Kiev, Arsenal 4 + Jupiter and box | Analogue camera
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Kiev 4 rangefinder camera, 35mm, Contax RF / Kiev RF mount, serial 6302069, tested and working, with Jupiter-8M 2/50mm lens (6306474) in original presentation box and brown leather case, featuring the red bilingual export logo.
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Rare Kiev 4 Rangefinder (1963) – Factory Matching 1963 Set – Red Bilingual Export Logo – Jupiter-8M 2/50mm – Original Presentation Box & Case – Fully Working
An outstanding and exceptionally rare collector's set: an early Kiev 4 rangefinder camera manufactured in 1963, featuring the sought-after red-enameled bilingual export nameplate (Киев / KIEV), combined with its factory-matching 1963 Jupiter-8M 2/50mm prime lens. The camera comes complete in its original dual-language presentation box with a red lining and its original brown leather case.
Key Highlights:
Matching Factory Set: Both the body (#6302069) and the lens (#6306474) start with '63', confirming they left the Arsenal factory together in 1963.
Red Bilingual Logo: Highly collectible export version with red recessed lettering.
Top Plate: Engraved „Сделано в СССР / 6302069” on the accessory shoe.
Technical & Mechanical Condition:
Shutter: Fully functional across all speeds (from 1/1250s to 1/2s) and 'B' (Bulb mode). The vertical metal-slat shutter curtains are intact, clean, and light-tight. (Note: To adjust shutter speeds, lift the winding knob before rotating).
Rangefinder / Viewfinder: Clear view with a visible, contrasting rangefinder patch for accurate focusing.
Light Meter: The selenium cell light meter actively responds to light variations (accuracy not calibrated due to age).
Film Transport & Winding: Operates smoothly without sticking.
Optical Condition (Jupiter-8M 2/50mm):
Glass: Clean and clear optics. Free of scratches, fungus, separation, or haze.
Aperture: Dry, snappy aperture blades; smooth manual ring operation.
Focusing: Smooth focusing mechanism via both the internal Contax-type wheel and the manual barrel ring.
Included in this Lot:
Kiev 4 camera body (Serial: 6302069)
Jupiter-8M 2/50mm lens (Serial: 6306474)
Original vintage hard presentation box with gold foil lettering and red velvet-like lining
Original brown leather ready-case with strap
Rare Kiev 4 Rangefinder (1963) – Factory Matching 1963 Set – Red Bilingual Export Logo – Jupiter-8M 2/50mm – Original Presentation Box & Case – Fully Working
An outstanding and exceptionally rare collector's set: an early Kiev 4 rangefinder camera manufactured in 1963, featuring the sought-after red-enameled bilingual export nameplate (Киев / KIEV), combined with its factory-matching 1963 Jupiter-8M 2/50mm prime lens. The camera comes complete in its original dual-language presentation box with a red lining and its original brown leather case.
Key Highlights:
Matching Factory Set: Both the body (#6302069) and the lens (#6306474) start with '63', confirming they left the Arsenal factory together in 1963.
Red Bilingual Logo: Highly collectible export version with red recessed lettering.
Top Plate: Engraved „Сделано в СССР / 6302069” on the accessory shoe.
Technical & Mechanical Condition:
Shutter: Fully functional across all speeds (from 1/1250s to 1/2s) and 'B' (Bulb mode). The vertical metal-slat shutter curtains are intact, clean, and light-tight. (Note: To adjust shutter speeds, lift the winding knob before rotating).
Rangefinder / Viewfinder: Clear view with a visible, contrasting rangefinder patch for accurate focusing.
Light Meter: The selenium cell light meter actively responds to light variations (accuracy not calibrated due to age).
Film Transport & Winding: Operates smoothly without sticking.
Optical Condition (Jupiter-8M 2/50mm):
Glass: Clean and clear optics. Free of scratches, fungus, separation, or haze.
Aperture: Dry, snappy aperture blades; smooth manual ring operation.
Focusing: Smooth focusing mechanism via both the internal Contax-type wheel and the manual barrel ring.
Included in this Lot:
Kiev 4 camera body (Serial: 6302069)
Jupiter-8M 2/50mm lens (Serial: 6306474)
Original vintage hard presentation box with gold foil lettering and red velvet-like lining
Original brown leather ready-case with strap
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Arsenal, Kiev
Model/type nr
4 + Jupiter and box |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Lens Mount Type
Contax RF / Kiev RF
Film type
35mm
Serial number
6302069
Estimated period
1900-2000
