The Vilia-Auto compact camera was produced by the Soviet company BelOMO, based in Minsk, within the territory of Soviet Belorussia, from 1973 to 1985.
Specifications:
- Type: Compact camera with scale format. - Film type: Utilizes standard 135 film cassettes. - Frame size: 24×36 mm. - Body: Constructed from plastic, featuring a hinged rear cover also made of plastic, which includes a sensitivity scale for the film loaded. - Shutter winding and film advancement are controlled via a lever mechanism. - The take-up spool is fixed and cannot be removed. - The frame counter automatically resets when the rear cover is opened. - Lens: Fixed triplet "T-69-3" 4/40. Filter thread size: M46×0.75 mm. The diaphragm consists of four blades situated behind the central shutter. - Focus adjustment is achieved using a scale marked with symbols and distances. - The viewfinder is an optical telescopic type with a magnification of 0.6×, featuring illuminated frame boundaries that correct for parallax at distances under 3 meters. - The photographic shutter is a central, two-blade design, offering shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/250 seconds, without a manual exposure option. - The Vilia-Auto functions as a programmed automatic device with integrated exposure metering. - Serial number: 1180379
This camera is fully operational and serves as a valuable collectible. Every camera captures the essence of the time and place in which it was created.
