Hello I intend to buy an half-frame camera. AGAT and Chaika are two candidates. Which one of these two would you advise me to choose ?? Or is there any other easily available model of FSU half-frame camera ? Thank you in advance Joao
An interesting decision! I have both, and have had decent results from both. It depends more what you are looking for. I'd say the Agat is more fun, it is an unusual and quirky camera. The Chaika is more conventional and probably ought to get better results, but a lot comes down to luck with these old FSU cameras!
Here are two shots, the statue is with the Agat, the mural is with a Chaika II.