The camera "Viliya" (USSR) was produced by the Belarusian optical-mechanical company. Several modifications were available to buyers, which differed from each other only in terms of exposure. Body and lens are unchanged.
Viliya-auto and Viliya cameras were produced in total about 3 million pieces.
Technical data
The camera "Viliya-auto" has few functions. The manufacturer is BelOMO. It was produced for nine years: from 1974 to 1985. It is a small format camera. 135 type film is used for working with images. The frame has a size of 24 × 36 mm. Central lock. Focusing is done manually. A special distance scale is available. The exposition is also exhibited by the photographer himself. The flash uses a sync contact. An optical viewfinder is installed. The total weight of the device is 450 g.
Appearance description
The shutter button is located rather inconveniently, but many owners like its move. On the top paneldevice, you can notice the flash shoe. There is also a special tape measure, which is responsible for rewinding the film back. If we talk about the advantages of design and ergonomics, then it should be noted that the Viliya model has a manual shutter speed setting. This was not the case in the previous "Auto" option.
The side surfaces are made as simply and concisely as possible. There are no patterns on them, they are made in a gray tint. On one of the faces, you can see the presence of a sync contact connector. There is also a button to open the back cover.
On the right side there is nothing but the same key. On the bottom surface there are several options at once. In the center is a button that is responsible for rewinding. Next to it, to the right and left of it, you can see the frame counter and tripod socket. It is slightly offset to the side. On the back of the camera is a special trigger for rewinding the frame forward. There is also a viewfinder and a sensitivity scale for the film used.
There is nothing remarkable inside the cell. Standard design, which is used in all such chambers. Opening the back reveals the take-up spool and transport type sprocket.
How to take pictures on "Viliya"
It's quite difficult to find the instructions for the Viliya camera, so we should talk about how to take photos. The shooting process is quite interesting. Black and white film is required. Next, set the dial and shutter speed. After that, it remains only to choose the aperture and the corresponding distanceto the object. If the film was inserted in the light, then you should click a few "blank" frames to scroll through the unusable material.
The most important point can be called the results. When developing photos for the first time working with the device, flashes or any other distortions may appear, however, according to customer reviews, everyone learned to work with this device pretty quickly.
Device price
Each collector has ever thought about how much you can buy this device at the moment? It should be noted right away that this camera does not carry any value - it was released in a huge circulation, and relatively little time has passed since the last official sales. Therefore, the red price for it is no more than 200 rubles.
But it should be understood that these are those options that have an excellent appearance, without any defects, pollution and with fully functional functionality. It would be wrong to buy a “damaged” camera for this money, since now there are hundreds of offers cheaper and in excellent condition. If the buyer found this device for 300 rubles, then you do not need to purchase it right away. Many take the camera "Viliya" for a maximum of 100 rubles.
In conclusion
This camera is not widely used and does not differ in some extraordinary solutions from the manufacturer. Rather, another standard camera. The entire issued circulation sold out pretty quickly, but as soon as the ratings began to fall, withproduction model has been withdrawn.
Today you can buy a camera only from resellers and collectors. Above in the article, the cost for this device has been clarified, so this information must be taken into account.
The shooting process was easy, fast. Pictures were not blurred or distorted. Of course, there is no need to talk about super excellent quality, but at that time everything was fine. Often this camera was used for work on holidays. Often purchased in order to take ordinary pictures in family photo albums.
When selling, the instruction was also included, but at the moment it has not been preserved by many. It is difficult to find even on the Internet. But many buyers note that the shooting process is intuitive and as simple as possible. Printed photographs are excellent. Those who worked with other devices from the times of the USSR note that this one can be considered one of the best.
