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Topic author: Paul
Posted on: 20070904091441
I'm considering acquiring a Smena 2 but I'm puzzled about the take-up cannister and how one gets the film into it. Does it come apart somehow?
Also, I like the design of the Smena 2, but how does the Smena 8 compare? In the long run, is the Smena 8 a better camera?
Thanks!
Paul
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20070904105230
Regarding canister, the top comes off on those and you can take out the spool, but what's better 8 or 2 would probably be a good question to Aidas, he seems to be a big authority on Smenas :)
Vlad.
Reply author: Paul
Replied on: 20070904214842
Thanks, Vlad!
Reply author: okynek
Replied on: 20071105220730
I personally would buy Smena 2. It looks better to me - pure art deco [:)]
Did you consider Vesna. I like it even more.
But from user point of view pick what is in better conditions. If you planning to shoot, consider Smena 8M or Smena 35.
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20071105221341
Problem with Vesna is that it does not have much shutter speed selection if you're planning to use it, but it is cosmetically great looking camera.
Reply author: okynek
Replied on: 20071105224206
That's interesting, because my Vesna has exact same shatter as Smena, with same speeds. I would be upset to find out that it was "enhanced" by some Russian seller. What speeds your Vesna has, Vlad?
Reply author: Vlad
Replied on: 20071105225007
You know what nevermind, I just looked at it... you're right.. sorry! [:)] for some reason I thought the Vesna used a scaled down version of a Smena shutter... I guess not... I must've been thinking of something else...
Reply author: AidasCams
Replied on: 20071106081914
Although Smena-2 looks really great, I would suggest to aquire Smena-8 for everyday uses ...
Regards,
Aidas
Reply author: cedricfan
Replied on: 20071106123049
Yes. Smena-2 is a collectible, not a user. It is propably the Smena model that has most variations. I have EIGHT different versions, and now we talk about well noticeable differences! It took me several years to find all those, but thanks to Aidas I got these. Some of them cost me over 100 USD so not cheap either! So you may end up using a very rare, expensive camera...
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