The Krasnogorsk K-3: Film, Shutter, Speed and Light (Meter)

Today my plan is to pull together some info about the joyously interrelated subjects that combine together to expose our film, hopefully, the way we want.We will update the battery on the Internal LIGHTMETER on the K-3 with an inexpensive modern cell to test if the meter in your K-3 is dead or not and … More The Krasnogorsk K-3: Film, Shutter, Speed and Light (Meter)

You’re Twisting My Melon Man!  What K-3 do I Buy: Bayonet, M42, Super16 or Regular 16?

After the improbably militaristic overtones of my first instalment, suddenly I’m back with bayonets and M42s. O.K., deep breaths, zen yourself out a little. Get in touch with your inner pitta-bread. Go slay a vegan. Whatever. You gotta get yourself tuned in to all this. Cos this was the COLD WAR man! Like, the real … More You’re Twisting My Melon Man!  What K-3 do I Buy: Bayonet, M42, Super16 or Regular 16?

Krasnogorskistan. Fools Rush in…

Krasnogorskistan is not a real place, but I’ve been exiled here, to a land of Soviet delight, seemingly, by forces beyond my control. Let’s start with a little intro to my new best friend, the Krasnogorsk K3… The Krasnogorsk K3 is a film camera designed and built in the Soviet Union up until the very … More Krasnogorskistan. Fools Rush in…More Krasnogorskistan. Fools Rush in…