My Kiev has Arrived!

[cameron.knight]

So, 10 years ago, I bought a Zorki 4k for about $30 on eBay. It was and still is pristine. But I started shooting in a lot more recently, I realized that the viewfinder, while I'm wearing glasses, is useless. It's far to "telephoto." It looks like I'm looking through a 90mm viewfinder.

So my quest began for another FSU. I decided I wanted a Kiev, just cuz it's different (not that a Zorki isn't different).

It arrived today. I paid about double what I got the Zorki for. It came with a 50mm Jupiter 8M. It's a 1961 4A, early for the type, I'm told. It's a little beat up. The back "leatherette" doesn't match the front. I had to take some shoegoo to it in some loose places (my favorite fix).

The shutter speeds are good. The lens is clear. The viewfinder is clear. Every seems in working order. I can't wait to get some film though it.

 

[gb hill]

I've got a fed & zorki but never bit the bullit on a kiev. Good picture takers though. Hope it works well for you & post shots when you get em developed.

 

[roboflick]

I love my Kiev and Jupiter 8. I hope you enjoy yours

Nik




UOTE=cameron.knight;1943973]So, 10 years ago, I bought a Zorki 4k for about $30 on eBay. It was and still is pristine. But I started shooting in a lot more recently, I realized that the viewfinder, while I'm wearing glasses, is useless. It's far to "telephoto." It looks like I'm looking through a 90mm viewfinder.

So my quest began for another FSU. I decided I wanted a Kiev, just cuz it's different (not that a Zorki isn't different).

It arrived today. I paid about double what I got the Zorki for. It came with a 50mm Jupiter 8M. It's a 1961 4A, early for the type, I'm told. It's a little beat up. The back "leatherette" doesn't match the front. I had to take some shoegoo to it in some loose places (my favorite fix).

The shutter speeds are good. The lens is clear. The viewfinder is clear. Every seems in working order. I can't wait to get some film though it.

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[pakeha]

congrads, they are a very good camera and i have really enjoyed using mine.Now you need to decide to go the `contax' grip way or jam the focus lock.
regards
CW

 

[Classique]

Congrats on your new kiev.

I am so used to the contax grip that I try to grip my other cams the same way! Of all the FSU RF I tried, Kiev is definitely my favorite. Longest base length of any rangefinder makes critical focus easy.

It's also beautiful...sometimes I just look at it and smile 😀

 

[Elmar Lang]

All the best wishes for your Kiev.

I still take pictures with my first one, bought back in 1975. Now, it accompamies me with a Contax-II/IIa and a mix of Jupiter and Zeiss lenses.

A good Kiev is -in my opinion- the best ex-USSR 35mm. camera.

E.L.