Tips

KIev-4 AM (a) winder release button

There are many Kiev manuals online but they don't seem to make a distinction between different models, especially the newer Kiev-4 AM.
Small changes were made to the camera along the years.

To rewind film, there is no button to unlock the spool for rewinding. On this model you simply use the camera back release knob. The knob marked with a red dot beside it. If turned to the red dot, it will release the take-up spool so the film can be rewound.

...Simple, but it got me thinking a few minutes... then I had to unwind...



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To stabilize your camera

Sometimes a tripod is not convenient to use or you just don't have it with you.... Use an old sock or make yourself a bag and fill it with beans. The bag willl take the shape of the surface its sits providing a stable base to shoot from and will protect both your camera and the surface you are using. You "wiggle" the camera into the beanbag until it takes the position you need. Bigger bags, bigger cams! I have used this on fences, cars and mailboxes... It does work!


Soft "stretch" socks work better than canvas....



Adaptor for tripod mount

Many older cameras use the larger 3/8" thread for the tripod mount. An adaptor is needed to fit your vintage camera to the newer and smaller 1/4" tripod screws.


Your local photography store should have these....