marketed since 1968 until 1977
production: 123,402 u (Кварц 2x8S-1 M + Quarz DS8 M)
double super 8 spool, 10.5 m
film frame: 4.22 x 5.69 mm
lens: Anastigmat Jupiter-24-1 f: 1.9 \ F: 12.5 mm (2)
focusing: fixed
filter size: ?
viewfinder: not reflex, telescopic with 0.4x
viewfinder information: aperture meter
exposure: semiautomatic exposure control; not TTL EE, Se photocell
aperture range: f/1.8 to f/16 (3)
film speed: manual selection between 12 and 100 ASA (12-21 DIN) (4)
filming speed: 12, 18, 24, 48 fps, single frame
shutter opening angle: <180 degrees
shutter speed: 1/23 sec at 12 fps, 1/34 sec at 18 fps, 1/46 sec at 24 fps, 1/92 sec at 48 fps, 1/34s at single frame
sound: no
cable release socket: yes
movie light socket: no
handle: detachable
film counter: 0-10 m
camera drive: mechanical motor with a clock spring mechanism
power source: no (5)
weight: 1200 g
dimensions: 62 x 120 x 145 mm
tripod socket: 1/4"
made in Russia by KMZ
(1) Russian name: Кварц 2x8S-1 M; exportation name: Quarz DS8 M.
(2) Attachment lenses: 0.5x wide adapter (HT1-0.5x) and 2.0x tele adapter (HT1-2x).
(3) Depth of field for 12.5 mm lens: f/1.9 (1.6m to infinity), f/2.8 (1.2m to infinity), f/4 (0.9m to infinity), f/5.6 (0.7m to infinity), f/8 (0.5m to infinity), f/11 (0.4m to infinity), f/16 (0.3m to infinity).
(4) ASA settings: 12, 20, 25,40,50,80 and 100; DIN sttings: 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21.
(5) Se photocell: Selenium cell does not need batteries.