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This vintage Cinderella porcelain figurine from the Kiev Soviet Union in the 1970s-80s is a beautifully hand-painted collectible piece. Featuring a medium size and multicolor design, this figurine captures the essence of the classic Cinderella story. Made from porcelain using pottery production techniques, this original piece from the Classic Collection by KIEV(ECHZ) is perfect for any room and would make a charming addition to any decor, particularly for girls who appreciate fairy tale aesthetics.

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Vintage Soviet Union USSR Kiev Ukraine 35mm Rangefinder Photo Film Camera. ATTENTION: Dear Customers, you will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures, not similar or other. Please read the description carefully and review the photos. The Kiev rangefinder cameras are derivatives of the pre-WW2 Contax rangefinder bodies, and were made after the War by the Zavod Arsenal factory in Kiev, Ukraine. Soviet forces took the Zeiss Ikon factory in Dresden as war reparations and “relocated” equipment and personnel from the Germany into Kiev, Ukraine. In Kiev, the Zeiss Ikon’s Contax production line was set up again in the Zavod Arsenal facility and quickly started production under the Kiev brand name (1947). Early models (Kiev 2) are said to have been made from original Zeiss Ikon stock the Soviets had taken with them by German technicians. There are reports of models with the original Contax nameplate behind the new Kiev shield. Kiev cameras, just like Contax before them, were considered of higher quality than Zorki/FED and were preferred by Soviet officials and professional journalists. One of the advantages of the Kiev is the use of the Contax long rangefinder base: 9 cm, which allows for very accurate focusing even at very shallow apertures. This feature combined with a clear depth-of-field scale on the lens, and excellent optics is used to create a clear isolation of the subject from the background. Also in the Kiev, just like to Contax before them, the viewfinder and rangefinder are combined in one large bright viewfinder, Leica did not combine the two until the Leica M3 in 1954. Quality of the cameras was maintained into the 1960s, but saw a drop in the 1970s due to simplification and lack of quality control in parts and assembly. However, the cameras keep working within tolerance due to the excellent design of Zeiss team almost 50 years before the last camera left the production line. The Kiev II, is a copy of the prewar Contax II and the Kiev III was a copy of the Contax III, easily recognizable because of the light meter perched on top of the body. Neither of these cameras was synchronized for flash, although many were later modified. The Kiev IIa and IIIa solved this problem. Further refinements resulted in the Kiev 4 and 4A (metered and non metered) models, which were produced from the 1950s until the 1980s with several variations and modifications. The last variants, the Kiev 4AM and 4M, had such modern conveniences as a hot shoe and real rewind crank. There was a short-lived Kiev 5 model that was only produced from 1968 to 1973 and was incompatible with earlier Kiev/Contax lenses. It offered a large and bright finder, with frameline for the standard 50mm lens, an integrated lightmeter, and film advance by a lever. This effort to modernize the line failed, and these cameras are rare today. Weight of the camera: 686g. Weight of the case with camera: 960g. Buyers are responsible for any additional costs in their country of residence. We cannot influence the arrival time of the package. Your complete satisfaction will bring joy to us. If you notice any problems let us know. Send us an offer. If you like the item in the listing but the current price does not suit you, please send us an offer so we can make a deal!

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Used with real nice postmark – please check photos – genuine stamp, please check back side photo.

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Russia 1914 WWI Kiev Mute cancel on Cover Rare! You get exactly what you see on the photos. Conditions is as shown on photos. + 0,5 USD for each additional item over 6. Thank you for visit our sales! This item is in the category “Stamps\Europe\Russia & Soviet Union”. The seller is “poozan1975″ and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Place of Origin: Russia & Soviet Union
• Quality: Used
• Grade: VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
• Certification: Genuine

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Soviet Contax copy KIEV 3A. A535263 35mm RF camera w/ Jupiter-8m 2/50mm lens EXC. Camera is in EXCELLENT working and cosmetic condition. 1:2, F=50mm. EXCELLENT working and cosmetic condition. This is a rangefinder camera previously called “Contax”. It has the metallic shutter of “jalousie” type, movement of shutters is top-down along the short side of a shot. Exposures are V, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500, 1000. The shutter is equipped with the automatic releaser with speed 9-15 sec. The camera is completed with the standard lens “Helios 103″. Both simplex and double-cylinder cassettes can be used. Made by Arsenal factory in Kiev, Ukraine. The lens is clean, no scratches. Focusing and stopping are smooth. The viewfinder is clean. See my other ads, there you will see a lot of interesting item. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Film Photography\Film Cameras”. The seller is “ukraineshopstudio” and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: Kiev 3A
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
• Series: Kiev-3A
• Format: 35 mm
• Type: Rangefinder
• Features: Manual Program Modes
• Color: Silver
• Year Manufactured: 1950s
• MPN: 535263
• Focus Type: Manual
• Brand: Kiev
• Manufacturer Warranty: USSR

