Lubitel 2 with fitted case!
This is a medium format (120 film) camera.
Lubitel means "amateur" in Russian. The Lubitel 2 was made in great numbers by the Leningrad GOMZ (later LOMO) factory. More than two million were produced between 1954 and 1980. There are versions with a Cyrillic nameplate or with one in Latin script as the one shown, and it was rebadged for various other markets as Kalimar TLR100, Amatör II and Global 676. These cameras were delivered with a case and strap made of artificial leather. There is a step-less aperture scale under the taking lens with apertures from 4.5 to 22. Winding the film is done by a black knob on the right side of the camera. This does not cock the shutter.
The most exceptional feature of the Lubitel is that its focusable reflex finder has no simple matte screen but a big viewing lens which makes it look like a brilliant finder. Inside the finder, that lens has a small round plane matte screen spot for exact focusing. A collapsible loupe helps focus exactly. This very clear finder helps you to compose your picture in dim light situations. The focus is done on the small centre spot. Four wedges help you orientate the picture. While very bright, this finder gives a "dancing" picture. This happens especially when the camera is hanging on your belly and you look down into the finder. This is rather strange since this is the position you're supposed to look through it. When you look onto the glass from closer by, you often get a "tunnel" vision; the edges become darker (light falloff?). The finder hood can be folded partially so that the front and back of the hood serve as a sports finder.
The Lubitel has a LOMO T-22 75/4.5 taking lens. It is actually a little wider than the normal 80mm medium format standard lens. The shutter is cocked with a red-dotted lever. The aperture and the shutter button are all positioned around the taking lens.
~Perfect for a beginner through to professionals!
Overall condition - Excellent condition 9/10
~Example photos can be found here
~Camera manual can be found here
~ Film for this camera can be found here
This camera has been cleaned, mechanically tested and is in full working condition. Light seals are replaced when necessary.
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- We gladly accept returns within 30 days of delivery or pick up if the item arrives defective outside of the detailed conditions when purchased or if any initial defects are present upon receiving the item.