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Braun Super Paxette IIB User manual
User manual for Braun Super Paxette IIB. 29 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Braun
- Model / document
- Braun Super Paxette IIB
- Document type
- User manual
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- English
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- 29
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- Film cameras
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How to Open the Camera Rolease the milled locking ring on the camera baso by turning it to the left. The back of the camera can then be elid off.View original page 6
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How to Insert the Film Insort the film caesetto into the film chambor so that it engageE 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 elot of tho take-up spool. At the eame time ensure that the lug on the take-up spool hooks into tho perforation in the film. Now wind tho lower wheel of the empty spool until both sprockets eDgago in the perforations of the film; it ie also advisable to depress the film rewind push button at the same time. Lastly, swing the film pressure plate back into the elosed position and close tho camera. Important: Avoid direct sunlight and hold the camera in your own ehadow. )+ )+ +e )+ )€ )+ )< )+ ++ )+ )+ )+ )+ )€ ++ )< )+ )+ _x_ )+ )<_View original page 8
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www.butkus.us 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 by turning it to the right'View original page 9
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The Exposuro Counter The exposuro counter reads backwards from 36 to l, 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 dot near the figure 36 by turning the toothed wheel which is positioned just below tho maker'g name. Advance the film twice (each time advancing the rapid wind lever 7rl, times until a definite resistanco is felt), and the film counter should then read 36.View original page 10
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I0 The Rapid Winder
The ehutter winding mechanism,
film transport and film counter
aro coupled and operated bY
me&ns of the rapid wind lever.
Advanco the lever as far as
possiblo, then release it, allowing
it to spring back. Then advance
it approximately half way until
a noticeable reeistance is felt.
You may trausport the film also
by a number of short movements
of the lever to the rieht until
the reeietance is foh. The film is now transported, the shuttor cocked, the exposure counter
corroctly eet and your Super'Paxette I I B ig ready for the uext ehot.
Film type reminder
Aftor having inserted the film it is advisable to set the type of film on the reminder disk, i. e'
for Color.Artificial Lisht Film CK . for Color-Daylight Film CT
for Negative-Artificial Light Film NK for Negative-Daylight Film NT
for Black-and-White Film the black-and-white fieldView original page 11Page 12 · Read text
How to Unload the Camera I I
the exposure counter shows figure 1, this means that tho entire length of the filmI!"1nas Deen exposed.
To wind back the film, press the rewind push button, and turn the rewind lever
continuously in the direction of tho arrow. (tit the rapid winder!). Josi b"for" therewinding operation is c-ompleted, a more marked resistance" will be noticeable, inJicatiog that the
end of the film is etill held by the take-up spool. A few more turns will wind the film
completely into the cassette. The cameru then be opened and the film changed. ""o
Important: The rewind button must remain depressed throughout the rewinding operation.
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12 Loading and Unloading Drill
Loading the Unloading the
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1. Open the camera 1. Press down rewind button
2. Insert film cassette
3. Turn rewind knob in direction of arrow
3. Attach film to take-up spool
4. Cloee the camera 4. Wind the entire film into cassette
5. Set the exposure counter
5. Open the camers
6. Advance the rapid wind lever twice
7. The camera is readv for the firet shot 6. Take out casgetto
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Checking the Film Transport I3 In order to ensure that the film transport is functioning correctly, look at the small slot at the left above the rewind lever. This slot shows a disc striped in black and whire. When during the winding action this disc rorates, you can be sure that the transport works properly. Checking the Rewinding To check tho rewinding action, releage tho locking stud during the rewinding operation. If the mechanism is functioning properly a very definite resistauce will be noticoable. If no resistance is felt, this means that the film has been pulled out of the cassette and cannot be wound back. This fault can only be remedied by opening the camera in a darkroom. Important: Do not attempt to force the film or the perforation of the film will tear. When continuing to rewind, press in the locking stud again. )+ )+ F )+ )< )€ )+ )< )+ )+,_+< )+ )+ )+ )< )+ )< )< )+ )+ )<View original page 14
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The coupled Range l'inder
The coupled range {inder of the
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not only give the frame of the picture (forffi the standard lenses of 45 resp. 50 mm focal
length) but also the range finder image,{#tr#Fffis r!=- which is visible as a light circular q;Fi in the centre of the field. By turningareathe
focussing ring on the lens the exact distance
to the subject is measured and automatically
6et.
