Pentax K1000 (1976-1997)

Pentax K1000 (1976-1997)

#434

This photo is from the copy I own

History and technical features 

K1000 is a 35mm film SLR camera made by Pentax and produced between 1976–97. Its design descends from the original Spotmatic series of screw-mount SLRs introduced in the 1960s.

An affordable camera for the amateur photographer, it was a fully mechanical, manual camera designed without any program modes. It survived much longer than originally intended and became the archetypal "student's camera." The K1000 was equipped with all features required for manual photography: a TTL metering system, wide-ranging shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 s, and the ability to use all the available K-mount lenses made by Pentax and licensees such as Ricoh and Cosina. The K1000 omitted some features found on more advanced models, such as depth-of-field preview, self-timer, and separate meter on/off switch.

Despite its great popularity and longevity of the same basic design, Pentax finally ceased production of the K1000 after more than 20 years in 1997.

The K series evolved from the classic Spotmatic SP 1000, in fact the K1000 itself is essentially a Spotmatic with a bayonet rather than M42×1 screw mount.

Source: camerapedia


Specifications

Lens release: lever on the right lower side of the lens mount, slide downward and turn the lens counter clockwise, when mounting the lens the red marks of the lens and the camera must be aligned
Focusing: manual front focusing, via Fresnel matte screen, ring and scale window on the lens
Shutter: horizontally traveling, rubberized silk focal plane, speeds: 1/1000–1 s +B; setting: speed dial knob on the top plate
Shutter release: on the top plate, with cable release socket
Cocking lever: also winds the film, short stroke, retractable, on the right of the top plate
Frame counter: additive type, auto-reset, window on the cocking lever
Viewfinder: eye level SLR pentaprism, needle index of exposure meter visible in it
Exposure meter: full frame averaging TTL metering with built-in coupled match-needle meter ASA range: 20–3200, setting: ring and window on the speed dial, lift and turn
Exposure setting: manual, turn the speed dial or aperture ring until the needle aligned to the center of the index, in the finder
Rewind: folding crank on the top plate, turns when winding
Rewind release: a button on the bottom plate
Flash PC socket: left lower front side of the camera, w/ removable lid, X-Sync. 1/60, red X mark on the speed dial
Hot-shoe
Self-timer: none
Back cover: hinged, opens by lifting the re-wind lever
Tripod socket: 1/4 in
Strap lugs
Battery: 1.5 V LR44 alkaline or SR44 silver oxide (only for exposure meter)
Battery chamber: on the bottom plate
Attention: leave the lens cap on when you are not using the camera, there is no on-off switch for the exposure meter, so it works continuously

Source: camerapedia


Model

Serial number 7868338


Reference sites

camerapedia

Manual

English manual


Batteries

2 LR44 batteries

Film


Pictures taken with this machine


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Zenit ET Silver Version (1981-1991)

Zenit ET Silver Version (1981-1991)

#370

This photo is from the copy I own

History and technical features 

Zenit ET is a 35mm film SLR camera manufactured by Vileiskiy Zavod Zenit, (Vileiskiy Plant Zenit), near Minsk, former USSR, produced between 1982-1993 with quantity 3.000.000. Зенит = Zenit means Zenith that is the point in the sky that appears directly above the observer in astronomy or may mean the highest point.

Zenit ET belongs to the long running series of Zenit cameras. Small numbers of early Zenits was produced by KMZ, in 1981-82.

Zenit ETs also exist without aperture automation and without a built-in meter. They offered various finish materials and colours like silver, black, or bronze. This camera is an attempt to modernize the Zenit EM. Initially it looked just like an EM with new lettering, with new designs on the dials. Some variants also lack strap lugs.

The cameras produced in Vileiskiy Plant Zenit of MMZ-BelOMO are a complete remake of the earlier Zenit ET. The shape and features remain the same, but more plastic parts are used, including the top cover, bottom plate, and film advance lever on some cameras. BelOMO also supplied the multicoated Helios 44-3 58mm preset lens for use with the ET models lacking aperture automation.

There were 3 types Zenit ET (KMZ) and 6 types with 11 sub-types of the Zenit ET (MMZ-BeLomo).

Source: Camerapedia

This is an attempt to modernize the "Zenit-EM". Initially there It looked just like an EM with new lettering, then there was a polycarbonate plastic top and is finished in black with new designs on the dials. The serial number is on the inside of the back door. Zenit ETs also exist without aperture automation. They were supplied with Helios 44-2 lens and are rare.

