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| − | The Photavit 36 is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder that was made by [[Bolta|Bolta | + | The Photavit 36 is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder that was made by [[Bolta|Bolta Werk GmbH]] between 1956 and 1958. |
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| − | The Photavit 36 is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder that was made by [[Bolta|Bolta | + | The Photavit 36 is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder that was made by [[Bolta|Bolta Werk GmbH]] between 1956 and 1958. The Photavit 36 was one of the few 35mm cameras made by Bolta that used conventional 35mm canisters rather than the proprietary Bolta film 35mm canisters. The camera came in at least two models: the Photavit 36 which included a Prontor-SVS shutter and the Photavit 36 Automatic which included a Prontor SLK shutter. The camera include an unusual bayonet lens mount design in which the lens aperture control ring is the camera side of the mount rather than on the lens. The lens mount is not unique to Bolta cameras however. It is also used on the [[http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Paxette|Braun Paxette]], [[Regula_III_series#Regula_IIId|King Regula IIId]], and possibly other cameras. The lenses are easy to identify because of a characteristic red release button on the top of the lens. |
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* [http://www.submin.com/35mm/collection/photavit/cameras/photavit_36.htm Subminiature Cameras: Photavit 36] | * [http://www.submin.com/35mm/collection/photavit/cameras/photavit_36.htm Subminiature Cameras: Photavit 36] | ||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/steevithak/sets/72157626144160978/with/5478800875/ Photos of and with the Photavit 36, a set on flickr] | * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/steevithak/sets/72157626144160978/with/5478800875/ Photos of and with the Photavit 36, a set on flickr] | ||
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Revision as of 05:15, 21 March 2011
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 Photavit 36 Manufacturer: Bolta Werk GmbH
Film type: 35mm
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The Photavit 36 is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder that was made by Bolta Werk GmbH between 1956 and 1958.
Description
The Photavit 36 is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder that was made by Bolta Werk GmbH between 1956 and 1958. The Photavit 36 was one of the few 35mm cameras made by Bolta that used conventional 35mm canisters rather than the proprietary Bolta film 35mm canisters. The camera came in at least two models: the Photavit 36 which included a Prontor-SVS shutter and the Photavit 36 Automatic which included a Prontor SLK shutter. The camera include an unusual bayonet lens mount design in which the lens aperture control ring is the camera side of the mount rather than on the lens. The lens mount is not unique to Bolta cameras however. It is also used on the [Paxette], King Regula IIId, and possibly other cameras. The lenses are easy to identify because of a characteristic red release button on the top of the lens.
Photavit 36
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| Photavit 36 with Bewi light meter image by steevithak (Image rights) |
The original Photavit 36 included a Prontor-SVS shutter that provide X/M flash sync, a self timer, and a wide range of speeds: 60, 30, 15, 8, 4, Bulb, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/300. The kit lens was an Enna Werk Munchen Ennit 45mm f2.8 with aperture settings: f2, f2.8, f4, f5.6, f8, f11, f16, f22. Early versions of the camera had no meter but later versions included an uncoupled integrated Bewi Automat push button light meter.
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Photavit 36 Automatic
The Photavi 36 Automatic included a Prontor SLK shutter and an Enna Werk Munchen Color Ennalyt 50mm f1.9 lens. This model introduced a coupled light meter.
Photavit 36 Lenses
In addition to these Photavit lenses, the camera can presumably use other lenses made for this mounting system, such as those available for the Braun Paxette or King Regula IIId.
- 28mm f3,5 Ulta-Lithagon
- 35mm f3.5 Lithagon
- 45mm f2.8 Cassar
- 45mm f2.8 Ennit
- 45mm f2.8 Isconar
- 50mm f2.8 Ennit
- 50mm f1.9 Ennalyt
- 90mm f3.5 Tele-Ennalyt
- 135mm f3.5 Tele-Ennalyt
- 135mm f3.5 Tele-Westanar
- 200mm f4.5 Tele-Ennalyt
