Difference between revisions of "Arette"
Hanskerensky (talk | contribs) (/photos/9582072@N06/30139482835/ added from pool) |
m (Layout tidy up) |
||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
+ | {{Flickr image | ||
+ | |image_source=http://www.flickr.com/photos/awcam/2704317327/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
+ | |image=http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2704317327_3d9964e772_m.jpg | ||
+ | |image_align=right | ||
+ | |image_text=1959 Arette Super P with Color-Isconar<br />45mm f2.8 in Prontor SVS shutter, 1-1/300<br />& [[EV|Light-Value System]];<br />accessory shoe on user's right | ||
+ | |image_by= AWCam | ||
+ | |image_rights= With permission | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
The '''Arette IA''' is a [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] made in Germany by [[Apparate & Kamerabau]], introduced in ca. 1956, and produced with many model variations until 1963. This is a cleanly-designed, well made camera featuring (among other combinations) an [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Isconar 45mm/f2.8 or [[Schneider|Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenar 45mm/f2.8 lens in a [[Pronto]] or 9-speed [[Prontor]]-SVS shutter. Except on early models, where it is on the top plate, the [[film advance|advance lever]] is mounted on the base, along with the frame counter and a pull-out foot to steady the camera when standing on a flat surface. Rewinding is via a knob on the top plate, which retracts, and is released by a small catch. The [[shutter release]] is a rounded lever beside the lens, on the users right, and opposite this on the lens barrel is a [[cable release]] socket. | The '''Arette IA''' is a [[35mm]] [[viewfinder camera]] made in Germany by [[Apparate & Kamerabau]], introduced in ca. 1956, and produced with many model variations until 1963. This is a cleanly-designed, well made camera featuring (among other combinations) an [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Isconar 45mm/f2.8 or [[Schneider|Schneider-Kreuznach]] Xenar 45mm/f2.8 lens in a [[Pronto]] or 9-speed [[Prontor]]-SVS shutter. Except on early models, where it is on the top plate, the [[film advance|advance lever]] is mounted on the base, along with the frame counter and a pull-out foot to steady the camera when standing on a flat surface. Rewinding is via a knob on the top plate, which retracts, and is released by a small catch. The [[shutter release]] is a rounded lever beside the lens, on the users right, and opposite this on the lens barrel is a [[cable release]] socket. | ||
[[Flash sync]] is provided via a PC socket, and an V-X-M switch giving [[self-timer]] or [[Flash_sync#X_Sync|X/M syn]]c. | [[Flash sync]] is provided via a PC socket, and an V-X-M switch giving [[self-timer]] or [[Flash_sync#X_Sync|X/M syn]]c. | ||
Line 27: | Line 36: | ||
|image_rights= With permission | |image_rights= With permission | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
{{Flickr image | {{Flickr image | ||
| image_source=http://www.flickr.com/photos/awcam/3260806979/in/pool-camerawiki/ | | image_source=http://www.flickr.com/photos/awcam/3260806979/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
Line 69: | Line 71: | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{br}} | {{br}} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
Line 80: | Line 80: | ||
The '''[[Arette W]]''' and '''BW''' models have interchangeable lenses, called the AKARELLE System consisting of 9 lenses as stated in the BW manual. The BW has a light meter, while the W does not. Neither have a rangefinder. The BW was renamed '''Optina BW''' for sale in Canada. | The '''[[Arette W]]''' and '''BW''' models have interchangeable lenses, called the AKARELLE System consisting of 9 lenses as stated in the BW manual. The BW has a light meter, while the W does not. Neither have a rangefinder. The BW was renamed '''Optina BW''' for sale in Canada. | ||
− | |||
The 1959 '''Arette Automatic S''' has automatic exposure, with a Prontormat shutter and a Color-Westanar 45mm/f2.8 lens. The '''SE''' has a rangefinder added; the '''SR''' seems to be the same camera, but intended for the US market. The '''SLK''' is an S model, sold in the UK. | The 1959 '''Arette Automatic S''' has automatic exposure, with a Prontormat shutter and a Color-Westanar 45mm/f2.8 lens. The '''SE''' has a rangefinder added; the '''SR''' seems to be the same camera, but intended for the US market. The '''SLK''' is an S model, sold in the UK. | ||
− | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
− | |||
== Links == | == Links == |
Revision as of 05:05, 3 September 2019
1959 Arette Super P with Color-Isconar 45mm f2.8 in Prontor SVS shutter, 1-1/300 & Light-Value System; accessory shoe on user's right image by AWCam (Image rights) |
The Arette IA is a 35mm viewfinder camera made in Germany by Apparate & Kamerabau, introduced in ca. 1956, and produced with many model variations until 1963. This is a cleanly-designed, well made camera featuring (among other combinations) an Isco-Gottingen Color-Isconar 45mm/f2.8 or Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 45mm/f2.8 lens in a Pronto or 9-speed Prontor-SVS shutter. Except on early models, where it is on the top plate, the advance lever is mounted on the base, along with the frame counter and a pull-out foot to steady the camera when standing on a flat surface. Rewinding is via a knob on the top plate, which retracts, and is released by a small catch. The shutter release is a rounded lever beside the lens, on the users right, and opposite this on the lens barrel is a cable release socket. Flash sync is provided via a PC socket, and an V-X-M switch giving self-timer or X/M sync.
Some examples of this camera have a central viewfinder, some have it on the users left - possibly a change made in 1957. In 1959, a brightline finder was added.
1957 Arette IA with Isco Westanar 1:2.8/45 lens, leftward shoe, central viewfinder & top-plate winder image by David Broglin (Image rights) |
1959 Arette IA with Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:2.8/45 lens, left viewfinder, central accessory shoe & base lever wind image by John Nuttall (Image rights) |
Arette IBN with Color Isconar 1:2.8/45 lens, central accessory shoe & light meter image by David Broglin (Image rights) |
Base, with frame counter in centre image by AWCam (Image rights) |
Arette 1B image by Hans Kerensky (Image rights) |
Arette BN image by vincentnip (Image rights) |
Optina 1d (Arette 1d) image by Richard Skipp (Image rights) |
The Arette IA is a simple viewfinder; Arette IB has a light meter; the Arette IC added a coupled rangefinder, and the Arette ID (which became the Arette 1DN) has both meter and rangefinder.
The Arette A is a viewfinder with a 45mm f2.8 Arettar lens in a simpler Vario shutter (with no meter). The Arette BN has a meter. The Arette C has a rangefinder but no meter; the Arette DN has both.
Other variations of the A models include the P, Super P and Favorit [1].
The Arette W and BW models have interchangeable lenses, called the AKARELLE System consisting of 9 lenses as stated in the BW manual. The BW has a light meter, while the W does not. Neither have a rangefinder. The BW was renamed Optina BW for sale in Canada.
The 1959 Arette Automatic S has automatic exposure, with a Prontormat shutter and a Color-Westanar 45mm/f2.8 lens. The SE has a rangefinder added; the SR seems to be the same camera, but intended for the US market. The SLK is an S model, sold in the UK.