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Kiev60 - DIY + Help Section



Flock line your Kiev 60
All Kiev60 cameras suffer from interior flare under some situations.

The Kiev60 Flare problems Solved
A follow on article from the flock kit one above , I once again find , investigate and solve a Kiev60 problem.
But the best news of all , , Its all here for you to read.

Arsat 250mm Lens Repair
Here is how to pull apart the Arsat 250mm lens fix a stuck aperture iris and do a REAL CLA at the same time.

Frame spacing tests for your Kiev
A common complaint about these cameras is the kissing of the frames on the negatives.
The problem isn't the camera , but the factory calibration for the thick backed Russian films.
Other sites show the actual method for adjusting the spacing .. but how do you know if your camera has this problem ?
How do you test for it ?

Well ..here is a simple and 100% accurate test to see if your camera has this calibration issue.

Simple lens tests
Is your new Kiev60 lense in good condition ??
What do you look for in a lense to determine if its good or bad ??

Vignetting ? What is it ?
Strange word , but does it affect me and my Kiev60 ?? .. It sure does !

Kiev60 - 645 Explained
What is this we hear about a Kiev60 that take pic's in 6X45 format ??
Find out all about what it is and see one person's 645 experience.

¨Simple math¨ Lens Focal Length Conversion

Need help understanding these new lense millimetre sizes ?
Look here for an easy conversion.

Kiev60 Focus Screen Replacement made EASY
After easy DIY instructions on replacing your focus screen ?
Here they are !

Poorly Fitting Macro Tubes FIX
Macro tube trouble ? Here is the fix.

Troubles fitting Zeiss lenses to the Kiev60
That nice 50mm Carl Zeiss lens you just bought doesn't fit your Kiev right ? Look here for the fix.

An Unusual Light Leakage Source
Normally shutter curtains DO provide a very light proof seal when closed but sometimes this is not always the case.

Digital storage of your proofs.
An interesting alternative to just storing your negatives at the bottom of a clothes drawer.



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