comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
I'm looking for a new medium format kit.... now, I'm thinking of a Crown Graphic with a roll film back OR... I've got my eye on a Kiev 88 kit that Oleg has.
Any ideas/comments?
Any ideas/comments?
triplefinger
Well-known
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comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
It's a beatiful kit, but more than I can afford on my current budget
triplefinger
Well-known
good luck to you!
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
Thanks.... what I'm really hoping from this thread is perhaps some experience from both types of camera, to get an idea of what I'd like.
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
Well, I took the plunge and dropped the cash, it's going to be on it's way from Oleg, with a 65mm lens to compliment it!
Ash
Selflessly Self-involved
Let me know how you get on with the Kiev 88. I plan on buying one if I can get some positive responses about them!
And when you handle it, you best confirm whether it really is like carrying a baby-sized rock.
And when you handle it, you best confirm whether it really is like carrying a baby-sized rock.
R
ruben
Guest
comp_wiz101 said:
Why not an Iskra ?
comp_wiz101
Compulsive Tinkerer
I wanted a system camera....
phototone
Well-known
I have a new one myself. It works quite well. I purchased mine from Mike at KievCamera here in the USA. He has a web site, http://www.kievcamera.com/
however, if you call him on the telephone, he can make you a better deal usually, than the prices on his website. The good thing about buying from Kievcamera is that if you have a problem, he will exchange the camera for you, and since he keeps stock here in the USA there is no long delay.
I have lots of lenses, Kiev, Hartblei and Pentacon (Zeiss), extra magazines, polaroid back, prism viewfinder, flash bracket, extension tubes, etc., and you can't beat the cost/performance ratio of this equipment.
I don't post images from this camera here, because it is not a rangefinder camera.
however, if you call him on the telephone, he can make you a better deal usually, than the prices on his website. The good thing about buying from Kievcamera is that if you have a problem, he will exchange the camera for you, and since he keeps stock here in the USA there is no long delay.
I have lots of lenses, Kiev, Hartblei and Pentacon (Zeiss), extra magazines, polaroid back, prism viewfinder, flash bracket, extension tubes, etc., and you can't beat the cost/performance ratio of this equipment.
I don't post images from this camera here, because it is not a rangefinder camera.
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Bob L
Established
I agree with phototone, I have had mine for few months now and have run well over 30 rolls of film through it wit not one bit of a problem, picture quality is first rate with both my 80mm and 65 mm lens.
I have the TTL prism but like to use the waist lever finder and also have a 2X extender which has not reduce the quailty.
Some people have had trouble with there's but mine has been first rate with me.
I purchased mine on E-bay from a sell here in the states, came with 2 magazines, waist level finder, TTL, mag. finder, lens shade, filters for both the 65 and 80 mm lens, case for 65mm lens plus instruction book in english.
As phototone I also don't post for the same reasons.
I have the TTL prism but like to use the waist lever finder and also have a 2X extender which has not reduce the quailty.
Some people have had trouble with there's but mine has been first rate with me.
I purchased mine on E-bay from a sell here in the states, came with 2 magazines, waist level finder, TTL, mag. finder, lens shade, filters for both the 65 and 80 mm lens, case for 65mm lens plus instruction book in english.
As phototone I also don't post for the same reasons.