Vintage Soviet 16mm Movie Camera Quartz-M Jupiter-24 Lens

Description Vintage Soviet 16mm Movie Camera Quartz-M Jupiter-24 Lens

Rare Soviet Camera for Amateur Filmmaking - 1960s Collector's Item

Product Overview

Experience a piece of Soviet filmmaking history with this excellent condition Quartz-M movie camera (Export version of Quartz 2 / Кварц-2). This remarkable vintage device was manufactured at the prestigious Krasnogorsk Mechanical Plant in the 1960s, representing the golden era of Soviet optical engineering.

Perfect for collectors, film enthusiasts, and vintage camera aficionados, this complete set includes the original leather case and handle, ready to be displayed or used for creating unique retro-style footage.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Quartz-M / Кварц-М (Export version of Quartz 2)
• Manufactured: 1960s, Krasnogorsk Mechanical Plant, USSR
• Condition: Excellent
• Lens: Coated 4-lens anastigmat "Jupiter-24"
• Focal Length: 12.5 mm
• Aperture: f/1.9 (high-aperture lens)
• Focus: Fixed focus design (optimal sharpness at 1.6m and beyond)
• Film Type: Standard 2×8 mm film rolls
• Film Capacity: 7.5 meters per roll

Features

• Spring-wound mechanism - requires no batteries or external power source
• Fully functional built-in exposure meter for semi-automatic aperture setting
• High-quality coated lens providing excellent image sharpness
• Recessed front lens element for protection against glare and improved contrast
• Three shooting modes: normal, frame-by-frame, and continuous
• Mode selection via convenient rotary knob

Package Includes

• Quartz-M 16mm movie camera with Jupiter-24 lens
• Original leather case
• Camera handle
• Set of light filters
• User manual (in Russian)

Historical Significance

The Quartz series cameras were among the most popular amateur filmmaking tools in the Soviet Union during the 1960s. Their reliable construction and quality optics made them the preferred choice for capturing family memories and creating amateur films during this era.

The Jupiter-24 lens, permanently mounted to the camera body, is renowned for its exceptional optical qualities. While it doesn't feature focusing capability, its design ensures excellent sharpness at a distance of 1.6 meters and beyond, making it ideal for everyday filming scenarios.

Exposure Meter

This camera features a fully functional built-in exposure meter that provides semi-automatic aperture setting. The selenium-based light meter requires no batteries and offers accurate exposure readings even after decades. The meter helps achieve properly exposed footage by indicating the optimal aperture settings based on current lighting conditions, making it much easier to capture well-balanced shots in various environments.

Collector's Note

This camera represents an excellent example of Soviet optical engineering and film technology. Its well-preserved condition makes it a valuable addition to any vintage camera collection or a unique decorative piece for photography enthusiasts.

Ready to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in this unique piece of photographic history!