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This small viewfinder was manufactured in East Germany sometime between the mid 1970's and mid 1980's. I believe it is an early VSN model. It features a 1/125 shutter, f2.8 lens, and scale focus delineated in meters. Exposure is assisted by a series of symbols on the lens barrel in similar yet inverse fashion… Continue reading Week 72 – Beirette
This week has been interesting if a bit delayed. Sunday 4/28 was Worldwide Pinhole Day, for which I shot my ONDU. I also attempted to use my Schlemra, but I broke it. The repair/upgrade story should be coming soon. May 1st was International Commie Camera Day, which brings me to this little gem: The SMENA… Continue reading Week 62 – Smena 35
I enjoyed shooting with the 8M. It does have its quirks; the shutter cocking lever tends to hit my finger when it releases, causing a slow shutter, and the film counter has the incorrect number of hash marks between the numbers rendering it mostly useless. It has a removable takeup spool; it seems as if… Continue reading 52 Cameras – Bonus – SMENA 8M results
In honor of International Commie Camera Day on May 1st, I've broken out the SMENA 8M. This little Russian box of plastic is about as simple as they come. Film speed is set by adjusting a small ring inside the lens; this actually sets the aperture, which is indicated on the opposite side of… Continue reading 52 Cameras – Bonus – SMENA 8M
Notes from Mosquito Hill 