Russian & Soviet Cameras 1840-1991
by COLLECTIONComprehensive reference catalogue dedicated to the history of Russian and Soviet camera manufacturing spanning 1840 to 1991. The publication is structured into two distinct historical periods: the Russian period (1840-1914) documenting innovations by Russian entrepreneurs and engineers, and the Soviet period (1929-1991) covering state enterprise industrial production. The first section inventories general-purpose cameras ranging from early daguerreotype models to sophisticated reflex designs, alongside specialized equipment for military reconnaissance, aerial photography, and scientific applications. It extensively covers developments in photographic optics and shutter mechanisms. The second section presents serial production models developed after the Revolution, with detailed technical specifications for each camera including format, capacity, shutter type, and lens characteristics. The catalogue features technical illustrations and photographic documentation of representative models. This work represents an invaluable resource for collectors and photography historians, providing unique insight into technological advancement within an industrial sector across two fundamentally different political systems.
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- Photography