Thankyou so much for this! Aussie here and I have an original Smena 8 (with original Russian writing and "Made in USSR" on it!) and have used this video for help with every aspect. Much, much appreciated! 🙏🙏🙏

@FilmCameras

Жыл бұрын

Great! Happy to have helped! Have fun!

Thanks my Dad got this for me on a Russia trip 52 years ago. It was my first real camera, and I recall I did a decent job with guessing the correct settings and got good pictures from it.

Спасибо! Узнал три новых интересных фишки касательно этой камеры!

Fab thanks, I was struggling to work out how to rewind the film, this made it easy!

Excellent video thanks!

Excellent video ... thanks you

Хорошее видео. Мне как раз сегодня дед подарил такую камеру. Моя первая плёночная)

@StepPoligon

2 жыл бұрын

копя как это или другои?

I have linked to this from one of my videos as it is perfect. Thank you.

@FilmCameras

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great, thanks!

Толковый обзор!

This was my first camera. Everything is simple and functional, nothing more...

@jozseffeketu7046

4 жыл бұрын

It was my first camera too. I was a kid, and it seemed terribly complicated to me. Then I learned a lot about photography thanks to this camera.

@iknwoas

3 жыл бұрын

do i need batteries for it?

@cyrus_smith

3 жыл бұрын

@@iknwoas No, it's simple mechanical manual camera.

congratulations

Do you have any information about the Smena 7? Compared to the ones I've seen it has a picture of a sun no lines in it, sun with lines in it, cloud with no lines in it, cloud with lines in it, and a rain cloud symbol. These are where the numbers should be at like on this camera, But those are by the shutter cock mechanism. Any information you can provide would be most helpful.

@FilmCameras

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, have a look here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGuoldOlZcfWgqg.html Smena 8M uses this shutter symbols. Bright sun=250, sun with lines=125, cloud with lines=60, cloud=30, cloud with rain=15

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Hello! i found a smena in my grandfather's staff but does not have the wind knob to wind the film back. It seems that is another edition of smena 8. any suggestion's how to roll back the film to the spool without getting expose it ? Great Video BTW!

@kofeiNn

Жыл бұрын

I know I'm very late, but I think it can be usefull for somone else in future. So from the very beginning.. how can Smena 8 have another edition?? Smena 8 is another model itself, so it can't have another edition. On the front of the camera it should have it's name, but since it may be original soviet one, instead of Smena it can be Cмена. check the model, and then you can google exact information about that particular one you have.

I have this camera, but I'm not sure if it'll be obvious when to stop advancing the film with the reel... when there's no film in it, the reel never stops or clicks. Is it normal, and will be different when I put film in it, or it might be malfunctioning? And will it advance the used frames automatically on the counter window?

@FilmCameras

3 жыл бұрын

When you have a film inside the advance mechanism will lock at every frame until you take the photo. Without a film the sprockets do not engage and the advance wheel will turn without stopping.

hi! i just recently found this camera amongst my grandfather's old things and i really want it to work but sadly when i press the button the shutter lever doesn't jump back all the way, only a little. if i give it a small push it goes into it's place though. i tried it with film and without, same problem. i was wondering if maybe you had any idea what could cause this (like.. did i load the film wrong or something?) and if it's fixable.

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

If the shutter lever goes back in place with a push and the photo is taken, then it probably needs some oiling to run smoothly. Also check if the self timer lever is in its place (2:37 in this video). But if the problem continues you should take it for a repair. In any case do not apply lot of force to any of the mechanisms.

@krisztinanyulas5067

4 жыл бұрын

@@FilmCameras thank you for the quick reply and also for your video, it is very useful! :)

Hello. Thank you for the infotmation What kind of flash is suitable?

