SMENA 8M

The LOMO Smena 8m is an entry-level 35mm camera from the 1970s Soviet Union. It is a fully manual camera with a plastic body. The Smena 8m features a 40mm f/4 T-43 Triplet coated glass lens, which provides contrast and saturation. It has a leaf shutter and a PC sync socket, allowing for flash synchronization at any shutter speed. Focus is set by estimating the distance to the subject and adjusting the lens accordingly. The shutter release requires manual cocking before each shot. The Smena 8m is known for being one of the most produced 35mm film cameras, with over 21 million units produced between 1963 and 1995, including its predecessor, the Smena 8.