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For sale is a functional/quirky KMZ ISKRA. I’ll upload photos of the camera when I get home tonight.
What is the ISKA? It’s a Russian made quick using 6x6 folder with an amazing lens. 22mp Samples shot the camera are found right here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tonywankenobi/albums/72157673011782186
More on the iskra can be found here: http://www.reportajes-jmserrano.com/iskra.htm
The Good: The camera has received a full CLA from Walter camera repair in los angeles. Light seals were added (more on this later), the rangefinder was cleaned and calibrated, the focusing heilcoid was removed and 50+ gunk was cleaned, and then lubricated with modern lube it now focuses like a dream. This version is the red window mod, which is the one you want. All shutter speeds are accurate. The lens is insanely sharp and has lots of contrast, wide open the lens produces nervous bokeh and is center sharp and corner unsharp (not technically soft, but aesthetically soft).
The Bad: Despite the light seals there seems to be a persistent light leak on one frame when used in bright sun, please see the gallery link above. I suspect that there is a tiny tiny prin prick in the bellows somewhere. There is no light leak at dawn/dusk, late afternoon, shade, cloudy weather, indoors ect ect. Only at the playground around noon.
The Cameras History: I bought this camera for 150 from a US seller who claimed it was 100% functional. It was far from. I spent an extra amount getting a CLA from the only west coast camera repair man who knows how to fix these. On ebay you will find broken ISKRA’s going for 70 and allegedly working ones (they are not) going for 150.
What I want: 150 USD paypal, I’m willing to ship USA and international but I’d like to agree to a shipping price once someone has agreed to buy it.
email me for a faster resposne: anthony.popovic81@gmail.com
What is the ISKA? It’s a Russian made quick using 6x6 folder with an amazing lens. 22mp Samples shot the camera are found right here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tonywankenobi/albums/72157673011782186
More on the iskra can be found here: http://www.reportajes-jmserrano.com/iskra.htm
The Good: The camera has received a full CLA from Walter camera repair in los angeles. Light seals were added (more on this later), the rangefinder was cleaned and calibrated, the focusing heilcoid was removed and 50+ gunk was cleaned, and then lubricated with modern lube it now focuses like a dream. This version is the red window mod, which is the one you want. All shutter speeds are accurate. The lens is insanely sharp and has lots of contrast, wide open the lens produces nervous bokeh and is center sharp and corner unsharp (not technically soft, but aesthetically soft).
The Bad: Despite the light seals there seems to be a persistent light leak on one frame when used in bright sun, please see the gallery link above. I suspect that there is a tiny tiny prin prick in the bellows somewhere. There is no light leak at dawn/dusk, late afternoon, shade, cloudy weather, indoors ect ect. Only at the playground around noon.
The Cameras History: I bought this camera for 150 from a US seller who claimed it was 100% functional. It was far from. I spent an extra amount getting a CLA from the only west coast camera repair man who knows how to fix these. On ebay you will find broken ISKRA’s going for 70 and allegedly working ones (they are not) going for 150.
What I want: 150 USD paypal, I’m willing to ship USA and international but I’d like to agree to a shipping price once someone has agreed to buy it.
email me for a faster resposne: anthony.popovic81@gmail.com