Attention ! All interchangeable lenses for
the Super-Paxette I I B are coupled to the
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l6 The Built-in Exposure Meter
l. Milled ring for setting the film speed
2. Push button
3. Setting mark for
4. ASA-
sneed
5. DIN.
6. Exposure values
7. Exposure times
8. Apertures
Compared to other conventional types, the fully-automatic exposure meter built into the
Super-Paxette I I B has the very great advantage that measurements are taken
with the camera held up to the eyes. You sight the object to be photographed through
the viewfinder and simultaneously press the pushbutton of the automatic. Before you have
time to take your camera from your eyes, the electro-optical cell of the meter will have
determined the lens speed required for the perfect photographing of the object you have
in view. The results obtained are held permanently and the scales on the meter will give
the various exposure times required for different lens apertures (f/nos).View original page 17Page 18 · Read text
How to use the Exposure Meter I7
Setting the film speed:
The green numbers on the upper half of the scale disc on the BEWI-AUTOMATIC c
are DIN (5) and ASA (4) film speed ratings.
Setting range (5) DrN from 9 to 33/100
(4) ASA from 6 to 1600
Turn the knurled-edge ring (I) of the scale disc until the film speed rating marked on the
film pack is exactly opposite the red setting mark (3). Each of the full-width ribs round
the edge of the ring presents one of the film speed group numbers (these run
consecutively) as 9, 12, 15, 18/100 DIN etc., the short ribs between the full-width ribs
are intermediate values such as 10, ll, 13, 141100 etc.
This meane that any individual speed ean be set on the ring. Corresponding intermediate
values will be automatically set and obtained on the exposure time scale (7), lens aperture
(f/no.) scale (B), and on the exposure value scale (6).View original page 18Page 20 · Read text
Yh"l taking outdoor photographs, always remember that the foreground, and not the sky, I9 should be metered for this contains the important co-ponerr1. both from a photo- graphic and from a light-measurement point of view. It is equaily important to make sure that rays of sunlight or artificial light do not fall direet either on the photo-electric cell of the exposure meter or on the camera lens. Light Measurement In this case, the light falling on the object ie measured direct; in other words, measure- ments are taken from the object being photographed towards the point where the photo- graph is to be taken. It is absolutely essential before making -"urrrr"rnunts of this kindthat_ the dispersion disc supplied with the camera be fitted in front of the honeycomb window of the meter. The- light present in the room etc. is measured by moving the exposure meter through an a-ngle of lB0 degrees; the result obtained being the actual intensiiy of the illumination at the point where the measurement is being made. In quite a number of cases, the results obtained from an object and a light measurement are the same. It is possible, however, that differences do occur, but these should not be blamed on the exposure meter or its method of working. In this case, carefully study the light-dark components of the object to be photo- graphed and make adequate compensation by selecting a suitable intermediate value. For practical reasons' the light measurement method of determining exposure time ie used when photographing inaccessihle objects, objects d'art, when photographing strongly contrasting scenes such as people on the beach, a chalet in snow, etc. Finallv. make sure that the exposure meter is exposed to the same illumination intensity u. i. f"lli.rg on the object to be photographed.View original page 20
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20 Colour photographs
Perfect colour photographs can only be obtained when the camera shutter and the exposure
meter work in perfect harmony, and the film is very carefully developed. At the moment,
no standard system of measuring the speed of colour films is available, whicli means
that only a comparison speed is usually given on the film pack, i. e. "expose th9
same as . . ." With the object of {inding out how the exposure meter, the camera and
film work best together, we would suggest that three trial photographs be made of the same
object but with three different lens apertures (f/nos.)
