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Post by heath on Jul 12, 2006 7:09:22 GMT -5
Here are my medium format Kiev SLR's. First is the Kiev 80. Basic Russian copy of a Hasselblad. No meter. 6x6 back and Vega-12B 2.8 90mm. Lens made in '77 and the body made in '78.  Second is the Kiev 88 TTL. Very similar to the Kiev 80, but has a metered prism finder. 6x6 backs (x2) and Volna-3 2.8 80mm. Lens made in '87, as is the body.  Thanks for looking. Heath |
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Post by kiev4a on Jul 12, 2006 9:17:05 GMT -5
I've toyed with the idea of getting a Kiev several times. Problem is, I don't even shoot my Mamiya C220 TLR that much and only black and white. I actually bought a Kiev outfit a couple of years ago but never saw it. I was trading a friend for a Leica M3 he had. He sent me the Leica and I had the Kiev sent to him. Wish I still had the Leica!
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Post by hannes on Aug 19, 2015 13:27:00 GMT -5
Hello: Since long time I wanted a Kiev MF SLR. But allways the prices have been over my self made limit and I did not really look hard to get one. But this summer I made a trip through Poland. And I was in Danzig when the Dominikanermarket brought a lot of life and action in to the city. 1600 stands, 3 streets with antiques  After some time I found this set, Kiev 80 from 1979 with 2 magazines, box and filters. Quick tests showed that it seems to haveno problems, and all serial numbers are from 1979, the magazines and film holders have matching numbers. So I bought it . Next weeks 2 rolls of Foma Pan 100 will be developed and then I see If I it really is ok. How many Kiev 80 users are in this board? What are your experiences?   Hannes |
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Post by philbirch on Aug 19, 2015 16:12:35 GMT -5
Danzig? It's now called Gdansk!
I've been looking at a couple of the basic models on ebay, pretty reasonably priced at well under a hundred pounds. I'm sorely tempted...
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Post by Stephen on Aug 20, 2015 13:11:09 GMT -5
We sold quite a few over the years, all worked well, bar one that was badly treated. They are prone to occasional hiccups and jams but usually clears itself. I have still got the basic model, and it is still in good order, and the lenses are very good on sharpness, but should be used with hoods to maximize contrast.
Just like the Hassleblad never leave film unused in the film back, it sets a curl. Also you occasionally get lightning streaks on the neg from static in dry air conditions, again just like Hassleblad.
There's also the issue of sound, they make quite a clunk as they fire.
The Russians intended these for pro uses, and they are tough old birds!
Stephen
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Post by hannes on Sept 3, 2015 15:32:41 GMT -5
Hi, The films I shot with Kiev 80 are back from the lab. No problems with film transport, no light leaks ;-) I can shoot 13 pictures on a Fomapan 100. Here is one picture I shot on a camp ground in Poland.  Meanwhile I also got the Jupiter 26B 250mm lens. Hannes |
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Post by philbirch on Sept 5, 2015 2:29:11 GMT -5
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Post by hannes on Sept 5, 2015 6:27:23 GMT -5
Your Salyut is also from 1979, at least the lens. But with the prisma finder it will no longer fit into the leather case.
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Post by philbirch on Sept 6, 2015 4:49:07 GMT -5
Your Salyut is also from 1979, at least the lens. But with the prisma finder it will no longer fit into the leather case. Yes, sadly true. At least they can both be carried. I've ordered a strap with the secure fitting. My home made one looks like it may pop open any time. Its a heavy beast. I found good loading instructions see separate post |
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Post by hannes on Sept 6, 2015 12:08:25 GMT -5
I won a Hassy strap on ebay. Cross fingers that it will be compatible to the Kiev.
Going on a foto walk with the Kiev saves the fitness studio :-)
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Post by olddocfox on Sept 10, 2015 15:15:31 GMT -5
Nice looking rigs, all!
I never owned a Kiev 6x6 camera, but I had two of their metered 45 degree prisms (serial 6167 and 865328). Both fit on my Hasselblad 501cm and worked quite nicely with it. There were operational difference between them and the newer one required one less button battery. If you're going to use your 6x6, you will need to carry an exposure meter - the metered prism is a tad big and heavy, but it's one way to lug a meter! The 45 degree prism is much nicer to use than a horizontal eye-level finder, in my opinion. Now, do you have a bag for your tripod and a hernia truss? ;<)
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Post by philbirch on Sept 10, 2015 15:48:25 GMT -5
I've loaded up both magazines with b&w and I'm going to take a few shots tomorrow. I'll develop and scan them over the weekend...
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Post by Stephen on Sept 11, 2015 8:50:58 GMT -5
The bulk is the only reason mine is under used, they deliver high quality shots, and are much better assembled etc., than most Russian offerings. I also have a Kiev 60........not a good example, it has a shutter with a mind of it's own, the main saving grace is it takes Pentacon 6 lenses as well as the Russian ones. It has a better film track than the 88, which should never be left too long with film parked in place, it causes a curl to set and it can show on the next negative, as a faint out of focus streak, ( and Hassleblad can do the same! )
Stephen.
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Post by philbirch on Sept 11, 2015 10:22:12 GMT -5
Just ran a couple of rolls thru the Kiev today at the East lancs railway in Bury. Metered with my phone using an app. too much shade and against the light conditions to trust sunny 16 - although the meter agreed with my guesstimation.
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Post by Stephen on Oct 2, 2015 5:25:50 GMT -5
Just ran a couple of rolls thru the Kiev today at the East lancs railway in Bury. Metered with my phone using an app. too much shade and against the light conditions to trust sunny 16 - although the meter agreed with my guesstimation. How did the shots come out, went well? Stephen |
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