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Makina IIS BOOKLET Product booklet
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FRICE IIST EFFEETIVE FE*. ?" X939
Exclusire lmpcrtr,rr o{ Plaubei Prodrrets
in the United Sta*es *rd'Canad.:
"rnci
Owners c{ ihe Followinq TrademarLs
Regislerr:d in U.5. Pot. O{f.:
PLAUBEL, MAKINA.
ANTICOMAR, MAKINETTE,
,AND ROLLOP
FHOTO MARKETINg CORFORATION
l0 WFST 3lrd STRFET, NEW YORK, N" Y.
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SOLD SY,
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PLAUBEL
Malina II S
SPEE,D CHlNgE
o
REGISTRATION
It is urgently suggested that you register your Ptaubel
equipment with the U. S. A. Distributors,
PF|OTO UTIUTIES, lnc.
I0 Wesf 33rd Sfreet
New York, N. V
Tfre Rofls Royce of Cclmerss
This will place you on the maiting list for additional in- 6r/z x 9 cm (,2r/+ x3r/a in.lforrnation or tables on the MAKINA, its uses and accessory
developmenis, should such data be pu\blished.
The synthesis of modern developm,enf in comerc
It may also assist recovery in case of loss. design, the Mqkinq ll 5 (SPEED CHANGE Lens Mount),
Kindly m,qil the followinE informqfion: embodying new and original features, ,maintains and enhances
Serial number of camera (under range finder win- its tradition as +he most perfect instrument for +he discrim-
dow beside back of bellows | . inating pictorialist or press photographer.
Serial number of lenses.
Date of acquisition. lf s disf inctive, splendid formql of 2t/q x 3t/q"
Dealer from whom purchased. and its ready adaptabiiity fo the use of ANY typ" of mate-
Owner's name and complete address. rial, whether pack film, roll film, cut film or glass plates, gives
it a flexibility that is particularly appreciated in these days
when a wide range of orthochromatic, panchromatic and
o colorvarietyemulsionsof materialsprovidessuitedtheto discriminatingevery photograp.hicworkerpurpose.with a
Afwcys unique, the Makina was, from the very first, the
choice of the piciorialist and the press photographer. Ever
alert to new trends in photographic practice and the needs Price.r listed are sublect to of the times, the makers of the Makina have kept Pace with
change without furtber notice. the latest advances and, while essentially retaining the
Makina's own, distinctive individuality, incorporated the
newest developments and conveniences invented for photog-
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with speeds up to
The last model was the Makina ll, chrome finish. This model l/l000th second is available for the Makina at extra cosf.
elicited an enihusiasiic and immediate response. and the front, or lens panel,
Now fhe Plaubel factories, excelling themselves, have tre separated by a folding bellows which is held in exten-
added to ihe Makina the strikingly original feature of a sion by means of a pair of "lazy tongs" sfruts, the position
lens mount with mul+iple thread, a design insuring that the of the front panel being fixed at either of two infinity-focus
lens axis is absolutely vertical to the film or plate. stop points-the first for the zTe inch Wide Angle Orihar
and the second for the 4 inch Anticomar lens.
c.rn be removed and dn- two finders
other inserted while the camera is still loaded, and this done are included on the camera body. One is the Newton, blue,
without any more ado than a short turn of the lens into the monotone optical finder; the other, a wire frame finder with
mount. In addition to the two lenses already familiar to peep-sight eye-piece. Both finders are folded flush with the
use. friends of the Makina ll; the regular F/2.9 Anticomar 4-inch camera when not in
lens, with which the Makina is normally furnished, and the
F,/ 6.8 Wide Angle Orthar TTa inch lens, the Makina ll S of the several types now in vogue is made
has available to it the newly designed F/4.8 Tele Makinar possible by the device at the back of the Makina consisting
of two machined grooves. These are accurately made to take 7 -15/32 in ch lens. (See cover illustration ) . the machined insert guides on the ground glass focusing
panel, as well as the film-carrying accessories of the Makina,
both cdmera and lenses being finished in which comprise the single metal film or plate holder, the
chrome; it is extremely rigid, conveniently held and smooth film pack adapter and the roll film holder.
