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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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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 & 1965.
 
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.
 
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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It was exported under the names "[[Spiratone]]", "Panorama" and "Spaceview".<ref>[http://www.sovietcams.com/index2e4b.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=282&_m_e_id=22&_menu_i_id=297 FT-2 @ sovietcams.com]</ref> In total, 16,662 were made.<ref name="Zenit_Production">[http://www.zenitcamera.com/catalog/cameraproduction.html KMZ R&amp;D Center site: Cameras production data]</ref> The shutter speed is set by positioning two brake levers, mounted on the top plate  of the camera.  Early versions (model I) had a lever that allowed to tighten the spring and thus calibrate the shutter speeds. This was abandoned with model II. The film is advanced independently of the shutter, using a metal knob.  
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===Technical Details===
 
===Technical Details===
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* Lens: 50mm f/5 Industar-50, fixed aperture
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* Lens: 50mm f/5 [[Industar-50]], fixed aperture
 
* 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>
 
* 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>
  
 
==Models==
 
==Models==
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There are two base models with a number of versions and variants:
 
 
===Model I ===
 
===Model I ===
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with break adjustment ring on the bottom
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There are two base models with a number of versions and variants:<ref>A. Komarov's [https://web.archive.org/web/20160904235048/http://www.fotoua.com/index.php?rd=4&st=7 Fotoua] Site (archived) splits the camera into four types. In the absence of a formal and official KMZ type specification for the FT-2,  the model definition used in this camera-wiki entry is based on substantive design changes, with minor changes expressed as types and variants.</ref>
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with break adjustment ring on the bottom. Produced between
 
* Type a: shutter winder is single arm lever with wider end (on top)
 
* 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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** variant i: Cyrillic lettering on front face (1958)<ref>A. Komarov [https://web.archive.org/web/20160306090251/http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=1&usl1=8&seek3=0&rd=4&st=7 Fotua Type 1] (archived)</ref>
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** variant ii: front face blank
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** variant ii: front face blank (1958)<ref>A. Komarov [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305210550/http://fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?rd=4&seek1=&seek2=&seek3=1&st=7&usl=1&usl1=8 Fotua Type 2] (archived)</ref>
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* Type b: shutter winder is single arm lever with tapering end (small notch on botom)
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* Type b: shutter winder is single arm lever with tapering end (small notch on bottom) (1958-1960)
 
** variant i: lettering in Cyrillic
 
** variant i: lettering in Cyrillic
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** variant ii: lettering in English
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** variant ii: lettering in English (export model)
 
** variant iii: branded <i>Spiratone</i> (sold by F. Spira, USA)
 
** variant iii: branded <i>Spiratone</i> (sold by F. Spira, USA)
 
** variant iv: branded <i>Panorama</i> (sold by F. Spira, USA)
 
** variant iv: branded <i>Panorama</i> (sold by F. Spira, USA)
 
** variant v: branded <i>Spaceview</i> (sold by Tranchant, France)
 
** variant v: branded <i>Spaceview</i> (sold by Tranchant, France)
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===Model II===
 
===Model II===
 
without break adjustment on the bottom
 
without break adjustment on the bottom
 
*Type a: shutter winder is single arm lever with tapering end (small notch on botom)
 
*Type a: shutter winder is single arm lever with tapering end (small notch on botom)
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*Type b: shutter winder is double arm ("butterfly") lever
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** variant i: lettering in Cyrillic (1960-1963)<ref>A. Komarov [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305033426/http://fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?rd=4&seek1=&seek2=&seek3=2&st=7&usl=1&usl1=8 Fotua Type 3a] (archived)</ref>
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** variant ia: lettering in Cyrillic, frame counter disc is white (normally black) (1963)<ref>A. Komarov [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304172726/http://fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?rd=4&seek1=&seek2=&seek3=3&st=7&usl=1&usl1=8 Fotua Type 3b] (archived)</ref>
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** variant ii: lettering in English (export model) (1962)<ref>A. Komarov [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305070759/http://fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?rd=4&seek1=&seek2=&seek3=4&st=7&usl=1&usl1=8 Fotua Type 3c] (archived)</ref>
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*Type b: shutter winder is double arm ("butterfly") lever (1966-1967)
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** variant i: lettering in Cyrillic <ref>[http://www.sovietcams.com/l.php?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=282&_m_e_id=22&_menu_i_id=297 Soviet Cams]</ref>
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** variant ii: lettering in English (export model)<ref>A. Komarov [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304234303/http://fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?rd=4&seek1=&seek2=&seek3=5&st=7&usl=1&usl1=8 Fotua Type 4] (archived)</ref>
  
