First pix from Kiev 4am

[Ducky]

I just got the Kiev 4am from Fedka a few days ago. These are the first shots. Taken on Kodak 200 Gold (I had a few rolls on hand). Shutter @ 125, Aperature @ 5.6 or 8.
It sounds sweet and frame spacing was good.

Just a broom. It looks better converted to BW.

Not works of are but the Helios/Kiev combo looks good.

 

[ruben]

looks like nice optics. what about the camera ?

Cheers,
Ruben

 

[Ducky]

looks like nice optics. what about the camera ?

Cheers,
Ruben

The camera looks near mint. The advance/cocking was stiff at first but smoothed out after a dozen or so dry shots. The shutter sounds smooth, speeds look right on and the RF is clear and sharp. Frame spacing was fine on the first roll with no skipping or overlapping. The rewind knob rotated easily on each advance. Rewind was also smooth after I figured out that I had to twist one of the bottom locks.

Is there an on-line manual anywhere?

Thanks Ruben, I have been following your posts.

George

 

[Ducky]

One more just to get an opinion. Kodak Gold 200 f8 @ 125.

 

[rbiemer]

Here's one:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/kiev-4M/kiev-4-splash.htm

These cameras are so much fun when well sorted. Hope you enjoy yours!
Rob

Is there an on-line manual anywhere?
George

 

[Ducky]

Thanks, I'll need that.