Zenit ES Photosniper FS-3 Camera Kit

~ Zenit ES Photosniper FS-3 Camera Kit ~

The ‘Photosniper’ was first made by GOI and later by KMZ in the 1940’s, originally for military use so soldiers could shoot reconnaissance photos out of their emplacements..

The FS-3 is a redesign of the Photosniper idea for civilian sales and export. Produced in 1965-69, the FS-3 was supplied as a complete kit, including both telephoto and standard lenses, housed in a steel carrying case. Individual components are fastened to the case by screws, bolts and clips.

The kit comprises:

The camera body: a Zenit ES (a Zenit E with an extra shutter release in the base)

Helios-44 58mm f/2 lens

Tair-3AS 300mm f/4.5 lens, a modified version of the Tair-3, with a focus control added on the underside

Two yellow filters, 2× and 1.4×

UV filter

Orange filter

Green filter

Two film cassette cases

Two screwdrivers

Lens hood

Trigger assembly and strap

Shoulder stock

~ Dimensions ~

The case measures 39cm (15 ¼ inches) by 19cm (7 ½ inches) by 16cm (6 ¼ inches).

The cased set weighs 5.3 Kg

~ Condition ~

The kit has not been tested but appears in very good condition.

#17052