Lubitel 166 Universal This is a Lubitel 166 Universal, also known as a Lubitel 166U. Introduced around 1983 this camera was in production until at least the mid 1990s. Originally very similar to the Lubitel 166B, it features an improved back locking device and an insert to allow 6x4.5cm pictures as well. The use of spindles for the film spool was also dropped, either for reasons of cost or the fact they were fiddly and prone to problems! At some point in the models life it was redeigned and later 166U cameras are considerably lighter than earlier ones and vary in small details such as the strap mounts.