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The '''Futura S''' is a high-grade rangefinder made from 1952 by [[Futura|Futura Kamerawerk GmbH]]. It has interchangeable lenses.
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The '''Futura S''' is a high-grade [[rangefinder camera]] made from 1952 by [[Futura|Futura Kamerawerk GmbH]], made for Futura's interchangeable lenses. The "S" stood for [[Synchro-Compur]] shutter.
  
 
It is considered that about 9,000 pieces were made.
 
It is considered that about 9,000 pieces were made.
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
[http://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/futura_german.pdf German Manual] via Butkus' site
 
[http://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/futura_german.pdf German Manual] via Butkus' site
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[[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: German 35mm rangefinder]]

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The Futura S is a high-grade rangefinder camera made from 1952 by Futura Kamerawerk GmbH, made for Futura's interchangeable lenses. The "S" stood for Synchro-Compur shutter.

It is considered that about 9,000 pieces were made.

Technical specifications

  • Futura threaded lens mount
  • Synchro Compur leaf shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/500 s + B

Links

German Manual via Butkus' site