blazejs
Established
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
I think all were done at f:2.8
I've just wanted to share a few pictures from my recently bought Kiev 4a and Jupiter 3 (from 1951). I could not resist






I think all were done at f:2.8
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
Nice pictures!....and proof once more, that it is not neccessary to spend lots of money - to get good results, in this hobby!.
Dave.
Dave.
Rhodes
Time Lord
Nice, like the colors!
blazejs
Established
Thank you guys! It was done with cheap film - expired Kodak Farbwelt 100.
ray*j*gun
Veteran
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.
blazejs
Established
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 ;-)
Kozhe
Well-known
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
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
Blake Werts
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i agree, these shots are great!
blazejs
Established
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.
calexg
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Really good results! Would you recommend the camera to others? I want an older inexpensive rangefinder that won't attract too much attention.
bucks11
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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.
payasam
a.k.a. Mukul Dube
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.
David Murphy
Veteran
Excellent!
David Murphy
Veteran
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.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
blazejs
Established
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.
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.
Kozhe
Well-known
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.
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.
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.
reagan
hey, they're only Zorkis
looks like a winning combo - blazejs & kiev
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
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
Brad Bireley
Well-known
Real nice !
Sam N
Well-known
Ops, I mean the pictures I take have a yellow tint, not the glass itself![]()
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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