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KIEV 5 RARE USSR film camera Jupiter 8 NB 2/50mm lens. Camera is in Very Good working and cosmetic condition. Jupiter-8NB, 1:2, F=50mm. Good working and cosmetic condition. Kiev-5 is a Soviet small-format rangefinder camera, produced from 1968 to 1973 at the Arsenal plant in Kiev. The type of photographic material used is 35 mm perforated photographic film 35 mm wide (film type 135) in standard cassettes. It is possible to use special double-cassette cassettes with a diverging slot. The frame size is 24×36 mm. The body is made of aluminum alloy, with a removable back wall. Shutter cocking and film rewind. Rewind roulette type (located on the side wall of the camera). The frame counter is automatic, self-resetting when the rear wall is removed. The frame counter window is combined with the galvanometer window of the exposure meter. Shutter speeds – 1/2, 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec and “B”. Synchronization speed with electronic flash – 1/25 sec, with a one-time flash – 1/10 sec or more. It is recommended to set the shutter speed with the shutter cocked. Made by Arsenal factory in Kiev, Ukraine. The lens is clean, no scratches. Focusing and stopping are smooth. The box is damaged, you can see it in the photo. See my other ads, there you will see a lot of interesting item. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Film Photography\Film Cameras”. The seller is “ukraineshopstudio” and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: Kiev 5
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
• Series: Kiev-5
• Format: 35 mm
• Type: Rangefinder
• Features: Manual Program Modes
• Color: Silver
• Year Manufactured: 1970s
• MPN: 7300279
• Focus Type: Manual
• Brand: Kiev
• Manufacturer Warranty: USSR

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Soviet Contax copy KIEV 3A. A535263 35mm RF camera w/ Jupiter-8m 2/50mm lens EXC. Camera is in EXCELLENT working and cosmetic condition. 1:2, F=50mm. EXCELLENT working and cosmetic condition. This is a rangefinder camera previously called “Contax”. It has the metallic shutter of “jalousie” type, movement of shutters is top-down along the short side of a shot. Exposures are V, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500, 1000. The shutter is equipped with the automatic releaser with speed 9-15 sec. The camera is completed with the standard lens “Helios 103″. Both simplex and double-cylinder cassettes can be used. Made by Arsenal factory in Kiev, Ukraine. The lens is clean, no scratches. Focusing and stopping are smooth. The viewfinder is clean. See my other ads, there you will see a lot of interesting item. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Film Photography\Film Cameras”. The seller is “ukraineshopstudio” and is located in this country: UA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Kiev
• Series: Kiev-3A
• Type: Rangefinder
• Format: 35 mm
• Focus Type: Manual
• Manufacturer Warranty: USSR
• Color: Silver
• Model: Kiev 3A
• Features: Manual Program Modes
• Year Manufactured: 1950s
• MPN: 535263
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine

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Camera: “KIEV 60 TTL” USSR Type / Format: TLR, medium-format. Lens MC Volna-3 working, excellent condition. Camera: “KIEV 60 TTL”. Type / Format: TLR, Medium format, film type 120, size 4. Year of manufacture / Country: 1980-90, USSR. Appearance / function: Excellent cosmetic condition. The shutter speed works correctly, and the curtains don’t hang or slow down. The viewfinder is clean, free of mold and dust. The blinds are in perfect condition without any damage, the mirror is without microcracks. Lens “MK Volna-3″ 2.8/90 mm. Type / format: standard, replaceable, universal, multi-layer. Mounting: threaded bayonet Kiev, Pentacon SIX. Appearance / Function: excellent appearance, micro-scratches on the lenses, a little fungus, a little dust in the optical unit, the aperture is thin, no oil, smooth spiral running. Package contents: Camera, lens, lens cap,, case. Write all the questions, happy to answer. All banknotes and coins and badges are 100% original. Extensive experience in sales of banknotes and coins and vintage USSR. The item “Camera KIEV 60 TTL USSR Type / Format TLR, medium-format. Lens MC Volna-3″ is in sale since Tuesday, November 9, 2021. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Film Photography\Film Cameras”. The seller is “voroba76″ and is located in . This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: KIEV 60 TTL”
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
• Type: SLR
• Color: Black
• Brand: USSR

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Camera: “KIEV 60 TTL” USSR Type / Format: TLR, medium-format. Lens MC Volna-3 working, excellent condition. Camera: “KIEV 60 TTL”. Type / Format: TLR, Medium format, film type 120, size 4. Year of manufacture / Country: 1980-90, USSR. Appearance / function: Excellent cosmetic condition. The shutter speed works correctly, and the curtains don’t hang or slow down. The viewfinder is clean, free of mold and dust. The blinds are in perfect condition without any damage, the mirror is without microcracks. Lens “MK Volna-3″ 2.8/90 mm. Type / format: standard, replaceable, universal, multi-layer. Mounting: threaded bayonet Kiev, Pentacon SIX. Appearance / Function: excellent appearance, micro-scratches on the lenses, a little fungus, a little dust in the optical unit, the aperture is thin, no oil, smooth spiral running. Package contents: Camera, lens, lens cap,, case. Write all the questions, happy to answer. All banknotes and coins and badges are 100% original. Extensive experience in sales of banknotes and coins and vintage USSR. The item “Camera KIEV 60 TTL USSR Type / Format TLR, medium-format. Lens MC Volna-3″ is in sale since Thursday, July 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Cameras & Photo\Film Photography\Film Cameras”. The seller is “voroba76″ and is located in . This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Model: KIEV 60 TTL”
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
• Type: SLR
• Color: Black
• Brand: USSR

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