The Smena 8M is a 35mm film camera featuring a viewfinder, produced by LOMO (Leningrad Optical-Mechanical Union) in Leningrad, former USSR, from 1970 to 1995. The name "Smena" translates to "Young Generation" or "Relay."
This camera gained significant popularity, with many individuals in the Soviet Union owning one.
Specifications:
- Lens: LOMO T-43 (Triplet) 40mm f/4 with a slip-on filter - Aperture: f/4 to f/16, adjustable via a ring and scale on the lens front - Focus range: 1m to infinity - Focusing: Manual focusing using the front element, with distance estimation or scale symbols - Shutter: Spring leaf shutter with speeds ranging from 1/15 to 1/250 seconds, plus a bulb setting; controls are on the lens shutter barrel with both symbols and numeric scales - Shutter release: Located on the top plate, includes a socket for a cable release - Cocking lever: Positioned on the lens-shutter barrel - Winding knob: Found on the back of the top plate, designed to prevent double exposures - Frame counter: Manual setting on the back of the top plate, operable only with film loaded - Viewfinder: Reverse telescopic type - Rewind knob: Located on the top plate - Rewind release: Activated by pulling up the rewind knob - Flash PC socket: Available on the lens-shutter barrel - Cold shoe: Present - Back cover: Hinged design - Tripod socket: 1/4 inch - Body material: Plastic; Weight: 261g - Serial number: 91585760
This camera appears to be unused and is in full working condition, complete with its original catalog. Despite being an affordable option during the Soviet era, it is a stunning collectible that carries a rich history