Specifications

Produced: 1981-1991
Name: „Зенит-ET“
Producer: KMZ/BeLomo
Frame size: 24x36.
Lens: MC Helios-44M-4 2/58
Helios-44-2 2/58.
Shutter: 1/30s-1/500s + B.
Quantity: 61.069 units (KMZ).
±3.000.000 units (BeLomo)

Source: Fotoua

Model

Serial number 87190339 (body) and 84237114 (lens).

Manual

In English Generic for E versions

Reference sites

Angela's Notebook
Camerapedia

Fotoua

Film

Pictures taken with this machine

Vídeos

Kiev-19 (1985-1994)

Kiev-19 (1985-1994)

#325

This photo is from the copy I own

History and technical features 

Kiev-19 (Киев = Kiev) is a 35mm film SLR camera made by Arsenal Factory (=Zavod Arsenal, Завод Арсенал ) in Kiev, Ukraine, former USSR, and produced between 1985-94.

Series of the camera is Kiev-17. There are 4 types and one subtypes of the camera.

Source: camerapedia

The Kiev-19 adds through the lens metering to the Kiev-17. The metering system is automatically turned on by depressing the depth of field preview lever. The exposure is set by adjusting the exposure time and aperture until both the red minus and plus led are lit. The film speed is set on a dial under the rewind crank. The dial is released by pressing a small chrome button next to it. There is no self timer and the flash jack has been moved to the side of the prism housing. On the back of the camera is a frame for the end of the film box (source: http://www.commiecameras.com/).

At least 4 types of Kiev-19 are known to exist in totally: 1) An early type, 2) common type (like mine), 3) an export version with nameplate in Roman characters, 4) totally black body (very uncommon).

Source: sovietcams.com


Specifications

Lens release: lever on the lens flange
Lens: Helios-81H MC 50mm f/2 (Standard lens)
Mount: Nikon Bayonet mount, filter thread: 50mm. You can use Nikon lenses with this camera.
Aperture: up to f/16 setting: ring and scale on the lens
DOF preview: lever on the lens flange, also activates the metering
Focus range: 0.55-10m +inf
Focusing: Fresnel matte screen with split image rangefinder
Shutter: vertically travelling metal shutter; speeds: 1/2-1/500 +B; setting: dial on front of the camera
Shutter release: on the top-plate
Cocking lever: also winds the film, short stroke, retractable
Frame counter: additive type, auto-reset, window beside the cocking lever
Viewfinder: eye level SLR pentaprism
Exposure meter: CdS TTL metering, stop down way
Film speed range: 25-400 ASA setting: dial beneath the re-wind button, for setting press the small silver button beside it
Exposure setting: The metering system is automatically turns on by depressing the depth of field preview lever. The exposure is set by adjusting the exposure time and aperture until both the red minus and plus led are lit. Only plus or minus means over and under exposure.
Re-wind lever: folding crank, on the right of the top plate
Re-wind release: button, on the bottom plate
Flash PC socket: on the right of the prism, flash sync 1/60
Hot-shoe
Self-timer: none
Back cover: opens by lifting the re-wind lever, w/ memory slot; stamping Made in CCCP on it or alternatively an ISO and DIN speed chart from 20 ISO/14 DIN to 800 ISO to 30 DIN stamped MADE IN USSR
Tripod socket: ¼"
Strap lugs
Body: metal; Weight: 911g
Battery: two LR44
Battery chamber: on the bottom plate
On/off switch: pressing the DOF lever
Serial no. first two digits show the production year

Source: camerapedia

Model

Mine has serial number 9006293. Made in1990, then.


Reference sites

camerapedia

sovietcams.com



Manual

Manual in Spanish


Batteries

2 LR44 batteries

Film


Pictures taken with this machine


Videos

Zorki 4 (1956-1973) (segundo exemplar)

Zorki 4 (1956-1973) 

#0321

Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo.

Características

The Zorki-4 was the first of the Zorki cameras to be exported in mass to the west and beyond. Usually this camera came with a Industar-50 lens and in some cases with the Jupiter-8 lens. The first Zorki-4's were engraved, but this changed very quickly. Later versions of the 4 had painted on letters. Usually Zorki-4 has the cyrillic markings but it can also be found with roman letters.

Produced: 1956-1973
Name: „ЗОРКИЙ-4“
Producer: KMZ
Frame Size: 24X36.
Lens: Jupiter-8 2/50.
Shutter: 1-1/30S, 1/60S, 1/125S, 1/250S, 1/500S, 1/1000S + B.
Quantity: 1.715.677 UNITS.

