One born every minute?

[Jocko]

£1000 Kiev 4, anyone? - http://www.mwclassic.com/acatalog/MW_Classic_Cameras_RUSSIAN__52.html

 

[Paul T.]

they're a reputable store. Not cheap, but normally not insane prices either. Presumably this is what they believe a military issue camera fetches, altho for that price I'd expect paperwork showing it's factory paint, and hasn't just been spray-painted by Ivan in his garage....

 

[FrankS]

I'm willing to bet it was Ivan.

 

[Solinar]

So it is not a modern Ukranian Rembrant, but at that price you have to be a bit................

 

[julianphotoart]

I have dealt with these guys on a number of purchases, and have spoken with them at length by phone regarding classic cameras. They seem like real straight-shooters. They must themselves believe that this is millitary-issue and worth it. I don't know if they're right or wrong, but they are presenting this as a straight-up sale. They are definitely not in the business of ripping people off.

 

[varjag]

I don't think it is genuine. The star on the front plate looks like a Hollywood cliche. Many parts are still shiny chrome finish, not typical for military equipment.

Probably a well-executed paint job, intended for sale to the Westerners.

 

[ZeissFan]

That page seems to have been taken down.

 

[Solinar]

Yep, the sure did, but they still have the image of the set, http://www.mwclassic.com/acatalog/CJ591L.jpg

 

[Jocko]

I did not intend to imply that the dealer was anything but reputable - one look at the other items on their website shows they are genuine. Yet I do not believe that this camera is authentic for exactly the reasons Varjag cites. I was simply surprised to see what appeared to be an obvious fake offered by an otherwise excellent seller.