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+ | |image_text=Mir type 3 (1959) | ||
+ | |image_by= Süleyman Demir | ||
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+ | '''Manufacturer:''' [[KMZ]] | ||
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+ | '''Date of Production:''' 1959-61 | ||
− | + | '''Type of Camera:''' [[Rangefinder camera|Rangefinder]] | |
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− | + | '''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm | |
− | + | '''[[Lens]]:''' M39 Screw mount | |
− | + | '''[[Shutter]]:''' Cloth focal plane | |
+ | '''[[Shutter speed]] range:''' 1/30-1/500th + B | ||
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− | *Distinctive features of | + | '''Mir''' is a 35mm rangefinder film camera, manufactured by the [[KMZ]] plant in Krasnogorsk, Moscow, USSR between 1959-61. Мир = Mir, means Peace. |
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+ | The Mir is slightly simplified version of the well known former Soviet Union [[Leica]] inspired camera, the [[Zorki 4]], lacking the slow shutter speed mechanism (it also lacks the fastest speed of 1/1000 second). Whereas the Zorki 4 was released for export from behind the iron curtain, the Mir was intended for internal consumption only. | ||
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+ | It should be noted that about 160000 Mir's were made during a short time, but the Zorki-4 had over 1.7 million made during its rather longer production time. It was offered with the Industar-22 50mm f/3.5, the Industar-26 50mm f/2.8, or the [[Jupiter-8]] 50mm f/2.<ref>These are the only standard lenses listed in the user's manual reproduced (in Russian) at [http://www.zenitcamera.com/mans/mir/mir.html the KMZ archive site]. Owners have reported cameras with other lenses such as the rigid [[Industar-22]], mounted on an extension tube to give correct film register, or the [[Jupiter-8]], as on the example pictured here.</ref> The Jupiter-3 50mm f/1.5 may have been an option, most likely with the [[Zorki 3]] and [[Zorki 4]] as an export option. | ||
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+ | Because the viewfinder has a true +/- 1:1 magnification, it is 25% more accurate with faster lenses like the [[Jupiter-8]], Jupiter-3 and Jupiter-9 (85mm f/2). The [[rangefinder base|long base]] [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] similar to the pre-war [[Contax]] (about 90mm), which offers a similar accuracy but at a lesser viewfinder magnification than the 1:1 of the [[Zorki 3]], [[Zorki 4]] and Mir. | ||
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+ | There are 3 types and one sub-type. <ref>According to Alaxander Komarov in [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameraAlltip.php?st=7&rd=4&usl=4&usl1=mir&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?-743313544 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> | ||
+ | ===Type 1=== | ||
+ | *Type 1 produced only in 1959 | ||
+ | *Distinctive features of this type: Early style of inscription "Mir" | ||
Photo in [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=mir&seek3=0&rd=4&st=7 Fotoua] | Photo in [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=mir&seek3=0&rd=4&st=7 Fotoua] | ||
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===Type 2a=== | ===Type 2a=== | ||
− | + | *Type 2a produced only in 1959 | |
*Distinctive feature of the type: There is a frame around the viewfinder's window | *Distinctive feature of the type: There is a frame around the viewfinder's window | ||
*Without stop bolt on the hot shoe | *Without stop bolt on the hot shoe | ||
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Photo [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=mir&seek3=1&rd=4&st=7 Type 2a] | Photo [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=mir&seek3=1&rd=4&st=7 Type 2a] | ||
===Type 2b=== | ===Type 2b=== | ||
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*Distinctive feature of the type: With stop bolt on the hot shoe | *Distinctive feature of the type: With stop bolt on the hot shoe | ||
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Photo [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=mir&seek3=2&rd=4&st=7 Type2b] | Photo [http://www.fotoua.com/1cameratip.php?seek2=&seek1=&usl=4&usl1=mir&seek3=2&rd=4&st=7 Type2b] | ||
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− | ==Type 3== | + | *Type 3 produced between 1959-61 |
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*Focusing: Matching yellow rangefinder images | *Focusing: Matching yellow rangefinder images | ||
*Shutter: Rubberized silk double cloth curtain, horizontal focal plane <ref>As with other Soviet-era rangefinders, the Mir's shutter speed selector rotates when the shutter is released, and should not be changed until after the shutter has been cocked. If you change the shutter speed without cocking the shutter first, the setting pin can be broken when you advance the film and cock the shutter</ref> | *Shutter: Rubberized silk double cloth curtain, horizontal focal plane <ref>As with other Soviet-era rangefinders, the Mir's shutter speed selector rotates when the shutter is released, and should not be changed until after the shutter has been cocked. If you change the shutter speed without cocking the shutter first, the setting pin can be broken when you advance the film and cock the shutter</ref> | ||
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*Viewfinder: Combined view/range finder, large and bright | *Viewfinder: Combined view/range finder, large and bright | ||
*Re-winding release switch: Around the shutter release, like a collar, points engravings П (P, re-wind) and Д (D, wind, red) | *Re-winding release switch: Around the shutter release, like a collar, points engravings П (P, re-wind) and Д (D, wind, red) | ||
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*Others: Cold-shoe; Strap lugs; Tripod socket 3/8inch | *Others: Cold-shoe; Strap lugs; Tripod socket 3/8inch | ||
*Engravings on the back of the top-plate: KMZ logo and the serial no. the first two numbers show the production year | *Engravings on the back of the top-plate: KMZ logo and the serial no. the first two numbers show the production year | ||
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== Notes and references== | == Notes and references== | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
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In English | 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 | * 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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Revision as of 12:26, 3 December 2011
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Manufacturer: KMZ Date of Production: 1959-61 Type of Camera: Rangefinder Film Type: 35mm Lens: M39 Screw mount Shutter: Cloth focal plane Shutter speed range: 1/30-1/500th + B |
Mir is a 35mm rangefinder film camera, manufactured by the KMZ plant in Krasnogorsk, Moscow, USSR between 1959-61. Мир = Mir, means Peace.
