The Krasnogorsk-3 (Красногорск-3) is a spring-wound

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mirror-reflex movie camera designed and manufactured in the

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by KMZ. A total of 105,435 Krasnogorsk-3 cameras were produced between 1971 and 1993.Soviet cameras produced from 1960-1993
It was one of the most popular 16mm movie cameras in

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, where it made a prominent appearance in

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's 1979 film ''

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'', and continues to enjoy considerable popularity in the West. Director

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shot parts of his film ''

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'' with a Krasnogorsk-3.

Technical information

The Krasnogorsk-3 uses standard load of 16mm film (single or double-perforation). There is no provision for an external magazine. There are two different lens mounts used on the Krasnogorsk-3: the M42×1 lens mount, and a Russian bayonet mount. The stock lens is the f/1.9 17–69 mm zoom lens Meteor-5-1, considered by many to be a quality optic. The M42 screw-mount allows for the use of widely available lenses from 35 mm still cameras such as

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lenses. Cameras which have been modified from the original standard 16mm (double-perforartion) to accept Super 16 (single-perforation) film may experience

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at the widest zoom setting with stock Meteor lenses. The camera has a single pulldown claw and no

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. At 24 frame/s, the Krasnogorsk-3 will run for about 25 seconds on a full wind. Film speed is adjustable from 8 frame/s to 48 frame/s; however, many cameras are capable of functioning at higher frame rates (upwards of 60 fps) if the adjusting dial is turned beyond the 48 fps indicating mark. A single-frame release at the back of the Krasnogorsk-3 allows for animation and other single-frame applications. The PX640 battery required to power the internal

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is no longer sold due to its mercury content. Using an alkaline replacement will not give accurate results due to the differing voltage and discharge slope of alkaline cells. However, a

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will function properly with an appropriate adapter.

References

External links

Krasnogorsk-3 Manual and technical information

Krasnogorsk-3 test shots and specifications
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