LOMO Lubitel 166B
Iconic Soviet twin-lens reflex film camera
Key Features
Camera Capabilities
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The Most Important Buttons & Dials — LOMO Lubitel 166B
| Control / Button / Dial | Status | Note |
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| Shutter-release Button | ✓ Present | Lever style |
| Mode Dial | ✗ Not Present | |
| +/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Dedicated ISO Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring | ✓ Present | Lens ring |
| Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial | ✓ Present | Lens ring |
| AF-ON Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Main Command Dial | ✗ Not Present | |
| Sub-Command Dial | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (Fn) Buttons | ✗ Not Present | |
| Joystick / Multi-selector | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp | ✓ Present | Mechanical self-timer |
| Monitor Mode Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Video Record Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Drive Mode Control | ✗ Not Present |
How-to Use LOMO Lubitel 166B
Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
LOMO Lubitel 166B Exposure Indicators
| Optimal exposure | Underexposed by 1/3 EV | Overexposed by over 2 EV |
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.
Learn & Master Photography with LOMO Lubitel 166B
For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.
Technical Specification
| Sensor | 120 Roll Film |
| Resolution | Analog (6x6cm format) |
| ISO Range | Manual (Film dependent) |
| Autofocus | Manual |
| Shutter Speed | 1/15s to 1/250s + Bulb |
| Burst Rate | Manual |
| Video | N/A |
| Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | Waist-level OVF |
| LCD | None |
| Memory Card | 120 Film |
| Connectivity | PC Sync |
| Battery Life | None |
| Weight | 570g |
| Dimensions | 100 x 100 x 125 mm |
