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== Regula Super ==
 
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
 
'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
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'''Date of Production:''' 1959
 
'''Date of Production:''' 1959
  
'''Type of Camera:''' [[Rangefinder]]
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'''Type of Camera:''' [[rangefinder camera|Rangefinder]]
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
 
'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
  
'''[[Lens]]:''' Bayonet, see description
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[King_Regula_Rangefinder_Lenses|King Regula Rangefinder Lenses]]
  
'''[[Shutter]]:''' [[Prontor]] leaf shutter
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' [[Prontor]]-SVS
  
'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1s-1/300th or 1/500th
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1s-1/500th + B
  
'''Focus areas:''' 1m-Infinity
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'''[[ASA|ASA/ISO range]]:''' 10-3200
  
'''[[Viewfinder]]:''' Yes
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The '''Regula Super''' is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder camera with a built-in uncoupled [[light meter]] built by [[King]] for their [[Regula|Regula range]] from 1959. It uses a bayonet mount that is unique to King rangefinder models. A range of lenses for it were made by [[Enna]], [[Steinheil]] and [[Isco]] between 28mm and 135mm; a list of the lenses available is on the [[King_Regula_Rangefinder_Lenses|King Regula Rangefinder Lenses]] page. All lenses use a 45mm filter thread for filters.
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The viewfinder has been upgraded from the previous generation Regula IIId and has bright lines for 50, 90 and 135mm lenses, selectable by a switch on the top plate, 50mm lines are always visible. You will need an accessory finder for lenses under 50mm in focal length.
  
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The [[Bewi]] light meter is easier to use and read than the old Gossen ones. Set your film speed and point the camera at your subject, this takes a reading. Turn the metal ring around the light meter dial and match the red needle to the white needle. The red number on the dial will be used on the shutter to set the correct exposure value. Once that is done the exposure is set and it limits you to a particular set of shutter speeds/apertures, this lets you adjust for depth of field without affecting the exposure of the shot.
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* '''Lens:''' [[King_Regula_Rangefinder_Lenses|Bayonet mount, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 90mm and 135mm lenses available]]
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* '''Shutter:''' [[Prontor]]-SVS  - Bulb, 1s, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 and 1/300th or 1/500th.
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* '''Apertures:''' Supports lenses from f/1.9 to f/22 in 1 stop increments
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* '''Light meter:''' [[Bewi]] selenium type
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* '''Self timer:''' Yes, around 10 seconds, use V mode switch on the lens
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* '''Flash:''' PC socket on the body, flash synchronization at all speeds, X and M modes
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* '''Strap lugs:''' Yes, on the front of the body, use split rings and attach a neck strap to those.
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| image_text=[[Regula]] Super
 
| image_text=[[Regula]] Super
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== Regula Super Automatic ==
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| image_text=[[Regula]] Super Automatic
 
| image_text=[[Regula]] Super Automatic
|image_by=Raúl Sá Dantas
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|image_by=Morinaka.
 
|image_rights=  with permission
 
|image_rights=  with permission
 
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=== Regula Super ===
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'''Manufacturer:''' [[King]]
The '''Regula Super''' is a [[35mm]] [[rangefinder camera]] with built-in uncoupled [[light meter]] and interchangeable lenses, built by [[King]] for their [[Regula|Regula range]] from 1959.
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'''Date of Production:''' 1959
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'''Type of Camera:''' [[rangefinder camera|Rangefinder]]
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
  
The viewfinder has bright lines for 50, 90 and 135mm lenses, selectable by a switch on the top plate, 50mm lines are always visible. The lenses use a bayonet mount almost unique to King, the [[Braun Paxette]] rangefinder uses an almost identical mount but if you try to use Paxette lenses on a Regula, or Regula lenses on a Paxette will result in the lens being stuck to the body and very difficult to remove without damaging the lens or camera.
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'''[[Lens]]:''' [[King_Regula_Rangefinder_Lenses|King Regula Rangefinder Lenses]]
  
The aperture and speed rings are on the body around the mount, the aperture ring has a coupling to link it to the aperture blades on the lens. The match-needle [[Bewi]] [[light meter|meter]] produces an [[Exposure Value]], which can be set on the aperture ring, which is then coupled to the shutter ring. The shutter is a [[Prontor]]-SVS with a range of 1 second to 1/300th and 1/500th on later models. The camera has an accessory shoe and a PC sync port on the front of the body, with X/M [[flash sync]] selected by a switch behind the shutter ring, this also selects the [[self-timer]] (V).
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' [[Prontor]]-SLK
  
=== Regula Super Automatic ===
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'''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1s-1/500th + B
A [[Regula]] Super but with coupled [[light meter]] and a [[Prontor]]-SLK shutter.
 
