The Kiev-30 is a compact subminiature camera manufactured in the Soviet Union. It can be collapsed to three-quarters of its size for easy transport in a vest pocket. On the back of the camera, there is a dual-slice analog calculator that helps determine shutter speed and aperture, using ASA values and weather symbols as input variables. Its design is somewhat similar to that of the Minolta-16, but it boasts the added benefit of a third thumb-wheel for focusing, which becomes accessible when the camera is opened for use. This model was the first Kiev subminiature camera to utilize cassettes with unperforated film, allowing for a larger frame size, although Minolta 16 cassettes are also compatible.
Specifications Type: subminiature viewfinder camera (or "spy camera") Manufacturer: Arsenal year of production: 1981 Film: 16mm Frame size: 13×17mm Lens: Industar-M 1:3.5/23mm Aperture: 1:3.5, 1:4, 1:5.6, 1:8, and 1:11 Shutter: speeds 1/30 sec., 1/60 sec. and 1/200 sec. Focusing: 50 cm to infinity Viewfinder: similar to a frame finder, but located inside the body and featuring a glass window Dimensions: collapsed 84×46×27mm, otherwise 108×46×27mm Weight: 178 g
The camera is in fully operational condition and may have never been used.
