Arsenal Kiev 4A
Arsenal Kiev 4A

Arsenal Kiev 4A

This is another great Arsenal Kiev rangefinder, a camera that is great to use just like it’s sibling the 4AM. Paired with the Jupiter-8M lens, it is forgiving enough to be a daily shooter.

The fine-tune focus wheel is a welcome feature and made it easy to quickly compose shots.

MakeArsenal
ModelKiev 4A
Year1974 – 1975
Format35mm
ShutterVertical Blade
SpeedB,1 – 1/1250
LensJupiter-8M (Contax bayonet mount)
 f2 50mm
Focus1m – ∞
Aperturef2 to 22
Light Metern/a
RangefinderYes

Sample pictures, Fomapan 100, HC-110 stand-developed 30min.

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