Smena 8M Used Item with Case Film Toy Camera Lomo

This is the SMENA 8M, affectionately known as Sumehachi, a favorite among camera enthusiasts.
It takes surprisingly good pictures and is a fun camera to use.
If you forget to wind the film, you'll unintentionally get multiple exposures ^^;

This is an extremely famous 35mm full-manual compact camera from Russia (former Soviet Union), sometimes classified as a toy camera.

This model has a simplified film spool, so you'll need to secure the film leader to the spool with cellophane tape or similar.

I last used it for shooting about 8 years ago (sample photos available) and then stored it away, so I'm not sure if it still works, but the shutter clicks and light passes through. The aperture also changes.

The lens has some very fine, thread-like dirt or possibly mold, but I don't think it significantly affects the image.
The shutter speed changes. The slow speed of 15 is essentially acting like Bulb mode (or perhaps the dial is misaligned?).

There are scuffs and scratches consistent with a used item. The case, considering its age, is in good condition with minimal deterioration.

As this is a very old film camera and its condition can change, it is being sold as a junk item.

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#FormerSovietUnion
#Russia
#Sumehachi