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Minature 35 mm camera
The Kiev 35A is a compact minature 35 mm camera with a fixed lens. It was
manufactured by Arsenal in the Ukraine (former USSR) between 1985 and 1991.
It's a direct copy of the Minox 35 EL that
became a popular camera for inconspicious photography during the Cold War.
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The image on the right shows a typical Kiev 35A camera.
It has a Korsar 35mm/f2.8 lens and automatic exposure with shutter speeds
up to 1/1000 sec, similar to the specifications of the Minox 35 EL.
In addition, the shutter speed can be set manually between 4 and 1/500 sec.
The camera is nearly identical to the Minox 35 EL, including the remarkable
red shutter button. Check the rightmost picture below for a comparison of
both cameras. The one on the right is the real Minox.
Accessories of the two cameras are interchangeable.
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In reality the actual building quality of the Kiev 35A was lower than that
of the Minox 35 EL. It was known for light leaks and electronic failures.
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