GOMZ/LOMO Sputnik
The Sputnik is a medium format, stereo, twin lens camera produced by GOMZ/LOOMP/LOMO between 1954 to 1974. It is noteworthy for being one of the few mass produced, medium format, stereo cameras on the market. The Sputnik uses 120 film to create six 6x6cm pairs of negatives or positives, that can then be printed or viewed with stereo accessories to render images with depth.
While all that may sound complicated, the Sputnik itself is a pretty basic camera. The body is made from Bakelite. It features twin 75mm f/4.5 lenses. Focusing, as well as setting of shutter and aperture, are all done manually. The viewing lens is attached to the twin taking lenses via gearing, so as focus is adjusted, the viewing screen shows the changes. Meanwhile, depending on the model, the Sputnik has a top shutter speed of either 1/100th (in the older models) or 1/125th (in the newer models) with incremented speeds down to 1/10th (again, old model) or 1/15th (new model), plus Bulb mode.
Lens quality is fairly good, but the lenses are known for being prone to flare. The lenses themselves lack filter threads, so any filters or hoods must be of the slip-on variety.
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