Восход

A 1968 Восход. Model PK5525 made by LOMO of Leningrad (St.Petersburg).

It's quite unique for a soviet camera. It has wonderful styling, was technically advanced for the time and is superbly finished.

Sadly, it's awkward to use as ergonomics were not really considered and lacks a number of features that an advanced amateur would require.

35mm film format, T-48 40mm f-2.8 lens with shutter speeds from Bulb–1s–1-250s.

Shutter speeds and aperture numbers (up to f22) are linked together by means of mechanical coupling.

The shark fin styled cocking lever also winds the film.

Viewfinder: Galileo type frame finder with parallax correction lines
Film speed range: 12-26 DIN, 11-250 GOST
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