Kiev 88

Photos by Eric Carlhan text by Eric Carlhan. From the collection of Eric Carlhan. Last update 2016-03-28 par Sylvain Halgand.

Manufactured or assembled in Former USSR from (Circa) 1980 to (After) 1980.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 3830

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Chronology of cameras Kiev

Too bad the nickname of "brick" is already taken by the Argus C3 because it would suit it perfectly.
We can still use the word "Bladsky" because the Swedish inspiration for this camera is evident. (Referring to Hasselblad)
It is a single lens reflex format 6 x 6 cm. The construction is very modular. We find , mounted on the camera body, the removable back (the camera being delivered with two backs) that can be removed during the roll, the viewfinder and of course the lens. Once these three elements removed, the box is very small. It does include the shutter and the cocking mechanism.
Pinions are coming to couple with those of the back to ensure the advance of the film. It is on the film winding that appears the biggest downside of these devices: the spacing between frames can be very irregular.
Last trap to avoid: As in many Soviet camera, please never change the shutter speed without prior cocking.

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Sur http://www.mes-appareils-photos.fr/, suggested by Eric Carlhan

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