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The '''FT-2''' (Cyrillic: ФТ-2) is a Russian [[panorama camera]],<ref>The FT stands for Fotoapparat Tokareva ( Фотоаппарат Токарева; translates to: Tokarev's camera), named after the camera's designer, weapons designer Vasilievich Tokarev.</ref> made by [[KMZ]] between 1958 & 1968.
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The '''FT-2''' (Cyrillic: ФТ-2) is a Russian [[panorama camera]],<ref>The FT stands for Fotoapparat Tokareva ( Фотоаппарат Токарева; translates to: Tokarev's camera), named after the camera's designer, the Soviet weapons designer Vasilievich Tokarev.</ref> made by [[KMZ]] between 1958 & 1968.
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It takes 12 24x110mm exposures on a length [[35mm]] film intended for 36 normal-sized frames, loaded into special cassettes. The lens swings through 120&deg;, spreading the image across a curved film plane.<ref>Even though the FT-2 has a similar view angle to the [[Widelux]]  (FT-2: 120&deg;, Widelux: 126&deg;), the FT-2 uses a 50mm lens which results in a narrower (and thus longer) negative than  the [[Widelux]], which is equipped with a 26mm lens.</ref> The viewfinder is simple metal frame with a central target, which folds over the back of the camera when not in use. In front of the viewfinder is a circular orange spirit level.
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It takes 12 24x110mm exposures on a length [[35mm]] film intended for 36 normal-sized frames, loaded into special cassettes. The lens turret swings swings from right to left through 120&deg;, spreading the image across a curved film plane.<ref>Even though the FT-2 has a similar view angle to the [[Widelux]]  (FT-2: 120&deg;, Widelux: 126&deg;), the FT-2 uses a 50mm lens which results in a narrower (and thus longer) negative than  the [[Widelux]], which is equipped with a 26mm lens.</ref> The viewfinder is simple metal frame with a central target, which folds over the back of the camera when not in use. In front of the viewfinder is a circular orange spirit level.
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It was exported under the names "Spiratone", "Panorama" and "Spaceview". In total, 16,662 were made<ref>[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-1076273848  FT-2 @ sovietcams.com]</ref>.  The shutter speed is set by positioning two brake levers, mounted on the top plate  of the camera.  The film is advanced independently of the shutter, using a metal knob.
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==Models==
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There are two base models with a number of versions and variants:
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===Model I ===
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with break adjustment ring on the bottom
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* Type a: shutter winder is single arm lever with wider end (on top)
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** variant i: lettering on front face
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* Type b: shutter winder is single arm lever with tapering end (small notch on botom)
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** variant i: lettering in Cyrillic
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** variant ii: lettering in English
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** variant iii: branded <i>Spiratone</i> (sold by F. Spira, USA)
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** variant iv: branded <i>Panorama</i> (sold by F. Spira, USA)
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** variant v: branded <i>Spaceview</i> (sold by Tranchant, France)
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*Type b: shutter winder is double arm ("butterfly") lever
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* Lens: 50mm f/5 Industar-50, fixed aperture
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* Shutter:  1/100, 1/200, 1/400s<ref>A shutter speed of about 1/60th in undocumented but can be achieved by having both brake levers in the horizontal position.</ref>
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It was exported under the names "Spiratone", "Panorama" and "Spaceview". 16,662 were made<ref>[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-1076273848  FT-2 @ sovietcams.com]</ref>.  The shutter speed is set by positioning two brake levers, mounted on the top plate  of the camera.  The film is advanced independently of the shutter, using a metal knob. There are three designs of shutter winder: early versions have a single-arm lever, with a narrow shaft and a wider end; after this, a tapering lever; and finally, the  late models (as in the photo) have a "butterfly" two-armed winder.
 
  
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* Lens: 50mm f/5 Industar-22, fixed aperture
 
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* Shutter:  1/100, 1/200, 1/400s
 
  
 
== Notes & References==
 
== Notes & References==
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==Links/Sources==
 
==Links/Sources==
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* FT-2 [http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5819721271 video showing the cocking of the shutter and the movement of the lens turret]
 
* [http://www.nullmedium.de/panorama/ft-2_repair.pdf  FT-2 repairs] - a PDF document by Olaf Matthes
 
* [http://www.nullmedium.de/panorama/ft-2_repair.pdf  FT-2 repairs] - a PDF document by Olaf Matthes
 
* [http://www.olafmatthes.de/cameras/ft-2_manual.pdf FT-2 Manual]- a PDF copy supplied by Olaf Matthes
 
* [http://www.olafmatthes.de/cameras/ft-2_manual.pdf FT-2 Manual]- a PDF copy supplied by Olaf Matthes

Revision as of 01:02, 26 June 2011

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FT-2 (model II type b)
by avalonux

The FT-2 (Cyrillic: ФТ-2) is a Russian panorama camera,[1] made by KMZ between 1958 & 1968. It takes 12 24x110mm exposures on a length 35mm film intended for 36 normal-sized frames, loaded into special cassettes. The lens turret swings swings from right to left through 120°, spreading the image across a curved film plane.[2] The viewfinder is simple metal frame with a central target, which folds over the back of the camera when not in use. In front of the viewfinder is a circular orange spirit level.

It was exported under the names "Spiratone", "Panorama" and "Spaceview". In total, 16,662 were made[3]. The shutter speed is set by positioning two brake levers, mounted on the top plate of the camera. The film is advanced independently of the shutter, using a metal knob.

Models

There are two base models with a number of versions and variants:

Model I

with break adjustment ring on the bottom

  • Type a: shutter winder is single arm lever with wider end (on top)
    • variant i: lettering on front face
    • variant ii: front face blank
  • Type b: shutter winder is single arm lever with tapering end (small notch on botom)
    • variant i: lettering in Cyrillic
    • variant ii: lettering in English
    • variant iii: branded Spiratone (sold by F. Spira, USA)
    • variant iv: branded Panorama (sold by F. Spira, USA)
    • variant v: branded Spaceview (sold by Tranchant, France)

Model II

without break adjustment on the bottom

  • Type a: shutter winder is single arm lever with tapering end (small notch on botom)
  • Type b: shutter winder is double arm ("butterfly") lever


  • Lens: 50mm f/5 Industar-50, fixed aperture
  • Shutter: 1/100, 1/200, 1/400s[4]


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FT-2 (model I type b var. 1)
images by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights)



Notes & References

  1. ↑ The FT stands for Fotoapparat Tokareva ( Фотоаппарат Токарева; translates to: Tokarev's camera), named after the camera's designer, the Soviet weapons designer Vasilievich Tokarev.
  2. ↑ Even though the FT-2 has a similar view angle to the Widelux (FT-2: 120°, Widelux: 126°), the FT-2 uses a 50mm lens which results in a narrower (and thus longer) negative than the Widelux, which is equipped with a 26mm lens.
  3. ↑ FT-2 @ sovietcams.com
  4. ↑ A shutter speed of about 1/60th in undocumented but can be achieved by having both brake levers in the horizontal position.

Links/Sources

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