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The '''Braun Gloria''' is a [[rangefinder camera]] taking 12 6x6cm images on [[120 film]]s.
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It was made by [[Braun]] in Germany, c.1954.  The uncoupled [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] has separate windows, either side of the central viewfinder and is operated by the knob on the top plate, to the user's left.  The lens barrel is retractable, with spring-loaded opening.
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* Lens:  Praxanar or Praxar 75mm f2.9
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* Shutter: [[Prontor|Prontor SVS]], speeds to 1/300th/s, + [[flash sync]] & [[self-timer]]
  
  
The '''Braun Gloria''' is a [[rangefinder camera|rangefinder medium format camera]] taking 12 square 6x6cm images on [[120 film]].
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== Links ==
==History==
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*[https://www.butkus.org/chinon/braun/braun_gloria/braun_gloria.htm Braun Gloria user manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Butkus.org]
It was manufactured by [[Braun]] at Nüremberg (Germany), since 1954.
 
 
 
 
 
==Description==
 
The '''Gloria''' is a rangefinder camera. The non-coupled [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] and the viewfinder are not combined, so that two different windows can be found in the rear part of the top cover. Focusing of the rangefinder is accomplished by means of turning a wheel located in the left part of the top cover.
 
 
 
The Gloria is not really a folding camera but a "tube" camera. This model has a steel tube instead of bellows, that pops out by pressing a small button located on the top cover, placing the lens and shutter assembly into position.
 
 
 
Two lenses that can be found mounted on the '''Braun Gloria''', which differ only in the denomination:
 
 
 
* BAYREUTH Praxar 75mm f/2.9
 
* BAYREUTH Praxanar 75mm f/2.9
 
 
 
 
 
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Gloria top cover<br /><small>by Dmitri Krasnokutski {{with permission}}</small>
 
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Praxar and Praxanar<br /><small>by J. Noir {{with permission}}</small>
 
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Shutters mounted on the '''Braun Gloria''' were made by Gauthier, they can be either [[Prontor|Prontor or Prontor-SVS]], with top speed of 1/300, [[self-timer]] and [[flash sync]].
 
 
 
The camera provides a double exposure prevention feature, DOF scale and ISO reminder.
 
 
 
The rangefinder, as said, is non-coupled and non-combined<ref>One of the most striking things to new owners and newcomers is that the Gloria benefits from having a non-combined RF by having a bright viewfinder providing certain magnification that aids for focusing.</ref>: distance is measured with one of the rear windows of the top cover, the other for composing, and after focusing the distance is read from the top wheel opposite the advance wheel and transferred manually to the front element of the lens.
 
 
 
It is a well built camera that, even despite not being at level with other cameras such as the [[Super Isolette]] or the [[Super Ikonta]], has a really good design and is capable of producing great results.
 
 
 
==Notes==
 
 
 
<references />
 
 
 
 
 
==Links==
 
 
 
In English:
 
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/25986885@N04/sets/72157615057810648/ Flickr set by modern kōgaku: Gloria Braun] photos of and with the camera
 
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/25986885@N04/sets/72157615057810648/ Flickr set by modern kōgaku: Gloria Braun] photos of and with the camera
* [http://www.certo6.com/cameras/braun-gloria Braun Gloria] at [http://www.certo6.com/ Jurgen's Vintage Folding Cameras site]
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* [https://certo6.com/camera-archive/braun-gloria/ Braun Gloria] on [https://certo6.com/ Jurgen's Vintage Folding Cameras site]
 
 
In Spanish:
 
* [http://www.jnoir.eu/camaras/braun/gloria/ Braun Gloria] at [http://www.jnoir.eu/ Historia de Bolsillo] by J. Noir
 
  
 
[[Category:Braun|Gloria]]
 
[[Category:Braun|Gloria]]
 
[[Category: B]]
 
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[[Category: G|Gloria]]
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[[Category:G|Gloria Braun]]
 
[[Category: German 6x6 rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: German 6x6 rangefinder]]
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[[Category:120 film]]

Latest revision as of 05:07, 23 May 2023

The Braun Gloria is a rangefinder camera taking 12 6x6cm images on 120 films. It was made by Braun in Germany, c.1954. The uncoupled rangefinder has separate windows, either side of the central viewfinder and is operated by the knob on the top plate, to the user's left. The lens barrel is retractable, with spring-loaded opening.



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