The Mir is slightly simplified version of the well known former Soviet Union Leica inspired camera, the Zorki 4, lacking the slow shutter speed mechanism (it also lacks the fastest speed of 1/1000 second). Whereas the Zorki 4 was released for export from behind the iron curtain, the Mir was intended for internal consumption only.
It should be noted that about 160000 Mir's were made during a short time, but the Zorki-4 had over 1.7 million made during its rather longer production time. It was offered with the Industar-22 50mm f/3.5, the Industar-26 50mm f/2.8, or the Jupiter-8 50mm f/2.[1] The Jupiter-3 50mm f/1.5 may have been an option, most likely with the Zorki 3 and Zorki 4 as an export option.
Because the viewfinder has a true +/- 1:1 magnification, it is 25% more accurate with faster lenses like the Jupiter-8, Jupiter-3 and Jupiter-9 (85mm f/2). The long base rangefinder similar to the pre-war Contax (about 90mm), which offers a similar accuracy but at a lesser viewfinder magnification than the 1:1 of the Zorki 3, Zorki 4 and Mir.
There are 3 types and one sub-type. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Type 1
- Type 1 produced only in 1959
- Distinctive features of this type: Early style of inscription "Mir"
Photo in Fotoua
Type 2a
- Type 2a produced only in 1959
- Distinctive feature of the type: There is a frame around the viewfinder's window
- Without stop bolt on the hot shoe
Photo Type 2a
Type 2b
- Type 2a produced only in 1959
- Distinctive feature of the type: With stop bolt on the hot shoe
Photo Type2b
Type 3
- Type 3 produced between 1959-61
- Distinctive feature of this type: Without a frame around viewfinder's window
Specifications
- Focusing: Matching yellow rangefinder images
- Shutter: Rubberized silk double cloth curtain, horizontal focal plane [6]
- Viewfinder: Combined view/range finder, large and bright
- Re-winding release switch: Around the shutter release, like a collar, points engravings П (P, re-wind) and Д (D, wind, red)
- Diopter adjustment lever: Beside the re-winding knob
- Self-timer: Activates by a small silver knob above the lever, 9-15 seconds delay
- Flash PC sync socket: On the front of the top plate, flash sync at 1/30
- Variable synchronisation delay (0 - 25 ms) is possible by dial around the shutter speed control
- Take up spool: Special, it can drop down very easily
- Back cover: Removable with the bottom plate,
- Others: Cold-shoe; Strap lugs; Tripod socket 3/8inch
- Engravings on the back of the top-plate: KMZ logo and the serial no. the first two numbers show the production year
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Mir type 3 (1959)
Images by Süleyman Demir (Image rights) |
Notes and references
- ↑ These are the only standard lenses listed in the user's manual reproduced (in Russian) at the KMZ archive site. Owners have reported cameras with other lenses such as the rigid Industar-22, mounted on an extension tube to give correct film register, or the Jupiter-8, as on the example pictured here.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ There are usefull books about cameras of former USSR and have classifications also.
- ↑ Pages from the the book of former USSR cameras by Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin
- ↑ Discussion about clasifications in the books of Princelle and Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin in USSR Photo Forum
- ↑ As with other Soviet-era rangefinders, the Mir's shutter speed selector rotates when the shutter is released, and should not be changed until after the shutter has been cocked. If you change the shutter speed without cocking the shutter first, the setting pin can be broken when you advance the film and cock the shutter
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
- 1200 Cameras from USSR by Suglob, Shaternik, Kochergin, 2009 , more info about book
Links
- in Fotoua by Alexander Komarov
- in SovietCams by Aidas Pikiotas
- in Nathan Dayton's 'Communist Cameras' site
- Zorki 4 Manual
- Another Zorki 4 Manual
- Russian Camera Collection (includes all Zorkis and the MIR)
- Zorki Rangefinder Cameras
- Rangefinder Cameras of the Soviet Era (includes beautifully restored and modifies examples)
- The Other Martin Taylor's review of the Mir
- Zorki 4, all models in Wayne Cornell's photography site
- Mir, Mir on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
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FED-Zorki | 1 | S | 2 | 2-C (S) | 3 | 3M | 3S | 4 | 4K | Mir | 5 | 6 | 10/11 | 12 | 35M |