OTS 'Venus Z' 13201

Special wide angle camera for 9.5mm film in special cassettes, made by the OTS (“Operative-Technical Sector” of the East German Intelligence Service) for about 60 negatives 8x11mm on thin base polyester film. Carl Zeiss Jena Lamegon f/3.5 f=8mm lens (five elements in five groups, a high performance lens, equivalent to 28mm in a 35mm camera). Fixed focus (25–30 cm, for document photography). Lamellary shutter with two blades, t = 1/50, a tiny spot on the first curtain indicates a tensioned shutter. The film is transported and the shutter released by a single-throw rapid wind lever. Frame counter. Dimensions: 58 x 22 x 16mm. This rare camera comes with the original spool. Ex Naylor Collection.