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| − | Series of 35mm [[Viewfinder]] Cameras sold by [[Boots]] in the UK in the 1960-1970's. The cameras were essentially re-branded versions of German [[Franka]] or [[King]] cameras. Boots also sold Super 8 movie film camera under the pacemaker branding | + | Series of [[35mm]] [[Viewfinder]] Cameras sold by [[Boots]] in the UK in the 1960-1970's. The cameras were essentially re-branded versions of German [[Franka]] or [[King]] cameras. Boots also sold Super 8 movie film camera under the pacemaker branding |
Some of the models include | Some of the models include | ||
| − | == Boots Pacemaker 35 == | + | == Camera Models== |
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| + | === Boots Pacemaker 35 === | ||
This re-badged Franka 125 but lack metering seen it's sister models. The film speed reminder on the rewind nob is notable in that it goes up to 3200asa although the display space is too small so 1600 and 3200 are displayed as 160 and 320. | This re-badged Franka 125 but lack metering seen it's sister models. The film speed reminder on the rewind nob is notable in that it goes up to 3200asa although the display space is too small so 1600 and 3200 are displayed as 160 and 320. | ||
*'''Lens''': [[Isco]]-Göttingen Color-Isconar 1:2.8/45mm | *'''Lens''': [[Isco]]-Göttingen Color-Isconar 1:2.8/45mm | ||
| − | *'''Focus''': | + | *'''Focus''': [[Zone focus]] with 3 pictograms on top of lens or [[scale focus]] on bottom |
| − | *'''Shutter''': [[Prontor]] 125 (speeds 1/30, 1/60 & 1/125 sec and B | + | *'''Shutter''': [[Prontor]] 125 (speeds 1/30, 1/60 & 1/125 sec and B) |
*'''Aperture''': f/2.8 to f/22 | *'''Aperture''': f/2.8 to f/22 | ||
*'''Flash''': By PC sync cable. Cold mount point on camera | *'''Flash''': By PC sync cable. Cold mount point on camera | ||
| − | == Boots Pacemaker LM== | + | ---- |
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| + | === Boots Pacemaker 35 LM === | ||
This camera is a rebadged [[Franka 125 L]]. Mechanically the same as the Pacemaker 35 but features an uncoupled selenium light meter which produced a value (1-10) on the upper lens casing. Using this and the film speed on an adjacent dial calculator gives shutter and aperture speed combinations. | This camera is a rebadged [[Franka 125 L]]. Mechanically the same as the Pacemaker 35 but features an uncoupled selenium light meter which produced a value (1-10) on the upper lens casing. Using this and the film speed on an adjacent dial calculator gives shutter and aperture speed combinations. | ||
| − | == Boots Pacemaker P == | + | ---- |
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| + | === Boots Pacemaker P === | ||
This unmetered camera was by King and appears to be a Rebadged [[Regula Sprinty]] C 300. The rectamat shutter has a coupling mechanisms for shutter and aperture base on weather pictograms | This unmetered camera was by King and appears to be a Rebadged [[Regula Sprinty]] C 300. The rectamat shutter has a coupling mechanisms for shutter and aperture base on weather pictograms | ||
*'''Lens''': [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8 lens | *'''Lens''': [[Isco|Isco-Gottingen]] Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8 lens | ||
| − | *'''Focus''': [[Scale focus]] | + | *'''Focus''': [[Scale focus]] |
| − | *'''Shutter''': Rectamat shutter (speeds 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 & 1/300sec and B | + | *'''Shutter''': Rectamat shutter (speeds 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 & 1/300sec and B) |
*'''Aperture''': f/2.8 to f/16 | *'''Aperture''': f/2.8 to f/16 | ||
*'''Flash''': Hotshoe | *'''Flash''': Hotshoe | ||
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| − | == Boots Pacemaker LP == | + | === Boots Pacemaker LP === |
This was produced by King and appears to be a rebadged [[Regula Sprinty]] BC 300. Like Pacemaker LM it features an uncoupled selenium light with reading on top with a settings calculator. Except for the meter broadly similar to the Pacemaker P in specifications but lacks the coupling mechanism for suggesting setting based on weather | This was produced by King and appears to be a rebadged [[Regula Sprinty]] BC 300. Like Pacemaker LM it features an uncoupled selenium light with reading on top with a settings calculator. Except for the meter broadly similar to the Pacemaker P in specifications but lacks the coupling mechanism for suggesting setting based on weather | ||
