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mermoz37	Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 11:09:03 AM note : a "no-name" factory design Lubitel (black front paint whith original rivets) may be to be silk screen rebadged in export or just for International exibition ? (never used) and an original Kristall whithout usual hammered grey enamel.Seem to be factory made like this : soft matt aluminium (whithout any scratches or cracks)...I can confirm never painted. serial number : 61018045 http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/512010_IMG_5725.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/512010_IMG_5720.JPG
100 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First)
cedricfan	Posted - Jan 22 2025 : 11:15:23 PM Ulrich, I wrote some years ago about a "Vintage surplus" shop in Tallinn. An old man around 80 runs the shop, and it is open rarely. But there is still New-In-Box USSR-cameras! After over 30 years from Estonia getting free, there is left overs from that time... Last time I didn't find anything interesting, and the prices were not cheap, but I have a plan to visit the shop again. It is a total mess with too much things stuffed in a very little shop! But then I will keep my eyes open for this kind of last of the series cameras. Best regards, Juhani
schyter	Posted - Jan 22 2025 : 11:33:20 AM Kiev 303 green, export version. Serial number > 936948 http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_303.jpg -------------------------- Only dead fish follow the stream ...
uwittehh	Posted - Jan 22 2025 : 11:28:36 AM And a Zenit E with brown leatherette. I think it's not original but it looks nice: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8421.jpg Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
uwittehh	Posted - Jan 22 2025 : 11:27:26 AM A FED 5 from 1994 with matching papers. The camera was never used. I have never seen such a late FED 5: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8419.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8420.jpg Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
uwittehh	Posted - Jan 22 2025 : 11:25:42 AM A Zenit E with M39 mount from 1967. All is engraved, nothing stamped on. With matching Helios 2/58 in silver: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8416.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8417.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8418.jpg Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
uwittehh	Posted - Jan 22 2025 : 11:23:31 AM Then a Zenit Labo. The serial number is scratced onto the back, looks like N80043: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8414.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8415.jpg Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
uwittehh	Posted - Jan 22 2025 : 11:21:47 AM Some new arrived cameras of the last time, first a Zorki 1 with nylon covering: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2212025_IMGL8413.jpg Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
Mark240590	Posted - Jan 18 2025 : 9:31:29 PM Maybe I�ll be able to get a burnished 1A now you�re done :D I know Vlad says I should consider my early 1B the same but I cannot. The text is incorrect!
Jacques M.	Posted - Jan 18 2025 : 08:21:54 AM And an early Fed 1d (s/n 95183). Nothing special, except for me. It will be the last Fed 1 of my collection. I own all of them, or rather all those which are not too rare and too expensive! http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1812025_IMG_1857.JPG Amiti�s. Jacques.
Jacques M.	Posted - Jan 10 2025 : 07:18:53 AM A Fed 3 50th years anniversary. Not working, but I don't mind. This camera is not really rare, but the Industar 26M, with a correct "67" date, is rather creative! These 67 Industar 26M are rather seen on the Fed 2 anniversary. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1012025_IMG_1852.JPG Amiti�s. Jacques.
uwittehh	Posted - Dec 08 2024 : 2:16:56 PM Jacques, yes, you can speculate. Perhaps the FED S were not produced in a batch, but always on the side. And when enough were finished they were given tops with current numbers? Just an idea... but we will never know. Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
Jacques M.	Posted - Dec 08 2024 : 03:24:46 AM Hi Ulrich, I have checked with my own cameras. The s/n 119792 (1dS) has 27/I inside, the 127195 (1d) has 19/III, your 127630 (1dS) with 20/I, and 24/V (1d) for the 128213. All that is not very linear!. Problems at the factory, a changing of shutter box, or else? We'll never know! Amiti�s. Jacques.
