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Slr Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage Ussr Zenit Prototype Tested

SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested

SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested


SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested

SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested

SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested


SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested
SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested


SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested

SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested


SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested


SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested

SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested



SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested  

SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested

Kristall is a beautiful and unique 35mm Soviet SLR camera, produced at the Krasnogorsk Mechanical Factory (KMZ) from 1961 to 1962. It is based on the Zenit-3 body, but updated with a striking angular prism housing made of bakelite - which gives it a futuristic, crystal-like look (hence the name "Kristall"). Built on the Leica-thread legacy (M39 mount), it uses manual film advance, focal-plane shutter, and delivers that classic all-mechanical shooting experience. This model is rare, short-lived, and highly valued among collectors of early Soviet SLRs.

Camera Type: 35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex). Lens Mount: M39 screw mount (Zenit SLR type, not rangefinder). Lens: Industar-61 52mm f/2.8 (Tessar-type, coated). Shutter Speeds: B, 1/25 to 1/500 sec. Viewfinder: Optical pentaprism with ground glass.
Power source: None - fully mechanical. Body: Metal + black bakelite prism cover.

Backstory - Crystal Vision from a Dusty Shelf. I found this Kristall sitting quietly on the top shelf of a dusty storage cabinet in a village photo lab. It never broke, so we never threw it out. After careful inspection and testing, I can confirm: the shutter fires perfectly, the viewfinder is clear, and the Industar-61 lens is clean and sharp. It's a rare gem of early Soviet camera design, with a body that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie from the'60s.
Shutter fires properly at all marked speeds. Industar-61 lens: clear glass, no fungus or haze. Body in great cosmetic shape - minor vintage wear only. Professionally packed using bubble wrap and rigid box. The Kristall is a rare Soviet SLR with beautiful vintage character - perfect for collectors, M39 lens fans, and those who love mechanical cameras with soul.


SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested  

SLR Film Camera 35mm Kristall Industar-50 Vintage USSR Zenit Prototype Tested



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