Smena-6 USSR scale-focus 35mm film camera LOMO lens T-43 4/40
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Smena-6, film scale-focus camera
with stationary Triplet T-43 lens, #336379, 35 mm
Leningrad Optical Mechanical Unity (LOMO), Leningrad, USSR
Very good condition. Lens is clear and does not have any scratches or fungus. Inside there can be microspecks of microdust. Shutter works properly except B mode which does not work. Self-timer does not work (its lever moves without activating the shutter). Body has signs of age, has crack at the left side and chips near the viewfinder and at the right side. Take-up spool is included.
This is the scale-focus camera "Smena-6" produced by LOMO in 1961-69. Totally 1 992 546 pieces were made.
Comparing with previous "Smena-5" had more high-aperture lens (f/4 instead of f/5.6) and new shutter speed 1/15 second.
Plastic body with removable rear cover. No backwind mode. Rewind and shutter recess are separated. Camera has a cold shoe.
Also simplified version of this camera was produced - "Smena-7", without self-timer.
Its price in USSR was only 13.5 Soviet Roubles (with average salary about 120 Soviet Roubles), so everyone could afford it.
characteristics:
S/number - #336379
Lens - Triplet T-43, 4/40
Number of lenses - 3 in three groups
Angle of view - 55o
Resolving power (centre/edge) - 37/17 lines/mm
Lens s/number - none
Frame size - 24x36.
Aperture scale from f/4 to f/16.
Shutter speeds is from 1/15s to 1/250s and "B"
Type of filter mount - M35,5x0.5
Minimal distance of focusing - 1 meter
Dimensions (mm): 100*60*70
Weight - 364 g
One-layered antireflection coating