Super Paxette II
posted 2-9-'04

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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 is always ready for instant action.

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Picture 1 Rewind push button    11
2 Accessories shoe with exposure counter . 9
3 Rapid winder    10
4 Window of coupled view and range finder    14/15
5 Shutter speed setting ring    16
6 Socket for cable release    -
7 Shutter release lever    20
8 Focusing ring coupled with view and range finder    14
9 Camera back locking ring with tripod bush 1/2 inch    5
10 Rewind knob with film speed reminder . 16
11 Window of coupled view and range finder    14/15
12 Depth of field ring    18
13 Flash contact    -
14 M X V Adjustment    22
15 Aperture setting    17


 

Picture 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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Picture 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.

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Important: Avoid direct sunlight when loading or unloading the camera. Turn your back to the light and hold the camera in your own shadow.


 

Picture 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.


 

Picture 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 112 times until a definite resistance is felt), and the film counter should then read 36.


 

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

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Picture How to Unload the Camera

When the exposure counter shows figure 1, 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 more 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 completely into the cassette. The camera can then be opened and the film changed.
Important: The rewind button must remain depressed throughout the rewinding operation.


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