Fonte: Sovietcams.com

he Zorki 4 was possibly the most popular of all Zorki cameras, with 1,715,677 cameras made by the KMZ factory in Krasnogorsk, Russia. The Zorki 4 was also the first of the Zorki cameras to be exported in large numbers to the west. It is a fully manual camera, and does not have a lightmeter. An additional lightmeter may be added by the hot shoe.

When the Zorki 4 rangefinder was introduced in 1956, its contemporaries included the Zorki S, Zorki 2S, FED 2b, Leica M3 (introduced two years before), Leica IIIg, Nikon S2, Canon VT, and Canon L1. The Zorki 4's production run outlasted all of them. When it morphed into the Zorki 4K by 1973, its contemporaries included the FED 4b, Leica M4 and M5, Nikon F2, and Canon F-1 and Canon Canonet QL 17 GIII.

The Zorki 4 is basically a Zorki 3S with a self timer. It retained all of the features and strong points of the 3S. The early bodies have a vulcanite body covering, engraved shutter speeds, and strap lugs. Later bodies have fabric covering and the shutter speeds (1/60 and 1/30 instead of 1/50 and 1/25) are silk-screened. By the mid-1960s, the strap lugs had disappeared.

Variants

The Zorki 4 came in 2 variants the original which uses a thumb wheel to advance to film and cock the shutter. The Zorki 4k included a wind lever for easier operation.

Operation

The Zorki 4 came in 2 variants the original which uses a thumb wheel to advance to film and cock the shutter. The Zorki 4k included a wind lever for easier operation.

Fonte: Wikipedia

Zorki-4 is a 35 mm rangefinder camera, manufactured by Krasnogorsky Mekhanichesky Zavod (KMZ) , (Красногорский механический завод = Mechanical Factory of Krasnogorsk), near Moscow, former USSR and produced between 1956-73, quantity 1715677. ЗОРКИЙ = Zorkiy, means Sharp Sight. Zorki-4 was possibly the most popular of all Zorki cameras. The Zorki-4 was also the first of the Zorki cameras to be exported in large numbers to the west.

When the Zorki-4 rangefinder was introduced in 1956, its contemporaries included the Zorki S, Zorki 2S, FED 2b, Leica M3 (introduced two years before), Leica IIIg, Nikon S2, Canon VT, Canon L1. The Zorki 4's production run outlasted all of them. When it morphed into the Zorki-4K by 1973, its contemporaries included the FED 4b, Leica M4 and M5, Nikon F2, and Canon F-1 and Canon Canonet QL 17 GIII.

The Zorki-4 is basically a Zorki-3S with a self-timer. It retained all of the features and strong points of the 3S. The early bodies have vulcanite body covering, engraved shutter speeds - 1s, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 +B - and strap lugs. Later bodies (post ~1965) have fabric covering and the more modern base 2 logarithmic shutter speed progression: 1s, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and the figures are silk-screened. By the mid-sixties, the strap lugs had disappeared.

There are at least 32 types/versions of the Zoki-4 or as to Aidas Pikiotas there are 4 versions and 13 types.


Especificações

• Lens: Zorki-4 was supplied with either a Jupiter-8 (ЮПИТЕР) 50mm f/2, or Industar-50 (ИНДУСТАР) 50mm f/3.5 lens; several other lenses were available. The lens is interchangeable, M39 screw mount
• Focusing: Matching yellow rangefinder images in the finder, ring and scale on the lens, w/DOF scale
• Shutter: Horizontal travelling focal plane, rubberized silk double cloth curtain, speeds: 1-1/1000 +B, setting dial on the top plate, lift and turn
• Viewfinder: Coupled viewfinder/rangefinder, large and bright; Diopter adjustment lever: beneath the re-wind knob
• Take-up spool: special, not captive, there is a small pin for attaching the film perforates on it
• Engravings on the back of the top plate: KMZ logo and the serial number
• Body: Metallic, cast aluminum; Weight: 687g
• Serial no. first two digits correspond to the production year
• As with other Soviet-era rangefinders, the shutter speed selector rotates when the shutter is released, and should not be changed until after the shutter has been cocked. If you change the shutter speed without cocking the shutter first, the setting pin can be broken when you advance the film and cock the shutter.

