Just like vinyl, film cameras have also been making a strong come back into our community, and in keeping up with our love for everything antique, old, and nostalgic, we have got some pretty rare finds at the Satchmi Store. Here’s the lowdown on what’s available and their specs. If you aren’t that familiar with camera mumbo jumbo, no worries. We’ve got overviews for you as well!
FED 2
Product Details:
Produced 1955-1970 FED, Kharkhov, Ukraine
Film type 135 (35mm)
Picture size: 24x36mm
Weight 1lb, 4.7oz (586.8g) with Industar-26M
Lens coated LTM 39mm Industar-26mm 52mm 1:2.8-22 (4 elements, 3 groups)
Filter size 40.5mm
Focal range 1m to infinity
Viewfinder couple rangefinder
Exposure meter none
Shutter double cloth curtain
Shutter speeds B. 1/25-1/500
Diopter correction lever
Self-timer on some versions
Accessory shoe and PC sync connection
Overview:
Introduced in 1955 by FED, this 35mm rangefinder camera is a perfect companion for film enthusiasts with a longer rangefinder base (67mm) than the FED 1, a combined viewfinder and rangefinder window, adjustable diopter for the viewing window, a self-timer, and a detachable back for film loading
KIEV 4A
Product details:
Produced 1947-1987 (1963) Arsenal, Kiev, Ukraine
Film type 135 (35mm)
Picture size 24x36mm
Weight 1lb, 9.1oz (711.6g) with Helios-103
Lens Arsenal Helios-103 53mm 1:1.8
Filter size 40.5mm threaded, 42mm slip-on
Focal range .9m to infinity
Viewfinder couple rangefinder
Exposure meter none Self-timer
Shutter metal curtain
Shutter speeds B, 1/2-1/1250
Accessory shoe, PC sync connection
Overview:
Kiev rangefinder cameras were developed after WW II in the Arsenal factory in Kiev, Ukraine hence their solid construction and amazing build. The Kiev 4A is perfect for accurate focusing as it is equipped with a long rangefinder base (9cm).
SMENA 8M
Product details:
Produced 1970-1980 LOMO, St. Petersburg
Film type 35mm
Overview:
The 8M model is the late 70’s to early 80’s incarnation of the Smena lineage. With its compact build and lightweight plastic components, the Smena 8M is a remarkable companion for “toy camera” lovers.
Zarya
Product details:
Produced 1951-1961 FED, Kharkhov, Ukraine
Picture Size 24x36mm
Lens Industar-26M 2.8/50
Shutter 1/30s, 1/60s, 1/125s, 1/250s, 1/500s + B
Overview:
A restyled and simplified version of the FED 2 (without a rangefinder), Zarya is a 35mm viewfinder camera that has the qualities of a magical, rare, and beautiful camera but with a more economyfriendly price.
Ultimately, each camera has its own features and specs, what matters most is what you are comfortable with. The experience after all is not in the weapon, but the one wielding it.
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