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The '''Smena''' (''смена'': 'change') is a [[viewfinder camera]] for 35mm film developed and made by [[GOMZ]]. Since 1957 it was also manufactured by [[MMZ]]. The Smena went through at least 15 versions, running until the 1990s. The first variant was the flash-synchronized [[Smena-2]] of 1955.
The '''Smena''' was a [[viewfinder camera]] for 35mm film developed and made by [[GOMZ]]. Since 1957 it was also manufactured by [[MMZ]]. The Smena went through at least 15 versions, running until the 1990s. The first variant was the flash snychronized [[Smena-2]] of 1955.
 
{{br}}The Smena had a [[bakelite]] body and was equipped with a three element lens (Cooke triplet) with a [[leaf shutter]]. Early versions had separate shutter release lever on the lens and a frame counter release button on top of the body, later series were equipped with a single button on the body combining both functions.
 
Smena, as well as all subsequent versions till the Smena 7, had no film rewind capability and two cassettes had always to be used.
 
  
===Specifications===
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The camera has a [[bakelite]] body and a three-element lens ([[Cooke triplet]]) with a [[leaf shutter]]. Early versions have a separate shutter release lever on the lens and a frame counter release button on top of the body; later ones are equipped with a single button on the body combining both functions.
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The Smena, and subsequent versions till the Smena 7, has no film rewind capability and two cassettes always have to be used.
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==Specifications==
 
* Type: viewfinder camera
 
* Type: viewfinder camera
 
* Manufacturers: [[GOMZ]] and [[MMZ]]
 
* Manufacturers: [[GOMZ]] and [[MMZ]]
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* Aperture: 1:4.5 to 1:22
 
* Aperture: 1:4.5 to 1:22
 
* Exposure range: 8-17 EV
 
* Exposure range: 8-17 EV
* Selftimer: none
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* Self-timer: none
 
* Film advance: knob
 
* Film advance: knob
 
* Tripod thread: 3/8"
 
* Tripod thread: 3/8"
  
===links===
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==Links==
* [http://www.rus-camera.com/camera.php?page=smena&camera=smena Smena] at Antique Russian Cameras [http://www.rus-camera.com]
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* [http://www.sovietcams.com/index1d37.html?tmpl_into=middle&tmpl_id=219&_m_e_id=11&_menu_i_id=106 Smena] at [http://www.sovietcams.com Sovietcams.com]
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[[Category:35mm viewfinder]]
 
[[Category:35mm viewfinder]]
 
[[Category:GOMZ|Smena]]
 
[[Category:GOMZ|Smena]]
 
[[Category: S]]
 
[[Category: S]]
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[[Category:1953]]
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[[Category:Soviet cameras]]
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[[Category:Bakelite]]

Latest revision as of 06:49, 7 May 2021

The Smena (смена: 'change') is a viewfinder camera for 35mm film developed and made by GOMZ. Since 1957 it was also manufactured by MMZ. The Smena went through at least 15 versions, running until the 1990s. The first variant was the flash-synchronized Smena-2 of 1955.

The camera has a bakelite body and a three-element lens (Cooke triplet) with a leaf shutter. Early versions have a separate shutter release lever on the lens and a frame counter release button on top of the body; later ones are equipped with a single button on the body combining both functions. The Smena, and subsequent versions till the Smena 7, has no film rewind capability and two cassettes always have to be used.

Specifications

  • Type: viewfinder camera
  • Manufacturers: GOMZ and MMZ
  • Year of launch: 1953
  • Film: 35mm
  • Lens: triplet T-22 1:4.5/40mm
  • Angle of view: 57 degrees
  • Min. focusing distance: 1.3 m
  • Shutter: Speeds 1/10 sec. to 1/200 sec. and B
  • Aperture: 1:4.5 to 1:22
  • Exposure range: 8-17 EV
  • Self-timer: none
  • Film advance: knob
  • Tripod thread: 3/8"

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