Compound shutters were manufactured by F Deckel of München from 1902. They use a compressed air piston to drive the shutter mechanism and feature speeds of up to 1/200 of a second on some models.
Some important specifications for Compound shutters are listed below.
| Catalog Number | CN-1509-000 | CN-1609-000 | CN-1609-012 | CN-1709-000 | CN-1709-011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Compound 3-X Tube 7 | Compound 4-X Tube 9 | Compound 4-X Tube 10/II | Compound 5-X Tube 12/I | Compound 5-X Tube 12/II |
| Front cell thread (mm) | 55.69 | 62.20 | 67.92 | 82.77 | 82.77 |
| Front cell thread pitch | 40 t.p.i | 40 t.p.i | 40 t.p.i | 40 t.p.i | 40 t.p.i |
| Rear cell thread (mm) | 55.69 | 62.20 | 67.92 | 82.77 | 82.77 |
| Rear cell thread pitch | 40 t.p.i | 40 t.p.i | 40 t.p.i | 40 t.p.i | 40 t.p.i |
| Flange thread (mm) | 60 | 65 | 76.7 | M90 | M90 |
| Flange Thread Pitch | 29 1/13 t.p.i | 29 1/13 t.p.i | 29 1/13 t.p.i | 1 t.p.mm | 1 t.p.mm |
| Largest aperture diameter (mm) | 40 | 52 | 52 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
| Body diameter (mm) | 87 | 106 | 106 | 125.5 | 125.5 |
| Length (mm) | 37 | 50 | 45 | 74 | 60 |
| Mount depth (flange to rear end of shutter) (mm) | 15.7 | 15.7 | 19.3 | 33.2 | 25.2 |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/100 | 1/75 | 1/75 | 1/50 | 1/50 |
| Flash Sync | X Contact | X Contact | X Contact | X Contact | X Contact |