The Arette 1C made by German manufacturer Apparat & Kamerabau in 1957 has surprised me. It is a more solid shooter than expected and aside from a couple of quirks, well designed. The rewind knob release mechanism and shutter release location (beside the lens) are fun oddities with this camera.
| Make | Apparat & Kamerabau |
|---|---|
| Model | Arette 1C |
| Year | 1957 |
| Format | 35mm |
| Shutter | Prontor-SVS |
| Speed | B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 300 |
| Lens | ISCO-Gottingen |
| Color-Isconar f2.8 50mm | |
| Focus | 1m – ∞ |
| Aperture | f2.8 to 16 |
| Light Meter | No |
| Rangefinder | Yes, coupled |
