FSU Rangefinder, anyone?

[Dslrman]

Just wondering anyone still using Soviet-era rangefinders?

To me, all FSU cameras are like MI-24 Hind or Kamov Ka-50 - unrefine, ugly and sometimes hideous (ie. http://www.flickr.com/photos/siimvahur/3566487013/). The cost of those cameras not worth visiting to a CLA and getting a really good one is like go buying a 4D.

But personally I really like them and has place in my heart. They are really a breath of fresh air.

 

[oceanpriest]

I love my Zorki 4

Kiev 4 and helios 103 is on their way from Ukraine :lovegrin:

 

[Dslrman]

Excellent! A commemorative edition Zorki-4!

 

[hookonclassic]

I love my Zorki 4

Kiev 4 and helios 103 is on their way from Ukraine :lovegrin:

Cool...Zoki classic...

 

[newghost]

you should start a thread... "show us your Russian RF gears"!

 

[Royale With Cheese]

I love my Zorki 4

I love the volka

 

[tranvui]

i like the kiev 4, bought from TS

 

[Dslrman]

i like the kiev 4, bought from TS

Glad u still make full use of the camera

 

[Dslrman]

you should start a thread... "show us your Russian RF gears"!

Good idea!

 

[oceanpriest]

This is madness!







ebay link: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 - Olympic Games 1936 Berlin | eBay

 

[raytoei]

imo, the kiev 4am is a contax IIa camera with modern twist, the hot shoe works with modern flashes.
the kiev 4am is quite light and paired with the ultra sharp helios-103 makes it a very nice rf.

 

[Sleepyhello]

Really interested in those Russian cameras! Anywhere to get it locally?

 

[oceanpriest]

Really interested in those Russian cameras! Anywhere to get it locally?

saw few FED at ruby.

or dinky di, opposite raffless hospital

 

[Sleepyhello]

saw few FED at ruby.

or dinky di, opposite raffless hospital

Thanks! Will go check it out.

 

[maxwinamp]

Just received this from Ukraine in the post.

There is a funky smell from the 'leather' need some airing and cleaning.
Works fine too! Lovely piece of rugged stuff.