Kiev-19M Instructions for Use
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The focusing is carried out with the aid of a microscreen and ground glass.
To decrease an eye fatigue during photographing the camera viewing system has the minus 1
diopter. The dioptric lens can be installed instead the eyepiece protective glass.
The shutter cocking mechanism is interlocked with the film transport mechanism.
The picture counter counts off the number of the pictures taken and is automatically reset to the
initial position when the back is opened.
The exposure meter of the camera of system TTL enables you to determine the exposure by the
light passing throught the lens with the diaphragm fully opened.
The working range of the exposure meter is equal to 4.8...13900 cd/m
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when the regular lens
(relative aperture 1:2), is used. White determining the exposure, take into account the film sensitivity
value in the range from 25 to 3200 units as per GOST/ISO.
The cell of type PX-28 or the set of cells whose voltage is 6 V (diameter 13 mm, height 25 mm)
serves as a power source for the exposure meter.
The camera is provided with a synchronizer for combined operation with flash lamps.
The camera back is folding, hinged and can be removed from the camera, when necessary.
The camera design comprises the ergonomic attachment.
1.2. Camera Care
The KIEV-19M camera is a modern opto-mechanical instrument fitted with electronics. Handle the
camera with care, keep it clean, protect it from jolts, impacts, dust, moisture and sharp temperature
variations. In shooting in the frosty weather (below minus 10°C), do not leave the camera outdoors,
carry it under your outdoor clothing and take it out only for the time of shooting.
Having brought the camera from frost into the warm premises do not take it out of the case
immediately, let it get warm in the case for two hours to avoid the sweating of parts, optics especially.
Do not touch the camera optics with your fingers to avoid getting it dirty.
Try to avoid removing the lens from the camera without special need since it would result in dust
and dirt getting onto optics’ surfaces.
Wipe the optics’ surfaces with clean soft cloth or cotton wool slightly moistened with rectified
alcohol or ether. The mirror and Fresnel lens may be cleaned only on a special need with a soft dry
brush.
The electrical contact in the battery recess is to be wiped with a soft cloth or cotton wool with
alcohol. Take the cells out of the camera and keep them separately in case of long interruptions
(weeks, months) between shots.
Do not exert the undue force in manipulating the camera.
Any repair and adjustment of the camera are to be carried out only by the specialists.
2. Delivery set
Camera with MC HELIOS-81H lens
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Lens cap (front)
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Shoulder strap
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Guide clip insert
1
Eye-cup
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Strap with screw
1
Case
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Packing box
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Instructions for use
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