Kiev 4m- test roll

[Kapa]

Finally got my hands on a Kiev... 🙂 They're actually fairly hard to find here in New Zealand, or perhaps folk are just loath to give them up..? Anyway, recently won an auction for a 4m/J8 on our local ebay (trademe.co.nz). I can't believe I haven't owned one of these before as have owned at one time or another most of the Zorki and Fed models... It's a late model (1981) so is not without it's issues (dud meter) but it's in great condition and a joy to use. I want another- an earlier model with a Helios 😛 Anyway, thought I'd share some of the shots off the test roll.... They're off my blog Really enjoying shooting with this camera, but must admit for the most part am not using the "Contax grip"- I gather I'm not the only one who can't get used to it...

 

[konicaman]

I like no. 1 - makes you wonder what she is up to.

Jupiter 8 is a good lens, but Helios is outstanding, you are going to like it when you get one.

Happy shooting

 

[pakeha]

Glad you got it kapa, i saw it on TM but could not bring myself to bid. I trust Ukrainians more than i do NZ ers😀

Looks like Petone?

regards

 

[Kapa]

Glad you got it kapa, i saw it on TM but could not bring myself to bid. I trust Ukrainians more than i do NZ ers😀

Looks like Petone?

regards

Lol.... exellent spotting- it is Petone......its a small world after all, pakeha 🙂 Yeah, probably can get a better/earlier model via Ukraine- and I might just do. Any recommended sellers? As far as the J8 goes, definately had sharper LTM versions.....

 

[Wahoo]

Finally got my hands on a Kiev... 🙂 They're actually fairly hard to find here in New Zealand, or perhaps folk are just loath to give them up..?

They must all be in the UK 😀 There seems to be plenty of them over here, I know I've got about 8 or 10, must be something to do with TOE importing them in the 70/80's

Some very nice photos there, Kapa. I like the Kiev 4an also and here's a couple of Jupiter 8M 2/50 shots - apologies 'cos these have been posted before.

Thanks for reminding me because I've been a member of trademe.co.nz for a while, I shall have a look in.

Anyway, recently won an auction for a 4m/J8 on our local ebay (trademe.co.nz).

 

[pakeha]

Lol.... exellent spotting- it is Petone......its a small world after all, pakeha 🙂 Yeah, probably can get a better/earlier model via Ukraine- and I might just do. Any recommended sellers? As far as the J8 goes, definately had sharper LTM versions.....

recommended seller? none that i have used enough to recommend[moscow photo has been good]

Looks like you are close to Phil Jacobs who may come in use if you get a dud from Ukraine.
regards

 

[bgb]

I was watching that auction Kapa and decided not to bid against you, I wanted a Kiev but I'm into my OM-2 at the moment ... glad you are enjoying the camera 🙂 Phil Jacobs is a cool guy if you need a tech.
04-568 6782
357 Jackson St Petone

 

[Coldkennels]

recommended seller? none that i have used enough to recommend[moscow photo has been good]

I can vouch for that. I bought a lens from moscowphoto, and while it arrived with the wrong lens registration (it was a pre-war collapsible I-10 - my mistake), Mika was very helpful and sent me a perfectly working replacement I-22. But, as always, YMMV.

 

[adninzainandiputra]

Nice photos! I just love my kiev, with all it's quirks. Sadly it is now lying on the table waiting for the parts, can't wait to use it again.