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You can download some of the Purma patents from my website if that is of any help. They show how the gravity shutter works. It's a great device but only works on square images - may be why the company went out of business. Purma Cameras - Resources and Links for The Purma Camera Book

I have acquired all three Purma cameras. The Speed is really lovely - but I have not run a film through it yet. I acquired them as I wrote a book about Purma cameras which I have self-published on Amazon and LuLu. They are intriguing cameras. I love the design of all three models and the results are not bad for a 127 camera. If you are interested in the cameras I have created a resource page for the Purma Camera Book on my website with some links - including where to get some 127 film (or how to make it) Purma Cameras - Resources and Links for The Purma Camera Book

I love the look of the Special.... have you seen the other two on the range? The Speed and the Plus. They all have the same gravity shutter mechanism.