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Start (Soviet camera)

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Start (Старт)
A photograph of the silver-black camera's front, on a white table, lighted from above
Overview
MakerMechanical Factory of Krasnogorsk (KMZ)
TypeSingle-lens reflex
Production1958–1964
Lens
Lens mountProprietary (breech-locking bayonet)
Lens44-58mm f/2.0 Helios-44
F-numbers2.0
Sensor/medium
Film format35mm
Film size24×36 mm
Recording mediumFilm
Focusing
FocusManual
Flash
Flash synchronization1/25 s, 1/30 s
Shutter
Shutter speed range1 s to 1/1000 s
Shutter speedsB, 500, 200, 100, 50, 25
Viewfinder
ViewfinderPentaprism
Optional viewfindersWaist-level
General
Body featuresIron
Dimensions14.4 cm × 10.1 cm × 9.8 cm
Weight1,300 g
Made inSoviet Union
Chronology
SuccessorStart-2

Start (Russian: Старт) was a Soviet 35 mm single-lens reflex camera produced by the Mechanical Factory of Krasnogorsk (KMZ) from 1958 through 1964. The camera was inspired by the Exakta camera. The Start used bayonet-mounted lenses and had an Exakta-style shutter release arm, a KMZ Helios 44-58 mm f/2 lens, and a cloth focal-panel shutter.[1]

An improved version, the Start-2, was produced ca. 1963–1964, featuring an automatic diaphragm and a metered prism.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b McKeown, p. 389

References

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  • James M. McKeown, Joan C. McKeown (1 December 2000). McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras 2001–2002 (ed. 11, illustrated ed.). Centennial Photo Service. ISBN 9780931838347.