in operation-in short, worthy in every respect of the fine is 28 ounces, while it
Plau bel optics which have been internaiionally recognized measures, when closed and with the lens removed, l3/e , 4l/+
for more ihan a quarter of a century. x St/a inches.
are obtained in the Makina by
any one of fhree means. First, by focusing on the ground
glass; second, by distance scale, or fhird,by rsing fhe coupled
rdnge finder. The latter, which is an integral part of fhe
cdmera construction, combines the highest degree of focusing
accuracy with ulfra simplicity and ease of operation. Focus-
ing is by means of a knurled knob on the left side of the
front panel of the camerd.
is the standard obiective furnished
with each Makina camera. lt consists of four elements, fwo
of which are cemented and two dre uncemented (see illus-
tration on pdge 5). This famous lens avoids coma, reflection
and flare io a far greater extent than most other lenses
hence its name "Anticomar."
The Speed Change Mount makes easy the interchange of
lenses at will wiih only a slight turn on the lens collar.
is of the Com pur typ",
which is built-in, nearly flush with ihe front panel of the
camera body, with shutter speeds from I second to l/200+h
second, including time and bulb. Delayed shutter action,
self-timing and special Makina "rqueeze" trigger constitute
additional aids to shutter operation. Aciual rize of picture tclen by Malina ll S
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WIDE ANgtE ORTHAR F/6.8,7.3 cm.-2'7/8" ACCESS0RtES
in SPEED CHANGE Mount
FOR THE The unusual light power for a
wide angle lens of F/6.8 permits MAKINA II S ease in foc'using, the lense being
siopped-down to F/8 or smaller
for the actual exposure. A feature of fhis lens is that the The Makina in action onstop markings are repeated'on fwo sides of the diaphragm
ring; therefore, the lens may be inserted in the Speed Change a tripod, fifted with special
Mount without regard for the point at which i+ is entered in tripod head and hinged
the mount. With every Wide Angle Orthar is furnished a lfr' lens shade.supplementary finder lens which slips over the Newton, direct-
vision finder to conform to the field of the Wide Angle.
The Wide-Angle Orthar is NOT coupred
to the range finder HINGED IENS
482 Wide Angle Orthqr F/6.8. 7,3 cm. in Speed SHADE
Change Mount, with auxiliary finder lens for direct-vision, with tens cap A combinafion lens shade and filter holder ffidesigned to
lenses. 405/ 6 Leoiher cose for Wide Angle Orthar........ $2.50 interchangeably fit all three Makina
At one end of ihe shade is a hinged ring which may be
swung away from the shade proper for the insertion of filters f l S TELE"MAKINAR Ff 4.8, l9 Gm.-7-15f32" by screwing into a universal +l'rread accommodating each
in SPEED CHANGE Mounl of the seven Makina filters.
This new lens is. of extraordinary when the filter has been screwed in, the hinged ring is
light power and is needle sharp snapped into place on the shade, which is then screwed onto
from infinity down to 7 feei. For the lens mount, a double threading being provided for this
distances nearer than 7 feet, the purpose, one fitting the outside of the Anticomar and the
supplementary lens T-1.5, which is Wide Angle orihar and the other screwing inside the lem
parf of the Makina outfit, should mouni of the Tele Makinar-
be used. l+ will fit the regular 163/4 Lens Shqde .........each $4.S0 Anticomar as well as the Tele.
Makinar. On the Makina may be seen a red triangle, which
serves as a guide for inserting fhe Tele-Makinar, the latter SFECIAT TRIPOD
being brought into +hd Speed Change Mount so that fhe
H EADred dot on the barrel is opposite the triangle. A short turn
clockwise fits the Tele-Makinar into the camera. Designed to rigiCly support the camera back and front
,,.' panef, when the Makina is used on a tripod.
The TELE-MAKINAR F/4.8 in fhe Speed Change Mount is The support for the fronf is a long rail permitting freedom semi-automatically coupled with the range finder. Focusing of movemeni as the camera is focused. The back end of the
is done by range finder, and the focusing head of the tripod head is covered with a protective leather pad and
Tele-Makinar is ihen rotated to match the distance indicated provided with a screw which fits into the camera bushing.
on the range finder scale.
