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Kiev-88 Arsenal Arax

Kiev-88 SALUT-C body CLA SLR Medium Format (Arax Hasselblad) Volna 3 Rare USSR

Kiev-88 SALUT-C body CLA SLR Medium Format (Arax Hasselblad) Volna 3 Rare USSR

$215.00 USD
$215.00 USD
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Model: Kiev-88 Salut-S Salyut-C Arsenal ARAX Hartblei

Colour: Black

Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine

Format: 6x6 cm

Series: Kiev-88 Salut-S

Type: Medium Format Camera

Features: Manual Program Modes,Multiple Exposure

MPN: Does Not Apply

Viewfinder Magnification: 3x

Focus: Manual Focus

Shutter Speed: 1/2 bis 1/1000 Seconds

Film Type: Medium Format Roll

EAN: Does not apply

Focus Type: Manual

Brand: Kiev-88 Arsenal Arax


Russian (USSR) Kiev-88 Salut-C body incl. waist level finder 6x6 medium format 
identical to Salut or Hasselblad 


The body was recently maintained  (CLA = cleaned, lubricated, adjusted).
The camera has been tested for functionality by a specialist. All mechanical parts work perfectly.
This is a used item and may show signs of wear. Please only bid if you agree.

The price is for only one body incl. waist level finder, without accessories.

  • Medium format camera body Kiev-88 or Salut-C
  • + Operating Instructions DE + EN + RU as PDF
  • + Repair instructions EN as PDF
  • + Parts list DE + EN + RU as PDF

Manufacturer: Arsenalwerk ARSAT (Kiev, USSR)
Currently it is produced in small batches, under the name "Arax".
Manufactured: 1980-2009


Great camera with a very well-developed system accessories and very good optical performance for an unbeatable price that is fun!
Thanks to the accessories, the camera can be used universally. There are lenses with 30, 45, 65, 80, 150, 250 and 300mm focal length.All optics have very high initial opening which make it very easy to sheep and allow a nice play with the depth of field. Magazines are available for the 6x6 format (12 pictures), 4,5x6cm (16 pictures) and Polaroid backs. (C)

Celebrated as the most famous of all Kiev cameras, the Kiev 88 originates from the improvements to the Salut series of medium format cameras that were manufactured by Arsenal in Ukraine. Learn more about this inexpensive, yet powerful medium format camera:

The Kiev 88, derived from the Salyut medium format system cameras of the late 1950s, was a technical development of the Kiev 80 model, which was built from 1975 to 1980.
As a nearly identical Soviet copy of the Hasselblad 1600F, this mid-format SLR is sometimes jokingly referred to as Hasselbladski. It also has a screw bayonet for the interchangeable lenses, similar to the original Hasselblad, but not compatible with each other. The film magazines of the Kiev and those of Hasselblad are also incompatible, the viewfinder with those of the Hasselblad 1600F and 1000F, as well as with the current Hasselblad V-system models, on the other hand.

Since Kyiv 88 and 88CM cameras are inexpensive, they have become popular alternatives for medium format photographers and enthusiasts.



Technical Specifications:

Camera housing made of die-cast aluminum alloy
Hard, scratch-resistant, black vinyl cover
Chrome trim to protect the metal surfaces
Screw bayonet with 90 ° thread
Two 3/8-inch threaded sleeves for tripod and pistol grip
Hot shoe with center contact for accessories
Reversed 53 × 53 light sight with glass screen
extra bright viewfinder center with horizontal mixed image rangefinder
Etched grid to facilitate composition
Replaceable prism finder with or without integrated light meter
Side-correct, 53 × 53mm upright (TTL and prism viewfinder)
45 ° angle viewfinder (TTL and prism viewfinder)
3x eyepiece magnification (TTL and prism viewfinder)
Recess to use individual correction lenses (TTL and Prisma Finder)
Precision focal plane shutter with horizontal gradient for consistent exposure regardless of lens
Ten adjustable speeds from 1/2 to 1/1000 sec and bulb
FP-X flash sync with shutter open from 1/2 to 1/30 sec
Standard PC connector for lightning cable
Lock prevents triggering before the drawer in the film cassette has been removed
Display of the status of the shutter voltage
(C)

The technique (KIEV 88)

 Medium format system camera in cube form with   Interchangeable lenses,   Change magazine and change finder.

Camera

Format

6x6cm (57x57mm effective)


Movie Format

Rollfilm 120

Shutter

Copper beryllium metal lamellae, horizontal

times

1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000   "B".

sync Speed

1 \ 30 sec.


Lightning Contact

X   via PC socket and hot shoe (SALJUT   X and M contact)

NORMAL-OBJECTIVE

Focal length

80mm (equivalent to about 50mm small picture)


Dazzle

2,8 to 22



Aperture priority solution

magazine

Format 

6x6 (standard) 4,5 x6cm and for POLAROID instant picture


Capacity

12 pictures at 6x6, 16 pictures at 4,5 x6

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Usual shipping time (with tracking) to EU 7-25 days, USA and Canada 10-35 days, other world 15-45 days. 

This is a used item and may have traces of usage. Purchasing old/vintage/used equipment please make sure it is compatible with your new cameras, lenses etc. you are going to use it with. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. 

Return Policy 

If you are not satisfied for any reason with any item you have purchased, you can return it within 14 days after receiving it. 
Please, make sure the item is packed and shipped it in the same condition you have received it. 
Full refund will be issued after I receive the item back. Buyers have to pay for the return shipping, except for receiving wrong or defective items. In those cases I will cover your shipping expenses (applied only for economy international shipping services).

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