Kiev 60 - PhotoCamel

sean_buerger · 07-19-2008

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Latinbob · 07-19-2008

Very nice. I look forward to your views on it. I've been thinking about getting one of those too. I wonder how close it will be to your Pentacon Six.

Bob

sean_buerger · 07-19-2008

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cyclohexane · 07-19-2008

Keep us updated, and enjoy your trip to China.

ulrauko · 07-21-2008

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Originally Posted by sean_buerger

I have set a very tight budget on this and suggest the same for everyone else. This is why I avoided the more expensive but more pretty Kiev 88. The Kiev 88 is a copy of a Hasselblad focal plane shutter camera which wasn't that good in the first place. So I go n keep it as simple as possible with the Kiev 60. I would also recommend to get the East German lenses rather than the Russian ones. The Biometar and Sonnar especially are very good. The Flektogon is good as well, but needs to be stopped down a bit more. Sticky aperture blades however are not uncommon on Zeiss Jena lenses.

This should be a nice combo. You're right on kiev 88. In Russia we also avoid this rather troublesome ukrainian lady - it's shutter is really bad. kiev 60 will be good, but oh my, it's soooo heavy. Sonnar 180 plus kiev 60 is absolutely best for portraits, at least that's what they say.

sean_buerger · 08-12-2008

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Latinbob · 08-13-2008

That FM2 looks positively tiny!

sean_buerger · 08-14-2008

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sean_buerger · 08-22-2008

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Latinbob · 08-23-2008

That looks to be in fantastic shape. Can you post a pic later that shows it next to the FM2 so we can get an idea of scale?

Bob

sean_buerger · 08-23-2008

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sean_buerger · 08-23-2008

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Latinbob · 08-23-2008

Excellent shot, Sean. It looks like you have a good copy. Let's hope your work-around for the overlapping frames works.

Thanks for those comparison shots too. I've seen the Kiev 60 called an SLR on steroids. That might be an understatement!

Bob

Rense · 08-23-2008

impressive!

as a side note: I tought the term zebra's was reserved for 35mm lenses from Meyer-Optik Görlitz, like the Domigor 135mm. At least I learned something today!

sean_buerger · 08-23-2008

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ulrauko · 08-23-2008

Sonnar is the best for portraits. Im sure you'll thank Kiev for your muscles in no time too

sean_buerger · 08-24-2008

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sean_buerger · 08-28-2008

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sean_buerger · 08-28-2008

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Latinbob · 08-28-2008

That's part of the fun of having one of those Russian/Ukrainian made gems, isn't it? The good thing is a little flat paint should make it work like a charm.

Bob

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Latinbob Dromedary Posts: 1,179 CamelKarma: 715 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Kiev 60 Very nice. I look forward to your views on it. I've been thinking about getting one of those too. I wonder how close it will be to your Pentacon Six. Bob

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cyclohexane PhotoCamel Supporter Photocamel Master Location: SF Bay Area or Los Angeles, California Posts: 5,442 CamelKarma: 1642 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Kiev 60 Keep us updated, and enjoy your trip to China.
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Latinbob Dromedary Posts: 1,179 CamelKarma: 715 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Kiev 60 That FM2 looks positively tiny!

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Latinbob Dromedary Posts: 1,179 CamelKarma: 715 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Kiev 60 That looks to be in fantastic shape. Can you post a pic later that shows it next to the FM2 so we can get an idea of scale? Bob

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Latinbob Dromedary Posts: 1,179 CamelKarma: 715 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Kiev 60 Excellent shot, Sean. It looks like you have a good copy. Let's hope your work-around for the overlapping frames works. Thanks for those comparison shots too. I've seen the Kiev 60 called an SLR on steroids. That might be an understatement! Bob

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08-23-2008	#16
ulrauko Guanaco Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 379 CamelKarma: 595 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Kiev 60 Sonnar is the best for portraits. Im sure you'll thank Kiev for your muscles in no time too

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Latinbob Dromedary Posts: 1,179 CamelKarma: 715 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Kiev 60 That's part of the fun of having one of those Russian/Ukrainian made gems, isn't it? The good thing is a little flat paint should make it work like a charm. Bob __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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