Camera Type: 35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex). Lens Mount: Nikon F bayonet mount. Lens Included: Helios-81N 50mm f/2 (multicoated, Biotar-type). Shutter: Focal-plane, vertical-travel metal shutter. Shutter Speeds: 1/30 to 1/1000s + Bulb. Exposure Metering: TTL (manual, match-needle). Viewfinder: Fixed pentaprism with microprism focusing aid. Flash Sync: Hot shoe + PC sync port.
Power Source: 1x PX625 battery or equivalent (for meter only). Body: Metal with plastic top plate, built-in grip. Backstory - Nikon Soul, Soviet Steel. This Kiev-19M was found in a dusty leather case under a table at a village market. It's like a Nikon, but it speaks Russian.
And he wasn't wrong. The moment I picked it up, I could feel the solid Soviet construction - and when I mounted a Nikkor lens, it clicked in like it belonged there. After testing, I can confirm: shutter works at all speeds, meter responds to light, and the Helios-81N lens is sharp and beautiful. Shutter fires properly at all marked speeds.
Helios-81N lens: clear glass, no haze or fungus. Meter responds to light (accuracy may vary with battery type). Viewfinder is bright and clean.
Film advance smooth and reliable. Cosmetic condition: excellent with minimal signs of use. Battery and film not included. Carefully packed with bubble wrap and strong boxes. Just send a message - I'm happy to help!
Whether you're a Nikon shooter, vintage collector, or curious film lover, the Kiev-19M is a tough, characterful SLR with a unique story and real-world usability.