No, 4AM is not the preferred time to use this camera, rather the model of this great Arsenal Kiev rangefinder, a camera that is a joy to use any time of day. Paired with the Jupiter-8M lens, some remarkable pictures can be captured.
Despite initial issues with wayward fingers blocking the rangefinder window, the 4AM proved easy to use. The fine-tune focus wheel is a welcome feature and made it easy to quickly compose shots.
| Make | Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Model | Kiev 4AM |
| Year | 1980 – 1987 |
| Format | 35mm |
| Shutter | Vertical Blade |
| Speed | B,1 – 1/1250 |
| Lens | Jupiter-8M (Contax bayonet mount) |
| f2 50mm | |
| Focus | 1m – ∞ |
| Aperture | f2 to 22 |
| Light Meter | n/a |
| Rangefinder | Yes |
Sample pictures, UF100, HC-110 stand-developed 30min.
