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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.
  
 
== Technical specifications ==
 
== Technical specifications ==
* Futura threaded lens mount
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* Optical universal viewfinder for focal lengthes 35-100mm, with superimposed [[coupled rangefinder]]
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* special Futura threaded lens mount variant able to take the [[Futura Tele-Elor 5.6/90]]
 
* Synchro Compur leaf shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/500 s + B
 
* Synchro Compur leaf shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/500 s + B
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==Links==
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*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/futura/futura.htm  Manual] on [http://www.butkus.org Butkus' site]
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Revision as of 04:03, 13 May 2017


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

  • Optical universal viewfinder for focal lengthes 35-100mm, with superimposed coupled rangefinder
  • special Futura threaded lens mount variant able to take the Futura Tele-Elor 5.6/90
  • Synchro Compur leaf shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/500 s + B

Links