97 - KMZ | Start 1a

KMZ | Start 1a Estimate: €1,600–1,800 Year: 1958 Condition: B/A English: Early Soviet 35mm single-lens reflex camera, representing the first production version (Type 1A) of the remarkable KMZ Start, introduced in 1958. The Start was one of the most sophisticated Soviet 35mm SLR cameras of its time, featuring a focal-plane shutter with speeds up to 1/1000 of a second, an interchangeable lens system, and an ingenious external automatic aperture release mechanism. This example displays all the distinctive characteristics of the very early Type 1A, including the unusual original GOST shutter-speed sequence (1, 1/2, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, and 1/1000 sec. + B), the characteristic Plexiglas-covered film advance and rewind knobs, the raised ring around the rewind-release button, and the early “stay-on-top” winding lever. Equipped with a silver-finished KMZ Helios-44 2/58 mm lens, no. 0066403, in the special Start mount with its distinctive external aperture release mechanism. Preserved in very attractive original condition with minor signs of use, accompanied by the original leather ever-ready case and lens cap. German: Early Soviet 35mm SLR camera from the first production version (Type 1A) of the remarkable KMZ Start, introduced in 1958. The Start was one of the most technically sophisticated Soviet 35mm SLR cameras of its time, featuring a focal-plane shutter up to 1/1000 second, an interchangeable lens system, and a sophisticated external spring-loaded aperture mechanism. This particular example possesses all the characteristics of the very early Type 1A: the unusual original GOST contact numbers (1, 1/2, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, and 1/1000 second, as well as “B”), the characteristic film advance and rewind buttons covered with Plexiglas, the raised ring around the rewind release button, and the early wind lever positioned at the top. Features a silver plated KMZ Helios-44 2/58 mm No. 0066403 in the special Start mount with the characteristic external aperture control. In very nice original condition with minimal signs of use, including the original leather carrying case and lens cap.