Fonte: Camerapedia

Modelo

PM1765

VERY INTERESTING VERSION WAS RELEASED IN 1962. NEW STYLE OF NAME MARKINGS, BUT STILL ENGRAVED (LATER THE SAME STYLE WAS USED WIDELY, BUT ALREADY SILKSCREENED). COMES WITH JUPITER-8 LENS, TRIPOD THREAD STILL 3/8''. AN EARLIEST SO FAR KNOWN CAMERA HAS S/N #62027115 (EBAY 2009). 

Fonte: Sovietcams.com

A minha tem o nº de série 62031746 (logo, produzida em 1962) e veio acompanhada de uma lente Jupiter-8 f/2 50mm.

Manual

Manual em inglês

Sites de referência

Camerapedia
cameras.alfredklomp.com

MattsClassicCameras

Photoethnography

Zorki Rangefinder Cameras
Russianplaza.com

Vídeos

Pentax SP 1000 (1974-1975)

#320

This photo is from the copy I own

History and technical features 

The Spotmatic cameras were introduced by Asahi Optical Company in 1964 and marketed through 1976. The camera was one of the first commercially available 35mm SLRs to include through-the-lens metering. The camera name is derived from the use of spot metering on the original design of the camera. The metering system was changed to average metering prior to its release but the change happened too late to change the marketing materials, so the original name continued to be used. A series of different models were made with minor changes and improvements. All Spotmatics use the M42 lens mount. In the United States, Spotmatic cameras were imported and marketed by Honeywell and bear the name "Honeywell Spotmatic". Cameras manufactured for sale outside the US were badged "Asahi Spotmatic".

The Spotmatic SP

The Spotmatic SP was introduced by Asahi Optical Company in 1964, and was one of the first 35mm SLR cameras with through-the-lens light metering. The camera was entirely mechanical apart from the light meter, which was powered by a 1.35 volt PX400 mercury cell. Mercury batteries are now banned but Zinc-Air batteries can be used instead, or it is possible to carry out a minor modification to the meter circuit to allow the use of 1.55 volt 387S silver-oxide batteries. A small switch on the (photographer's) left side of the lens housing was pushed up to stop down the lens and activate the meter; the exposure controls would then be adjusted to center a needle on the right edge of the viewfinder. The body took lenses with an M42 screw thread, providing a large range of available lenses. The system became the workhorse of many professionals of the period. Three variants of the Spotmatic SP are common: 1) Black and chrome body with Asahi Pentax badge on prism housing, Spotmatic badge on front below shutter release and SP badge on top near the rewide knob. 2) All black body with Asahi Pentax badge on prism housing, Spotmatic badge on front below shutter release and SPbadge on top near the rewind knob. 3) Blank and chrome body with Honeywell Pentax badge on prism housing and Spotmatic badge on front below shutter release (but no correspond SPbadge). The Spotmatic SP did not have a hotshoe.

The SP500 and SP1000
The SP500 and SP1000 are identical to the Spotmatic SP except there is no self timer and the SP500 shutter speed dial shows a max speed of 1/1000. However, like the SP1000 and SP, the SP500 can actually shoot at 1/1000 by turning the shutter speed dial to an unmarked stop after 1/500. Like the SP, the SP500/SP1000 models came in 3 variants, black and chrome Asahi, black Asahi, black and chrome Honeywell.

Source: camera-wiki.org

Specifications

Type: SLR body
Manufacturer: Asahi Optical Co.
Year of launch: 1964
Films: 35mm, speeds up to 1600 ASA
Viewfinder: pentaprism eye-level viewfinder
Lens Mount: Pentax/Praktica screwmount (M42)
Shutter: Focal plane shutter, speeds 1 - 1/1000 second, flash sync 1/60 second
Metering: CdS TTL metering (stopped-down manual match-needle metering system) EV 1.7 ~ 18 (ISO 100) ASA range 20-1600 (on original Spotmatic)

Source: camera-wiki.org

Model

Mine is form the black and chrome Asahi model. Body number 23102.


Reference sites

camera-wiki.org

smallbattery.company.org.uk


Manual

English manual


Batteries

PX 400 battery

The PX400 is  is a discontinued Mercuric Oxide coin type cell that was commonly used in cameras and is now banned because of toxicity and environmental fears.

The original PX400 mercury cell  produced 1.35V.

There are three possible replacements for this PX400 cell:

the equivalent silver oxide cell, the S400PX.
the equivalent zinc air cell, the WeinCELL MRB400.
a voltage reducing adapter, the H-B adapter and a silver oxide 377 cell
There are no alkaline cells manufactured of this size and shape.