uwittehh	Posted - Dec 07 2024 : 3:12:26 PM Jacques, your FED S looks strange, but interesting. I also got a FED S, serial number 127630 with lens 28631. The camera was a tough nut to crack. The shutter straps were loose, the camera was incredibly stiff and the aperture blades in the lens were displaced. However, the shutter cloths themselves were in good condition. I managed to fix it, the aperture blades were a real test of patience... However, I can't get the camera to move smoothly, apparently some parts don't fit together properly. That's probably why it still looks like new. I forgot... The date scratched on the shutter housing inside ist 20/I http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/7122024_IMGL8365.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/7122024_IMGL8366.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/7122024_IMGL8367.jpg Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
Jacques M.	Posted - Dec 01 2024 : 08:16:25 AM On this camera, a round tip of rangefinder, and a curious cutting of the release spring... All "a la Leica". http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1122024_IMG_1819.JPG Note that 27/VI is scratched on the shutter box. That corresponds to the numbers 65/66xxx by my listings. So, a Fed 1c, confirmed by the position of the central screw, and by the s/n of the lens: 21888. All seems coherent. Amiti�s. Jacques.
Jacques M.	Posted - Dec 01 2024 : 08:01:32 AM Thanks, Ulrich. It seems that this engraving was specially made for the UK market. Today, a Fed S "converted" into a Leica... Alas! http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1122024_IMG_1816.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1122024_IMG_1815.JPG The nickel plating cover was not a success...
uwittehh	Posted - Nov 17 2024 : 5:21:19 PM Jacques, I also have such a �Zenith�, mine has the serial number 60014131, so quite close to yours :-) Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
Jacques M.	Posted - Nov 14 2024 : 10:09:11 AM Hello, Thanks to have reopened this thread, Vlad. Just for short information about cameras which don't deserve a discussion, I think. One of my last purchase is an export Zenith (with an "h"), engraved "made in USSR on the back. Not so common. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/14112024_IMG_1801.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/14112024_IMG_1802.JPG No other changes compared to the other Zenit C of that period. Amiti�s. Jacques.
Vlad	Posted - Feb 07 2024 : 3:49:28 PM Interesting information indeed! Thank you! But I think it's time to lock this thread it's grown completely unwieldable and a lot of really good information gets lost. Please create new threads for new items in the forum instead. Best regards, Vlad
Fred_L	Posted - Feb 07 2024 : 3:44:35 PM And this one gives the best translation!! https://www.deepl.com/fr/translator Fred
AlexanderK	Posted - Feb 07 2024 : 1:06:44 PM quote: Originally posted by xya Would it be possible that someone please translates Denn Kirov? That would be nice... https://translate.google.com/ makes that possible Regards, Alexander
xya	Posted - Feb 07 2024 : 12:54:44 PM Would it be possible that someone please translates Denn Kirov? That would be nice... www.a7camera.com www.120folder.com www.instantphoto.eu www.135compact.com www.oddcameras.com www.subcompactcam.com
AlexanderK	Posted - Feb 07 2024 : 11:42:49 AM Hi Denn, welcome here & thank you for this note. Very interesting information. Regards, Alexander
Denn_kirov	Posted - Feb 07 2024 : 11:00:57 AM Попал мне в коллекцию оригинальный сбор Zorki + редкий индустар 22 с документами. Многие интересовались, для чего изготавливали белые Индустар 22 жесткой конструкции. Вот и ответ. Это были опытные партии для выяснения спроса и отзывов на такие объективы. Аппарат достался с сухими шторками. Шторки были заменены, механизмы почищены. Аппарат полностью рабочий. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/722024_P6070015.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/722024_P6070019.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/722024_P6070021.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/722024_P6070022.JPG
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Feb 04 2024 : 09:33:52 AM Ulrich and Milo Ulrich wait a bit more that I am prepairing two more items found in my garimpage thait i told about in the beginning and not yet ready. Milo - EWA was a TOE associate during '70 up to '90 years. Was it found in recent still operating shop? Regarda
uwittehh	Posted - Jan 31 2024 : 3:02:06 PM Milo, the advertising is great. But also the Leica advertising looks nice :-) Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
uwittehh	Posted - Jan 31 2024 : 3:00:55 PM Luiz, unbelivable, what great sets! I also own a Start with the M39 adapter ring and a waist level finder. Both are rare today. Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
Valkir1987	Posted - Jan 30 2024 : 12:15:07 PM An advertising lamp used by East- West Agencies in den Haag or one of their retailers.
