Show Off Your FSU

[bobby_novatron]

Cousins.

 

[nukecoke]

Cousins.

That's a handsome pair of cousins. I enjoy my Kiev-4a as a winter camera.

 

[bobby_novatron]

Despite the shared DNA of the Contax / Kiev models, you can see how the post-war camera bodies (Contax IIa and Kiev 4a, respectively) started to diverge. There are significant differences in the metal components -- the dimensions are different, for example the rangefinder windows.

 

[zhang xk]

I never received a Kiev R.F. as gift from the former Sovjet Union. Maybe I did something wrong ???????? :bang:

Nice camera and watches BTW.

I guess that you had to be friendly to the Soviet Union, or you were on a black list. I heard about this story at a second hand shop when I bought this Kiev 4.

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[zhang xk]

Zorki 4 earliest version, 1956.

 

[zhang xk]

Zorki 2c, earliest version.

 

[tho60]

Zorki 2c, earliest version.

Very good cameras! I am eager for shooting with my FSU cameras in China.

 

[zhang xk]

Very good cameras! I am eager for shooting with my FSU cameras in China.

These days I seldom see a guy shooting with film cameras let alone a bottom loader. Good luck with your shooting.

 

[zhang xk]

Has anyone ever seen another Moscow 5 like this? It has an Industar-23 11cm F4.5 lens ,a s/n of 5979781, and a frame seems from a Moscow 1 camera. Perhaps KMZ assembled this camera with left over parts?

 

[zhang xk]

Zorki 4K with strap lugs.

 

[Vintage35]

Here is my Kiev 4AM after it's CLA/shutter repair


and my Fed 3 in black (not original)

 

[InZoom]

Kiev IIIa with Jupiter 8m and Blue Lizard Emboss from Aki-Asahi

 

[InZoom]

Iskra2

 

[Hannes]

Jupiter 11 in three different mounts and the according cameras plus a standard lens.

Hannes

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Three sisters and their husbands by Johannes Hromadka, auf Flickr​

 

[bobby_novatron]

Very nice cameras in this thread. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one with the FSU-camera collection bug!

Always wanted to get an ISKRA, I heard the lens on those cameras is outstanding.

 

[DanskDynamit]

I'm so jealous Do you have an m39 to whatever digital adapter for that Helios 40? Is it a good performer?

yes of course, M39 to EOS and you can use it with Canon analog and digital cameras. It's a beautiful performer!

 

[davidnewtonguitars]

Hello from Texas!
Late last year diving back into film after 30 years.
I guess I always wanted a Leica but could never rationalize that, with the strong dollar the FSU stuff is great.
Both of these are early SN's, both CLA. I love the Zorki-zorki '51, so fun to carry and operate, the lens so sharp.
I have not finished the first roll thru the Zorki 4, a '57, it is minty fresh.

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

Welcome aboard, you've made a good start with those two but beware, you are now standing at the top of a long slippery slope. I expect you'll enjoy it.

Regards, David

 

[bobby_novatron]

Nice to have you here! Glad to see you're enjoying your FSU cameras. I like both of your Zorkis, great choices. I quite like the Zorki-4, the viewfinder is big and bright. I own a couple myself.

Hello from Texas!
Late last year diving back into film after 30 years.
I guess I always wanted a Leica but could never rationalize that, with the strong dollar the FSU stuff is great.
Both of these are early SN's, both CLA. I love the Zorki-zorki '51, so fun to carry and operate, the lens so sharp.
I have not finished the first roll thru the Zorki 4, a '57, it is minty fresh.

 

[bobby_novatron]

Not a rangefinder, but FSU just the same.

My Kiev 88. Purchased from a Russian emigré with 4 lenses, two film backs, and a hard case for $400. Not bad!