Description
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Russian Kiev-4a Rangefinder, Contax Copy |
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| The Kiev 4a is a well known Russian (Ukrainian to be politically correct) Contax II copy. This was a long running production model – with some slight changes Arsenal factory in Kiev produced it from 1958 to 1980. Kiev-4a is very similar to its predecessor – Kiev IIa, it introduced some cosmetic changes. The lens was also modernized – the aperture dial was engraved on both sides of the lens, so the setting is visible regardless of the lens position. The aperture dial has stop-click settings. And, of course, the name was changed to Jupiter-8M. All these changes made the proven Contax design more convenient to use.There were two major Kiev-4a variations – the original Kiev-4a (1958 – c.1974) and the Kiev-4a type 2 (c.1974 -1980). In the Kiev-4a type 2 the Arsenal engineers finally admitted that the top speed of the shutter was seldom as fast as 1/1250, and a more realistic 1/1000 was engraved as a top speed. The last model, Kiev-4m, was in production from 1980 to mid-80’s. This Kiev-4a was made in 1961. It is a type 1 model. Technical Characteristics Kiev-4a Body
Lens: Jupiter-8M,
The camera is in GOOD+ condition, clean and attractive, the viewfinder is clear and sharp. The camera comes with a take-up spool and a plastic lenscap. As well as any Soviet Contax copy, the Kiev-4a is a rugged and precision camera, equipped with a great lens. It is capable of taking advantage of modern films, and is simply a great fun to use. |
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