Re: Krasnogorsk FT-2

[YDegroot@xxxxxxx]

I had one.
Comments:

--Hard to load film into special cassettes; if there are no (2) cassettes 
with the camera; forget buying it.

--Three "slowish" shutter speeds, so you have to use slow film, like 50ASA, 
or use a C-41 process b/w film.

--Lens really not that sharp. And that's the real drawback; the optics are 
so-so. Although you have a 24x110mm negative, you can't make big prints (you 
need a 4x5 enlarger or scanner area).

The 50mm lens of the Nobex 120 model is miuch, miuch sharper, and provides 
the same pespective.  That would be a much better choice, albeit a much 
bigger camera. No laoding trouble here, though!

These FT-2 are being ofered for sale constanty on Ebay and camera flea 
markets. The reason is obvious: people want to get rid of them.

This is my strong negative opinion.
If they made any with reay sharp lenses, I would want one, and keep using it.