Photograph no. 1 ; with the aperture shown on the exposure meter'
Photograph no. 2; with the next smallest aperture,
Photograph no. 3; with the next largest aperture'
Make a careful note of the details of each photograph so that, after the film is developed,
you can determine which method gave the best results'
In case of doubt, it is better to expose negative film longer than given and so-called
reversal film shorter than given on the exposure meter.
PR0NTCIR- Exposure time
The exposure time is set by positioning the red spot
on the knurled ring of the shutter opposite the required
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i ffte Lens Diaphragm 2t
I The lens aperture or diaphragm is set by
means of the front ring on the lens. Bring
the dot into register with the black line
at whatever setting is required.
Note: Aperture 2.8 high speed little - depth of field. Aperture 16 slow speed - great depth of field.
The Delayed Action Release
The setting lever has to be pushed from
X to green V. This can be done onlv
when the shutter is cocked.
Attention: When setting V is used, thc
shutter setting B cannot be used. After the
delayed action mechanism has run off. the
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Depth of Field Ring
The depth of field or depth of definition comprises the zone from the foreground to the
backround of the picture which is sharply defined in the reproduced image. This area or
depth varie. to the aperture chosen, that is to say, a large- apgrlu1g (f/2.8) gives
less depth of"""ordi.rgfield and a small aperture (f/16) gives a greater depth of field.
can![ith the SUpER . ?OXette fig the depth of lield for every photograph
be easily read off the depth of field ring which is between the focussing ring on the lens
and the shutter speed setting ring; this repeats on the left and on the right of the setting
mark the range of apertures.View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
Changing the Lens 23 The lens ehould be ecrewed firmly home into the lene panel in a clockwise direction. The central dot on the red.engraved_ depth _of field ring ehould be just below the honeycombed window when looking ou the camera from above. Remove the lens by unscrewin"g it in the opposite direction. When screwing the lenseJ in aod ooi caru should be taken that only the milled ring, bearing the depth of field scale, is moved. BRAUN.Multifocus Viewfinder The BRAUN-multifocus viewfinder gives the exact framing of _th_e_picture for the focal length. 3SZ3B, 45/50, 85/96 and 135 mm and it can be used, therefore, for ail inter- changeable lenses. The parallax correction renders it possible to shoot in a distance of down to 35 cm and, when ueing the close_ up lenses I and II, the establishment of the &act image. For High I)emands ! Ask your photodealer for the Universal prismatic view. finder of Steinheil which^gives you the exact images for all the focal lengths. (SJe also page 27).View original page 24
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24 Taking a Picture
Tho SUpER. ?AXette lB should be held firmly in both hands with the
released rounded bottom edge resting in the palms of the hande. When the ehutter ie
hold the camera steady with the left hand.
Releaso tho shutter gently and deliberately without jerking it, moving tho middle finger
ouly and not the whole hand. Allow tho finger to reet on tho release lever until the
picture, release action is completed. Remain perfectly still and composed while taking a
especially when taking snapshots. If you follow these rules you will be delighted with the
excellent rosults achieved.
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26 Flash Synchronization for the Prontor SVS ehutter
Tho Gauthier Prontor SVS shutter is fully synchronized for
flash, and enables you to set the lever in any desired position.
Three settings are possible:
Setting M, yellow. Draw out head of setting lever and set to M.
In this position, the M-type flash lamps are ignited with shutter
speeds of 1/30 sec. to l/300 sec. Setting M cannot be used for
electronic flashes. The delayed action release doee not work.
l.: If no flash-gun is attached the shutter operates normally.
Setting X, red. Draw out head of setting lever and set to X.
In this position electronic flash shots can be taken at any
ehutter speed. For flash lamps, ouly 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. Only possible with a cocked shutter. Push the lever to position V. After
the delayed action mechanism has run off, the lever goes back to X automatically.
This position is used if you want to work with the delayed action release. For flash shots
the same conditions apply as for position "X".View original page 27From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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