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| − | The '''Nixette''' is a 6x6cm [[folding]] camera made by [[Nixon]] in Germany, c.1955. | + | The '''Nixette''' is a 6x6cm [[folding]] camera made by [[Nixon]] in Germany, c.1955. The body is based on a metal casting, with a thin sheet metal pressing for the bed. The shutter release is operated by a long lever, coming up from the side of the lens barrel, and bending back over the strut. |
* Shutter: [[Vario]] 25,50,200 + B | * Shutter: [[Vario]] 25,50,200 + B | ||
| − | * Lens: Supra Anastigmat, 75mm/f5.6 | + | * Lens: Supra Anastigmat, 75mm/f5.6, focus down to 3ft, stopping to f16. |
* Film: [[120 film|120]], twelve 6x6cm images | * Film: [[120 film|120]], twelve 6x6cm images | ||
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|image_text= Inside the Nixette, showing folded bellows | |image_text= Inside the Nixette, showing folded bellows | ||
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| − | The Nixette has an unusual folding action. The struts and the curved member across the top of the lens block are one solid piece of alloy; the bellows fold across the diagonals of the sides. | + | The Nixette has an unusual folding action. The struts and the curved member across the top of the lens block are one solid piece of alloy; the bellows fold across the diagonals of the sides. To fold, a catch (seen beside the bellows in the photo above) is pressed and then the struts are pressed downwards; this forces the bed downwards. The lens folds down, and then the bed can start to close. |
| − | + | The opening catch is operated by a small button on the top plate, beside the accessory shoe - the bed opens with a strongly sprung action. | |
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| Nixette |
The Nixette is a 6x6cm folding camera made by Nixon in Germany, c.1955. The body is based on a metal casting, with a thin sheet metal pressing for the bed. The shutter release is operated by a long lever, coming up from the side of the lens barrel, and bending back over the strut.
- Shutter: Vario 25,50,200 + B
- Lens: Supra Anastigmat, 75mm/f5.6, focus down to 3ft, stopping to f16.
- Film: 120, twelve 6x6cm images
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| Inside the Nixette, showing folded bellows |
The Nixette has an unusual folding action. The struts and the curved member across the top of the lens block are one solid piece of alloy; the bellows fold across the diagonals of the sides. To fold, a catch (seen beside the bellows in the photo above) is pressed and then the struts are pressed downwards; this forces the bed downwards. The lens folds down, and then the bed can start to close.
The opening catch is operated by a small button on the top plate, beside the accessory shoe - the bed opens with a strongly sprung action.
