Yes I like my ARAX 60. Although there are a lot of negative articles about the reliability and functionality of the Kiev cameras and even some complains about the ARAX, I can’t confirm this. I just recently took the camera brick with me on a trip to China where it gave me beautiful results. Although, the camera is not as smooth operating like a Hasselblad or not as quite as a Rolleiflex TLR I found my love in the ARAX60. I like the tank design, the brand name and even the fact that pressing the shutter release button results in an unmistakable but solid “clonck” sound. That’s why I decided to write a short review about the upgraded medium format Kiev camera from the Ukraine. But what is an ARAX? ARAX is a modified KIEV60 6×6 medium format camera which has been upgraded to eliminate the known flaws of frame spacing, missing mirror lock up and internal light flare. After a general check-up and adjustment, the camera gets a new durable and non-reflective black external finish and name plate. The guys at ARAX bought the whole stock of KIEV60 cameras when the factory in the Ukraine closed their doors. Beside the repair service and spare parts, ARAX cameras are still available at araxfoto.com and it is most probably one of the cheapest cameras you can buy new for entering the medium format world.