  
== Regula Rangefinder Lenses ==
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'''[[ASA|ASA/ISO range]]:''' 10-3200
* <b>Wide</b>
 
** [[Enna]] Ultra-Lithagon 28mm f/3.5: Six elements, six groups.
 
** [[Enna]] Regula-Lithagon 35mm f/3.5: Four elements, three groups, [[Tessar]] design. Seven bladed aperture, heptagon shape.
 
** [[Isco]] Color-Westron 35mm f/3.5
 
  
* <b>Normal</b>
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** [[Enna]] Regula-Ennalyt 50mm f/1.9
 
** [[Enna]] Regula-Ennit 50mm f/2.8: Four elements, three groups, [[Tessar]] design.
 
** [[Isco]] Color-Westagon 50mm f/1.9
 
** [[Isco]] Color-Westanar 50mm f/2.8: Three elements, three groups, "Pancake" [[Anastigmat]] design. Five bladed aperture, pentagon shape.
 
** [[Steinheil]] Regula-Quinon 50mm f/1.9: Five bladed aperture, pentagon shape.
 
** [[Steinheil]] Regula-Culminar 50mm f/2.8: Four elements, three groups, [[Tessar]] design.
 
  
* <b>Long</b>
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The '''Regula Super Automatic''' is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder camera with a built-in coupled [[light meter]] built by [[King]] for their [[Regula|Regula range]] from 1959. It uses a bayonet mount that is unique to King rangefinder models. A range of lenses for it were made by [[Enna]], [[Steinheil]] and [[Isco]] between 28mm and 135mm; a list of the lenses available is on the [[King_Regula_Rangefinder_Lenses|King Regula Rangefinder Lenses]] page. All lenses use a 45mm filter thread for filters.
** [[Isco]] Color-Westanar 90mm f/3.5
 
** [[Isco]] Color-Westanar 135mm f/3.5
 
** [[Enna]] Regula-Ennalyt 90mm f/3.5: Four elements, four groups.
 
** [[Enna]] Regula-Ennalyt 135mm f/3.5: Five elements, four groups.
 
  
Both the [[Steinheil]] 50mm lenses (Quinon & Culminar) have mechanically-moved [[depth-of-field]] pointers, and a green ring graduated in flash [[guide number]]s, this is set against a [[film speed]] scale and allows reading off of apertures along the distance ring.
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The viewfinder is the same as the Regula Super and has bright lines for 50, 90 and 135mm lenses, selectable by a switch on the top plate, 50mm lines are always visible. You will need an accessory finder for lenses under 50mm in focal length.
  
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The light meter is coupled to the ISO and aperture rings. It has two needles, a white needle and a red needle. The white needle moves with the light and the red needle moves when you change the ISO dial or change aperture. The red needle is the guide and you are meant to line up both needles for the correct exposure. So point the camera at your subject then try to line up the red needle by changing the aperture until it matches up with the white needle. Once that is done the exposure is set and it limits you to a particular set of shutter speeds/apertures, this lets you adjust for depth of field without affecting the exposure of the shot.
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* '''Lens:''' [[King_Regula_Rangefinder_Lenses|Bayonet mount, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 90mm and 135mm lenses available]]
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* '''Shutter:''' [[Prontor]]-SLK  - Bulb, 1s, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 and 1/300th or 1/500th.
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* '''Apertures:''' Supports lenses from f/1.9 to f/22 in 1 stop increments
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* '''Light meter:''' [[Bewi]] selenium type
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* '''Self timer:''' Yes, around 10 seconds, use V mode switch on the lens
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* '''Flash:''' PC socket on the body, flash synchronization at all speeds, X and M modes
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* '''Strap lugs:''' Yes, on the front of the body, use split rings and attach a neck strap to those.
 
