Smena-Rapid is a viewfinder 35mm film camera made by LOMO and produced between 1968-77. (Смена-Рапид)
There are 2 types and one sub-type of the Smena-Rapid. [1] [2] [3] [4]
The list of all Smena models is in the article Smena Series by GOMZ & MMZ & LOMO.
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Smena-Rapid type I (1968-70) image by Siim Vahur (Image rights) |
Some features[]
- Uses only the new Rapid film like Agfa Rapid or Orwo SL cartridges, of 12 frames
- Very few made, because there was no Rapid Soviet film available on the market except Orwo SL
- Film winding and cocking are connected
- Shutter: speeds 1/15-1/250 +B w/synchronizer
- Lens: T-43 (Triplet) 40mm f/4
- Aperture: f/4-f/16
- Body: plastic
- You can set shutter speed only using symbols
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Model info and typing are as to AlexanderKomarov.[1]
- ↑ There are usefull books about cameras of former USSR and have classifications also.
- ↑ Pages from the the book of former USSR cameras by Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin
- ↑ Discussion about clasifications in the books of Princelle and Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin in USSR Photo Forum