kyonthinh
Established
Hello guys,
Aside from the Kiev 2, I also bought a Kiev 2A for cheap. This camera has a problem. After winded on, if I adjust the speed from fast to slow, it is ok. But if I adjust from slow to fast, the shutter curtain is lowering along with, left a hole between two curtains. The Ribbons are ok. Do you have any idea what's wrong with it?
Regards,
Thinh.
Aside from the Kiev 2, I also bought a Kiev 2A for cheap. This camera has a problem. After winded on, if I adjust the speed from fast to slow, it is ok. But if I adjust from slow to fast, the shutter curtain is lowering along with, left a hole between two curtains. The Ribbons are ok. Do you have any idea what's wrong with it?
Regards,
Thinh.
Elmar Lang
Well-known
It's a problem of the retaining lever/hook that keeps the curtains closed (look inside the upper side of the frame-window).
I think that your camera needs a "CLA", although someone would simply drop a few lighter fluid to allow that parts move more freely.
A Kiev RF camera -in my opinion- would deserve a good treatment: spending some money with a good repairman, will give back in our hands a sound, fine camera, lasting for many years to come.
Best wishes,
E.L.
I think that your camera needs a "CLA", although someone would simply drop a few lighter fluid to allow that parts move more freely.
A Kiev RF camera -in my opinion- would deserve a good treatment: spending some money with a good repairman, will give back in our hands a sound, fine camera, lasting for many years to come.
Best wishes,
E.L.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
It also could be a problem with the tension/resistance of the shutter tapes. I agree, this is a matter that a standard servicing should be able to fix. Oleg Khalyavin should be able to take care of this: okvintagecamera.com
newspaperguy
Well-known
I would add a round of applause for Oleg.
Great workmanship. Decent pricing.
I've done business with him for more than 10 years now.
Great workmanship. Decent pricing.
I've done business with him for more than 10 years now.
kyonthinh
Established
Thanks for the comment, I also think it deserves a trip to Oleg, since slow speeds are also unreliable.