Vintage LOMO Cosmic Symbol 35mm Film Camera – Film Tested & Working
A lovely example of the classic Soviet-made LOMO Cosmic Symbol 35mm film camera, complete with its original carrying case.
Introduced in 1973 and manufactured in the USSR, the Cosmic Symbol is the export version of the popular Smena Symbol camera. Known for its distinctive styling, simplicity and reliable mechanical design, it remains a popular choice among vintage photography enthusiasts.
The camera features a coated LOMO T-43 40mm f/4 lens, manual focusing and adjustable shutter speeds. Its unusual symbol-based exposure system allows photographers to select settings using weather symbols, making it an interesting and enjoyable camera to use.
Condition:
Film tested and fully working, with all tested functions operating correctly.
The camera is in very good vintage cosmetic condition, showing only minor signs of age and previous use.
Supplied with its original carrying case.
Features & Specifications:
- Introduced in 1973
- Manufactured in the USSR
- Traditional 35mm film camera
- LOMO T-43 40mm f/4 coated lens
- Manual focusing
- Adjustable aperture
- Mechanical leaf shutter
- Shutter speeds: 1/15–1/250 second plus Bulb
- Symbol-based exposure settings
- Optical viewfinder
- Manual film advance and rewind
- Flash accessory shoe
- Fully mechanical operation
- No batteries required
What's Included:
- LOMO Cosmic Symbol camera
- Original carrying case
Film Information:
Uses standard 35mm (135) photographic film, which remains widely available.
No film included.
A fantastic vintage Soviet film camera, ideal for collectors, analogue photography enthusiasts or anyone wanting to experience traditional manual photography.
Film tested, fully working and ready for its next owner.
