The KIEV is one of my favorite RF cameras. I have two - an early KIEV 4,
and a "close to the original Contax" KIEV II; once described by an
authority on German cameras as, "Not a Russian camera, but a German camera
built in Russia." Great shooters, both of them.
BTW, how could you go wrong with a Zeiss Ikon clone for $100?
On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Chris Crawford <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Boris,
>
> I've always wanted to play with one of these, but have never seen one for
> $40 in any condition. Fedka.com sells them for about $100, with a lens,
> and I think he has them all serviced before selling them. To me that seems
> like a good deal, since you'd know it works.
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> On 3/4/13 9:00 PM, "Willie Wonka" <alienspecimen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >Brian,
> >
> >That was my dream camera when I was a little kid, long story...I might
> >share it here one day.
> >
> >There are few things to consider:
> >
> >First, I wouldn't pay more than $40 for one. If you wait long enough, you
> >will find one for $36 shipped in immaculate condition, in the original
> >box completed with sales receipt, warranty card and a manual. I have two
> >of them: the one I just described and another newer model that bought
> >from a list member.
> >
> >Russian designs are crude and primitive and my rule is to stay away from
> >them, but from what I understand, this is a copy of an older German
> >camera either Leica or Contax, I don't remember which. It is very
> >reliable, especially in sub-zero temperatures. The older one of mine is
> >manufactured in 68 and the newer in 81. The former has the lightmeter in
> >front and it is still surprizingly accurate. Despite having some plastic
> >parts, the latter still feels very substantial. If you want, when I get
> >home this weekend I can snap a few pictures and post for you.
> >
> >You will definitely need the manual for one and only one thing: The film
> >loading process is not that intuitive. Luckily, the manuals are all over
> >the Internets.
> >
> >Once again, it would be a nice toy, but I wouldn't spend more than $40
> >for it.
> >
> >Let me know if I could answer something else.
> >
> >Best
> >
> >Boris
> >
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