Moskva-5 Dual Format

Description

The Moskva-5 (MOCKBA-5 in Russian) is the most advanced Russian clone of the Zeiss Super Ikonta C. It supports both 6×9 and 6×6 formats on 120 film. The camera has two red windows in the back cover (6×9 and 6×6), the viewfinder can be set for either format as well. A special format reducer is required for the 6×6 frame size. This  uncommon accessory is not included, but can be easily made from two paper or metal strips installed in the film window.

• Shutter: Moment-24S (the S is for the flash Sync), the speeds are B, 1 – 1/250s.
• Lens: Industar-24, F=10.5cm, 1:3.5, coated. This 4-element lens is capable of producing sharp and contrasty images.

Other features include:

• Removable back cover.
• Sturdy cast body.
• Double exposure prevention mechanism.
• Both rangefinder and viewfinder are built into the streamlined cast top cover.

This camera was made in the late 1950’s by the KMZ factory. It is in EXC- condition, shows some use, fully functional.

The camera comes with the original eveready case.

This is a very capable user and a great collectible. Back in the late 50’s and through the 70’s, the Moskva-5 was an expensive high class camera used mostly by the  professional photographers. You could often see a photographer with a tripod mounted Moskva-5 at many tourist attractions. It was mostly used for group portraits, when a high magnification of the negative was needed .