BRAUN SUPER PAXETTE IIL 35mm RANGEFINDER CAMERA       Manufactured around 1959, these well-specified 35mm rangefinder cameras were two of Braun's top-of-the-line cameras, and are rightly regarded as classics. The interchangeable lenses are mounted in front of the Prontor SVS leaf-blade shutter using an M39 Leica thread. Leica cameras have a much shallower lens mount-to-film distance than the Paxette though, so you can't just swap the lenses from one brand to the other. A range of lenses were available for these cameras, running from 35mm to 200mm in focal length. The built-in rangefinder is coupled for all lenses except the 200mm lens, and the viewfinder has framelines for 50mm, 85mm and 135mm lenses. The instruction manual suggests the complete visible field in the finder shows the correct view for 35mm lens. These cameras were fitted with Prontor SVS shutters, one with speeds running from 1 to 1/300 seconds in the case of the IIL model, and one with speeds from 1 to 1/500 second on the IIBL. The shutters on both cameras have X and M flash synchronisation, and both have a built-in self-timer. The shutter release is a large knurled button on a lever, at the right-hand side of the shutter body. The film advance is by lever on the top-right of the top cover. Two complete strokes are required to cock the shutter and advance the film to the next frame. Unusually, there is also a lever to rewind the film. The rewind lever is at the base of the top cover at the left-hand end. The rewind button, which must be held depressed throughout the entire rewinding process, is the small button on the top of the top cover, on the right, towards the rear. http://retinarescue.com/paxettesuper2land2bl.html  CONDITION OF CAMERA     This Braun Super Paxette II L camera has not been tested with film and so is being sold 'as is'. I have tested its various movements/mechanisms and everything appears to be working correctly. The range of shutter speeds (slow to fast) sound like they are in the right ballpark and the film advance works well and cocks the shutter correctly after two sweeps of the lever. The shutter speed dial is smooth to operate. The viewfinder is nice and clear without noticeable dust etc. The interior looks to be in very good order. The diaphragm looks in great condition and is without any oily residue or signs of corrosion. Cosmetically this example is in excellent condition having had (I would guess) only light previous use. Please see the pictures for full confirmation of cosmetic condition. Please note that a 60 year old camera, such as this, would obviously benefit from a service. This sale includes its original leather case which is is very good condition also. A lens is not included.     SHIPPING COSTS UK: £4.80 (2nd Signed-For); EUROPE: £14.40 (Signed-For Airmail); USA & Rest of World: £17.80 (Signed-For Airmail). I endeavour to describe all items accurately. The image(s) shown above is of the actual item for sale and can genuinely be used as confirmation of the item's cosmetic condition. If you have any questions then please feel free to email me and I will answer as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that a buyer believes an item has not been described accurately, then please contact me within 7 days of the item arriving for return and refund (buyer to pay own return postage costs). Please only bid if you wish to buy! Many thanks for taking the time to look at my item.