1. Film locking stud  2. Film Counter 3. Knob for winding on film and cocking shutter  4. Optical exposure meter  5. Shutter setting 6. Socket for cable release  7. Shutter release lever  8. Lens aperture control  9. Locking ring 10. Tripod hush (1/4' Whitworth)  11. Film rewinding knob  12. Optical eye level view finder 13. Depth of field ring  14. Focusing ring 15. Flash socket 16. Delayed action release

The   Paxette camera is made by Carl Braun K. G. of Nuremberg under the most modern conditions.
The beautiful finish of the Paxette is the first evidence of the quality of the plant and the skill and care of the operatives which lie behind its production. Actual use of the camera very quickly confirms the first impression. It will be found delightful to handle, thoroughly reliable and an instrument capable of producing the most perfect pictures.

Careful study of this booklet is necessary to get the best out of this camera. Once the mechanical details are mastered every photographic problem can be faced with confidence and the Paxette will become a constant friend and companion of leisure hours.

How to Open the Camera

The milled locking ring on the bottom of the camera is released by turning anti-clockwise. The back and bottom of the camera can then be slid out.

How to insert the film cassette

The arm which retains the cassette is swung outwards by about 90° and the cassette is engaged in the REWIND dog. The lever holding the cassette is then swung back again so that it fits over the protruding spool knob.

Attention!

When film is inserted, it is imperative that the margin of the film is sliding underneath the guide spring at the right side of the cog-wheel.

How to insert the film

Pull out the film from the cassette sufficiently far for the trimmed end to be inserted into the slot of the empty spool and then bent back on itself so that it cannot slip. Turn the film winding knob in the direction of the arrow until the sprocket of the film transport engages with the perforations of the film. As the turning of the film winding knob causes the shutter to be cocked, the shutter release ]ever should be operated every so often whilst winding is in progress. This will enable the film to be wound on. Once the perforations have engaged the sprock, the back of the camera should be replaced and locked.

Warning: Direct sunlight should be avoided when loading with film.  If there is no shade, the operator's own shadow in better than direct sunlight.

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 film Counter

The film counter reads backwards from 36 to 1. It thus indicates the number of unexposed frames still available. After the film has been loaded and the camera has been closed, the counter should be set at the red dot near the figure 36, by means of the projecting teeth. The film winding knob is then turned until the reading is 36. It is necessary to release the shutter to allow the film to wind on.

Film Winding and Film Transport

The shutter winding mechanism, film transport and film counter are coupled so that they are operated when the winding knob is wound in the direction of the arrow. After the shutter has been released and until the camera has been re-wound, the safety device which prevents double exposure is in operation.

How to unload the Camera

The whole length of the film has been exposed when the counter reads figure 1 and the shutter has been released. To wind back the film, press the locking stud; pull out the rewind knob as far as it will go and turn it in the direction of the arrow. Towards the end of the film a somewhat stronger resistance is felt which indicates that the film is being held by the take up spool.

 A few further turns will then wind the film completely into the cassette, and the camera can be opened for insertion of a new film.

Note: The locking stud must remain depressed throughout the whole rewinding operation.  It throws the sprocket out of gear.

Loading and Unloading Drill

1. Open the camera  2. Insert film cassette 3. Attach the film to the take-up spool  4. Close the camera 5. Set the film counter on the red dot near 36 6. Wind on until 36 is against the index mark

1. Press down locking stud throughout the winding operation 2. Raise rewind knob as far as it will go  3. Turn rewind knob in the direction of the arrow 4. Wind the whole of the film into the cassette 5. Open the camera  6. Remove the cassette

Checking the film transport

To make sure that the film transport is functioning properly and the film really being wound on, lift the rewind knob as far as it will go. If the film transport is functioning properly the rewind knob will turn in the opposite direction during winding operations. Checking the Re-winding To check the rewinding, release the locking stud during rewind operations. It will then stand proud and there should be a strong resistance if the mechanism is working correctly. Warning. If force is used against this resistance the perforation of the film will tear.  When continuing to rewind, press home the locking stud.

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: The smaller the aperture number the more light is admitted, but the more limited is the depth of field. The larger the aperture number, the less light passes, but the greater the depth of field. For example. f/2.8 passes more light than f/16 but the depth of field is much less.