Russian (USSR) Kiev-88 body 6x6 medium format
identical to Salut or Hasselblad
Excellent condition. Without visible signs of wear.
The camera has been tested for functionality by a specialist.
All mechanical parts work perfectly.
Upon request:
+ Operating Instructions DE + EN + RU as PDF
+ Repair instructions EN as PDF
+ Parts list DE + EN + RU as PDF
Great camera with a very well-developed system accessories and very good optical performance for an unbeatable price that is fun!
Manufacturer: Arsenalwerk ARSAT (Kiev, USSR)
Currently it is produced in small batches, under the name "Arax".
Manufactured: 1980-2009.
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 Ã 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 Ã 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)
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