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| + | Iskra is a folder rangefinder camera, manufactured by Krasnogorsky Mekhanichesky Zavod [[KMZ]] , (Mechanical Factory of Krasnogorsk), Moscow, USSR. Искра = Iskra means Spark. All Iskra first series produced between 1960-63, quantity made 38722. | ||
| + | ==Specifications== | ||
| + | *Model: 1962, '''First version, type 2a''' , produced between 1961-63 | ||
| + | **Distinctive feature of this type: an adjustment bolt on the top plate <ref >Typifying and producing data are as to Alexandr Komarov | ||
| + | [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek1=&seek2]</ref> | ||
| + | *Format: roll [[120 film]], picture size 6x6cm | ||
| + | *Aperture and speeds are coupled and turning the coupling ring on the front of the lens, turns the aperture and speed rings together, according to Exposure Values | ||
| + | *Lens: [[Industar]]-58 (ИНДУСТАР), 75mm f/3.5; [[Tessar]] design 3 elements; Aperture: f/3.5-f/22, possible to set separately | ||
| + | *Focusing: Yellow rangefinder images must be matched in the viewfinder for exact focus, via focusing ring w/ grooved silver handle, behind the lens-shutter barrel, | ||
| + | *Shutter: FXCh-18 central leaf shutter, speed: 1-1/500 +B, very quiet, possible to set separately. | ||
| + | *Viewfinder: Coupled rangefinder/viewfinder | ||
| + | *Winding: Do not work without film | ||
| + | **Double exposure prevention: Film advance system blocks the spool reel when reaching the next frame, warning us that when we feel that resistance | ||
| + | *Frame counter: Auto resets, advance type, not work without film | ||
| + | *Other: Self-timer; Flash PC socket; Flash sync: at all speeds; Cold-shoe; Memory dial | ||
| + | *Body: Aluminum; Weight: 912g | ||
| + | *Serial no.engraved on the back of the top plate with KMZ logo, first two digits show the production year | ||
| + | *Caution: You must change the shutter speed before you cock the shutter. This is the opposite of almost every other Russian camera. | ||
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| − | + | Iskra has four variants/types with some changes on the body. | |
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| + | The name Iskra was the name of the secret Marxist newspaper founded by Lenin in 1900. It was a political newspaper of Russian socialist emigrants established as the official organ of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party. | ||
| − | + | Iskra inspired by the Agfa Super Isolette of 1954.The shutter is a copy of Synchro Compur RMX/RMXV of the Solinar 75mm f/3.5 lens of the Agfa Super Isolette. | |
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| + | Iskra is the highest quality level camera, above all from an optical standpoint, ever made in USSR. | ||
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| + | |colspan=3 align="center"| Iskra, c.1962. | ||
| + | <small>Images by Süleyman Demir {{ with permission }}</small> | ||
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| + | The second version of the series is '''Iskra-2''', and produced between 1961-64. The only change in this model is a Selenium meter added. Controls for the meter are integrated into the knob that was the film reminder in the original Iskra. There are three variants/types. | ||
| + | ==Notes and References== | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek1=&seek2= Alexandr Komarov] | ||
| + | *[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?1842842031 Sovietcams] | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iskra Wikipedia Iskra] | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 24 April 2011
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| Iskra, c.1962. image by Süleyman Demir (Image rights) |
Iskra is a folder rangefinder camera, manufactured by Krasnogorsky Mekhanichesky Zavod KMZ , (Mechanical Factory of Krasnogorsk), Moscow, USSR. Искра = Iskra means Spark. All Iskra first series produced between 1960-63, quantity made 38722.
Specifications
- Model: 1962, First version, type 2a , produced between 1961-63
- Distinctive feature of this type: an adjustment bolt on the top plate [1]
- Format: roll 120 film, picture size 6x6cm
- Aperture and speeds are coupled and turning the coupling ring on the front of the lens, turns the aperture and speed rings together, according to Exposure Values
- Lens: Industar-58 (ИНДУСТАР), 75mm f/3.5; Tessar design 3 elements; Aperture: f/3.5-f/22, possible to set separately
- Focusing: Yellow rangefinder images must be matched in the viewfinder for exact focus, via focusing ring w/ grooved silver handle, behind the lens-shutter barrel,
- Shutter: FXCh-18 central leaf shutter, speed: 1-1/500 +B, very quiet, possible to set separately.
- Viewfinder: Coupled rangefinder/viewfinder
- Winding: Do not work without film
- Double exposure prevention: Film advance system blocks the spool reel when reaching the next frame, warning us that when we feel that resistance
- Frame counter: Auto resets, advance type, not work without film
- Other: Self-timer; Flash PC socket; Flash sync: at all speeds; Cold-shoe; Memory dial
- Body: Aluminum; Weight: 912g
- Serial no.engraved on the back of the top plate with KMZ logo, first two digits show the production year
- Caution: You must change the shutter speed before you cock the shutter. This is the opposite of almost every other Russian camera.
History
Iskra has four variants/types with some changes on the body.
The name Iskra was the name of the secret Marxist newspaper founded by Lenin in 1900. It was a political newspaper of Russian socialist emigrants established as the official organ of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party.
Iskra inspired by the Agfa Super Isolette of 1954.The shutter is a copy of Synchro Compur RMX/RMXV of the Solinar 75mm f/3.5 lens of the Agfa Super Isolette.
Iskra is the highest quality level camera, above all from an optical standpoint, ever made in USSR.
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Iskra-2
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| Iskra-2, image by mflenses (Image rights) |
The second version of the series is Iskra-2, and produced between 1961-64. The only change in this model is a Selenium meter added. Controls for the meter are integrated into the knob that was the film reminder in the original Iskra. There are three variants/types.