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 20 2024 : 07:24:21 AM In complement of our previous description, this is the head and tripod that came together this historic outfit, Enjoy! http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT 1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT2A.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT2B.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT3A.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT4.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT5.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT7 (1).jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT6.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SZKT9.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_WhatsApp Image 2023-03-25 at 10.39.11.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 20 2024 : 07:17:03 AM As it was previously seen, this magnificent outfit touched me in a impactant way, not only due the Helios lens specially adapted for the Start camera, but mainly because I saw that very near me, and in the same state I live, so0meone built the �Outer Limits� and got further without my knowledge, or pehaps consultation. I spent some hours studying its artisanal construction and the real limits of its possibilities. Certainly Mr or Professor Gilberto saw it in our site and gave his own version and/or contribution, but strangely left it behind when was gone to Spain. Apparently he left no appointments at all. So, moved by some internal proudness, I decided to make a show in order to demonstrate the large capabilities of my Project constructed by someone I could not immagine could be interested to undertake it ahead. Together a two level tripod and a large angle swivel head came in the outfit and everything made me happy. I wait this could make you enjoy and appreciate a very particular kind of collectionist that exists abroad and we are not aware. Regards to all. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_ck 1a.png http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_ck 2a.png http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_ck 2b.png http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 3.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 4.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 5.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 6.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 7.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 8.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_CK 9.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_Dck 3.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_Dck 4.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_Dck 5.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_Dck 6.png http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_Dck 7.png http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_HEM 1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_HEM 2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JP1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JP2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPO 1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPO 2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPO 3.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPO 4.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPO 6.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPO 5.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_RTT 7.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPO 7.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPO 8.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_jpt 1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPT 2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPT 3.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPT 4.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPT 6.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_JPT 7.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SAP001.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SAP02.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SP 1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SP 2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SP 3.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_SP 4.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 20 2024 : 06:43:12 AM FOURTH ROW CHIMNEY FINDER CHIMNEY FINDER 2ND VIEW CHIMNEY FINDER, PENTAPRISM LENS AND CASE MOUNTED ON CAMERA COMPLETE START CAMERA http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 21.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 22.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 23.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 24.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc25.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 20 2024 : 06:39:16 AM THIRD ROW M39 TRANSIENT RING M39 TRANSIENT RING 2ND VIEW M39 TRANSIENT RING TIGHTNED JUPITER 11 AND AUX. KNOB CLOSE VIEW OF ABOVE MIR 1 AND AUX. KNOB http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 15.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 16.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 17.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 18.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 19.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 20.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 20 2024 : 06:35:29 AM SECOND ROW REFURBISHED START WITH NEW HELIOS DETACHED LENS AND BODY THE LENS LATERAL VIEW BACK VIEW FRONT VIEW OPENED DIAPHRAGM FRONT VIEW CLOSED DIAPHRAGM BACK VIEW OPENED DIAPHRAGM BACK VIEW CLOSED DIAPHRAGM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 6.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 7.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 8.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 8.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 9.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 10.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 11.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 12.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 13.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 14.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 20 2024 : 06:27:56 AM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 5.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 20 2024 : 06:20:07 AM FIRST ROW START = ZENIT CASE OUTFIT IN THE CASE START IN EVEREADY CASE ZENIT IN EVEREADY CASE START EVEREADY CASE AND HOME BUILT HELIOS 44-6 ZENIT AND EVEREADY CASE START ZENIT AND HOME BUILT FINDER http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_BB1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_BB2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 3.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2012024_cc 4.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 20 2024 : 06:15:00 AM This fourth approach runs around a beautiful vintage adapted bottle bag: That contains a Start and a Zenit Sporting some Professional and cleverly home made accessories. In order to show better this excelent kit I devided the article is segments for better appreciation. First a Start body to which was built a fitted home made eveready case, a M39 transient ring and a vertical accessory finder which seems to have a a Zenit ocular of a later era. The camera itself seems to have lost its original lens but Mr Gilberto magistrally adapted a Helios 44 M 6 from Valdai operating in complete auto mood and with a proper bayonet. It was also made a M39 old Zenit mount and an extra knob giving better shooting ergonomy when used with non automatic lenses. Also a conventional Zenit 3M with a tailored identical eveready case, but obviously smaller than the previous model. The camera came with its original black Helios 44 from Belomo. The kit includes two sets of specially made extension tubes (one in original Leica Standard and other in Praktica Standard lenghts) both cameras have a rethread 1/4� tripod lock. The accessory lenses included are a Mir 1 from Sergei Posad, a Jupiter 9 from Lytkarino and a Jupiter 11 from Kazan. It also included a modified 75mm Soligor enlarging lens All in M39 Zenit mount. And finally something that really shocked me. - Some time ago I published at these USSRPhoto pages the article �Helios 44 outer limits� see http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=86&ParentID=4&ContentID=297&Item=Helios+44+Outer+Limits+%2D+by+Luiz+Paracampo This developed system was adapted over the old white version of KMZ Helios 44. Beside the included Double kit of extension tubes it included a single element tele converter (� la Zeiss Distar -10.75D ), the corrector ring when the rear element is not used, a reverser ring for macro purposes, three extension rings M39 in the M42 standard ratios and a Start Bayonet coupler. The set included also a Soligor 75mm lens for macro prepaired to receive 49mm filtersm and a home made center spot soft filter 49mm � la Thambar. Together, two 49 mm Center blinded spot filter and a single element 10.75D teleconverter were included. A ball joint head of complete different concept and a two level portatile tripod were also built and included.