@FilmCameras

Ай бұрын

Hi. You can use old type electronic flash with PC sync cable

i have this exact camera, just with the original russian cyrillic writing at the top, and i love it! however i have a problem, the shutter button at the top of the camera has become stuck and won't come back up. also, the shutter lever by the lens jumps back up to it's original position right after i try to press it. i can still take photographs with it (and with the timer) but people have advised me not to do it like that since apparently the photo will come out blurry that way. is there a fix for these problems?

@FilmCameras

Жыл бұрын

Make sure the shutter button is not pressed in and rotated (see 4:05 ) in rewinding position. If this is the case, push and rotate counter-clockwise to release it. If this is not the case, then the mechanism might be broken. Try taking some photos the way you describe and you might get some proper images. If the lever jumps back, it might actually retain the shutter speed you choose, and the photos will be fine.

do you prefer this camera for the my first experience about analog camera ?

@FilmCameras

3 жыл бұрын

It is a very cheap and very easy to use camera, so you could try it as a first experience for sure. But the quality of the images will not be excellent as in a professional camera. Also, because these cameras often have problems, you have to make sure that the one you have works properly. But generally, it is very simple and fun to use and you can certainly give it a try!

Hey I just found this camera in a closet but it does not have the empty stool, is that a compartment of the camera?

@FilmCameras

3 жыл бұрын

If you don't have an empty spool you can find one easily in a photography store. They usually have many spare from used film which they don't need. The spool is the interior of a 35mm film canister. So if they have spare canisters or used 35mm films you can always find one.

Hi, do you think I can make an empty spool diy from used film roll?

@FilmCameras

4 ай бұрын

Yes, you can use the spool from an empty film canister. They are the same.

Can you explain me what I have to do because my self timer's blocked? I pressed self timer and I can't take a picture. He doesn't want to jump back. I don't know what I have to do. 😔

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

Try the following very carefully and with this order: Cock the shutter and put your finger on it so that it won't move at all. Then press the shutter release button and keep it pressed all the time. Make sure that the cock shutter hasn't moved at all. Now with both of these levers pressed, try pushing with your finger the self timer lever back to its place. It might be a bit hard but you should hear the gears working. If it manages to go back to its place, then the camera will work properly, but avoid using the self timer. If nothing of the above works don't force it because it is very sensitive, and better take it to a repair shop.

@enesilvian4640

4 жыл бұрын

@@FilmCameras Thank you very much for that ! I thought that it was broken for good.

does this camera need batteries? Great video btw! I have the Global 35 and never used a film camera before so this was very helpful 😊

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

No batteries needed! Everything on this camera is manual. Have fun taking photos!

@deeniehutchinson4481

4 жыл бұрын

@@FilmCameras thanks for the quick response! Just one more question: where is the light meter located? I'm having a difficult time understanding how to calculate the exposure value.

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

There is no light meter. You'll have to calculate it manually, or buy an external light meter. You always start with the ISO of the film you have inside. The film ISO is standard and can't be changed. So by taking this into account, you continue by setting the aperture and shutter speed values. There are several rules, depending on the lighting conditions, that you can follow and that you can find online, but as a beginner you can always use a digital camera as a light meter for help. Keep in mind that this camera was designed for amateur use, so unless you choose something completely wrong, you won't have any serious problem. Plus it is a very simple and good camera to exercise and learn using film. Keep notes of your settings for each photo you take and once you develop the film, evaluate the result.

Can this camera make double exposure?

@FilmCameras

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! After taking the first exposure, just cock the shutter and press the shutter release button a 2nd time *without* advancing the film.

can you please tell me how to do ISO settings on this camera?

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

This camera doesn't have ISO setting. You just have to note or remember what ISO type of film you have inside.

@ozgegizemyerlikaya5258

4 жыл бұрын

Film Cameras thank you! but why? can you please explain more. i’m totally a newbie and i’m freaking out about it

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

​@@ozgegizemyerlikaya5258 In all analogue cameras there is no ISO setting. The ISO is a fixed characteristic of the film you are going to buy and use inside the camera. When you buy film you can choose a specific type of ISO you want, which means the film's chemical sensitivity to light. It is not like in digital cameras where you can change the ISO at any time. Once you have the film inside the camera you have just the film's ISO. The only control you have with the camera is the shutter speed and the aperture.

