[Konvas] Camera Clones

[Adam Frey]

H. W. Stone wrote:
> Don't forget the Mitchells--  many of which the Soviet Version
> actually interchanges parts with the American Version with the
> exception of screw threads.

Nope, we definitely can't forget the Mitchells!

Can anyone remember which Soviet camera models were clones of what 
Western models (and, if need be, what country those models came from?) 
and/or which models were "borrowed" designs?

The 35mm AKS-1 was a clone of the B&H Eyemo. (I think the design was 
given to the Soviets during WWII. And I believe the only difference was 
the spring in the AKS-1 was half the size of the Eyemo, which means it 
can only run half as long).

The 35mm PSK29 was a clone of B&H 2709.

The Kinor 35C/35H was a copy of the Moviecam Super America.

Adam Frey
Director/Cinematographer
Crimson Chain Productions
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