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Jean Loup Princelle

The Authentic Guide to Russian and Soviet Cameras: Made in USSR : 200 Soviet Cameras Paperback – August 1, 1996

by Jean Loup Princelle (Author), Valia Ouvrier (Translator)

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Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Amphoto; 2nd edition (August 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1874031630
ISBN-13: 978-1874031635
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 11.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Customer Reviews: 6 customer ratings
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,906,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2012 in Photography Equipment (Books)

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jeph foust

The book to get if you want to know about Russian Cameras and lenses

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013

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The Princelle tome about Russian and Soviet cameras is the best resource to learn the history, and see the volume of cameras manufactured in the USSR.

If you have an interest in Russian cameras or lenses, get this book.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2004

It is hard to overestimate the value of this book to collectors and users of the many great Soviet era cameras that have appeared in the USA since glasnost removed political, cultural and commercial barriers, but the text is often almost undecipherable and the many pictures are not reproduced as well as one might hope. Why Hove would publish a book in broken English is the question one is left with after even a cursory examination. Compare to their beautifully executed text and illustrations in their book on Rollei collecting.
Princelle's book is still great, and unless someone publishes an English edition of the Isaak S. Maizenberg book, it will remain the best thing out there. I hope the second edition has better editing and crisper illustrations.

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Ned

language the only problem

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2002

This book is really THE source of info on Russian and Soviet cameras. The one drawback is the overabundance of literal translations from the original French text. For example, it leaves the original "JO" as-is ("JO" stands for "Jeux Olympiques," or Olympic Games -- there were quite a few Soviet cameras that were produced in special models to commemorate the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games). Because I speak French, I was able to decipher these oversights, but I see how they could detract from the overall experience of reading this book for people who do not. Still, if you collect Russian or Soviet cameras, you need this book.

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Erkan Umut

The very first edition I loved the most.

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2013

The one-and-only comprehensive guide in its field without any dispute!

Its second edition could have all the necessary additions, but not much info about the movie equipment, which is the different subject should be written by a specialist!

Please read my review for the second edition.

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Alex Rogg.

A Classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2020

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As I collect the cameras, I also wanted the book. It is the "bible" for soviet cameras and a first edition can fetch stupid prices.
Yes it is good but I have found several mistakes (A Leningrad Mk1 captioned as a mk2 for ex) I was not expecting.
Also, webistes like the wonderful sovietcams have taken over these days.
I am glad I have it because it is in as new condition and is a first edition (and the price made it a good buy).

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