I have purchased an smena-7 but I can't seem to find a video about it :(

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

Smena 7 is the same but more simplified version of Smena 8 shown in this video. The only differences are that Smena 7 doesn't have self-timer ( 2:37 of this video) and also doesn't have a film reverse knob ( 4:13 ). So when the film ends you need to open the camera in total darkness and manually rewind the film back to the cassette. Otherwise, the functions are the same as in this video!

@RacilAtutubo

4 жыл бұрын

@@FilmCameras thank you!

@zi.p

3 жыл бұрын

@@FilmCameras i got my answer!

What kind of 35mm film do yall have bcs mine does not go in there

@Evamjau1

Жыл бұрын

Nvm i diy-d and cut the end to fit😦im just hoping its going to work

While taking photos, why do we advance the film until it stops? I thought that was to be done with experience of how much space there is between two shots with regard to the fact that the wheel doesn't stop until the end of the whole film. So my question is actually- how is it possible that wheel stops?

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

When you open the back you can see that there is a small turning gear which fits the perforations of the film once you insert it. I don't know exactly how, but this gear is somehow made to stop every one frame and its connected to the shutter release button. So the gear can only be released to turn, only if you take a photo. It is all a combination of springs and gears to make these mechanisms work.

@olgastanojevic9716

4 жыл бұрын

Film Cameras Cool! Thanks for the answer, I’ll check it out as soon as I finish the film and open the camera.

@FilmCameras

4 жыл бұрын

@@olgastanojevic9716 Have fun taking photos!

@goshkatopolska3055

3 жыл бұрын

Hi i have same problem. Wheel in my camera does not stop until the end of the film. Not sure if this camera is working properly just got it and never used it. is that normal ?

Whats the difference between Smena 8 and Smena 8M?

@FilmCameras

3 жыл бұрын

Smena 8M is functionally the same to Smena 8, but has new design, buttons and symbols in its settings. Also the 8M lacks the self-timer.

I have a question, how can I understood when I can actually move the film to the next frame? I mean, I can't really figure it out. Does the advancing mechanism block or something like that?

@FilmCameras

Жыл бұрын

When you have film inside, the advancing mechanism stops at each frame. The winding wheel moves freely only when the camera is without film.

@fedrigolorenzo772

Жыл бұрын

@@FilmCameras oh so, when I've just took a photo I move the winding wheel until it automatically stops? so, basically when it's blocked I know I'm using a new frame, am I right?

@FilmCameras

Жыл бұрын

Yes, move it until it stops and you'll be fine for the next frame. In case the advance wheel never stops turning with film inside, then there must be a problem.

@fedrigolorenzo772

Жыл бұрын

@@FilmCameras understood, I'll give a try, anyway thanks a lot for your help, without I'd probably destroyed the camera

It was my first camera in 8th class of basic school. I made lots of pictures, many of them became precious archive shots today. Everything worked perfectly on this cheep camera except the objectif. The quality of the lens is poor, even in comparison with its price. With aperture of less than 8, it was practically not possible to get a sharp image. It's funny. Beause of that, I thought longtime that this poor sharpness is due to the film format, so my next camera was the famous Czech Flexaret for 6x6 cm film. Only 10 years later, when I saw the shoots of a frend's Exacta, I realised that even with 36 mm large film, there is possible to get nice shoots.

Any one else having issues with the film not advancing after taking a picture?

@fedrigolorenzo772

Жыл бұрын

I've read that it dosen't advance because it's made in an old fashioned manner (or something like that). So you need to figure out the exact move to skip to the next frame

качественный самый дещевый Фотоаппарат СОВЕТСКОГО СОЮЗ а Смена 8