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 05 2024 : 11:52:30 AM hello Juhani that is true but the inventiveness of the sunchade/lens adapter has its real merits, as wll as the the home made finder. Regards
cedricfan	Posted - Jan 04 2024 : 11:31:56 PM Otherwise a very professional and/or expensive kit, but the Marucon really doesn't fit there, especially timewise. Best regards, Juhani
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 04 2024 : 8:54:09 PM I will show in the next segment something that really shocked me I am still preparing photos Regards
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 04 2024 : 8:50:54 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_3c.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_3e.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_4a.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_4b.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_5a.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_5b.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 04 2024 : 8:47:23 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_3b.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 04 2024 : 8:46:35 PM In this third comment I put a kit also bought from the same fountain which was clearly home assembled. The wooden case and cover for the kit remains from old school Kiev kits. This approach refers to a Kiev 3 A outfit that includes a Kiev body from 1956 and a normal Jupiter lens from 1959. A zippered bag replaces the original camera�s leather case. The outfit is encased in hand made wooden box with a simili leather zippered protection coat, having internal divisions for all items. It has a j�piter 12 from Lytkarino, a Jupiter 9 from Arsenal, and a Jupiter 11 from Kazan; includes an universal finder from Krasnogorsk. Together an yellow filter and a cable release. Our artist included a own built a Black anodized sunshade for the normal lens and an extra fish eye metal viewfinder made in black anodized aluminum and a chrome shoe cleverly sporting a built-in peep hole 180� door viewer. The same rigid sunshade has an internal female thread of series VI size, which enables coupling a 0.45X conversion lens over the normal one. So, with lens is clicked at infinity one has a great depth of field with a 22.5 mm lens needing absolutely no need of focus once the minimum diaphragm of main lens must be f/8 for a good contrast and resolution. To be continued... http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_1a.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_1b.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_1c.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_1d.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_1e.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_1f.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_2a.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_2c.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_2d.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_2e.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_2f.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_2g.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/412024_3a.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Jan 04 2024 : 8:21:09 PM Always the most loved and desired camera model... Regards
Velorum	Posted - Jan 04 2024 : 11:19:39 AM Hello all and a happy new year to you! 2024 has started well for me as these have just arrived from Ukraine: A newly serviced 1951 Zorki 1(b) and an Industar 22 in its original case. The Zorky is in amazing condition with very little signs of wear. It appears to be one of the later ones in the 'b' series with a harder body shell. I can see no deformity. The Industar 22 fitted is also in great shape. The cased Industar 22 looks brand new! I am waiting for a 'e' body from a UK dealer to fit this to. Ian [/url]
gelios44	Posted - Jan 04 2024 : 03:57:29 AM Congrats! Original condition is most important, signs of use are a good sign :)
Jacques M.	Posted - Dec 31 2023 : 09:47:36 AM Thanks, Juhani. I am particularly happy with this one. Visibly used, but in original condition... Amiti�s. Jacques.
cedricfan	Posted - Dec 31 2023 : 03:02:39 AM A very nice found! Best regards, Juhani
Jacques M.	Posted - Dec 28 2023 : 07:03:55 AM A Fed 1a, here, from Australia. Not in working condition, but original with its one turn lens. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/28122023_IMG_1446.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/28122023_IMG_1447.JPG Amiti�s. Jacques.
