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− | The '''Arette IA''' | + | {{Flickr image |
+ | |image_source=http://www.flickr.com/photos/awcam/2704317327/in/pool-camerawiki | ||
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+ | |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 | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | |image_text= Optina 1d (Arette 1d) | ||
+ | |image_by= Richard Skipp | ||
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+ | 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|Arette 1D<small>N</small>]]''') 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 (device)|rangefinder]] but no meter; the '''Arette D<small>N</small>''' has both. | |
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− | The '''Arette A''' | ||
Other variations of the A models include the '''[[Arette Super P|P]]''', '''[[Arette Super P|Super P]]''' and '''Favorit''' <ref>[http://www.3d-historisch.de/AkA/AkA-Kameramodelle.htm Martin Kohler's AkA Kameramodelle page]</ref>. | Other variations of the A models include the '''[[Arette Super P|P]]''', '''[[Arette Super P|Super P]]''' and '''Favorit''' <ref>[http://www.3d-historisch.de/AkA/AkA-Kameramodelle.htm Martin Kohler's AkA Kameramodelle page]</ref>. | ||
− | The '''[[Arette W]]''' and '''BW''' models | + | 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. |
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+ | 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 == | ||
+ | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20170816133949/http://www.lyndrup.dk/ken/Engelsk/Aka%20E.htm AkA cameras] on [https://web.archive.org/web/20170708055025/http://www.lyndrup.dk/ken/Engelsk.htm Ken Lyndrup's site] (archived) | ||
+ | * [https://butkus.org/chinon/akarette/arette_ib/arette_ib.htm Arette IB PDF manual] English - German at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus's site] | ||
+ | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/akarette/arette/arette.htm Arette BW PDF manual] at [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Mike Butkus's site] | ||
+ | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/akio/arette/akio_arette_bn.htm Akio Arette BN PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Butkus' OrphanCameras.com] | ||
+ | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/akio/arette_p/arette_p.htm Akio Arette P PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Butkus' OrphanCameras.com] | ||
+ | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/akio/arette_c-arette_dn/arette_c-arette_dn.htm Akio Arette C / Dn PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Butkus' OrphanCameras.com] | ||
+ | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/akio/arette_ia/arette_ia.htm Akio Arette IA SVS PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Butkus' OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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[[Category: A]] | [[Category: A]] | ||
[[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]] | [[Category: German 35mm viewfinder]] | ||
[[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]] | [[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]] |
Latest revision as of 21:12, 17 January 2024
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.
Arette P with Roeschlein-Kreuznach Color-Arettar 1:2.8/45 image by Luis Cozeto (Image rights) |
Arette IA with Color Isconar 1:2.8/45 in Prontor-SVS shutter image by Donald Poirier (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.
Notes
Links
- AkA cameras on Ken Lyndrup's site (archived)
- Arette IB PDF manual English - German at Mike Butkus's site
- Arette BW PDF manual at Mike Butkus's site
- Akio Arette BN PDF manual at Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Akio Arette P PDF manual at Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Akio Arette C / Dn PDF manual at Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Akio Arette IA SVS PDF manual at Butkus' OrphanCameras.com