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Paxette BRAUN Super III Automatic User manual
User manual for Paxette BRAUN Super III Automatic. 33 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Braun
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- Paxette BRAUN Super III Automatic
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- User manual
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- English
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- 33
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Introducing the rhe ]FflXglttg automatieslp"" rrr,
made by Carl Braun of Nuremberg, is a first-clase
produet which reflects the skill and care of the]Fmxglttg automatieSuper III
eraftsmen responsible for its manufaeture. Its
excellent qualities are self evident and quickly ,u"ry
eonfirmed by aetual use of the camera.
This booklet deseribes the
]FmXgitftg auromatiesuperrrr
in detail and should be carefully studied before
handling the camera. We hope that you will find
a good friend and pleasant companion at all
times in the
]FmXglttg automatiesuperrrr
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To open the camera Releaeo the milled locking ring on the csmera base by turning it to the left. The back of the camera can then be elid off. Fig. 3View original page 6
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Open tho lilm l)ressrtre plate and pull nut the trirnnred end of the film far enouglr for it to be inserted into the slot of the take-rrp spool. At the same time enslrre that the lrg on the take-trp spool hooks on to the lilnr lterforation. Next. manipulate the rapid wind lever trntil both spror.kets of the film transporter engage in the filrn perforation (see fig. 5). (lf there is notieeahle resistanee in advancing the lever. press the release). Lastlv. swing the Iilnr pressure plate back into thtr closed llosition. slide on the camera bar.k and tighten the lor.king ring lr.t- turning it to the right.View original page 8
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Setting the film speed
Make a point of setting the film speed, given on
the film pack, aE soon as you have inserted the
film into the camera. This must be done in order
to obtain accurate readings with the exposure meter.
Press down the l,rg indicated by an arrow. Then
push in the button of the aperture setting ring and
turn the latter until the required DIN or ASA
value registers above the red mark on the ring
(see fig. 6, the DIN value setting is DIN I80,
Fig. 6 see fig. 7, the ASA value setting is 50 ASA.
The ASA readings are opposite the DIN Seale).
Film speeds between Lzo and 300 DIN and from
t 2 - 800 ASA can be set. Intermediate values can
also be set at intervals of l0 DIN in between the
engraved values shown on the scale.
Indieating the film type
It is also advisable to set the type of film on the
film reminder disc. This is done by turning the
dise until the correct designation appears opposite
Fig. 7 the small spot.
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alllrrt'r iatiorrs slrorvn are :
\ - \t.gatire colour lilrn frrr dav and artilir.ial ' l
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\'l'. Negative colour lilm fbr dav light 'l'
[ - Reversal colour filnr fbr dav liglrt
\K- Negative colour Iilm for artificial light
UK - Iler-ersal colour lilnr for artifieial lieht
- lJlat.k and rvhite {ilrnE
'I'he
exposure counter
'l'he
exposure counter reads backn'ards f'rorrr
:16 to l, indicating the nunrber of unexposed
frames still available. I laving inserted the
lilm and closed the (.amera. set the counter
on the red spot at figure 36 lry turning the
toothed rvheel rthir'lr is underneath the maker's
narne. (\\ ith a 20 exposure film. on the
green mark at 20.) .{dvance the film trvit't'
(i. e. advant'e the rallid rvind lever twice as
far as it will go). and the filrn counter should
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Rewinding the film l l When the figure I appears on the exposure counter, this means that the entil'r' rilm has been exposed. f'o wind back the film, [,ush in the rewind button and manipulate the rewino leve r eontinuously in the direetion indicated by the arrolv (a. in the case of the rapid winder). Just before the film is fully rewound a more rnarked resistanee will be notieeable, indieating that the end of the film is still held in the take-up spool. A few more turns of the rewind lever will suffiee to wind the film eompletely into the eassette, and the eamera ean then be opened and the film taken out. f mportant ! Thc rewind button must remain de- Fig. I0 pressed throughout the entire rewinding operation.View original page 12
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12 Loading and unloading the camera
To loed the To unload the
lPmxgttlP automatic
l. Open the camera l. Prees in rewind knob
2. Insert film cassette 2. Turn rewind lever in direction of
,3. Attach film to take-up spool arrow
4. Close camera
3' wind entire film into cassette
5. set type and speed of film
6. Set exposure counter 4' Open Camera
7, Advance rapid wind lever twice .5. Take out caseette
The combined double exposure prevention and filn feed control
The Paxette-automatic is designed with a combined double exposure prevention and 6lm
feed control device which eliminatee any possibility of double exposure. The film cau only
be advanced after a frame hae been exposed, Should the shutter release not function, thie
means that the film has not been advauced ready for the next exposure or that the rapid
winder has not been advanced to its full extent. In this case, the rapid winder should again
be advanced to its fullest extent.
