Hello! Great video, sorry, but the instructions for load the film are not correct. I understand that the video was recorded in 2018, but still my information may come in handy. You loaded the film incorrectly at the very beginning. The moment on the video is 15:34 seconds. There are two rollers on the left, the film must be wound behind a thicker roller, which is farther from you, the thick roller closest to the wall. Otherwise, there will be a fuzzy image around the edge of the frame, as the film will not adhere tightly to the surface. Look closely at the instructions if you don't trust me. Ps: translated by google translator.
Good Video, as I to have an Horizon as it is called the Horizont 35 and my model dates back from 1968 which I look up on a Russian/English Camera web site that the Serial Number of the older models are the first 2 numbers of the year that it was made, Kinda like the Nikon F/F2 bodies. As I took my camera to Japan, as yes I got 2nd looks, but the lens was sharp as I shot 200 & 400 ISO film, and the lens on my model is very much Contrasty, and yes I did see my fingers on some shots as I forgot to bring the handle. The format of our Horizon is 26mm x 120mm in which it the same on the X-Pan as for the Widelux that it is 26mm x 140mm much wider. Also had to make sure that the Parallax is level so I always look at the viewfinder in which it has the Bubble level on the top of the viewer... Thanks for the video.....
Excellent video and description of a wonderful and exciting camera.,I have just received the "Poor man's Horizon·" the model "Kompakt" which only has two speeds. I'm testing it this coming week end, if we have nice sunny weather. It looks well built despite being plastic. I just cost me USD100 including shipping so it is really very reasonably priced although with limited features. Greetings from Colombia. EDUARDO
That’s awesome Eduardo! This is a very enjoyable camera to use and I’m sure you can make it work especially in daylight. It makes sense that they made a stripped down version because I can’t imagine using this type of camera indoors.
Ups, on the side where the cartridge is, you have the film under the wrong roller. The film goes under the thick roller, not the thin one. You get out of focus pictures on one side. It happened to me as well, when I had the camera new.
I sold my Xpan and I bough the Horizon. I sold Xpan because one day not worrking is so hard to repair it. Now I got the Horizon perfect I love to play with this camera. More fun than the Xpan
actually you can get 21-22 frames per 36 roll. btw you have loaded your film incorrectly. as you can see a little blurring on the right side of your pictures in the middle of the video. that happens because you need to load film under the the left rubber reel. not above it
also you shouldn't change the shutter speed or aperture values before shutter switch is open. that's came directly from instruction and may harm the shutter
@@cololo108 its the film guiding roller (no.15 on the instructions), right? In the video at 18:47 is shown that the film is below this roller. I am wrong? Thanks for the reply
@@cololo108 I watched your unboxing video of the 203 and at 01:21 it shows another roller behind the metal roller (no.15). Is that the rubber roller you are talking about?
Great video, thank you! It is possible that the advensing spool rotating free if you press shutter button during loading, should make easier to load, right? I think I'm about to order the same model now because of your tutorial, thanks again!
Just open the box lol The spool rotating free if you press the small button at the bottom of the body right under the spool and as a bonus there is a storage for an extra roll in the removable handle. Once again, great review, gotta feeling I'll enjoy my new toy a lot thanks to you!
I’ve hand held as slow as 1/15 sec with this camera. You get a neat effect if there’s fast motion at slow speeds as the lens whips around the film frame.
I'm using a Horizon S3 Pro since 2005 without any problems. Some people modified the filters to make customized varieties. I personally bought two custom made filters an 81B warming and one dark red filter for infrared photography from a person in Netherlands
It’s an interesting camera. I actually had the original HorizonT but it had too many problems so I returned it. Light leaks and it scratched the film. The one I have now (in the video) was new and it came with different filters. I’m much happier with this one although the older one looked better since it was silver and black. Thanks for stopping by!
I guess in the old HorizonT, the viewfinder was detachable, which is a good feature . When not in mood to shooot, one can just carry along the viewfinder and compose or preview the scenes in the panoramic way and come back to shoot on an appropriate time. The Russian FT2 produces even longer negatives than the Horizon, but the vertical coverage is low. You can see some examples here: www.poncar.de/
Nice video! I like cameras that offer a challenge, but this one, I don't know - might be pushing my nerve limits when it comes to loading it. :(. Interesting camera, though. Love your videos and looking forward to seeing more.
Hah, you're absolutely right about loading this camera-it is a pain! I really like the wide-format photos tho. Thanks for subscribing Najja; more videos to come.
Hi, yes I bought it new on ebay from nostalgicsovietphoto. As the name indicates, they're based in Russia which, during Covid, means really long shipping times. Looking at his ebay store, he's selling them for $60 less than I paid for mine and ETA is sometime in October. I haven't had any problems otherwise from Ukraine or Russian sellers so far. As always, check their rep on ebay.
Please do not let the Wind lever flip back, guide it back in to position,....otherwise you damage the mechanic and get overlapping images. Applies for ALL russian camera. .... And actually i a way a horizontal shutter does the same like the rotating lense
Hello! Great video, sorry, but the instructions for load the film are not correct. I understand that the video was recorded in 2018, but still my information may come in handy. You loaded the film incorrectly at the very beginning. The moment on the video is 15:34 seconds. There are two rollers on the left, the film must be wound behind a thicker roller, which is farther from you, the thick roller closest to the wall. Otherwise, there will be a fuzzy image around the edge of the frame, as the film will not adhere tightly to the surface. Look closely at the instructions if you don't trust me. Ps: translated by google translator.
