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== Links ==
 
* [http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/horizon202/ Horizon-202 page from Alfred's Camera Page]
 
* [http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/horizon202/ Horizon-202 page from Alfred's Camera Page]
* [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=other&camera=horizont Horzont on Antique Russian Camera]
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* [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=other&camera=horizont Horizont on Antique Russian Camera]
 
* [http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-325928154 Horizont on Sovietcams.Com]
 
* [http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?-325928154 Horizont on Sovietcams.Com]
 
* [http://www.zenitcamera.com/archive/horizon/index.html KMZ R&D Center cite: Horizons archives] (in Russian)
 
* [http://www.zenitcamera.com/archive/horizon/index.html KMZ R&D Center cite: Horizons archives] (in Russian)

Revision as of 12:33, 31 May 2010

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.

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.

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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)

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