This is the camera I told you I had bought last time – the cost including postage was about £35 (I can’t actually remember). To me it looks to be in very good condition and the shutter sounds right on all speeds (whatever that might mean, but it is reassuring). There are a few scuff marks here and there and some paint rubbed off but remember it is over 50 years old after all. It was made in 1967 hence the fifty years of the Russian revolution reminder on the back.
The camera is also quite heavy for its size being made of metal throughout unlike many more modern cameras. It came with the Jupiter 50mm F2 lens which I had wanted which looks to be completely clear of fungus and only small traces of dust. Apart from the self timer, which I have not tried due to reading some horror stories on the net, everything works. The viewfinder isn’t the brightest but in good light the rangefinder circle is clear and works. After playing with it for a while to get familiar with it (remembering to wind on before setting the shutter speed, in fact remembering to wind it on) I decided it was time to give a try.
All I need now is to get some film so I can see just how well it performs.
I BOUGHT AN OLD FILM CAMERA 