SIX quick Kiev60 facts.
1. Kiev60 's can be bought at low prices so are seen as a cheap entry
into medium format photography.
2. Kiev60 camera's are often bought by
people just starting out in medium format
photography.
3. Kiev60 camera's
are often
bought by people with advanced photography experience seeking a retro
experience to enhance their skills.
4. The
basic mechanical design of the Kiev60 is sound and proven.
5. Poor
manufacturing standards at the Kiev60 's Arsenal factory can lead to
headaches.
6. Kiev60 and Kiev6C sellers often lie or mislead buyers about the
condition of
their goods.
This sounds mostly negative so far.
Well YES and NO.
No one can dispute that many have been stung in their wallet from their
bad experiences with a Kiev60 or some other USSR made camera and It is
also true that even a good condition Kiev60 can be prone to problems
....
.... But with
careful
buying and after a few minor
issues are sorted the Kiev60 can
have a long
and trouble free service life.
When Kiev60 's are fitted with P6 lens mount Carl Zeiss and some Arsat
lenses high
quality images can be produced.
It is then when you see the quality of the pictures it can take you do
not
regret the purchase of your Kiev60.
This Kiev60 web site exists for ...
The Kiev60SLR web sites purpose is to provide the best and most
accurate
knowledge about this Ukraine built Kiev60 medium format camera
on the Internet today.
We aim to help enthusiasts and users with easy to follow DIY and HELP
advice and also to cut through a lot of the nonsense that is written on
other out dated Kiev60 web sites.
All
information on these Kiev60 pages have been gained through thorough
testing and first hand experience in the field and is sure to be
of
benefit to all Kiev60 camera owners regardless of their photographic
experience and age.
Enjoy your Kiev60
and our web site - Kiev60SLR.