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Kiev 4 Rangefinder Camera With Jupiter F2 50mm Lens In Original Box - Soviet Copy Of Zeiss-Ikon Contax Camera

Kiev 4 Rangefinder Camera With Jupiter F2 50mm Lens In Original Box - Soviet Copy Of Zeiss-Ikon Contax Camera

Winning Bid
$55.00
Item #40734900
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Private Location

Rye, NY 10580

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When to Pickup

Friday, 11/17
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Lot #211 of 241
Item Description

Kiev-4 camera with uncoupled light meter and Jupiter 50mm f2 lens. Soviet copy of Zeiss-Ikon Contax camera. Camera is in good shape, with only minor scuffs. Leather is tight and retains its original texture. Wind-on works, and aperture moves smoothly. Shutter works, but appears slow. No cap, but comes with protective UV filter. Original box shows lots of wear on top, edges are worn.
Note: The Kiev rangefinder cameras were developed after WW II in the Arsenal factory in Kiev (Ukraine). Soviet forces had "relocated" equipment and personnel from the Zeiss Ikon factories in Germany. In Kiev Zeiss Ikon's Contax production line was set up again and quickly started production under the Kiev brand name. Early models are said to have been made from original Zeiss Ikon stock the Soviets had taken with them. There are reports of models with the original Contax nameplate behind the new Kiev shield.
One of the excellent things about this Kiev is its long rangefinder base: 9 cm. This allows for very accurate focusing. For example, when you are focusing for a tightly composed portrait, you see a clear difference when the nose or the eyes are in perfect focus. Combined with the clear depth-of-field scale on the lens, this allows isolation of the subject from the background. Furthermore, the viewfinder and rangefinder are combined in one large bright window so you do not have to look through two windows for focusing and framing. Leica did not combine the two until the Leica M3 in 1954.
Kiev 4 and 4A (non-metered) are a follow up to the Kiev II and III which were copies of the Contax II and III respectively. With several improvements over the original design. It was made between 1956 and 1987 in several variations of the model, and over 1 million cameras were sold worldwide.

Notes: Camera in overall good vintage condition in original box. Box shows wear. See detailed notes in the description.

Condition

Consistent with age and use.

Categories

Electronics & Computers, Cameras & Photography Equipment

Buyer's Premium

18%

Seller Info
Clearing House Estate Sales
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Auction Details & Seller Instructions

WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Location
Rye, New York 10580
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)

Friday, 11/17, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Rye, NY - Local Pick Up & Limited Shipping
Local Pickup: FRIDAY 11.17 from 2PM-5PM -- and -- SATURDAY 11.18 from 10AM - 12PM ONLY.
Items not picked up within this timeframe will be forfeited without refund.
**Note: There are 3 specially noted furniture items which are located at a second pickup location around the block from the primary location. Pickup for these items is restricted to Friday 3-5pm or Saturday 10-12. Listings have notes.

Limited Shipping:
Shipping is available for many items in this sale. A $10 handling fee per shipment will apply. USPS flat rate boxes will be used whenever possible. For other items, shipping will be arranged on an individual basis and must be approved by the Auction Manager. Please contact the Auction Manager prior to bidding to learn more about the shipping policy.

Winning Bidders Will Receive Notification Via Email. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SELECTED IN YOUR ACCOUNT DASHBOARD TO RECEIVE AUCTION WIN INSTRUCTIONS VIA EMAIL - AUCTION WIN EMAILS AND INVOICES CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED VIA YOUR DASHBOARD AFTER THE SALE CLOSES. Check your address and phone ... be sure they are up to date, especially if interested in shipping - all addresses listed on account must match for a successful transaction.

QUESTIONS? Kindly contact before bidding...
Auction Manager:
Sheryl McSherry
(914) 588-2236
cpauctions22@gmail.com

ALTERNATE PICK UP & SHIPPING:
Private Location
6 Douglas Cir
Rye New York 10580

Saturday, 11/18, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

SHIPPING OPTIONS:
USPS SHIPPING
For select small items only; including jewelry, coins and other smaller, non-breakable items. Only USPS flat rate boxes are available for this service. Handling fees may apply. Rates are as follow: Padded Flat Rate Envelope ($10.90) Small Flat Rate Box ($10.70) Medium Flat Rate Box ($17.60) Large Flat Rate Box ($23.30).

Seller Info
Clearing House Estate Sales
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Auction Manager

Auctions By Changing Places | (914) 588-2236 | cpauctions22@gmail.com

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