Arsenal Kiev 4 + Jupiter 2/50mm | Analogue camera

Kiev 4 – Soviet rangefinder camera – Jupiter-8M 50 mm f/2 lens – USSR – With original case Brand: Kiev (Киев) Model: Kiev 4, identification to be confirmed Country of production: Soviet Union (USSR) Factory: Arsenal, Kiev Period: Second half of the 20th century Type: Analog rangefinder camera Format: 35 mm film Lens: Jupiter-8M 50 mm f/2 Lens serial number: 7529688 Body serial number: 7525322 Accessories: Original brown case with strap Operation: Not verified Description Interesting Soviet Kiev analog camera, part of the famous family of rangefinder cameras produced by Arsenal in Kiev, in the former Soviet Union. The camera features a robust construction, with a silver metal body and a black textured coating. The design directly recalls the historic German Contax cameras, from which Kiev production technically derived. The device is equipped with a Jupiter-8M 50 mm f/2 lens, a Soviet optic well known among enthusiasts of analog photography. Main features: * Silver metal body. * Jupiter-8M 50 mm f/2 lens. * Rangefinder focusing system. * Mechanical shutter. * Manual exposure controls. * Built-in light meter. * Top accessory mount. * Original Cyrillic engravings. * Original brown case with red interior and strap. On the body there is the Russian inscription «Сделано в СССР», which means “Made in the USSR.” Condition The camera presents in overall good cosmetic condition, with signs of use and aging compatible with its age. The body retains the main original finishes. The lens shows normal light signs of use. The brown case shows signs of wear, especially in the red interior, visible in the photos. Operation not verified. No film testing or full technical checks of the shutter, rangefinder, light meter, or lens have been performed. The camera is offered as is, with no guarantee of full mechanical or photographic functionality. Collectibility Kiev cameras represent an important chapter in the history of Soviet photography and are sought after by enthusiasts of historic photographic equipment. This example, accompanied by its Jupiter-8M lens and original case, constitutes an interesting collectible item, suitable for display or potential photographic use after technical verification. The photographs are an integral part of the description. Careful shipping with protective packaging.

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