Kiev 88

{"overview":"The Kiev 88 is a Soviet-built medium format 6x6 SLR produced by the Arsenal factory in Kyiv, using 120 roll film in detachable backs. As of 2026, complete outfits with a working waist-level finder, film back and 80mm normal lens tend to sell for more than bodies alone, and condition of the shutter curtains is what the market prices on.","buying_guide":"Inspect the cloth focal-plane shutter for pinholes, uneven travel and capping, as curtain faults are the most common defect and the reason many examples fail to meet value expectations. Check that the film back dark slide moves freely, that frame spacing is even, and that the interlock between back and body engages correctly.

Generated summary, 21 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.