Buying Kiev Camera and lenses in Kiev

[h.p.graver]

Hi. I'm going to Kiev, Ukraine next week, and wondered if anyone knows where one

may have good deals on Kiev equipment (bodies, lenses, finders etc.) Are the

proces the same as the ones one can find on the net? (around 500 USD for a new

"refurbished" set). Thanks, Hans Petter

[wolf_rainer_schmalfuss]

Hello Hans Petter!

 

I would be careful with the cheap offers of KIEV cameras. A lot of them, landing for service and reapirs, at the firm wiese-fototechnik@t-online.de. The firm Wiese Fototechnik is building a modernized KIEV called PENTASIX 636, with different improvements. I personally would not touch any cheap offers in KIEV!

 

Regards

[h.p.graver]

Thanks. I went to Kiev, and saw only some old ones that certainly did not look tempting! So there is now reputable dealer of checked new ones there?

[greg_cornish]

I guess I got lucky, For less that 300 I bought a Kiev 88 CM used about 10 times with three

lenses and two backs rebuilt in the U.S. Works wonderfully

[dimitri_koveos]

Has anybody come across Arax Photo in Kiev? http://araxfoto.com/

 

Having just acquired a Salyut C of a very dubious state (haven't tried it yet), I ordered a couple of manuals from them. In the process I found out that they are a treasure trove of new/upgraded Kievs and lenses/accessories.

 

Worth checking out and sharing your experiences.

 

Dimitri (UK)