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Horizont
This text is identical (some errors were corrected) to the one in the User manual, English version,
Attention!
The present description contains brief characteristics and instructions for care and operation of
HORIZONT photographic camera. HORIZONT camera considerably differs from camera of FT-2
type. That is why handling and operation rules should be thoroughly studied by professional
photographers as well as by beginners.
Minor differences between the description and your camera may be due to technical development of
the camera construction.
1. Purpose and Features
HORIZONT is a special panorama camera fitted with a rotating built-in lens. Its features offer great
convenience in different types of photography, especially in taking pictures of scenes with a large area.
Angular field of view of the lens is 120°.
Interesting and beautiful pictures of landscapes, various
architectural ensembles, monuments and panoramas may be
made with this panorama camera.
The negative size (24×58 mm) enables to print photos with
the help of universal enlargers for 6×6 cm, 6×9 cm negatives.
Optical viewfinder allows to determine correct limits of a
photographed object. Correct camera position — strictly
horizontal — is indicated by the spirit level seen in the
viewfinder.
The detachable grip offers greater convenience in
photographing.
The design of HORIZONT camera shutter has one specific
feature: when the exposure time is changed, the shutter speed
remains the same. The exposure time is varied due to changing
the shutter slit.
2. Specifications
Frame size: 24×58 mm
Width of perforated film: 35 mm
Number of frames: 21
Exposure times: 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250 sec
Angular field of the lens:
horizontal — 120°
vertical — 45°
Lens: OF-28P
Focal length: 28 mm
Horizont
1970 year.
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User manual, 1970 year
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Horizont Camera
- Page 1 1. Purpose and Features HORIZONT is a special panorama camera fitted with a rotating built-in lens. Its features offer great convenience in different types of photography, especially in taking pictures of scenes with a large area. Angular field of view of the lens is 120°.
- Page 2 10. Diaphragm scale 11. Indicating mark of diaphragms and exposure times 12. Release button 13. Shutter setting knob with exposure counter 14. Camera cover lock 18. Film guide roller 22. Sprocket 15. Tripod bush 19. Film gate 23. Take-up spool 16.
- Page 3 Horizont User manual, 1970 year 3. Loading the camera Do not load the camera in direct sun light. It should be loaded and unloaded in subdued light. To load the camera act as follows: 1. Remove the viewfinder 2. Open the back cover having pulled down the lock latch.
- Page 4 11. Close the back cover. If the camera is loaded correctly, the film rewind knob will spin. If not, check the camera for correct loading. It is possible that the film end left the take-up spool slit. In this case, reload the camera.
- Page 5 If you can not see the ball, carefully change the position of the camera so that the ball appears in the circle.
- Page 6 All the film being rewound into the cassette, the knob becomes easier to rotate. 4. Open the back cover of the camera. 5. Pull the rewind knob upwards to the stop and remove the cassette. 6. “Horizont” Outfit...
- Page 7 The camera should be handled carefully. Keep it clean, protect from sharp jolts, moisture and sharp temperature fluctuations. Do not keep the camera for a long period of time with the shutter cocked. Thus you will save the spring. Wind the shutter always to the stop.
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