KMZ HALF FRAME CAMERAS

• MF-1

  A rare spy camera from 1950 Soviet Union.  28mm (f2.0) lens with speeds of 1/10 - 1/100. Silent spring motor drive.  No viewfinder.  The winding knob on the top makes it look like a miniature Robot camera.   Originally made for the KGB in a separate area of KMZ.

• F-21

  Made from the 1950's tot he 1990's.  It is an updated version of the MF-1.  Different models were available.  For example, some had a built-in meter (CDS), fixed-focus (f2.9) lens, remote control, etc.  Various lenses and accessories were available.  One version is called the F-21 Button Camera -- An ingeniously concealed version of the CdS-metered model of the F-21.  A special housing with a remote-control release attaches to the front of the camera. The camera remains concealed while the front projects through a buttonhole. A coat button conceals the lens -- and splits open momentarily as the photo is taken.

• Zorki 12

• Surprise

  See Zenit MT1

• Zenit MT1

  (1979) A modified Zenit 19, it came with a 42mm screw mount, and was designed for endoscopic, medical photography.  Speeds of B, 1 - 1/1000.  Prime lenses of 30mm (f3.5) or 50mm (f7.0).  Other lenses could be used. Often called the "Surprise" -- I guess that tells us where the doctors inserted it!!!

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