Kiev 16U 16mm cine camera

The camera is equipped with a three-lens rotary turret which allowed for quick and easy switching between lenses.

Both models feature a reflex viewfinder, allowing the operator to see the exact image that the film would capture.

The camera was equipped with tripod screws and a pistol grip could be used for handheld shooting.

[2] Though the Kiev 16mm cine cameras were not widely used outside of Russia and Eastern Europe, their lenses have been highly sought after since the early 2000s.

The lenses are renowned for their unique optical characteristics that are attractive to both still photographers and filmmakers.

Kiev 16Ucine manual
Kiev 16Ucine camera body
Detail of Kiev 16Ucine lens mount
Kiev 16Ucine with electric drive
Internal mechanisms of the Kiev 16Ucine
Oiled gears of the Kiev 16Ucine
Kiev 16Ucine camera in operation