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Kiev Minox
Minature 35 mm camera
The Kiev 35A
is a compact minature 35 mm camera
with a fixed lens. It was
manufactured by the Arsenal Factory
in Kiev (Ukraine) 1 between 1985 and 1991.
It's a near exact copy of the Minox 35 EL, that
became a popular camera for inconspicious (covert) photography during the
Cold War.
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The image on the right shows a typical Kiev 35A camera.
It has a Korsar 35mm/f2.8 lens and automatic exposure with shutter speeds
up to 1/1000 sec, similar to the specifications of the Minox 35 EL.
In addition, the shutter speed can be set manually between 4 and 1/500 sec.
The camera is nearly identical to the
Minox 35 EL,
including the iconic red shutter button at the top.
Check the enlarged picture below to see the two cameras
side-by-side. The one on the right is the real Minox. Note that the
accessories of the two cameras are fully interchangeable.
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Although the cameras look identical at first sight, the actual build quality
of the Kiev 35A is much lower that that of the
original Minox 35 EL.
The Soviet-variant was known for light leaks and for its many electronic
failures. Both versions can be found easily today on auction website like
eBay.
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Device Photocamera Medium 35 mm film Lens MC Korsar 35mm f/2.8 Focus 1m to ∞ (scale-focus) Aperture f2.8 - f16 Shutter 1/500 - 4s, continuously variable Flash X-sync at 1/30s, hot shoe Exposure Aperture-priority, Semi-automatic Film 135 film ISO 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 Battery 6V (4 x Maxell LR-43 or equivalent) Size 102 x 64 x 33 mm Weight 180g
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