Dez
Bodger Extraordinaire
One of these very strange cameras is for sale on ebay again, sadly at a price not compatible with my budget.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/110991817442?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
The story behind this Kiev/FED hybrid is interesting, but the camera itself makes no sense.
http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?1556498228

The camera is basically a Kiev focusing mount grafted onto a specially-made FED body, and is considered a great collector's prize. That's as may be, but the camera itself has severe limitations. The Contax/Kiev mount has no external bayonet, and can therefore only be used with 50mm lenses. What could possibly be the thinking behind a very special premium camera with interchangeable lenses, but only one focal length??? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Dez
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/110991817442?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
The story behind this Kiev/FED hybrid is interesting, but the camera itself makes no sense.
http://www.sovietcams.com/index.php?1556498228

The camera is basically a Kiev focusing mount grafted onto a specially-made FED body, and is considered a great collector's prize. That's as may be, but the camera itself has severe limitations. The Contax/Kiev mount has no external bayonet, and can therefore only be used with 50mm lenses. What could possibly be the thinking behind a very special premium camera with interchangeable lenses, but only one focal length??? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Dez