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 12:48:46 PM Aleksander and Juhani Almost all pages are empty ; Some notes about "friendship" concept and it seem to be a kind of woman's calligraphy the booklet is almost mint! Regards
cedricfan	Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 10:30:30 AM And in the 80ies they were very active in promoting Soviet technology. Best regards, Juhani
AlexanderK	Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 10:04:31 AM Hi Luiz, is there something special in this diary? Mashpriborintorg was an exporter of all soviet technik abroad, not only photo equipment. Regards, Alexander
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 09:00:28 AM Next week I shall place a very special set which really shocked myself due the skilled craftsmanship . I need a time to take the pictures of this inventiveness. they turn around a Start and a Zenit 3M
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 08:55:49 AM As a complement of the set and in the same case it was also founf an Agenda 25 Years Mashpriborintorg 1985 http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 1.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 2.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 3.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 4.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 5.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 6.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 7.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 8.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a 9.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_A a a 1.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 08:49:47 AM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_8s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_9s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_10s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_11s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_12ss.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_13s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_14s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_15s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_16s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_17s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_18s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_19s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_20s.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 08:43:14 AM In this second chapter of my found I describe an outfit based in a FED 3 (knob advance) . This model with a more recent lens, included a first generation Kodak Retina close-up rangefinder with lenses NI NII NIII and the set Ri RII RIII ali in 32mm threaded mount . The extraordinary found was the Schneider Componon f4/50mm made for Durst enlargers known as extra crisp lenses magistrally mounted um a Leitz Summitar focusing mount . The Componon hss exactly the same filter Retina lens accessory thread being compatible to old Retina qaccessories, and Summitar focusing L39 cannon mount enables coupling to M39 FED/Zorki thread. A set of R lenses doesn�t need finder and a leather belt with small spheres which is locked in the bottom camera�s tripod screw is used to keep focus in each of the lenses. The set came together two tables N and R series believed as original�s copies. Followinf the included tables, I made a series of pictures showing �repro distances� , using the Four Ball, Three Ball , and One Ball distance guide showing three Matrioshkas of my wife�s ownership. As Kodak�s rangefinder has incompatible shoe mounting in FED 3, a platform was made to turn the set feasable. - Everything very interesting. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_1s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_2s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_3s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_4s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_5s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_6s.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_7s.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 17 2023 : 08:31:38 AM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/17122023_166 PNG -A.png
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 14 2023 : 11:07:31 AM This guide looks very familiar, was it Orwo? Best regards, Juhani Lubitel 166 + Lomography http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/14122023_166+.png Identical!
schyter	Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 5:02:35 PM Kiev II (1950) & ZK 2/50 http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/12122023_k1.jpg -------------------------- Only dead fish follow the stream ...
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 4:43:46 PM What a beautiful work! Thanks, Luiz. The finder without lens is close to the sportsfinder too... Very clever and economical. Have you tried the extra lenses, for example on a numerics? Amiti�s. Dear Jacques I have not tried the lenses which is a curiosity to test, But I have a circular Leica mat screen used in the Reprovit and both lenses are very crisp. Particularly used in the Zenit 3M viewfinder the telephoto (72mm) is astonishing crisp in close-ups !!
Jacques M.	Posted - Dec 11 2023 : 3:39:38 PM Interesting, Fred. The serial numbers of our two Feds are very close (10469 vs 10767) but yours has still a finder with "recess", mine is "flush". About the s/n of the lens, the "good" one is on the reverse of the lens in infinite position (10439, if I read correctly). Amiti�s. Jacques.
Fred_L	Posted - Dec 11 2023 : 1:15:37 PM Hi all!! One more Fed 1b Close to Jacques model Don't know why the lens has 2 serial numbers? Fred http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0001.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0002.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0003.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0004.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0005.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0006.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0007.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0008.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0009.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0010.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0011.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0012.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0013.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0014.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0015.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0016.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0017.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_Fed_1b_0018.jpg
Jacques M.	Posted - Dec 11 2023 : 08:35:54 AM What a beautiful work! Thanks, Luiz. The finder without lens is close to the sportsfinder too... Very clever and economical. Have you tried the extra lenses, for example on a numerics? Amiti�s.
