Zenit Iskra-2 User Manual

WARNING
Camera "Iskra-2" is complex and precise mechanism. Please read this manual carefully before using the
camera.
1. Shutter release and picture counter don‟t work without a film loaded.
2. It is allowed to close the camera after setting the lens to infinity only.
3. Wind a self timer after cocking the shutter only.
4. Don‟t set a green shutter speed values against an index to avoid break of the shutter.
5. Protect a photo cell against direct light to prevent it‟s temporary malfunctioning.
PURPOSE
The camera "Iskra-2" is purposed for different amateur and professional applications.
SPECIFICATIONS
The "Iskra-2" is folding medium format camera with 6x6cm frame size. It has 4-element lens and central
shutter.
The "Industar-58" is coated anastigmat lens F=75mm, f/3.5. Iris aperture values are 3.5, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22.
The lens produces sharp images of good qualities both on b/w and color film.
The lens focuses by moving of the whole assembly including shutter.
The camera has a range finder with 55mm base and 0.74x magnification factor. It allows to focus the lens
precisely.
The central shutter has wide range of speeds – 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 second, and
"B" („by hand‟). The shutter has a self timer and flash contacts.
Built-in photoelectrical light meter with a scale of exposure values helps to determine best exposure value
(combination of aperture and shutter speed). The shutter has mechanical link between aperture and shutter speed
scale, so it is possible to work with exposure values.
The camera has 3/8" tripod nut. It has also side lugs for a neck strap.
The camera comes in convenient leather case. You can use the camera not taking it out of the case.
The camera weight is 925 gram. Dimensions is folded state are 152x110x48mm; in ready state –
152x110x98mm.
Picture 1 shows the camera with opened front cover.
Iskra - 2
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