Smena 8
“If you want to purchase an inexpensive modern small-format camera, then Smena-8 fully meets these requirements”
Smena 8 is the simplest Soviet camera manufactured by the LOMO association from 1963 to 1971. This camera was the forerunner of the legendary Smena 8m.
This camera was an improved version of the earlier Smenas of the sixth and seventh models. One of the main advantages of the Smena 8 from previous models is the ability to rewind the film, which was a pretty useful feature.
Since the camera was supplied in large quantities outside the borders of the Soviet Union, you can now meet a variety of Globals or Cosmos, which essentially are the same Semanas.
Since the beginning of 1969, a simplified version of the Smena was produced and called Smena 9. The camera differed from the eighth version by the lack of a self-timer. In the early seventies, the legendary Smena 8m replaced Smena 8.
The Smena 8m camera was equipped with a T-43 4/40 triplet lens. Focusing is done using the distance scale. But focusing can be simplified with an optional rangefinder that can be mounted on a cold shoe.
Also, the camera was equipped with a central shutter with shutter speeds of 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 and B. In addition, the camera has a flash sync port. Shutter speeds, of course, are few, but considering the price, this is a pretty good set.
Smena 8 is a very good camera, although it looks more like a toy. The camera is equipped with a beautiful lens that gives very interesting photos with a cool vintage effect.