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 11 2023 : 07:42:51 AM DEAR JUHANI tHE FAMILIAR GUIDE IS VERY CLOSE TO THE CHINESE LUBITEL 166+ FROM LOMOGRAPHY nOW BETTER PICS OF THE FINDER http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_1a.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_1b.jpeg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/11122023_1x.jpeg
cedricfan	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 11:14:35 PM quote: Originally posted by Luiz Paracampo http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1az3.jpeg This guide looks very familiar, was it Orwo? Best regards, Juhani
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 8:07:26 PM thanks for watching another kit will ve shown soon Regards
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 8:06:21 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1zzB6.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 8:05:42 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1zzB5.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 8:05:10 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1zzB4.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 8:04:35 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1zzB3.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 8:03:51 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1zzB2.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 8:03:19 PM Now Pictures of the bellows: Kiev 6? , Kiev 88 Pentacon mount? http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1zzB1.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 8:01:46 PM after an observation it could be seen that lenses and optical blocks were taken from Kodak Instamatic and Duaflex being respectively 40mm and 72mm F.L. lenses. both f15 needing no focus. The finder has no lens at all and is only a frame finder having similar shape of Prewar Contax Albda finder. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1zz1xx.png
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:56:12 PM the set in the case http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z9.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:55:02 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z8.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:53:58 PM both accessory lenses are screwed at the coupling ring for easy store http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:51:28 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z7.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:50:24 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z6.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:49:33 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z5.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:48:41 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z4.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:47:56 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z3.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:47:20 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z2.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:46:31 PM now the set http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1z1.jpg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:45:39 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1az3.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:44:56 PM this is the second image of the modified camera http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1az2.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:42:39 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/10122023_1az1.jpeg
Luiz Paracampo	Posted - Dec 10 2023 : 7:41:41 PM Some time ago I was told about a full set of a splendid mint Kiev 15 set which was going to be sold. I went to the seller address which is not fr from my home and found his mother, who was going to sell the Russian camera collection from her son who was yet transfered to live in Spain due his employement. I was not prepared to see ou feel his really exquisite collection full of unique articles. I was really surprised. His name is Gilberto and i was immediatly touched by his own taste and skills. Soon after I was introduced to the Kiev 15 outfit his mother showed me an extention bellows which I could not identify its bayonet. Of course primary made for 6x6 cameras and magistrally completely hand made. I found it a so strange and spectacular collection that I prepared a set of photos which I will gradually share it in this f�rum. Mr Gilberto, Who I cound not get in touch has high skills and a modest profile which is very uncommon nowadays. There were several kits, once his collection is primary focused in complete camera sets and not specially cameras alone. I bought all the available items and Will show each one to our members. Our first demonstratios is a specially prepaired Zorki S (Note in the choosen bag letters Z-Y as analogy or coincidence ?) and home made lenses �Gilbert 1� on hand made lens case. This kit was particularly choosen because undoubtably FEDs and Zorkis directly descendants of Leicas (first shape generation) are the most attractive cameras and evoke dreams from everyone. A particular and different characteristic of his taste was his optical collection on microscopes but this runs out from our main focus. There was a particular item which particularly touched me but I Will show in the next issue.
Jacques M.	Posted - Nov 16 2023 : 09:00:06 AM Received today the Fed 1b s/n 10767, with a very early "flush" RF window. The s/n 10607 still has a notched one. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/16112023_IMG_1412.JPG Amiti�s. Jacques.
