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The Horizont is a lineage of swing-lens panoramic cameras similar in design to the Panon Widelux or the later KW Noblex and a departure from its predecessor, the KMZ FT-2. It was produced from 1967-1973 (Horizont) and again from 1991 onwards (Horizon-202 etc).
Horizont (1967-1973)
The Horizont, marked in cyrillic Горизонт for the home market, is a sturdy and well built Russian panoramic camera, Some 49,849 were made by KMZ from 1967-1973[1]. The panning 28mm f2.8 lens makes 24×58mm frames on 35mm film, giving a 120° view. By adjusting the slit width exposure times of 1/30s, 1/60s and 1/125s can be set on the dial at the top plate. An un-calibrated and unmarked 1/250s is also available. In the center of the dial is a film speed reminder dial. The viewfinder - which includes a circular spirit level[2] - is fitted into a vertical shoe on the front, to sit on top of the camera at the left-hand side. The two first digits in the serial number at the back indicates year of manufacture. A complete set also includes a bakelite hand grip to be fitted to the camera base, and a black leather outfit case
Alternative Names
Horizon Revue (distributed by the German department store Quelle), Kalimar Wide-X and Global-H are alternative names for the Horizont in different markets[3].
Specifications
- Lens: MC f2.8/28mm
- Angle: 120°
- Shutter Speeds: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/60, 1/125
- Film Format: 135 (19 to 23 pictures 24 x 58mm)
Horizon 202 (1991-2005)
The Horizon 202 (Горизонт-202) is an updated version with an ABS body and a built-in viewfinder, which is centred on the top-plate. A total of 23329 units were produced[1]
Alternative Names
Technopan-202 and PAN-35SL (n France) are alternative names in different markets[3].
Specifications
Horizon S3 (2003–)
Горизонт-S3
Specifications
Horizon S3-500 (2005–)
Горизонт-S3-500
Specifications
Horizon Kompakt (2005–)
The Horizon Kompakt (Горизонт-kompakt) is similar to the Horizon 202, but finished in cream, with knob wind, while the 202 has lever wind. This is still (2008) available.
Specifications
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| Horizon 202 image by Paul Analog (Image rights) |
Reference
- McKeown, p.550
Links
- Horizon-202 page from Alfred's Camera Page
- Horizont on Antique Russian Camera
- Horizont on Sovietcams.Com
- KMZ R&D Center cite: Horizons archives (in Russian)
- Manual for Horizont (in Russian)
- Manual for Horizon 202 (in English)
- Horizon Kompakt in the Lomography shop