Good Video, as I to have an Horizon as it is called the Horizont 35 and my model dates back from 1968 which I look up on a Russian/English Camera web site that the Serial Number of the older models are the first 2 numbers of the year that it was made, Kinda like the Nikon F/F2 bodies. As I took my camera to Japan, as yes I got 2nd looks, but the lens was sharp as I shot 200 & 400 ISO film, and the lens on my model is very much Contrasty, and yes I did see my fingers on some shots as I forgot to bring the handle. The format of our Horizon is 26mm x 120mm in which it the same on the X-Pan as for the Widelux that it is 26mm x 140mm much wider. Also had to make sure that the Parallax is level so I always look at the viewfinder in which it has the Bubble level on the top of the viewer... Thanks for the video.....
Really helpful review. You provided all the stuff I need to get up and running with my new Horizon S3 U500 - thanks!
Excellent video and description of a wonderful and exciting camera.,I have just received the "Poor man's Horizon·" the model "Kompakt" which only has two speeds. I'm testing it this coming week end, if we have nice sunny weather. It looks well built despite being plastic. I just cost me USD100 including shipping so it is really very reasonably priced although with limited features. Greetings from Colombia. EDUARDO
That’s awesome Eduardo! This is a very enjoyable camera to use and I’m sure you can make it work especially in daylight. It makes sense that they made a stripped down version because I can’t imagine using this type of camera indoors.
Ups, on the side where the cartridge is, you have the film under the wrong roller. The film goes under the thick roller, not the thin one. You get out of focus pictures on one side. It happened to me as well, when I had the camera new.
You're right, I did. I figured it out later but it was too late for that roll lol
I sold my Xpan and I bough the Horizon. I sold Xpan because one day not worrking is so hard to repair it. Now I got the Horizon perfect I love to play with this camera. More fun than the Xpan
actually you can get 21-22 frames per 36 roll. btw you have loaded your film incorrectly. as you can see a little blurring on the right side of your pictures in the middle of the video. that happens because you need to load film under the the left rubber reel. not above it
also you shouldn't change the shutter speed or aperture values before shutter switch is open. that's came directly from instruction and may harm the shutter
At 18:47 it seems that the film is loaded under the left reel. Please explain as I am having the same problem with the right side of the photo. Thanx
@@antros82cy you need to load under RUBBER. see details here: www.zenitcamera.com/mans/horizon-202/horizon-202-eng.html
@@cololo108 its the film guiding roller (no.15 on the instructions), right? In the video at 18:47 is shown that the film is below this roller. I am wrong? Thanks for the reply
@@cololo108 I watched your unboxing video of the 203 and at 01:21 it shows another roller behind the metal roller (no.15). Is that the rubber roller you are talking about?
Great video, thank you! It is possible that the advensing spool rotating free if you press shutter button during loading, should make easier to load, right? I think I'm about to order the same model now because of your tutorial, thanks again!
I haven’t actually tried it that way. It’s possible.
Just open the box lol The spool rotating free if you press the small button at the bottom of the body right under the spool and as a bonus there is a storage for an extra roll in the removable handle. Once again, great review, gotta feeling I'll enjoy my new toy a lot thanks to you!
Great info. Thanks!
Hey Eric, we are practically neighbors! Both in Alexandria. We should get together some time for a cup of coffee. Stay well!
Great review. Thanks. Can you hand hold the slower speeds?
I’ve hand held as slow as 1/15 sec with this camera. You get a neat effect if there’s fast motion at slow speeds as the lens whips around the film frame.
@@FilmPhotographyChannel Thanks for the reply.
I'm using a Horizon S3 Pro since 2005 without any problems. Some people modified the filters to make customized varieties. I personally bought two custom made filters an 81B warming and one dark red filter for infrared photography from a person in Netherlands
It’s an interesting camera. I actually had the original HorizonT but it had too many problems so I returned it. Light leaks and it scratched the film. The one I have now (in the video) was new and it came with different filters. I’m much happier with this one although the older one looked better since it was silver and black. Thanks for stopping by!
I guess in the old HorizonT, the viewfinder was detachable, which is a good feature . When not in mood to shooot, one can just carry along the viewfinder and compose or preview the scenes in the panoramic way and come back to shoot on an appropriate time.
The Russian FT2 produces even longer negatives than the Horizon, but the vertical coverage is low. You can see some examples here:
www.poncar.de/
Check out some handmade panoramic film cameras here:
somakray.blogspot.com
I just checked out the photos. Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, could I have a link to that guy that made those custom filters please? :)
I love the sound of crackling plastic.
"red white and blue" are also the colors of Russia
Nice video! I like cameras that offer a challenge, but this one, I don't know - might be pushing my nerve limits when it comes to loading it. :(. Interesting camera, though. Love your videos and looking forward to seeing more.
Hah, you're absolutely right about loading this camera-it is a pain! I really like the wide-format photos tho. Thanks for subscribing Najja; more videos to come.
Najja Foluke try loading a Barnak lol.
Awesome review. thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Would you ever update a review on this camera?
Hmm I hadn’t planned on it. What did you want to see?
@@FilmPhotographyChannel Results and some pros and cons about the camera from continued use. 😁.
Do you remember where you ordered this from?
Hi, yes I bought it new on ebay from nostalgicsovietphoto. As the name indicates, they're based in Russia which, during Covid, means really long shipping times. Looking at his ebay store, he's selling them for $60 less than I paid for mine and ETA is sometime in October. I haven't had any problems otherwise from Ukraine or Russian sellers so far. As always, check their rep on ebay.
@@FilmPhotographyChannel Thanks man. I like your channel.
Please do not let the Wind lever flip back, guide it back in to position,....otherwise you damage the mechanic and get overlapping images. Applies for ALL russian camera. .... And actually i a way a horizontal shutter does the same like the rotating lense
Good information. Thanks.
Nice review :)
Thank you sir ^v^
at 0:50 the russian name doesnt say horizont but gorizont lmao
The Russian alphabet shares the same character for the English 'G' and 'H'