Zenit Quarz-Zoom DS8 3 (1)

marketed since 1971 until 1983

producction: 211,374 u (Кварц 2x8C-3 + Quarz DS8-3)

double super 8 spool, 10.5 m

film frame: 4.22 x 5.69 mm

lens: Meteor 8 M f: 1.8 \ F: 9-38 mm

zooming ratio: 4.2x

focusing: manual

zooming: manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture meter

exposure: semiautomatic exposure control; not TTL EE, Se photocell

aperture range: f/1.8 to f/22

film speed: manual selection between 12 and 23 DIN (2)

filming speed: 12, 18, 24, 36 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

shutter speed: 1/23 sec at 12 fps, 1/20 sec at 18 fps, 1/45 sec at 24 fps, 1/68 sec at 36 fps, 1/20 sec at single frame

film rewind: socket for rewind crank

sound: no

cable release socket: yes

movie light socket: no

film counter: 0-10 m

handle: detachable

camera drive: spring powered motor

power source: no (3)

battery check button: no

weight: 1600 g

dimensions: 68 x 150 x 186 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Russia by KMZ

• (1) Russian name: Кварц 2x8C-3; exportation name: Quarz Zoom DS8 3.

• (2) DIN settings: 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 23.

• (3) Se photocell: Selenium cell does not need batteries.

• http://www.zenitcamera.com/mans/quarz-2x8s-3/quarz-2x8s-3.htm

photography by César ballesteros, Requena (Valencia)