Vintage USSR Rangefinder "Photometer" (Smena / DF) – Rare Export Version

Description:

For sale is a rare vintage optical rangefinder (distance meter) branded as "Photometer". This is a scarce export version of the classic Soviet Smena / DF rangefinder, manufactured in the USSR during the 1950s–1960s.Despite the "Photometer" text on the body, this device is a fully mechanical optical rangefinder used to measure distance for viewfinder/scale cameras (like early Smena, Lyubitel, etc.).

Features & Characteristics:

Brand/Model: Photometer (Export variant of Smena / DF)

Made in: USSR (Soviet Union)

Scale: Metric system (marked in meters: 0.7m to ∞)

Mount Type: Cold shoe / Hot shoe mount (attaches to the top of the camera)

Dimensions: Compact pocket size (approx. 7.3 cm x 2.3 cm)Material: Black metal body with aluminum/steel accents and dials

Condition:Cosmetically in very good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use (please see detailed photos for exact condition). The distance adjustment wheel turns smoothly. The optics are intact. A wonderful and unusual addition to any Soviet camera equipment or vintage photography collection!

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