Russian Kiev-30 16 mm Submini Camera

In 1960 Arsenal factory in Kiev, Ukraine decided to add a 16 mm still camera to their well known 35 mm Kievs (Contax copies) and medium format Salyuts (Hasselblad copies). This time is was Minolta-16, which served as a prototype. The original 16 mm line included Kiev-Vega (1960-1961) and Kiev-Vega 2 (1961-1964). Then, in 1974 this model returned as a new and improved Kiev-30. I've seen eBay ads calling this camera a KGB or a spy camera. Well, the KGB and the spies did better than this. The 16mm Kievs were nice small cameras, but not as advanced as the real KGB equipment - F-21. Technical Characteristics Kiev-30 Shutter Speeds 1/30, 1/60, 1/200 Shutter Type Metal blade, horizontal movement. Lens Industar-M, 23mm, f:3.5, Aperture settings 3.5 to 11 Focusing 0.5m - Infinity Flash Synch X-type Film Type 16 mm unperforated Film capacity 45cm (17 frames) or 65cm (25 frames) Frame Format 13x17mm Body Finish Black Enamel, Chrome This Kiev-30 was made in 1980. It is in exc. condition, clean and working. Included in the set: Kiev-30 16 mm camera with a strap . Camera case . Film cassette. Original User's manual with passport Original factory box

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