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Cheeking the film transport -<*- : I:J
"--2-\\'ith the Paxette-automatic this can be done at a glance.
If the film is being fed forward properly. the blat'k and
white control disc will turn simultaneously in the direc-tion indicated bv the arrow (see fig. I I ). Should the I
eontrol not move while the lilm is being advanced. t'heck
to ensure whether the film has been properly inserted.
(This should be done in a darkroom. if possible.)
Fig. ll
Cheeking the rewinding action
'l'o check the rewinding action, allow the rewind button to spring back during tbe rewinding
operation. lf the mechanism is working properly, a very definite resistance should then be
leltr). lf not, it meane that the film has been pulled out of the cassette and cannot be
wound back. In this case the camera should onlv be opened in a darkroom.
*) Important ! Do not attempt to force the film or you will tear the perlirration. 'lir
'rewind the film further, press in the rewind button again.View original page 14Page 17 · Read text
l 6 The eoupled eleetrieal exposure meter
The exposure meter ineorporated in the Paxette-automatic.
a shock-proof, electrical precision measuring instrument,
is eoupled direct to the camera shutter by means of the
follow-up indicator. This dispenses with measurement
readings and settings and the tedious ealeulating of
Fig. l6 aperture and exposure times. Before using the meter,
ensure that the correct DIN or ASA value for the film
has been Bet.
First sight the subjeet to be photographed through the
view finder. The prevailing light eonditions will cause
the narrow indieator (A) of the exposure meter to move
into a partieular position (see fig. l6). Then set the
follow-up indicator (B) exaetly over the indicator (A)
Fig. l7 (seelfig. l7).
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The best way to do this is as follows: t 7
First set an average exposure time of, for instance. l/60 or l/30see. on the white scale
of the red lens locking device. With the left hand press in the two black knobs on the
aperture setting ring and. while watclring the two indicators of the exposure meter, turn
the ring (fig. lB) until the follow-up indicator (B) coincidee exactly with the indicator
(.{) (fis. 17).
lf the aperture ring eomes to rest before
the two indicators have been brought into
register. the time setting ring must be
re-set.
Once the two indicators eoineide. the
measurement is eompleted. Release the
two press studs. and both. exposure time
and lens aperture. are thus reeorded to-
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I B Important: Should the narrow indicator (A) disappear to left or right in the black
edge of the window, ro measurement can be taken on aecount of the prevailing
light conditions.
Time - aperture eombinations
You can then choose which of the combi-
nations recorded on the time and aperture
setting ring is most suitable for your photo-
graph. The maximum exposure time for shots
taken without the uEe of a tripod should not
exeeed I /30 sec. because of the unsteady
position of the camera. Always use a tripod
Fig. 19 for photographs requiring l/15, llB sec. ete.
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Whether you require a particular expoeure time (e. g. a very short exposure for sports or 19
other snapshote) or a particular lens aperturo (e.g. a emall aperture sut'I ae ll or 16 for
landecape shote), you will automatically obtain the correct equivalent.
The eetting illustrated in fig. 19 offere the following time and aperture combinations:
Lensaperture 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 ll 16 22
Exposure time 300 125 60 30 15 8 4
When adjueting the expoeure time setting ring, always ensure that the engraved exposure
time is brought into exact register opposite the setting mark. A setting between two
different exposure times cannot be ueed. In the case of aperture settings, however, half
aperture values, i. e. with the setting mark positioned between two aperture readinge, can
be used at any time,
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The use of filters \\
Using a filter necessitates either increased exposure time or a larger lens aperture. More
detailed information on this subject can be obtainet from the instructione which are supplied
with the filter.
Hints on taking photographs
The reading obtained with the automatic exposure meter provides you with a number of
combinations of lens aperture and exposure times which are suitable for different kinds of
motifs. If the subject of your picture is a landscape, for instance, the lens aperture setting
ehould be euch as will give a large depth of field (see remarks coneerning depth of field
on page 22\. If, on the other hand, you intend taking a sports or snapshot, you should
use a fairly short exposure, about I/300 or 1/125 sec.
Although the combined aperture and time readings are not subject to autDmatic or accidental
variation, it is nevertheless advieable to check the position of the indicators now and again
ae the light conditions can be affected by a very slight movement of the camera.