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== Images ==
 
 
{{Flickr image
 
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| image_text=[[Regula]] Super Automatic (Top)
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|image_by=Morinaka.
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| image_text=[[Regula]] Super (Top) + Quinon lens
 
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|colspan=2 align=center|Regula Super Automatic, 1/300th top speed model (Front/Top)<br /><small>images by {{image author|Raúl Sá Dantas}}</small> {{with permission}}
 
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=== References ===
 
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[[Category: K]]
 
[[Category: K]]

Revision as of 19:53, 22 April 2012

Regula Super

The Regula Super is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder camera with a built-in uncoupled light meter built by King for their Regula range from 1959. It uses a bayonet mount that is unique to King rangefinder models. A range of lenses for it were made by Enna, Steinheil and Isco between 28mm and 135mm; a list of the lenses available is on the King Regula Rangefinder Lenses page. All lenses use a 45mm filter thread for filters.

The viewfinder has been upgraded from the previous generation Regula IIId and has bright lines for 50, 90 and 135mm lenses, selectable by a switch on the top plate, 50mm lines are always visible. You will need an accessory finder for lenses under 50mm in focal length.

The Bewi light meter is easier to use and read than the old Gossen ones. Set your film speed and point the camera at your subject, this takes a reading. Turn the metal ring around the light meter dial and match the red needle to the white needle. The red number on the dial will be used on the shutter to set the correct exposure value. Once that is done the exposure is set and it limits you to a particular set of shutter speeds/apertures, this lets you adjust for depth of field without affecting the exposure of the shot.

  • Lens: Bayonet mount, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 90mm and 135mm lenses available
  • Shutter: Prontor-SVS - Bulb, 1s, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 and 1/300th or 1/500th.
  • Apertures: Supports lenses from f/1.9 to f/22 in 1 stop increments
  • Light meter: Bewi selenium type
  • Self timer: Yes, around 10 seconds, use V mode switch on the lens
  • Flash: PC socket on the body, flash synchronization at all speeds, X and M modes
  • Strap lugs: Yes, on the front of the body, use split rings and attach a neck strap to those.



Regula Super Automatic

The Regula Super Automatic is a 35mm interchangeable lens rangefinder camera with a built-in coupled light meter built by King for their Regula range from 1959. It uses a bayonet mount that is unique to King rangefinder models. A range of lenses for it were made by Enna, Steinheil and Isco between 28mm and 135mm; a list of the lenses available is on the King Regula Rangefinder Lenses page. All lenses use a 45mm filter thread for filters.

The viewfinder is the same as the Regula Super and has bright lines for 50, 90 and 135mm lenses, selectable by a switch on the top plate, 50mm lines are always visible. You will need an accessory finder for lenses under 50mm in focal length.

The light meter is coupled to the ISO and aperture rings. It has two needles, a white needle and a red needle. The white needle moves with the light and the red needle moves when you change the ISO dial or change aperture. The red needle is the guide and you are meant to line up both needles for the correct exposure. So point the camera at your subject then try to line up the red needle by changing the aperture until it matches up with the white needle. Once that is done the exposure is set and it limits you to a particular set of shutter speeds/apertures, this lets you adjust for depth of field without affecting the exposure of the shot.

  • Lens: Bayonet mount, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 90mm and 135mm lenses available
  • Shutter: Prontor-SLK - Bulb, 1s, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125 and 1/300th or 1/500th.
  • Apertures: Supports lenses from f/1.9 to f/22 in 1 stop increments
  • Light meter: Bewi selenium type
  • Self timer: Yes, around 10 seconds, use V mode switch on the lens
  • Flash: PC socket on the body, flash synchronization at all speeds, X and M modes
  • Strap lugs: Yes, on the front of the body, use split rings and attach a neck strap to those.


Regula Super Automatic, 1/300th top speed model (Front/Top)
images by Raúl Sá Dantas (Image rights)