Braun Super Paxette II User manual

First of all make yourself thoroughly familiar with the various parts of the camera and, before inserting a
film, go over the necessary operations several times. Good snapshots can only be achieved if your SUPER
- Paxette II is always ready for instant action.

Introduction
                              The SUPER - Paxette camera, made by Carl Braun of
                                Nuremberg, is a first class product which reflects the skill and
                                     care of the operatives behind its manufacture and also the
                              modern quality of the plant itself. These facts are self-evident
                                and are very quickly confirmed by actual use of the camera.
                                  This booklet describes the SUPER - Paxette in detail and should
                                be carefully studied before handling the camera.

                              The SUPER - Paxette will prove a constant friend and pleasant
                               companion at all times.





How to Open the Camera


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.

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How to Insert the Film

Insert the film cassette into the film chamber so
that it engages in the rewind knob. Open the 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.





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.

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 1 1/ 2 times until a definite resistance is
felt), and the film counter should then read 36.





   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 wound, the exposure
    counter correctly set and your Super-Paxette is
    ready for the next shot.

Checking the Film Transport
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 indicated by the arrow when
the rapid winder is advanced.
Important: This check should be made for a short time only.
After checking, push the rewind knob in again.

Checking the Rewinding
To check the rewinding action, release the locking stud
during the rewinding operation. 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 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
lucking stud again.





                      The Coupled Range Finder

The coupled range finder of the S U P E R • ,Paxette does not only give the frame of the
picture but also the range finder image which is visible as a light circular area in the
centre of the field. By turning the focusing ring on the lens the exact distance to the
subject is measured and automatically set.

Attention: All interchangeable lenses for the Super-Paxette are coupled to the range
finder.

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                How to Use the Range Finder

                          In the middle of the light circular
                          area you will see a double image of
                           the subject sighted. By turning the
                         focusing ring these two contours
                        should be made to coincide; in this
                   way the exact distance to the subject
                                is established and the lens focused.





The Film Speed Reminder

In order to avoid errors when choosing aperture and shutter
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.

The Lens Diaphragm

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: 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 only when the shutter is wound.

Attention: When setting V is used, the shutter setting B
cannot be used. After the delayed action mechanism has
run off, the setting lever goes back to X automatically.





            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 depth varies according to the
               aperture chosen, that is to say, a large
               aperture (f/2.8) gives less depth of field and
              a small aperture (f/16) gives a greater depth
              of field.
            With the SUPER. Paxette the depth of field
               for every photograph can 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.

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Changing the Lens

The lens should be screwed firmly home into the lens panel in a
clockwise direction. If correctly screwed in, the central dot on the red
engraved depth of field scale should be just below the engraving
„SUPER-PAXETTE". Remove the lens by unscrewing it in the
opposite direction. When screwing the lenses in and out they should
be held by the knurled fixed ring bearing the depth of field scale.



The Attachable View Finder

Without mask this view finder gives the exact framing of the picture
when using the wide angle lens of 38 mm focal length. The mask
must be used with long focus lenses of 85 and 90 mm. For the 135
mm tele-lens an additional mask is necessary, which is supplied
together with the lens. Furthermore these focal lengths are engraved
on the bottom edge of the view finder and on the mask.

For High Demands!

Ask your photo dealer for the Universal Prismatic view finder of
Steinheil or for the Polyfocus Universal view finder which give you
the exact images for all focal lengths. (See also page 23)

Taking a Picture

                                                   The SUPER - Paxette should be held
                                                               firmly in both hands with the rounded
                                                        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. Allow
the finger to rest on the release lever until the release action is
completed. Remain perfectly still and composed while taking a
picture, especially when taking snapshots. If you follow these
rules you will be delighted with the excellent results achieved.





                      Flash Synchronization for the Prontor SVS shutter

                   The 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 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. Draw out head of setting lever and set to X.
In this position electronic flash shots can be taken at any shutter speed. For flash lamps, only shutter speeds up
to 1/30 second can be used. The delayed action release does not work. If no flash unit is attached the shutter
operates normally.

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Setting V, green. Only possible with a wound shutter. 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".


Accessories for the SUPER - Paxette
Interchangeable lenses coupled to the range finder


Wide angle lens Cboro f:3,5/38           Long focus lens Quinar f:3,5/85
Wide angle lens Westron f:3,5/35         Long focus lens Telenar f:3,8/90
Long focus lens Telexon f:5,6/85          Long focus lens Ennaston f:3,5/135

Prismatic View Finder Made by Steinheil for focal lengths 38, 85/90 and 135 mm with parallax
compensation.

TEWE-Polyfocus Universal View Finder for focal lengths 35/38, 45/50, 85/90 and 135 mm with parallax
compensation.
Optical View Finder for 38 mm with mask for 85/90 or 135 mm

Paximat 35 mm Slide Projector with rapid slide changer. Amazingly simple to handle.

Branax 35 mm Enlarger can be used for reproduction and macro photography in conjunction with ground
glass adapter, intermediate rings and repro lens.

Paxitron Home Flash works without dry or wet batteries and takes its energy directly from the mains. Guide
number 44 for 17/10 DIN = 40 ASA films. Light output: appr. 80-90 W/sec.

Pico Electrical attachable exposure meter masters all exposure problems. Ranging from 15 sec. - 1/1000 sec.
Eveready and combi-cases - filters and filtersets - sunshades

The right for change of construction due to improvement is reserved herewith  Printed in Germany 4-'57/5a