Braun Paxette II Analogue camera
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Braun Paxette II 35 mm rangefinder camera, serial number 395611, physically good and technically tested and fully functional, with Staeble-Lineogon 35mm f/3.5, Steinheil München Cassarit 50mm f/2.8, Steinheil München Tele-Quinar 135mm, original brown leather case and a contemporary red screw-filter container.
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Rare Collector’s Lot: Braun Paxette II Rangefinder Camera with First-Rate Lens Set (M39 for Paxette)
For sale is a beautiful, historic camera ensemble from the 1950s from Carl Braun (Nuremberg). The set is in a remarkable condition – an absolute rarity for equipment of this age.
1. Camera body: Braun Paxette II
Equipped with the sturdy Prontor-SVS central shutter.
Condition: Technically flawless. The shutter fires cleanly, the speeds (including long exposures) run plausibly and precisely. The optical viewfinder/rangefinder is clean. Visually, it is very well preserved with only minimal age-related signs of wear on the body.
2. Wide-angle lens: Staeble-Lineogon 1:3.5 / 35mm (mounted on the camera)
A rarer, very charming wide-angle lens.
Condition: The mechanics move smoothly and the glass is clean.
Important note: The front silver aluminum ring (filter thread) has a slight dent at one spot (see detail photos). This is purely cosmetic – the focusing ring turns freely and without grinding, and the image quality is by no means affected. Attaching filters may be somewhat restricted because of this.
3. Standard lens: Steinheil München Cassarit 1:2.8 / 50mm (-E-)
The legendary fixed focal length from Munich, known for its gorgeous "Bubble Bokeh" on modern digital cameras.
Condition: Excellent. Lenses clear and clean (no fungus, no haze), aperture blades open and close flawlessly, focus runs butter-smooth.
4. Telephoto lens: Steinheil München Tele-Quinar 1:3.5 / 135mm
High-quality, distinctive telephoto lens in the classic silver finish.
Condition: Very good collector’s condition. The lenses are clear and the mechanical rings operate flawlessly. Includes the original, transparent plastic case/cover.
5. Accessories:
Original brown leather ready-case (top-loader) in good condition.
A contemporary filter in its red original screw thread container.
Rare Collector’s Lot: Braun Paxette II Rangefinder Camera with First-Rate Lens Set (M39 for Paxette)
For sale is a beautiful, historic camera ensemble from the 1950s from Carl Braun (Nuremberg). The set is in a remarkable condition – an absolute rarity for equipment of this age.
1. Camera body: Braun Paxette II
Equipped with the sturdy Prontor-SVS central shutter.
Condition: Technically flawless. The shutter fires cleanly, the speeds (including long exposures) run plausibly and precisely. The optical viewfinder/rangefinder is clean. Visually, it is very well preserved with only minimal age-related signs of wear on the body.
2. Wide-angle lens: Staeble-Lineogon 1:3.5 / 35mm (mounted on the camera)
A rarer, very charming wide-angle lens.
Condition: The mechanics move smoothly and the glass is clean.
Important note: The front silver aluminum ring (filter thread) has a slight dent at one spot (see detail photos). This is purely cosmetic – the focusing ring turns freely and without grinding, and the image quality is by no means affected. Attaching filters may be somewhat restricted because of this.
3. Standard lens: Steinheil München Cassarit 1:2.8 / 50mm (-E-)
The legendary fixed focal length from Munich, known for its gorgeous "Bubble Bokeh" on modern digital cameras.
Condition: Excellent. Lenses clear and clean (no fungus, no haze), aperture blades open and close flawlessly, focus runs butter-smooth.
4. Telephoto lens: Steinheil München Tele-Quinar 1:3.5 / 135mm
High-quality, distinctive telephoto lens in the classic silver finish.
Condition: Very good collector’s condition. The lenses are clear and the mechanical rings operate flawlessly. Includes the original, transparent plastic case/cover.
5. Accessories:
Original brown leather ready-case (top-loader) in good condition.
A contemporary filter in its red original screw thread container.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Braun
Model/type nr
Paxette II
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Serial number
395611
Estimated period
1950-1960
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