Source: smallbattery.company.org.uk


Film


Pictures taken with this machine


Videos

Yashica FX-70 Quartz (~1980)

Yashica FX-70 Quartz (~1980)

#308

Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo

Características

The FX-70 is a automatic exposure 35mm SLR camera from Yashica.

The camera uses interchangeable lenses with the C/Y mount. It has an electronic quartz timed, vertical travelling metal focal-plane shutter with speeds from 11s to 1/1000 with B. Flash sync is at 1/100 a sec.

It features a TTL center-weighted metering system with a aperture-priority automatic exposure mode. It uses a silicon photo diode with a measurement range 1 to 18 EV (ISO 100, with f/1.4 lens). The film speed setting range is at ISO 25 to 1600. Auto exposure lock lever is on the front right of the camera. Exposure compensation is available with a range of + 2 to -2 EV.

The viewfinder contains 15 red flashing LED's on the right side for shutter speed indicators with over and under exposure. It's a eye-level pentaprism 95% field of view and a magnification of 0.86x. The self-timer is electronic quartz based with a delay of 10 seconds. It is activated by rotating a lever below the shutter release button. The LED on the left of the body flashes before the shutter releases and can be cancelled during countdown. It is powered by two LR44/SR44 batteries.

Fonte: camera-wiki.org


Especificações

• Type: 35mm single-lens reflex with quartz-controlled, aperture preferred automatic exposure.
• Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica three-claw bayonet .
• Standard Lens: 50mm f/1.4 , f/ 1.7, fl2 or 42-75mm f/3.5-f/4 .5
• Shutter: Quartztimed, electronically-controlled vertical metal focal paine type with speeds L T (11 sec.) to 1/1000 sec. on auto, B, X (1/100 sec.) setting .
• Flash Synch.: X-5ynch. at 1/ 100 sec . (or slower) via direct hot-shoe. Auto flash dedication with CS-201 Auto electronic flash unit .
• Self Timer: Quartztimed electronic self-timer with 10 sec. delay, cancellable during operation . LED flashes during operation, accelerating 2 sec. before shutter releases.
• Shutter Release: Electromagnetic with 0.7mm stroke, interconnects with all off-camera control accessories.
• Exposure Control: Through-the-Iens (TTL) center weighted metering at full aperture using SPD (Silicon Photo Diode) sensor; EV1 to EV18 (ASA/ISO 100 at f/1.4) with ±2EV exposure compensation.
• Exposure Check: Viewfinder LED display lights up for 10 seconds when a 51 ight pressu re is appl ied to the shutter release button .
• Film Speed Range: ASA/ISO 25 to 1600 .
• AE Lock: Locks in shutter speed, aperture can be varied. For special effects with intentional OVER or UNDER exposure.
• Viewfinder: Silver-coated penta prism type, shows 95% of actual area at 0.86x ma~nification .
• Focusing Screen: Horizontal split-image with microprism .
• Viewfinder Display: LED display of auto shutter speeds with OVER/UNDER warning and LED flash-ready indicator. 10 second auto cut-off conserves battery power.
• Film Advance: Manual advance with 1300 stroke .
• Film Rewind: By rewind crank after rewind film release button is pressed .
• Frame Counter: Accumulative, auto-resetting type .
• Power Source: Two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries SR-44 or 1.5V alkaline batteries LR-44 .
• Battery Check: Low power level indicated by slow flickering of viewfinder LED display .
• Other Features: contoured grip on camera body. Padded simulated leather covering. Four-position main switch (Off/ Auto /X/B).
• Size: 135 x 88.5 x 50mm (5-5/ 16 x 3-1 /2 x 1-15/ 16 in.)
• Weight: 435 g w/o battery (15.3 ozs.)

Fonte: pacificrimcamera.com


Modelo

A minha tem o n.º de série 046246


Sítios de referência

camera-wiki.org

pacificrimcamera.com


Manual

Manual em inglês


Baterias

2 LR44 batteries

Filme


Fotografias tiradas com esta máquina


Vídeos

Petri GX5 (1986)

Petri GX5 (1986)

#177

Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo

Características

Cosina of Japan was first of all a producer for other brands. There is a list, the Cosina List, containing more than 113 models they produced, with only a little share bearing the Cosina label.

