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Topic author: RolleiPollei
Posted on: 20171011010908
Hello guys, I'm new here and to Soviet cameras in general. A few months ago I purchased what I was told at the time was a Kiev IV and Jupiter 8 combo for about the going price of such a setup. However when I got it home I quickly realized the lens went to f/1.5 and was indeed a Jupiter 3. I then researched the camera and learned it was an earlier Kiev II which I didn't even know existed when I purchased the camera. I simply didn't know enough at the time and lucked out with my purchase. I quickly shot a roll of Ektar 100 through it and was blown away by the results as it easily outperforms my Zeiss Jena 50mm f/2 Sonnar from my Contax. The camera dates to 1955 and the lens to 1953. Ever since then I've been reading everything I can find on these cameras. Also I've been shooting a few Zeiss lenses in other focal lengths on this camera as my Contax doesn't work too well but I'm going to find period Russian lenses to match the camera. I just thought I'd share this and introduce myself. If anyone has any information they have on my particular camera or know of any good resources I'd be very grateful.
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