Moskva 4

[Screwy]

Just purchased a Moskva 4 with the intention of trying MF for a change (that and I love the look of the old folders 😀 ) and just wondered if anyone had any thoughts about the Moskva 4 or any hints or tips to get the best from this venerable old piece of Russian equipment .






Paul

 

[dazedgonebye]

Take care not to keep the little red windows open any longer than you have to.
Here's a link to info on adjusting Moskva 5 focus. I believe it's applicable to the 4 as well.
http://www.johndesq.com/moskva5/m5dof.htm

 

[Screwy]

Thanks for the link Steve , very useful , Hopefully the camera won't need to much doing to it but at least i have a starting point now if it does .




Paul

 

[Abbazz]

The Moskwa 2 & 4 have reputedly the best lens of the bunch: their 110/4.5 Industar 23 is a Zeiss design -- early production was assembled from original German Super-Ikonta 530/15 parts.
The 105/3.5 Industar 24 lens found on the Moskwa 5 is also a 4 elements Tessar type lens, but it's a newer faster design, which some people consider inferior.

All Moskva share the front focusing lens of the Super-Ikonta, and this design limits the maximum sharpness. Anyway, the huge negative estate will still allow you to make nice 11x14 enlargings.

Cheers,

Abbazz