001574

This Sokol Automat is from the first 1966-type. This version has six CDS celles above the lens. In 1969 the new type had three cells.


"The Sokol is a program-controlled 35 mm automatic camera using standard magazines. Picture size is 24X36 mm. The standard features include a 2.8/50mm "Industar-70" lens, a front compensator for focusing by the rangefinder built integrally with the finder, a five-speed petal-type between-the-lens shutter with a speed range of 1/30 to 1/500 sec and infinite exposure setting, an iris diaphragm with range of from 1:2,8 to 1:16, and electronic and conventional flash synchronizing contacts. The rangefinder shows a luminous frame which moves automatically to correct the parallax by focusing. The exposure time and diaphragm setting will be obtained under the given lightning conditions are revealed by partly depressing the release knob. The exposure meter uses a cadmium-sulphide photographic resistor. Provision is made for non-automatic exposure and diaphragm setting. The wind lever takes care of film movement, shutter setting, and picture counting. The picture counter is the rest type. A sinking rewinding knob is standard. The Sokol camera incorporates a number of novel technical and structural features, has an elegant appearance and an efficient arrangement of parts." (orginal text from GOMZ-Catalogue "Amateur-Cameras")