What does the Kiev/USA Upgrade include?
There is no inspection or quality control done at the factory. That’s why our factory-trained technicians completely inspect and upgrade EVERY camera and lens sold by us before it gets our trademark label, which is our seal of approval and your insurance against losing at Russian Roulette ! These cameras are hand-assembled, so each one is unique unto itself. Being a fully mechanical camera, the springs and gears of each individual camera are inspected and tested. Often the spacing between frames is inconsistent and shutter speeds erratic. Also, in the case of Kiev 88, light leaks are prevented BEFORE we ship the kit. During our upgrade process, replacements are made as they are required to bring the unit up to professional tolerances and meet the stringent Kiev/USA Quality Control standards. Our technicians work with a full line of parts which enable us to repair and upgrade Kiev 88 ($360 plus shipping and handling) and Kiev 60 Kits ($260 plus shipping and handling) sent to us from the
