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Braun Gloriette |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in Germany from (Before) 1958 to (After) 1958.
Index of rarity in France: Frequent (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 7976
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Chronology of cameras Braun
Although the company existed as an optician since 1915, it wasn't until 1948 that Braun (Karl Braun AG or Carl Braun) started selling cameras. The initial models were fairly simple box cameras. The construction of some boxes was outsourced to Linden, a metallurgical company. Throughout the 1950s, the number of camera models built by Braun increased. The box camera range was quickly complemented by a series of folding cameras with technical levels dating back to pre-war times. The 35mm cameras from the Paxette series found success for almost two decades. However, facing competition from Asia in the 1960s, the company soon ceased this activity to refocus on the production of slide projectors, with the popular Paximat series since 1955. The company became Braun Photo Technik GmbH in the early 2000s. As of 2023, the company still exists and manufactures binoculars and action cameras.
This company, based in Nuremberg, has no connection with the household appliance company (Braun AG, later Braun GmbH), founded in 1921. The confusion between the two companies arises from the fact that Braun GmbH also built slide projectors (such as the Braun D7).
The main series of Braun cameras were :
| Box | Box 6x6 or 6x9 |
| Norca | Folding 6x6 and/or 6x9 on film 120 |
| Gloriette | Compact film 135 |
| Paxina | Compact 6x6 on film 120 |
| Paxette | Compact film 135 |
| Paxette 28 | Compact film 126 |
| Paxette 35 | Compact film 135 |
"Gloriette" is the name of a series of small 35mm cameras, manufactured simply but robustly. Over its existence, the model underwent changes to the front face and the hood. As is often the case, there are variations in lens and/or shutter, allowing for the sale of cameras at different prices without major modifications.
| Models (non-exhaustive) | Years | Lens | Shutter | ||
| Gloriette |  |
1954-57 | Cassar 2,8/45 mm |
Vero (1/200) |
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| Gloriette |  |
1954-57 | Pronto (1/200) |
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| Gloriette |  |
1954-57 | Prontor-SVS (1/300) |
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| Gloriette | |
1957 | Ennagon 2,8/45 mm |
Vero (1/200) |
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| Gloriette B | |
1955-58 | Cassar 2,8/45 mm |
Prontor-SVS (1/300) |
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| Gloriette |  |
1958 | Prontor-SVS (1/300) |
New top and front face. New font for Gloriette | |
En 1958, Braun made modifications to the appearance of its Gloriette. This second generation features a new, more modern, and notably simpler front face. The top cover is altered. The viewfinder is no longer in line with the lens, and a rather long protrusion appears. This elongation may seem out of place on this Gloriette, but it makes sense when considering that Gloriette B models have an uncoupled light meter at this location. From this generation onward, Braun streamlined its manufacturing process by producing only one type of top cover, with or without perforations, depending on the version.
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