Fonte: pentax-slr.com

Cosina Company, Ltd. (株式会社コシナ or Kabushiki-gaisha Koshina) is a Japanese camera and lens manufactuer. The company was founded by Mr. B. Kobayashi in 1959 as a lens factory under the name Nikō (or Nikoh).[1] Though the company has produced cameras and lenses under its own name, it is better known for making equipment for resale under other company's brand names. Cosina has manufactured camera bodies for many well-known camera brands, including Canon, Contax, Nikon, Revue, Olympus, Vivitar, and Yashica. Cosina also manufactures the modern Voigtländer Bessa line of cameras and optics, along with the newly revived Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera and lenses.
Cosina has a long history of manufacturing optical glass and is currently capable of producing glass and plastic aspheric lenses. Their factory maintains a glass furance that is heated to 1300 C, running 24 hours a day. All glass produced by Cosina today is lead-free eco-glass. Their current glass polishing technology is able to achieve sub-micron precision. They also have vacuum-deposition optical coating capabilities that are certified to meet Carl Zeiss lens standards.[1]
In Germany, a lot of Cosina cameras and lenses were marketed by Photo Porst, for many years Germany's biggest photo retailer and mailorder house under their house brand name Porst.
One of Cosina's more interesting camera designs was the E1 Solar, introduced in 1994. The E1, a 35mm film SLR, is powered by rechargeable batteries charged by a small solar panel atop the camera prism housing.
A recent Cosina-branded product was the SW-107, identical to the (silver) Bessa L except for a different top plate, made at the beginning of the Cosina Voigtländer era for areas where Cosina was not authorized to market the Voigtländer trademark. The 107 is hard to find now.
In 2005 Zeiss and Cosina announced a partnership whereby Cosina would manufacture the new Zeiss Ikon RF camera and most of the accompanying M mount lenses.

Fonte: camera-wiki.org

Also:

Cosina CT9
(Miranda MS2)
Miranda model ZS-3


Especificações


Modelo

A minha tem o n.º de série 60822162. A lente tem o n.º de série PK656109.


Sítios de referência

camera-wiki.org

pentax-slr.com


Manual

Manual em inglês


Baterias

2 LR44 batteries

Filme


Fotografias tiradas com esta máquina

Petri GX5 (1986) sample 1

Petri GX5 (1986) sample 2

Petri GX5 (1986) sample 3

Vídeos

Kiev 4A (1956-1980)

Kiev 4A (1956-1980)

#85

Esta fotografia é do exemplar que possuo.

Características

The Kiev rangefinder cameras were developed after WW II in the Arsenal factory in Kiev (Ukraine). Soviet forces had "relocated" equipment and personnel from the Zeiss Ikon factories in Germany. In Kiev Zeiss Ikon's Contax production line was set up again and quickly started production under the Kiev brand name. Early models are said to have been made from original Zeiss Ikon stock the Soviets had taken with them. There are reports of models with the original Contax nameplate behind the new Kiev shield.

One of the excellent things about this Kiev is its long rangefinder base: 9 cm. This allows for very accurate focusing. For example, when you are focusing for a tightly composed portrait, you see a clear difference when the nose or the eyes are in perfect focus. Combined with the clear depth-of-field scale on the lens, this allows isolation of the subject from the background. Furthermore, the viewfinder and rangefinder are combined in one large bright window so you do not have to look through two windows for focusing and framing. Leica did not combine the two until the Leica M3 in 1954.

Contax Bayonet mount
The bayonet for the lenses is the Contax rangefinder mount.

Fonte: Camerapedia

These models are derivatives of the pre-WW2 Contax rangefinder bodies, and were made after the WW2 by Arsenal factory in Kiev, former USSR.

They are all derivatives of the Zeiss Ikon Contax II.

Fonte: Camerapedia


Especificações

Produced between 1956-80
There are 8 types and 4 sub-types
Upgraded version of Kiev-2A
Without the stabilizing foot
Later models have top speed of 1/1000 instead of 1/1250
Lens: Jupiter-8M 50mm f/2


Modelo

A minha é do modelo 4, de acordo com o site Sovietcams

Produced: 1976-1980
Name: „Киев“
Producer: Arsenal
Frame size: 24x36
Lens: Jupiter-8M  2/50.
Shutter: 1/2s, 1/5s, 1/10s, 1/25s, 1/50s, 1/125s, 1/250s, 1/500s, 1/1000s + B.

Quantity: Unknown.

O n.º de série da minha é 7602591 (ano de 1976)

Fonte: Sovietcams


Manual

Manual em inglês


Sítios de referência

Camerapedia
Camerapedia
Photoethnography.com
Sovietcams

Vídeos