Some pictures from Kiev's Jupiter 3

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Hello

I've just wanted to share a few pictures from my recently bought Kiev 4a and Jupiter 3 (from 1951). I could not resist :)

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I think all were done at f:2.8
 
Nice pictures!....and proof once more, that it is not neccessary to spend lots of money - to get good results, in this hobby!.
Dave.
 
How true......can get beautiful images with very inexpensive gear. I am still amazed at the Helios 103's performance. Cost.....$29.00 new NOS.
 
Yep, Helios-103 will be among lenses I plan to buy. And it's even cheaper in Poland. According to current exchange rate Kiev 4a with Jupiter 8M cost me $29 and Jupiter 3 $56.50 - and it's the most expensive lens I currently own since I dropped Minolta AF system ;-)
 
Which film were you using?

My Jupiter 3 has a yellow tint, not sure if that´s just the way it´s ageing. So far I prefer the -8 but I still have to shoot more with it to make a good comparison
 
Thank you! I have used Kodak Farbwelt 100 but was correcting color balance while scanning so till I try with slide I won't know if mine has yellow tint.
 
Really good results! Would you recommend the camera to others? I want an older inexpensive rangefinder that won't attract too much attention.
 
Awesome shots. I'm planning on finding a Kiev or something in the FSU camera line later on. I've seen some decent shot from a Helios, but now will have to look towards the Jupiter 3 line too.
 
Good work. The first photo and the second from last are appealing. I have a battered J-3 from 1959 as my 50. No yellow tint noticed.
 
Kozhe said:
Which film were you using?

My Jupiter 3 has a yellow tint, not sure if that´s just the way it´s ageing. So far I prefer the -8 but I still have to shoot more with it to make a good comparison
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The glass won't change color. Any tint you see in optical glass or coatings is OK so long as it's not obvious external damage (e.g. oil or haze) - film does not see color with the same response as your eye. Many modern lenses appear sea-green and produce spectacular results with all films.
 
Thank you a lot for all nice comments:)

When it comes to camera choice I can advice from my own experience two of them. Zorki 4 and Kiev 4. Quite cheap, classic, very nice to use. VF of Zorki is better but overall Kiev would be winner. I love them both, it's a pleasure to hold these classic, metal, manual cameras.
 
Ops, I mean the pictures I take have a yellow tint, not the glass itself :)

I totally agree with the nice comments about the Kiev 4 and Zorki 4. I have both and love them. My ´60 Kiev 4 is quieter than any of my Leicas.


David Murphy said:
The glass won't change color. Any tint you see in optical glass or coatings is OK so long as it's not obvious external damage (e.g. oil or haze) - film does not see color with the same response as your eye. Many modern lenses appear sea-green and produce spectacular results with all films.
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That 1951 J-3 lens is a real keeper.

I've just picked up a 1953 MMZ J-3 in LTM, and it is one of the best that I've used. I believe that the 1950s J-3's are the best made, based on my personal experience.

I've set up a gallery of shots, mostly test pictures, taken with various J-3's ranging from 1953 to 1986. Several of each vintage. Judge for yourself. All of the lenses were cleaned and adjusted.

http://www.ziforums.com/album.php?albumid=97
 
Kozhe said:
Ops, I mean the pictures I take have a yellow tint, not the glass itself :)
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My J-8 is much yellower (warmer?) than my Nokton Classic MC. Tests of J-3 vs C-Sonnar also show that the J-3 is warmer. I think this is a normal FSU thing.
 
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