The screw moves in a slot to accommodate it for use eifher
with the Wide Angle Orthar, the Anticomar or Tele Makinar.480 In the center of the tripod head is a bushing info which is Mount, with lens cap, direct-vision finder and wire
or finder mask .rr...., ..$125.00 screwed the screw of the tripod or that of the swivel tilting top when either of the latter is used.
405/4 Leofher cose for Tete-Makinar F/4.8. 2.50 - 445-speciol tripod heqd
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AUTOMATIC ROLL HOLDER STANDARD Converting the Makina from a plate or fitm pack camerato a rollfilm camera is accomplished simply by sliding the MAKINA II S
Auiomatic Roll Holder into the machined guides on the back
of the camera.
After the rollfilm has been started, the Roll Holder Pro-
vides automatic spacing of the negatives wiihout reference
to the red window. Figl. I and 3 show the Automatic Roll
Holder in the closed ind open position
Fig I Fig. 3
lll/l-Roll Holder for Makina. Automatic nega-
five spacing and counter for standard 8-exposure
semi-. Zt/+ x 3t/q'- rollfilm ( No. 120 or q-2 ) or aufomatic for 15 expos'ures V. P. 14 x 6.5 cm.l
on same film, including removable V.P. inserl
and slip-on mask to reduce Makina Direct'Vision
Finder to V. P. field ......$l 1.00
| s8-Finder mqsk (for replacemenf )...:." 1.00
lll /6-Roll Hotder for Makina taking 12 exposu.res
2t/4x2./4" (6x6cml on siandard 8-exposure /t/ax3t/a"
rollfilm (120 or B-2), with auiomatic negai_ive spac-
ing and' counting, including slip-on finder mask'
each $l l 'oo
AIso Avqilqble The standard outfit consists of the following:
Ploubef Roll Hof ders, 2t/+x3t/q, tor al| 5.5x9 crh Plqte Mqkinq ll S, with built-in Compur shutter, delayed action
Comeros with normg,t groove ...esch $l I.00 self-+imer, "squeeze" trigger.
Anticomqr F/2.9. | Ocm. (standard lens) in Speed Chonge MAKINA 35mm. ROLL HOIDER ' Mouni, coupled to built-in range finder.
The 35r.nm Film Holder is a special Makina back, designed Supplennenlory Lens T-1.5 (44.5mm. diameter). l+ is exposure cartridges. 35 standard l8 or fake alllo Lens' R-0.1 (4lmm. diameter), used only Supplernenfqry used film trans' conYeniently and aequipped with a counter on Anticomar lens. port.
This device will" be especially usefut to those who wish to fr Anli.Reftection Rlng for stops F/4.5 and smaller.use Kodachrome. Two Opticot Glqss Filfers, douible threaded, (44.5mm.
and 4l mm. diameter). Ligh+ and mediurn yellows.
$ Ground Glsss Focusing Fqnel with hood.
Three Plqte hlolders with German silver slides and loading
leve rs.
Film Pqek Adqpler wiih German silver slide and inside
pressure springs.
Cobie Releose.
Neck StroP for camera.
35m,m Roll Hotder, including finder mask for Anti- Leolher Cqse, of sole leather, to take all of above items'
comar l0cm. ....... Plush tined. Lock and key. Shoulder Strap.
Univensql 35mm Supplenilenlory Finder Lens, with STANDARD OUTFIT etched markings for Wide Angle, Anticomar and
' lgcm Tele-M"lin"t NOTE:rThe Wide-Angle, Telemakinar lenses and other ac'
Tfte 35mm Rofl Holder cqn be suppfied for sII 6,5x9cm cessories can all b" frt"d to the Standard Makina ll S at
Pfofe Cqmerqs wifh normc,l groove , ofi speciol order any fime.
onlY'
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Acces.sor ies S" MAKINA STEREO HEAD -^ eci"l Consists of a metal slid-
ing support upon which the
MAKINA SELF.CAPPING Makina is mounted for the
FOCAL PLANE SHUTTER making of stereo pictures.
Because the two exposures
For those who are required are not made simultaneous-
6":1 to include speeding obiects ly, only inanimate obiects
'and fast acfion in their pho- can be photographed.
tographic work, an attachable The slider can be adiusted fo shiff the camera 35mm.