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22 The depth of field ring
The depth of field or depth of definition comprises the zone extending from the foreground
to the background of the picture which is sharply defined in the reproduced image. This area
or depth varies according to the lene aperture chosen and the distance of camera from eubject.
In thie connection it should be noted that large aperture settings, as, for inetance,2,2.B glve
less depth of field, whereas small aperture settings e. g. ll, 16,22 give greater depth of field.
o c - - - l Having set the exaet distance by means of the
eoupled range finder, the depth of field for
every aperture setting can be read off at a
glance on the depth of 6eld ring; it is the
zone shown in metres or feet between the lens
aperture reading which is repeated to left and
right of the range setting mark.
Fig. 20 shows the depth of field with a distanee
setting of 3 rn and aperture B, lvhich extends
)I from approximately 2.25 to 4.50 m appr. 8-I4
l: feet. The depth of field area for any aperture
Fig. 20 setting can be read off in exactly the same way.
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The Prontor SLK shutter with Color- B. M-X-V setting lever with locking 23
Ennit f :2.8/5O deviee
l. Adapter ring for filter and lens hood 9. Bayonet fastening of rapid t:hange
attachment
2. Synr:lrronised flash contact
.3. Aperture setting ring with press
button release
4. Exposure time setting ring coupled
to aperture setting ring
5. Distance setting ring (eoupled to
range and view 6nder)
6. Depth of field ring with reading-off
mark
7 . Prees button setting ring for DIN
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24 Setting the shutter
- Please remember the following points when setting the Prontor SLK shutter. The I
black engraved numbers on the time setting ring represent exposure timee from l/300 to E
I sec., which are automatically actuated by pressing the shutter releaee. At setting B the
shutter remains open as long as the releaee button is pressed in. Photographs taken without
the aid of a etand or tripod should not be exposed for longer than 1/300 to l/30 sec.
For longer exposures the camera should be supported on a firm base or tripod. The green
numbers at B to the right are exposure times calculated in full seconds which, in the case
of unfavourable light conditions, are indicated by the reduced deflection of the exposure
meter indicator. The corresponding aperture settings are given opposite these exposure times.
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To take a photograph, the time eetting ring ehould be set at B and, by pressing the push L
button, the aperture opposite the exposure time reading is set over B. The shutter release il"
can now be pressed in and the exposure made. As the exposure and aperture combination
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has been cancelled out by this setting, the values must be determined with the exposure
meter again for the next photograph
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The automatie shutter release 25
To take a picture with the automatie release, first aetuate the rapid
rvinder, then press in the locking stud B and move lever A into
position V (delayed aetion mechanism). Press the shutter release to give
the required exposure; this takes plaee after about 7 seeonds,the lever
A returning automatically to position X. Should no pieture be taken
by the automatie action method, the lever A can be set to X again
without the shutter being released. Do NOT move the lever or press
the shutter release again while the delayed aetion mechanism is func- Fig. 22
tioning. All exposure times exeept B can be used with the delayed
action method.
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26 Flash hints
The fully synchronised Prontor SLK shutter permits flash exposures of maximum luminous iila
intensity at maximum speed. t
Setting X (red)
Normal setting for flash exposures with glass bulbe and electronie flaeh. The latter are also
suitable for maximum shutter speeds. Suitable settings are 1/30 or l/60 sec.
Setting M (yellow)
In this position M.type flash bulbs are used in accordance with the maker's instructione.
The M setting is not for electronic flash. a
t.
Setting V (green) t
For flash shote in conjunction with the delayed action release. The eame conditions apply
as for position X.
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Changing the lens
Press the lot'king tab on the lens inwards towards
the depth of field ring, and remove the lens by
turning it to the left (see fig. 23). To screw on
the lens, bring the red spot on the inside of the
lens mount over the spot on the change attacltment,
and turn the lens to right until the bayonet
fastening clir:ks home audibly. Every intert:ltange-
F'ig. 23
able lens can thus be eoupled to both the luminous
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Taking a picture 29 Hold the Paxette-automatic firmly in both hands, with your elbows drawn into your body, so that the camera is perfectly steady. Press in the release button gently and deliberately, using one finger only and not the whole hand. Keep your finger on the releaso button until the release action ie completed. Remain, perfectly still and composed while taking a picture, also when taking snapshots. If you follow these rulee you will be delighted with the excellent results achieved. Don't put your Paxette-automatic away when not using it and forget all about it. It is handy to carry about in the eveready case which protects it from dust and dirt.View original page 30
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