  
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== Notes==
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==Links==
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===Manuals===
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* [http://www.sovietcamera.su/src/FT2_manual.pdf FT-2 Manual (Russian)] (1960) - a PDF copy supplied by sovietcamera
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* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/ft-2/ft-2_paroramic.htm FT-2 PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Butkus' OrphanCameras.com]
  
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===How-To===
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== Notes & References==
 
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==Links/Sources==
 
 
* FT-2 [http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/5819721271 video showing the cocking of the shutter and the movement of the lens turret]
 
* 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
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* [http://www.olafmatthes.de/cameras/ft-2_manual.pdf FT-2 Manual]- a PDF copy supplied by Olaf Matthes
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===General Information===
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* [http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-1531909676 FT-2] on sovietcams.com
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304182647/http://fotoua.com/1camera.php?rd=4&seek1=&seek2=&st=7&usl=1&usl1=8 FT-2] on www.fotoua.com (archived).
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* [http://www.sovietcams.com/index2e4b.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=282&_m_e_id=22&_menu_i_id=297 FT-2] on [http://www.sovietcams.com sovietcams.com]
 
* [http://licm.org.uk/livingImage/KMZ_FT-2.html FT-2] on the Living Image museum.
 
* [http://licm.org.uk/livingImage/KMZ_FT-2.html FT-2] on the Living Image museum.
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* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/ft-2_and_horizont/ FT-2 on flickr.com] a place for posting your photos made with this camera, edited by avalonux
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* [http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/print.asp?ContentID=104  FT-2] on [http://ussrphoto.com/ ussrphoto.com]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/ft-2_and_horizont/ FT-2 on flickr.com] (Group)
  
 
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[[Category: Panorama]]
 
[[Category: Panorama]]
 
[[Category: 35mm panorama]]
 
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FT-2 (model II type b)
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The FT-2 (Cyrillic: ФТ-2) is a Russian panorama camera,[1] made by KMZ between 1958 & 1965. 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".[3] In total, 16,662 were made.[4] The shutter speed is set by positioning two brake levers, mounted on the top plate of the camera. Early versions (model I) had a lever that allowed to tighten the spring and thus calibrate the shutter speeds. This was abandoned with model II. The film is advanced independently of the shutter, using a metal knob.

Technical Details

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

Models

Model I

There are two base models with a number of versions and variants:[6]

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FT-2
image by Neal Wellons (Image rights)

with break adjustment ring on the bottom. Produced between

  • Type a: shutter winder is single arm lever with wider end (on top)
    • variant i: Cyrillic lettering on front face (1958)[7]
    • variant ii: front face blank (1958)[8]
  • Type b: shutter winder is single arm lever with tapering end (small notch on bottom) (1958-1960)
    • variant i: lettering in Cyrillic
    • variant ii: lettering in English (export model)
    • 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)
    • variant i: lettering in Cyrillic (1960-1963)[9]
    • variant ia: lettering in Cyrillic, frame counter disc is white (normally black) (1963)[10]
    • variant ii: lettering in English (export model) (1962)[11]
  • Type b: shutter winder is double arm ("butterfly") lever (1966-1967)
    • variant i: lettering in Cyrillic [12]
    • variant ii: lettering in English (export model)[13]


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FT-2 (model I type b var. 1)
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Notes

  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. ↑ KMZ R&D Center site: Cameras production data
  5. ↑ A shutter speed of about 1/60th in undocumented but can be achieved by having both brake levers in the horizontal position.
  6. ↑ A. Komarov's Fotoua Site (archived) splits the camera into four types. In the absence of a formal and official KMZ type specification for the FT-2, the model definition used in this camera-wiki entry is based on substantive design changes, with minor changes expressed as types and variants.
  7. ↑ A. Komarov Fotua Type 1 (archived)
  8. ↑ A. Komarov Fotua Type 2 (archived)
  9. ↑ A. Komarov Fotua Type 3a (archived)
  10. ↑ A. Komarov Fotua Type 3b (archived)
  11. ↑ A. Komarov Fotua Type 3c (archived)
  12. ↑ Soviet Cams
  13. ↑ A. Komarov Fotua Type 4 (archived)

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Manuals

How-To

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