Kiev 4A Problem

[wolves3012]

Well, it turns out the front corrector didn't do the trick, so I'll need to disassemble almost the whole camera to just adjust the RF! I don't have to precision tools to do that yet, but I'd like to do it given the right tools. Where do you guys order such tools like small screwdrivers, spanner tools, etc.? And what do I need? I have screw sizes from 1.4 mm to 3.00 mm but their tips are thick, but the screws on FSU cams have such narrow grooves that I don't want to take the chance and damage them.
Thanks

It's not unexpected that the front corrector won't cover the errors, from what you described. You'll have to remove the main prism (the one that's almost the width of the camera) to get at the main adjusters. It's a case of remove prism, guess at an adjustment, re-fit prism to see if any good & repeat until correct. Tedious and you need to treat the prism with great care. Buy a decent set of jewellers screwdrivers for the screws, they're a good investment if you're likely to work on these bodies again and saves a lot of hassle improvising. You can pick up a "cheapie" set for very little but don't expect them to be good quality or last long.

 

[Fotohuis]

http://www.micro-tools.de/Spannschluessel/

Just to mention one in Europe (Germany).

Depending where you are located, some things you can buy easily local.

Fortunately I have a good address for my FSU RF camera's. Some simple lenses I can do myself but if I am going to disassemble a Kiev-4AM it probably will be the end of the camera.

 

[armphoto]

http://www.micro-tools.de/Spannschluessel/

Just to mention one in Europe (Germany).

Depending where you are located, some things you can buy easily local.

Fortunately I have a good address for my FSU RF camera's. Some simple lenses I can do myself but if I am going to disassemble a Kiev-4AM it probably will be the end of the camera.

Thanks. What's that in the picture with the Kiev? What kind of accessory is that?

 

[Fotohuis]

It is a stereo adapter with a beam splitter which is making two 18x24mm pictures in one frame. When printing you can look with a stereo glasses in 3D. 🙂
Stereo photography is not new, there are more options to reach this result.

And text is mirror type due to the splitter in the adapter. They are pretty rare but I was lucky to have it with an overhauled Kiev-4AM in an auction for Eur. 90,- together.

The J-8M is also a very good lens. Here just around my house on TMY-2 (Kodak).

Best Kiev's were build in 1949-1953 with original Contax parts. The original Contax design is from 1934, up from 1936 in production and till approx. 1990 build with some minimum improvements. In the era of the 30's the Contax camera and their Zeiss design lenses were better then Leitz/Leica.

Just to mention the advanced type shutter. 1s-1/1000s (1s you can get by turning on "B" and using the self timer). Stap lugs, engraved letters, polishing parts, very wide base of the range finder, Contax bayonet.

 

[ForestCap]

Those are cool 3D shots!
I can see the 3D-effect from the two shots above by staring and crossing my eyesights. Don't even need glasses 🙂

 

[armphoto]

It is a stereo adapter with a beam splitter which is making two 18x24mm pictures in one frame. When printing you can look with a stereo glasses in 3D. 🙂
Stereo photography is not new, there are more options to reach this result.

And text is mirror type due to the splitter in the adapter. They are pretty rare but I was lucky to have it with an overhauled Kiev-4AM in an auction for Eur. 90,- together.

The J-8M is also a very good lens. Here just around my house on TMY-2 (Kodak).

Best Kiev's were build in 1949-1953 with original Contax parts. The original Contax design is from 1934, up from 1936 in production and till approx. 1990 build with some minimum improvements. In the era of the 30's the Contax camera and their Zeiss design lenses were better then Leitz/Leica.

Just to mention the advanced type shutter. 1s-1/1000s (1s you can get by turning on "B" and using the self timer). Stap lugs, engraved letters, polishing parts, very wide base of the range finder, Contax bayonet.

Thanks, nice photos by the way.

 

[Fotohuis]

You can order the necessary 3D glasses in Germany for Eur. 5,-
The film is Fuji Superia 100 which I got a last master brick at Fuji Tilburg auction 256 pcs. Eur. 0,45 from their last freezer stock.