Horizont
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| Horizont 35mm panoramic, with viewfinder fitted by skagman. (Image rights) |
The Horizont (sometimes marked in cyrillic: Горизонт) is a Russian panoramic camera, similar to the Noblex. Some 49,849 were made by KMZ from 1967-1973[1]. The rotating 28mm f2.8 lens took 24×58mm frames on 35mm film, giving a 120° view. 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 on the user's left. 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. 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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| Horizon 202 |
The Horizon Kompakt is similar to the Horizon 202, but finished in cream, with knob wind, where the 202 has lever wind. This is sill (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)
