ukraine camera

[2011etec]

Has anybody ever dealt with Ukraine camera?Was looking at buying a Kiev camera.Old soviet era type a4 .It is 35mm correct or am i way off.

 

[MaxxVolume]

A friend of mine purchased a Kiev 60 (Medium-format, 6x6) back around 1999 or so, when he wanted to dabble in a larger format. Like many mechanical things of Russian origin, these cameras come with a laundry list of "personality problems".

I guess the first question should be:
What do you intend to do with this camera ?
and
What do you expect from it, quality-wise ?

Do you want to stay within a 35mm format, or would you like to take the plunge into (affordable) Medium-Format ?

 

[2011etec]

Maybe use may collect also,no special reason other than i like the looks.

 

[MaxxVolume]

Maybe use may collect also,no special reason other than i like the looks.

That`s OK too....it`s often nice to just handle one of these, and marvel at the engineering and design work that went into these old cameras.
Happy Hunting !
(My 1955 Minolta Autocord, due for a good fondling !)

 

[2011etec]

nice

 

[gladiator335]

Here is all you want to know about this camera:

http://kiev4.narod.ru/manuals/man_kiev4_e.html

 

[Hyfi]

I manage a team in the Ukraine and one of my mates is heavily into photography.

Are there any specific questions you need answered?

 

[2011etec]

i see lots of soviet era cameras for sale by a company called ukraine camera.i was wondering if their a good reputable company mostly.