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The '''Horizont''', marked in cyrillic '''Горизонт''' for the home market, is a sturdy and well built Russian [[panorama camera|panoramic camera]], similar to the [[Panon]] Widelux or the later KW [[Noblex]]. Some 49,849 were made by [[KMZ]] from 1967-1973<ref>[http://www.zenitcamera.com/catalog/cameraproduction.html KMZ R&D Center site: Cameras production data]</ref>. The paning 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<ref>[http://www.zenitcamera.com/mans/horizon/horizon.html User Manual]</ref> - 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 | The '''Horizont''', marked in cyrillic '''Горизонт''' for the home market, is a sturdy and well built Russian [[panorama camera|panoramic camera]], similar to the [[Panon]] Widelux or the later KW [[Noblex]]. Some 49,849 were made by [[KMZ]] from 1967-1973<ref>[http://www.zenitcamera.com/catalog/cameraproduction.html KMZ R&D Center site: Cameras production data]</ref>. The paning 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<ref>[http://www.zenitcamera.com/mans/horizon/horizon.html User Manual]</ref> - 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 | ||
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The Horizont, marked in cyrillic Горизонт for the home market, is a sturdy and well built Russian panoramic camera, similar to the Panon Widelux or the later KW Noblex. Some 49,849 were made by KMZ from 1967-1973[1]. The paning 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
Horizon Revue and Global-H seem to be alternative names for the Horizont[3]. The Horizon 202 is a later, updated version with an ABS body and the viewfinder built-in, centred on the top-plate.
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The Horizon 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.
Reference
- McKeown, p.550
Specifications
- Lens: MC f2.8/28mm
- Angle: 120°
- Shutter Speeds: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/60, 1/125, (1/250 on some)
- Film Format: 135 (19 to 23 pictures 24 x 58mm)
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
