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Iskra is a [[folding]] [[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.
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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.
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Iskra inspired by the [[Agfa]] [[Super Isolette]] of 1954. The shutter is a copy of [[Synchro-Compur]] RMX/RMXV with 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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Original Iskra has 3 types and 1 sub-types with some changes on the body.<ref>According to Alaxander Komarov in [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek1=&seek2=  Fotoua]. You can also find serial numbers for dating of the cameras in this site. There is another former USSR cameras classification and info by  Aidas Pikiotas in [http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?1842842031 SovietCams]</ref> <ref>There are usefull books  about cameras of former USSR and have classifications also.</ref> <ref> Pages from the the book of former USSR cameras by [http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge1.php?image=IMG_3609.JPG&username=calicurg&aid=972050785 Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin]</ref> <ref>Discussion about clasifications in the books of Princelle and Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin in [http://www.ussrphoto.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1500 USSR Photo Forum]</ref>
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=Types=
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==Type 1==
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*Produced in 1960
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*Distinctive feature of the type: without adjustment bolt on the top plate
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*Lens: Industar-58
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Foto [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek3=0&rd=4&st=7 in Fotoua]
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==Type 2==
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===Type 2a===
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*produced between 1961-63
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*Distinctive feature of the type: an adjustment bolt on the top plate
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Iskra is a [[folding]] [[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.
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====Specifications====
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==Specifications==
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*Model: 1962, '''First version, type 2a''' , produced between 1961-63
 
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**Distinctive feature of this type: an adjustment bolt on the top plate <ref >Typifying and producing data are as to Alexandr Komarov
 
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[http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek1=&seek2]</ref>
 
 
*Format: roll [[120 film]], picture size 6x6cm
 
*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
 
*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
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*Lens: [[Industar]]-58 (ИНДУСТАР), 75mm f/3.5; [[Tessar]] design 3 elements; Aperture: f/3.5-f/22, possible to set separately
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*Lens: [[Industar]]-58 (ИНДУСТАР), 75mm f/3.5; [[Tessar]] design 4 elements in 3 groups; 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,
 
*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,
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*Shutter: [[FXCh-18]] central leaf shutter, speeds: 1-1/500 +B, very quiet, possible to set separately.
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*Shutter: [[FXCh-18]] central leaf shutter, speed: 1-1/500 +B, very quiet, possible to set separately.
 
*Viewfinder: Coupled rangefinder/viewfinder
 
*Viewfinder: Coupled rangefinder/viewfinder
 
*Winding: Do not work without film
 
*Winding: Do not work without film
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**Double exposure prevention: Film advance system blocks the spool reel when reaching the next frame, warning us that when we feel that resistance
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*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
 
*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
 
*Other: Self-timer; Flash PC socket; Flash sync: at all speeds; Cold-shoe; Memory dial
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*Serial no.engraved on the back of the top plate with KMZ logo, first two digits show the production year
 
*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.
 
*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.
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*Produced between 1961-63
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*Distinctive features of the type: with inscription "made in USSR"
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*Lens:Industar-58
  
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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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Foto [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek3=2&rd=4&st=7 in Fotoua]
  
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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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==Type 3==
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*Produced between 1961-63
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*Distinctive feature of the type: Iskra name on the front is with script Latin letters, export type
  
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Foto: [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek3=3&rd=4&st=7 in Fotoua]
 
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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.
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The second version of the series is '''Iskra-2''', and produced between 1961-64, with quantity 6118.
  
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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.
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There are 3 types of Iskra-2.<ref>as to Alexander Komarov [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek1=&seek2=1 in Fotoua]</ref> 
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*Type 1 with Cyrillic inscription of Iskra on the top plate
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*Type 2 with Latin inscription, export type
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*Type 3 Microscope version, bellow with the lens replaced by plate with MFN-9
  
 
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*[http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=iskra&seek1=&seek2= Alexandr Komarov]
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*[http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?1842842031 Sovietcams]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iskra Wikipedia Iskra]  
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* Princelle, Jean Loup - Made In USSR - The Authentic Guide To Russian And Soviet Cameras, Le Reve Edition, 2004 (ISBN 2952252106 (ISBN13: 9782952252102) Paperback
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* 1200 Cameras from USSR by Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin, 2009 , [http://www.ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=39&ParentID=4&ContentID=311&Item=1200+Cameras+from+USSR+by+Suglob%2C+Shaternik%2C+Kochergin more info about book]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iskra in Wikipedia]
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Revision as of 09:23, 16 July 2011

Iskra is a folding 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.

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 with 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.

Original Iskra has 3 types and 1 sub-types with some changes on the body.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Types

Type 1

  • Produced in 1960
  • Distinctive feature of the type: without adjustment bolt on the top plate
  • Lens: Industar-58

Foto in Fotoua

Type 2

Type 2a

  • produced between 1961-63
  • Distinctive feature of the type: an adjustment bolt on the top plate
4944144817_dba66c7243.jpg
Iskra type 2a (1962).
image by Süleyman Demir (Image rights)

Specifications

  • 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 4 elements in 3 groups; 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 type 2a (1962)

Images by Süleyman Demir (Image rights)


Type 2b

  • Produced between 1961-63
  • Distinctive features of the type: with inscription "made in USSR"
  • Lens:Industar-58

Foto in Fotoua

Type 3

  • Produced between 1961-63
  • Distinctive feature of the type: Iskra name on the front is with script Latin letters, export type

Foto: in Fotoua

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3575623316_a3053fc411_m.jpg
Iskra Images by siimvahur (Image rights)

Iskra-2

The second version of the series is Iskra-2, and produced between 1961-64, with quantity 6118.

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 3 types of Iskra-2.[5]

  • Type 1 with Cyrillic inscription of Iskra on the top plate
  • Type 2 with Latin inscription, export type
  • Type 3 Microscope version, bellow with the lens replaced by plate with MFN-9
2707553536_6a511fb6fe.jpg
Iskra-2 type 3
image by siimvahur (Image rights)


Notes and References

  1. ↑ According to Alaxander Komarov in Fotoua. You can also find serial numbers for dating of the cameras in this site. There is another former USSR cameras classification and info by Aidas Pikiotas in SovietCams
  2. ↑ There are usefull books about cameras of former USSR and have classifications also.
  3. ↑ Pages from the the book of former USSR cameras by Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin
  4. ↑ Discussion about clasifications in the books of Princelle and Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin in USSR Photo Forum
  5. ↑ as to Alexander Komarov in Fotoua

Bibliography

In English

  • Princelle, Jean Loup - Made In USSR - The Authentic Guide To Russian And Soviet Cameras, Le Reve Edition, 2004 (ISBN 2952252106 (ISBN13: 9782952252102) Paperback

In Russian

Links

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