Noblex 135 U Panorama Camera

The Noblex 135 U is a high-end, swing-lens panoramic 35mm film camera produced in Germany from approximately 1997 to 2012. It captures 24x66mm panoramic images with an extra-wide field of view by using an electronically controlled rotating lens to sweep the image across a curved film plane. 136–140° angle of view: Provides an immersive, extra-wide perspective that is comparable to human eyesight. Electronically controlled lens: Unlike many other panoramic cameras, the Noblex uses an electric motor instead of a spring mechanism to rotate the lens. This creates a smoother and more consistent sweep, resulting in even exposure across the entire frame. Full range of shutter speeds: Includes a wide range of settings from 1 second to 1/500th of a second. Versatile aperture settings: The camera features a sharp 28mm Noblar Tessar-type lens with apertures from f/4.5 to f/16. Lens shift function: The 135 U has a lens shift feature, a notable advantage over other models. This allows the photographer to shift the lens vertically without tilting the camera, which prevents the "curved horizon" effect common with panoramic cameras. Accurate composition: A bubble level is visible in the large, clear viewfinder to help the photographer keep the camera perfectly level. Multiple exposure mode: This function allows the lens drum to be rotated continuously, which can also be used for extended exposures longer than one second. condition preowned, recent CLA at samys off Fairfax