Focal Plane Shutter unit is (when the camera is mounted vertically) or 65mm. (when available which fits into the the camera is mounted horizonially). The Special Tripod
Makina grooves normally hold- Head is a part of the Sfereo Head, and may be detached
ing the film, plate or roll if desired.
holder.
441-Stereo Heqd, complete with leaiher case.. ... .$t 2.OO Built with ihe same precision and quality as all other
Plaubel products, if is an admirabfe companion for the REPRODUCTION STAND Makina. The shutter curtain is of a special, lighf-proof, dur-
abfe, bfack cloth composition
Five fast speeds are obtained which supplement fhe speeds
given by the regular buift-in compur shutfer. The speeds
are: Time, | / 1.00, | /ZOO, | /300, | /600 and l/ l,0o0th second.
ln operaiion, ihe setf.copping Focal plane shutter is
simplicity itself, there being only one knob (+o wind the
sh'utter and set the speed) and a "squeeze" frigger release
(to make the exposure). The release is ' idealty located
near the Makina Newton finder rear element, where i+ is
easily and conveniently used.
lmporfonf: obviously when the Focal plane shutter is
atiached to f he Makina, the film, plate or roll hotder is
attached to the rear of it. This introduces a 3/a-inch dis-
placement for which compensation musf be made.
compensation to bring the focus back to its normal reta-
fionship is made by pulling the Makina front out only to the
firsf (or Wide-Anglel tocking posifion when using the I
Anticomar F/2.9 lens. lf the fronf is extended to ifs normal
(or second locking) position, sharp focus cannot be secured This device consisfs of a 2l-inch metal pillar mounted upon
with the Anticomar lens. a I l3/axlSfi-inch wooden baseboard. A metal camera sup-
porf holds the camera rigidly by means of knurled tripod The Wide-Angle Orihar Iens cannot be used in coniunction scre\rs. A large knob raises and lowers ihe camera on thewith the Focal-Plane Shuiter, but the Te!e-Makinar, as well pillar without loosening or tightening screws. This device isas the Anticomar, may be used with it. intended for use wifh supplementary lenses.
Focusing distance, when using the Focal Plane Shutter, is
read on the vertical, engraved scale under the front elemen* For photomicrography, the microscope
of fhe Newton view finder front element and above the is placed upon the baseboard and the
regular, longer focusing scale.
bamera, with lens removed, is lowered
The range finder cqnnol be used directly with the Focal
Pla ne Shutter. over it.
420-Reproduction Stqnd ..$50.00Makinq Focol Plqne: t*"1"; . ....$27.50
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MAKINA EXTENSION OUTFIT ACCESSORIES
FOR MAKINA EXTENSION OUTFIT
SUPPTEMENTARY TENSES
Y-2, V-3, T-3, T-4, T-5 ...each $7.50
TABLE OF COMBINATIONS
Supplementary M ognificqlion This auxiliary equipment converts the Makina camera into camera 1"., ''rffTt'I Type {
a triple extension camera with rack-and-pinion focusing ad-
F/2.9 v-2 2xiustment. The Extension Outfit consists of front and rear Anticorna r
metal frames con nected by leather bellows and dou ble Anticoma r Ft2.9 v-3 3x
crossed sfruis. The front frame is attached to the Makina Tele-Makinar F/4.8 T-3 3x
camera in the same manner as the ground glass focusing Tele-Makinar F/4.8 T-4 4xpanel, while the rear frame has grooves which accommodate
any of the Makina film or plate holders. Tele-Makinar F/4.8 T-5 5x
TELE-PECONAR F/3 ANASTIGMAT LENS
V/hen using one of the Extension
Outfits, it is possible to oblain an
exiension of l|l/2", which, with the
Tele-Peconar lens, gives an equiv-
afent focus of Z7l/z inches.
When using one of the Extension Outfits, it is possible to
obfain an extension of 32cm. which, with the Telepeconar A four-extension unii may be or-
fens, gives an equivalent focus of 70cm. (27V2 inches). dered for extreme magnifications.
