jupiter-8m

   Brief Description of the Camera. I present to your attention a rare vintage Soviet collectible 35mm rangefinder camera Kyiv-4A with a Jupiter-8M f2/50mm lens. The camera was named after the capital of Ukraine, the hero city of Kyiv, where they are manufactured. Kyiv-4 was produced in 1957-87. It was produced at the largest ARSENAL plant (Kyiv). The serial number of the camera body is 7510316. This serial number dates this camera to 1975 according to the published production numbers. All functions have been tested and work properly. The shutter speeds look appropriate. The glass on...

Brand: Kiev Model: Kiev 4 Lens: Jupiter-8M 50mm f/2 (SN: 5932905) Film Format: 35mm Origin: USSR / Soviet Union Shutter: Mechanical Viewfinder: Rangefinder style Focus: Manual.   

Vintage Arsenal 35mm rangefinder film camera Kiev-4A with Jupiter-8M 2/50 lens. Serial number of camera is 6013989. Serial number of the lens is 6036168. The camera is in great working condition. All shutter speeds work correct. Shutter curtains are in good condition. The lens is in very good condition. The glass has no scratches, no fungus, no fog, no separation. Just a cleaning marks which don't affect images quality. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.   

   It is a continuation of the Kiev rangefinder series, which are based on the Contax camera designs from pre-World War II Germany. Lens Mount: Contax-Kiev bayonet mount. Shutter Speeds: B (bulb) and from 1 to 1/1000 seconds. Viewfinder: Coupled rangefinder with a long base, providing precise focusing. Flash Sync: Hot shoe with flash sync at 1/30 seconds. Dimensions and Weight: Robust metal construction, quite heavy compared to modern cameras. It is relatively heavy, which can make it feel robust and reliable but may be cumbersome for some users. Lens Compatibility: It uses the ...

"Kiev/Kyiv 4" Vintage Soviet Rangefinder Camera. A bit of dust on lens. All my goods are in the north-east of Ukraine safe and sound outside the active war zone.