KIEV-4AM 35mm Rangefinder Camera BODY Soviet Contax RF Lens Mount w Case 1982

ARSENAL PLANT, KIEV, 1982 KIEV-4AM RANGEFINDER CAMERA'S BODY ABOUT ITEM'S ORIGIN (You can SKIP it!) Cameras "KIEV" have been produced since 1947 at Arsenal plant (the city of Kiev, Soviet Union). It was just a copies of Zeiss Contax cameras. High reliability, excellent optics, capability to shoot at low temperature (it can work in a Russian froze!), presence of exchangeable lens - these are the conditions defined the usage of these cameras for pro-shooting during more than 40 years. The cameras with index "M" is slightly improved in comparison with old models: the head of shutter speeds is more pretty in using , "hot shoe" according with usual PC flash connecting, film rewind head with a handle (crank), the lens with better resolution than old Jupiter-8M 2.0:50mm, but first time cameras completed by both type of the lens. ITEM'S CONDITION: EXCELLENT+, TESTED The camera works correctly. The shutter and self-timer are working fine. The RF/VF is clear and sharp. I loaded the film to test film transport, it also worked properly. The camera is in nice condition cosmetically... just examine item's photos please. All functions are available. TECHNICAL FEATURES * Brand: Arsenal. * Model: Kiev-4AM * Frame size: 24x36mm * Film type: usual 135 type film cassettes are applicable. * Complex slit shutter off profiled metallic stripes. * Shutter speeds: B, 1/2-1/1250 sec., synchronization with flash at 1/25 and more long shutter speeds. The camera has both cable connection PC "synchro" socket and "hot shoe". NOTE: If You'll use a flash unit with high voltage synch cable or a "shoe" please be careful, that non-used contact at the camera will have a high voltage (150-250 volt win low total power)... it will not very nice for your fingers, even will not really dangerous. Thus don't remove plastic cover from "hot shoe" if you'll apply a flash unit with cable connection. * Lens mount: Contax type internal (for standard focus lenses) and external (for other lenses, like 35mm, 135mm or 85mm) bayonet. * Filter mount M 40.5 x 0.75 mm. * Tripod socket 1/4". * Self timer is presented. * The camera is a very nice in using and highly collectible. * The camera was made at Arsenal plant at Kiev city in 1982. THE ITEM COMES WITH Camera #8220196 Original leather case (with neck-strap) You can obtain additional Instruction Manual on English for Kiev-4M and Kiev-4AM cameras with that item, it is available at My store! ABOUT PHOTOS The item pictured is the actual item for sale. You can see exactly what you are buying. SHIPPING We are more than happy to welcome any international buyers! We ship the item FREE WORLDWIDE (exclusions are exists, you can ask Me before purchase to be sure)! Item will be shipped via Russian Post service during 3 days upon receipt of your payment, but you will see tracking number almost immediately. Shipping time is mostly about 4-6 weeks to receive the item as Registered Air Mail package with the tracking number (or by registered and insured Air Mail parcel for heavy items), but sometimes (but not very often) it can be up to two month.