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David Tomlinson
RCCCUK
United Kingdom
208 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 05:43:10 AM
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I have just added a second Kiev-90 to my collection, and I have noticed that there appear to be two versions. Possibly the change happened after the gap in manufacturing (1985-1987). I guess that the ones that I will call 'Type 1' were manufactured between 1983 and 1985, and 'Type 2' between 1987 and 1990. Perhaps those of you with Kiev-90s could check to see if this hypothesis is correct.
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/2932011_K-90s.jpg
In the photographs above, the earlier camera (1985), Type 1 is on the left and the Type 2 camera (1988), is on the right. On the type 1, the leatherette covering goes almost to the bottom of the camera. The Manual/Electronic switch is different, and the button for releasing the hood is further forward on the earlier model. Note, the film magazines also differ slightly.
David. |
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David Tomlinson
RCCCUK
United Kingdom
208 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 05:52:33 AM
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While on the subject of Kiev-90s, has anyone ever seen a Kiev-90 that was manufactured in 1989 or 1990? Also, there is a pentaprism shown in a 1990 Arsenal catalogue that is different from the usual one that has the tube type eyepiece. It appears to have a lower profile and a extends to the back of the camera. Does anyone own this model?
David. |
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levonsa
levonsa
Russia
248 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 10:33:46 AM
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| Hello David, very interesting Topic, thanks a lot! I can only confirm, that my early Kiev-90 No.8500007 is identical with early yours ... and what a number :). We were discussing your Topic with Aidas and his late Kiev (1988) is identical to your late camera as well. Best regards, Alexey |
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levonsa
levonsa
Russia
248 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 12:13:00 AM
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| David I am sorry! I did not want to change your photo. I would like to add one more photo. But it did not correctly :(((. Sorry! |
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David Tomlinson
RCCCUK
United Kingdom
208 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 02:02:02 AM
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Hi Alexey,
Many thanks for your additions to my photographs. It is now a lot clearer. Although the film advance crank appears to be further back on the earlier model, this is not the case.
Best wishes,
David. |
Edited by - RCCCUK on Mar 31 2011 08:26:24 AM |
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Kiev-90
