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Firet of all make yourself thoroughly aee prtc
familiar with the various parts of I Rewind push button . 1l
the camera and, before inserting a
2 Accessories ehoe with exposure counter 9
3 Rapid winder . l0
film, go over the necossary operations
4 Window of coupled view aud range
several times. Good snapshots can finder 14/15
onlv be achievod if vour 5 Shutter speed setting ring . 16 i
6 Socket for cable release I
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7 Shutter rolease lever .20
SUPER ?o xette B Focussing ring coupled with view and J
range finder . 14
is always ready for instant action. 9 Camera back locking ring with tripod bush
l/a inch 5
I0 Rewind knob with film speed reminder . 16
11 Window of coupled view and range
finder . I4/I5
12 Dopth of field ring . lB
13 Flash contact
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 Introduction

The suPER . ?OXett€ made

by Carl Braun of Nuremberg, is "r "r^.
a first class
product which reflects the skill and care of the
operatives behind its manufacture and also the
modern quality ol the plant itself. These facts are
self-evident and are very quickly confirmed by
actual use of the camera.

This booklet describes the

suPER - {'oxette
in detail and should be carefully studied bofore
handling the camera.

Part View of Aseembly-room

The suPER. ?OXette willprovea
constant friend and pleasant companion at all
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How to Open the Camera

Release the milled locking ring on
the camera base by turning it to
the left. The back of the camerd
ean then be slid off.
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How to Insert the Film "

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Insert the film cassette into the film chamber so that it engagea 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 samo time ensure that the lug
on the take-up spool hooks into the porforation in the film. Now wind the lower wheel of
the empty spool until both sprockets engago 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

presrure plate back into the closed position and close the camora. ,

Important: Avoid direct sunlight whon loading or unloading the camera. Turn your back

to the light and hold the camera in your own shadow

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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.
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The Exposuro Counter

The exposure counter reads backwards

from 36 to 1, indicating each time the
number of unoxposed frames still available.
After the film has been inserted and the
camera closed, eet the counter at the red
dot noar tho figure 36 by turning the
toothed wheel which is positioned just
below the maker'g namo. Advanco the
film twice (each time advancing the rapid
wind lever l'1, times until a definite
rosistanco is felt), and the film counter
should then read 36.
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The Rapid Winder

The shutter winding mechanism, film transport and film counter aro coupled and operated
by means of the rapid wind lever. Advanco 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
corroctly set and your Super-Paxette is ready for the next shot.
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When tho exposure counter showe figure I, this means that the entire length of the film
has been exposed.
To wind back the film, press the rewind push button, then pull out the rewind knob as far as
it will go and turn in the direction of the arrow. Just before the rewinding operation is
completed, a moro marked resistance will be noticeable indicating that the end of the film
is still held by the take.up spool. A few more turns will wind. the film complotely into
the cassette. The camera can then be opened and the film changed.
Important: The rewind buttou must remain depressed throughout the rewinding operation.
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Loading the Unloading the

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1. Open the camera 1. I
Press down rewind button
2. Insert film cassette
2. Pull out rewind kuob ae far as it will go I
3. Attach film to take-up spool '
3. Turn rewind knob in direction of arrow
4. Close the camera

5. 4. Wind the entire film into cassette

Set the exposure counter

6. Advance the rapid wind lever twice 5. Open the camera

7. The camera is ready for the firet shot 6. Take out caesette Y
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Checking the Film Transport l3

In order to ensure that the filmtransport 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 tho rapid winder is advanced.
l Important: This check should be made for a short timo
only. After checking, push the rewind knob in again.
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Checking the Rewinding
To check tho rewinding action' release the locking
stud during the rewinding oporation. If the mechanism
is functioning properly a very definite resistance will be
noticeable. If no resistance is felt, this moans that the
film has been pulled out of tho cassette and cannot be
wound back. This fault can only be remodied by
v 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.
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I4 The Coupled Range Finder
Tho coupled range find.er of the s u P E R . ?O Xette does not only give the
framo 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 focussing ring on the lens tho 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 l5

In the middle of the light circular

area you will eee a double image of
the subject sighted. By turning the

'focussing ring these two contours should

{ be made to coincide; in this waY the
oxact dietance to the subject is egta'
blished and the lens focussed.
l6 The Film Speed Rerninder

In order to avoid errors when choosing aperture and

shuttor speed, set the film speed indicator to the speed
of the film used as soon as the latter is insertod into
the camera.

Exposure Time

The ehutter 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.
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The Lens Diaphragm I7
The lens aperture or diaphragm is set by
means of the front ring on tho lens. Bring
the red dot into registor 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 Reloase

The setting lever has to be pushed from
X to greeu V. This can be done only when
the shutter is cocked.
Attention: When setting V is used, the
shutter setting B cannot be used. After the
delayed aetion mechanism has run off' the
setting lever goes back to X automatically.
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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
$epth varies _according to the aperture chosen, that is to sayo a large "purt,rr" (fZ2.B) gives
less depth of field and a small aperture (f/16) gives a greater depth ol field.

With the SUPER - ?OXette the depth of field for every photograph can be
e-asily read off the depth of field ring which is between the focussing iiog on th" lens and
-shutter speed setting ring; this repeats on the left and on tlie right of the setting
the
mark the range of apertures.
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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 picturo 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 en'
graved on the bottom edge of the view finder and on
the mask.
For High Demands!
Ask your photodealer for the Universal Prismatic view
finder of Steinheil or for the Polyfocus Universal view
finder which give you the exact images for all focal
Iengths. (See also pago 23)
20 Taking a Picture

ThO SUPER. ?OXCttC 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 steadv with the left haud.

Release the shutter gently and deliberately without jerking it, moving tho middle finger
only and not the whole hand. Allow the fingor to rest on tho 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.

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22 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 positfon.

Three settings are possible:

Setting M, yellow. Draw out head of setting lover and set to M.

In this position, the M.type flash lamps are ignited with shutter
speeds of I/30 sec. to l/300 sec. Setting M cannot be usod 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 .electronie flash shots can be taken at any
shutter speed. For flash lamps, only shutter speeds up to 1/30 second can be used. Th;
delayed action release does not work. If no flash unit is attached the shutter operates normally.

getting V, green. Only possible with a cocked 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 rolease. For flash shote
the eame conditions apply as for position "X".
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Acceegories for the SUPER- ?qXette
Interchangeable lenses coupled to the range finder
Wide angle lens Choro 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 Tolexon f:5,6/85 Long focus lens Ennaston f:3'51135
Prismatic View Finder Made by Steinheil for focal lengths 38, 85/90 and 135 mm
with parallax compensation.
TEWE.PoIyfocus 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 simplo to handle.
Branax 35 mm Enlarger can be used for reproduction and macro photography in con-
junction with ground glass adapter, intermediate rings and repro lens.
Paxitron Home Flash works without dry or wet batteries and takes its onergy directly
from the mains. Guide number 44 f.or l7/I0 DIN:40 ASA lilms. Light output: appr.
80-90 W/sec.
Pico Electrical attachable exposuro meter masters all exposure problems. Ranging from
15 sec. - l/1000 sec.

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