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Tag: Russian

Week 62 – Smena 35

May 6, 2014 mack505

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 →

Posted in 52 camerasTagged 35mm, Communist, Russian, soviet, viewfinder

FED 2d results – week 35

October 27, 2013 mack505

The FED 2d had a more difficult learning curve than I expected. Our photo walk day was overcast and I was metering using only the Sunny 16 rule. The shutter speed knob moves easily and I know a number of shots were improperly exposed. Fortunately Portra 400 is very forgiving. The green skin was a… Continue reading FED 2d results – week 35 →

Posted in 52 camerasTagged rangefinder, Russian

Week 35 – FED2d

October 24, 2013 mack505

As my collection grows, I find more cameras to learn about. The FED cameras were a long-running, well-respected series of Leica copies and derivatives produced by a Soviet orphanage/commune/factory named for the founder of the NKVD. As odd as it sounds to modern ears, children at the Felix Dzerzhinsky commune were expected to produce products… Continue reading Week 35 – FED2d →

Posted in 52 camerasTagged rangefinder, Russian

Week 32 Results – Chaika II

October 9, 2013 mack505

The Chaika II is a handy little camera. It easily fit in my pocket and took decent images.  The half-frame format would be nice for a travelogue, as you can fit up to 72 images on one roll of film.  In this case, I was impatient so I spooled a short roll of HP5 and… Continue reading Week 32 Results – Chaika II →

Posted in 52 camerasTagged half-frame, Russian, viewfinder
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