the lhutter speed seiting ring; this repeats on the left and on the right of the setting
mark the range of apertures.View original page 19Page 20 · Read text
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Flash Synchronisation for the Prontor SVS shutter 19
The new Gauthier shutter Prontor SVS is fully synchronised for
flash, and enables you to set the lever in any desired position,
before and after cocking the shutter.
Three settings are possible:
Setting M, yellow
In this position, the M-type flash lamps are ignited with shutter
speeds of 1/50 sec. to 1/300 sec. Setting M cannot be used for
electronic flashes. The delayed action release does not work.
If no flash-gun is attached the shutter operates normally.
Setting X, red
In this position electronic flash shots can be taken at any
shutter speed. For flash lamps, only shutter speeds up to l/25 second can be used. The
delayed action release does not work. If no flash unit is attached the shutter operates normally.
Setting V, green
This position is used if you want to work with the delayed action release. For flash shots
the same conditions apply as for position "Xo'.View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
20 Taking a Picture
held firmly in both hands with the rounded ThE SUPER. ?OXCttC ehould be
bottom edge resting in the palms of the hands. When the shutter is released hold the
camera steady with the left hand.
Release the shutter gently and deliberately without jerking it, moving the middle finger
only and not the whole hand. A.llow the finger to rest on tho release lever until the
release action is completed. Remain perfectly still and composed whilst taking a picture,
especially when taking snapshots. If you follow these rules you will be delighted with the
: excelleut results achieved.View original page 21Page 23 · Read text
22 Accessories
Paximat 35 mm Slide Projector with rapid slide changer. Very simple to handle
owing to its practical slide magazine which holds 36 slides.
Branax Enlarger can also be used in eonjunction with ground glass adapter, adapter
rings and reproduction lens for reproduction work or macro photography.
Paxitron Home Flash operates without accumulator or batteryo drawing its electrical current
directly from the mains. B0-90 Watts, flash factor 44 with 77/10 DIN-Films.
Pico Electric Attachable Exposure Meter which solves all exposure problems. Measuring
range 15 sec. to l/1000 sec.
Eveready and Combination Carrying Cases
Filters - Filter Sete - Lens Hoods
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