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| + | === Boots Pacemaker CM === | ||
| − | + | This metered model is again based on one of the King [[Regula Sprinty]] series, and was a copy of their Regula Sprintic model C. Like the Pacemaker LM & LP it features an uncoupled light meter built into the top panel, plus a flash cube holder mounted directly above the lens. The light meter scale is read as a combination of apertures and shutter speeds, and the exposure settings round the lens barrel are arranged in the same groups. So, at the bottom end of the scale it’s possible to select 1/30th and f/2.8, and at the top the camera offers 1/300th at f/16 with groups of other combinations in-between. Focus is completely manual, with distances marked in both feet, meters, and icons for Landscape, Group and Portraits. | |
| − | + | ==Links== | |
| + | *[https://austerityphoto.co.uk/a-fond-farewell-boots-pacemaker-35-franka-125-review/ Boots Pacemaker 35 review] at [https://austerityphoto.co.uk/ Canny Cameras] | ||
[[Category:35mm viewfinder]] | [[Category:35mm viewfinder]] | ||
[[Category:German 35mm viewfinder]] | [[Category:German 35mm viewfinder]] | ||
[[Category:B]] | [[Category:B]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:22, 26 May 2023
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Series of 35mm Viewfinder Cameras sold by Boots in the UK in the 1960-1970's. The cameras were essentially re-branded versions of German Franka or King cameras. Boots also sold Super 8 movie film camera under the pacemaker branding
Some of the models include
Contents
Camera Models
Boots Pacemaker 35
This re-badged Franka 125 but lack metering seen it's sister models. The film speed reminder on the rewind nob is notable in that it goes up to 3200asa although the display space is too small so 1600 and 3200 are displayed as 160 and 320.
- Lens: Isco-Göttingen Color-Isconar 1:2.8/45mm
- Focus: Zone focus with 3 pictograms on top of lens or scale focus on bottom
- Shutter: Prontor 125 (speeds 1/30, 1/60 & 1/125 sec and B)
- Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22
- Flash: By PC sync cable. Cold mount point on camera
Boots Pacemaker 35 LM
This camera is a rebadged Franka 125 L. Mechanically the same as the Pacemaker 35 but features an uncoupled selenium light meter which produced a value (1-10) on the upper lens casing. Using this and the film speed on an adjacent dial calculator gives shutter and aperture speed combinations.
Boots Pacemaker P
This unmetered camera was by King and appears to be a Rebadged Regula Sprinty C 300. The rectamat shutter has a coupling mechanisms for shutter and aperture base on weather pictograms
- Lens: Isco-Gottingen Color-Gotar 45mm f/2.8 lens
- Focus: Scale focus
- Shutter: Rectamat shutter (speeds 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 & 1/300sec and B)
- Aperture: f/2.8 to f/16
- Flash: Hotshoe
Boots Pacemaker LP
This was produced by King and appears to be a rebadged Regula Sprinty BC 300. Like Pacemaker LM it features an uncoupled selenium light with reading on top with a settings calculator. Except for the meter broadly similar to the Pacemaker P in specifications but lacks the coupling mechanism for suggesting setting based on weather
Boots Pacemaker CM
This metered model is again based on one of the King Regula Sprinty series, and was a copy of their Regula Sprintic model C. Like the Pacemaker LM & LP it features an uncoupled light meter built into the top panel, plus a flash cube holder mounted directly above the lens. The light meter scale is read as a combination of apertures and shutter speeds, and the exposure settings round the lens barrel are arranged in the same groups. So, at the bottom end of the scale it’s possible to select 1/30th and f/2.8, and at the top the camera offers 1/300th at f/16 with groups of other combinations in-between. Focus is completely manual, with distances marked in both feet, meters, and icons for Landscape, Group and Portraits.