Jacques M.	Posted - Aug 02 2023 : 09:27:52 AM And this morning, it was a "no name" Kiev, from 1963. It came without lens, but I have had a correct Sonnar for a long time... http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/282023_IMG_1170.JPG
Jacques M.	Posted - Aug 02 2023 : 09:23:10 AM Thanks, Enzo. A Zorki 1 "black nylon" arrived some days ago. Not so common, I think. The camera was equipped with an Industar 26M, certainly not original. But this one is interesting: it's a very early one with big ciphers. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/282023_IMG_1165.JPG Amiti�s. Jacques.
cedricfan	Posted - Jun 12 2023 : 3:06:37 PM http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1262023_KievIIIUkrania.JPG 5834392 Best regards, Juhani
Elmar Lang	Posted - Jun 12 2023 : 1:27:01 PM Nice camera indeed, Jacques. Mine's nr. 5834666, with matching Jupiter-8 nr. 5841216, as already reported elsewhere in this webpage already. All the best, Enzo quote: Originally posted by Jacques M. A Kiev III Ukrainian engravings arrived here some days ago: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1742023_IMG_1097.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1742023_IMG_1098.JPG Rather rare, but the 40 items only are a legend! Very happy with this symbolic camera. Amiti�s. Jacques.
Fred_L	Posted - May 28 2023 : 08:27:41 AM A special one arrived yesterday I will open a special thread with more pics for this!! Enjoy!! Fred http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED B_0001.jpg
Fred_L	Posted - May 28 2023 : 07:55:18 AM Hi all!!! One more in my collection.... http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0001.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0002.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0003.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0004.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0005.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0006.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0007.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0008.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0009.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0010.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2852023_FED Siberia_0011.jpg
uwittehh	Posted - May 21 2023 : 5:06:36 PM Jacques, thanks, yes, the FED is now one of the beautifuls I own. Here is another like-new camera, a Zorki 2. It works perfectly and after a CLA it is quiet as a Leica. It comes with the original Zorki 2 leather case, spool and film cassette. I like the Zorki 2 more than the Zorki, because of the selftimer and that you can change the speeds even it is not cocked. The engraved versions seem to be more rare than the one with the logo stamped in. But I have not seen a rule when they were engraved and when they were stamped. That seems to be mixed over the few years they were built. http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2152023_IMGL5538.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2152023_IMGL5539.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2152023_IMGL5540.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2152023_IMGL5541.jpg Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
Jacques M.	Posted - May 21 2023 : 07:30:56 AM Added in the wiki. Thanks, Ulrich. I will have a look to find other ones, if possible. No idea about the real number of the "Ukrainian" Kiev IIIa... Amiti�s. Jacques. PS: your early Feb 1b is absolutely beautiful!
uwittehh	Posted - May 21 2023 : 04:07:25 AM Jacques, I had an Ukrainian Kiev IIIa with serial number 5828601 and a normal Kiev IIIa with serial number 5828053. So really close together. And, if the number of about 40 KIIV IIIa is wrong, what do you think how much of them were made? I have no idea. Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
Jacques M.	Posted - May 21 2023 : 03:34:20 AM Hi Alexander, I found an allusion on this legend on Sovietcam.com. False, of course. About that question, it could be interesting to complete a bit the s/n we have in the wiki: are there "ordinary" non-Ukrainian Kiev III inside the range? Amiti�s. Jacques.
AlexanderK	Posted - May 20 2023 : 4:20:58 PM Hello Jacques, very nice camera, congratulation! What do you mean with "40 items only"? Where did you find this wrong information? Regards, Alexander
uwittehh	Posted - May 20 2023 : 2:05:52 PM My newest find, a like new FED 1b with low serial number (11367). It has very fine and shiny chrome and a much finer vulcanite. It seems to be PE0185 as described on Aidas' site. I had to disasssemble it because of hard curtains, and under a lot of dirt and grind I have found this beauty: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2052023_IMGL5527.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2052023_IMGL5528.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2052023_IMGL5529.jpg http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2052023_IMGL5532.jpg Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
uwittehh	Posted - May 20 2023 : 2:02:01 PM Jacques, nice find. I like these Ukrainian KIIVs. On the 42 Leitz Photograpica Auction is one listed, with the nice red box. Estimated price there ist 6000-7000 Euro... Ulrich http://fotos.cconin.de
Jacques M.	Posted - Apr 17 2023 : 10:51:10 AM A Kiev III Ukrainian engravings arrived here some days ago: http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1742023_IMG_1097.JPG http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1742023_IMG_1098.JPG Rather rare, but the 40 items only are a legend! Very happy with this symbolic camera. Amiti�s. Jacques.

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