Although the Extension Outfit has been built as ligh+ and
compact as possible, it is extremely rigid and accurate. The The Tele-Peconar has become one of the most popular of
iwo hinged tripod legs are fitted to the back of the extension alt telerphoto lenses because it offers the greatesi possible
bed which supports the Makina camera as well as the exten- . range of focal lengths, strikes a h"Ppy medium between
sion bellows. At the front of this bed, standard bushings are working speed and bulk.
provided for the accommodation of any regular tripod.
The extension bed is fastened to both the Makina and the The diaphragm ring of the Tele-Peconar indicates the '6!)'
rear frame of the outfit. lt has a rack-and-pinion focusing value of ihe lens, if i+ were used at normal (o, one time)adiustment which permits accurate and convenient focusing
upon ihe ground glass focusing panel. magnification. As the extension changes with the magnifica-
tion, it is obvious that the actual working aperiure or light As optical equipment for the Makina camera when used
with the Extension Outfif, it is possible to use either the value must also change. The actual working aperture of the
Anticomar or the Telemakinar lenses in coniunction with Tete-Peconar is found by merely multiplying the indicated
supplementary lenses, or the Plaubel Telepeconar F/3 lens. diaphragm aperture by the number of magnifications.
430-Mohinq Extension Ouffit, including extension
Change bellows, metal bed with two hinged rear tripod 49z-Telepeconor F /3 Lens, in Speed
legs, etc. Mount, for Makina ll S... . .....$85.00
Nofe: Any sfondord tripod mqy be used to supporf
ffre tront ol ffie Erfension Outfit, 405/7-Leqther Cose for Telepeconar 3.00
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PLAUBEL MAKIGRAPH
For Enlqrging, Copying qnd Proiection COPYING
ENLARGING
when the Makigraph is used as a copying-forcamera, the Makina is attached in fhe same manner as enlarging.
The lamphou.se, however, swings away from the top of tli"
The Makigraph equipment is used with the Makina camera extension bellows unit (rg" abo,re illusf dation ). A copying back is fhen inserted in place of the lamphouse which'+;ke;
as an unusually efficient combinafion of photographic eniarger the ground glass panel, film or plate hold.ers of the Makina.
and copying camera. The device consists of a wooden base- The Anticomar lens can be used with either the T-t.s or
board measuring 20x221/z inches,'which supports a 35-inch the R-0.1 .supplementary lens. The Wide-Angle Orthar lens can also be used.metal upright pillar, to which is attached the lamphouse and
extension bellows units.
PROJECTION
The Makina camera, including one of the Makina lenses, Ih" Makigraph may be used for the proiection of zx}is attached to the bo*tom of the bellows unit and serves as a inch slides, either naf r.rral color or monofone. Three extra
parts are required: (l) a supplementary condenser mountedpart of the entarger.. Focusing is done by means of a white on a tripod-sfand fit+ing over the double condenser, (zl a
knurfed knob or/and by the focusing device on fhe Makina mirror ref lector which fits over the Anticomar lens mount
and throws the image honizontally,. and (3 ) a slide carriercamera. The entire enlarger may be raised or lowered on which replaces the negative carrier and accommodates ZxZthe pillar, smoofhly and quickly (by slides. " release lever) or. slowly inch
(by whife knurled knob). " 600-Mohigroph. including 'flut, The regular lamphouse is furnished with an opal Sta ndard lamphouse Delachable film strip wings
diffuser and accepts a 1O0-watt outside-frosted lamp. A hieh Glass "book-form" film
special extra high lamphouse (nof shown in the illustrations) Special lamphouse 15" high strip negative holder
with lamp adiustment
for use with double condensers and fitted wifh lamp adiust- Opul glass diffuser Holder for single negatives
ment, is also furnished. Reflector wings for opal Adapter for focusing panel g lass in copying
A film holder for single negatives and a special holder for Dou ble condenser Sl/+" Hinged ruby filter for fo-
diameter cusing enlargementuncut film strips are supplied.
(Enlarging and proiection butbs, copying lamps, reflectors
When enlarging with the Anticomar lens, it is possible to and adiustable fixtures not furnished ) $I75.00
obiain a six-diameter enlargement. With ihe Wide Angle
Proieclion Attqehmenf, for Mokigrqph, includingOrthar lens, nine diameters can be secured.
auxiliary proiecfion condenser, 45-degree angle
[20] reflecting mirror, and double slide carrier.. .....$25.00
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